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Posted on 06/23/2023

What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your credit score’s a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a home loan. Lenders review your credit to assess your ability to make payments on time, to pay back debts, and more. It’s also a factor that helps determine your mortgage rate. An...

Posted on 06/21/2023

Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers

Are you planning to sell your house? If so, you may be surprised to hear just how much buyers value energy efficiency and eco-friendly features today. This is especially true as summer officially kicks off. In fact, the 2023 Realtors and Sustainability Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows 48% of agents or brokers have noticed...

Posted on 06/21/2023

Millburn Twp., NJ Real Estate Market Update 6/21/2023

Click here to view Millburn Twp., NJ blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 06/20/2023

How Owning a Home Grows Your Wealth with Time

Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership. Over time, homeownership allows you to build equity. On average, nationwide home prices appreciated by 290.2% over the last 32 years. That means your net worth can grow significantly in the long term when you own a...

Posted on 06/19/2023

Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…

Media coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used and what they’re choosing to draw attention to. For home prices, there are two different methods used to compare home prices over different time periods: year-over-year (Y-O-Y) and month-over-month (M-O-M). Here's an explanation...

Posted on 06/19/2023

Deck & patio upgrade ideas

When it’s time to upgrade your outdoor living space, your...

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Posted on 06/16/2023

Madison Boro, NJ Real Estate Market Update 6/16/2023

Click here to view Madison Boro, NJ blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 06/14/2023

Why You Can’t Compare Now to the ‘Unicorn’ Years of the Housing Market

Some Highlights Comparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have been anything but normal. In a way, they were ‘unicorn’ years. Expect unsettling housing market headlines this year, mostly due to unfair comparisons with the ‘unicorn’ years. Let’s connect so I can...

Posted on 06/12/2023

Coconut coir vs peat moss: A basic comparison

If you’re a gardening or houseplant enthusiast, you may...

Coco Coir

Coconut Coir

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Posted on 06/10/2023

Chatham Twp., NJ Real Estate Market Update 6/10/2023

Click here to view Chatham Twp., NJ blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 06/06/2023

The True Value of Homeownership

Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, it’s the perfect time to think about all the benefits homeownership provides. Of course, there are financial reasons to buy a house, but it’s important to consider the non-financial...

Posted on 06/13/2023

Another Property Sold - 41 Rowan Rd, Summit City, NJ 07901

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