New Listing! 14 Hillside Place, Cranford

I am soo excited to introduce you to my new listing at 14 Hillside Place, Cranford!   Isn't it a beauty? It is located on one of the most desirable streets in Cranford, on a block known for its friendly neighbors...

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Welcome to Our Basement Renovation: The Reveal!

Welcome to Our Basement Renovation: The Reveal!

This is third, and final, installment of my three part series.  We finished off part of our basement, to make a playroom that can eventually be transitioned into a second family room, or hang out area, for the kids...

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Bizarre Basement Finds: Top 5 List

Bizarre Basement Finds: Top 5 List

The more houses you see, the more likely it is that you are going to see some weird stuff.  Strange layouts, crazy wallpaper, you name it.  And somehow the basement tends to be a home’s headquarters for harboring the...

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Mortgage Approved? Keep it That Way! Avoid these Costly Mistakes

Mortgage Approved? Keep it That Way! Avoid these Costly Mistakes

Congratulations! Your offer on your dream home has been accepted and your mortgage application has been approved.  Time to kick back, visit Potterybarn.com and start ordering truckloads of new furniture, right? Not so fast. Keep in mind that your lender will...

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Multiple Offers? Buckle Your Seatbelt! What a Multiple Offer Situation Means for the Homebuyer

Multiple Offers? Buckle Your Seatbelt! What a Multiple Offer Situation Means for the Homebuyer

Here in Cranford, Westfield, Fanwood, and the surrounding areas, the spring market has been brisk so far, to say the least.  The combination of continued low interest rates, low inventory, and pent-up demand has resulted in many homes receiving...

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The Essentials, Part Two: Friends

The Essentials, Part Two: Friends

Of the ‘essentials’, in my opinion none is more key than having friends close by.  When we first moved from Hoboken, I worried about becoming isolated in the suburbs.  I was fearful of losing the tight circle of friends...

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Making the Move

Making the Move

When making the move from Hoboken to the suburbs, Darren and I had to figure out what really mattered.  Where should we look? What sort of community would be right for us?  What amenities could we not live without?...

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