New Jersey Real Estate Blog

A Smooth Long-Distance Sale, Expert Guidance, and a Fantastic Price per Square Foot We’re proud to share the story of our recent sale at 23 Sheffield Street in Oakland, NJ—a 1,566 sq ft ranch home on 0.46 acres that showcased just how powerful the right strategy, guidance, and market expertise can be.Our sellers were relocating out of state, and by the time the property hit the market, they were...

The Strength of Oakland's real Estate Market Continues Even in today's real estate market where so many buyers are focusoed on condition, some homes stand out not because they’re fully updated, but because their location, potential, and fundamentals make them impossible for buyers to overlook. That was exactly the case with the recent sale of 12 Hannah Road in Oakland, NJ.The property had been...

Just Sold:A Dream Home in Waldwick’s Highlands Neighborhood Trusted Referrals Make the DifferenceIn real estate, relationships matter. We are fortunate to have agents who trust us enough to refer their clients across state lines. That’s exactly how this story began—a New York agent connected us with a wonderful family. Having already helped one brother buy a home locally, we were honored to now...

About the Sale The sale of 33 Ravine Drive West in Hawthorne marked the closing of a chapter for a family who had created countless memories within its walls. Built with care by VanDenBerg, a well-known local builder, this brick Cape Cod was cherished for many years as a true family home.Features That Made It Stand Out 33 Ravine Drive West HawthorneSet on a desirable cul-de-sac, the home combined...

About the Sale An Emotional GoodbyeEvery home tells a story, and the recent sale of 57 Thunderbird Drive in one of Oakland’s most sought-after neighborhoods was not just a real estate transaction—it was the closing of a deeply personal chapter - one filled with history, pride, and new beginnings.For the sellers, this was more than a house—it was the place where their family grew up, made...

Selling a home while trying to buy another—especially out of state—can feel like a high-wire act without a net. Dennis and Jeannette, longtime owners of 32 Bannehr Street in Oakland, NJ, found themselves in exactly that situation. 🏡Facing the Challenge: Timing and Uncertainty Dennis and Jeannette wanted to retire and move to a community in Pennsylvania, but their home sale contingency was...

The summer of 2025 marked a major milestone for two young families who had spent months navigating one of the most competitive real estate markets in recent memory. Despite low inventory, rising interest rates, fierce competition, and countless bidding wars, John & Brittany and Matt & Courtney never gave up. The journey to homeownership was filled with ups and downs—but just two days apart, both...

Another Record-Breaking Sale at The Reserve at Bel Air 15 Efstis Court Sets a New StandardThere’s something incredibly special about helping clients not only achieve their real estate goals — but exceed them in ways that make history. That’s exactly what happened with my latest listing at 15 Efstis Court in The Reserve at Bel Air, West Orange. This stunning single-family home just broke the...

Three Successful Sales at Bel Air West Orange As a realtor, there’s nothing more fulfilling than seeing my clients achieve their real estate dreams — especially when it means breaking records along the way. That’s exactly what happened when we started listing homes in the Bel Air Townhome Community in West Orange, NJ. What began with a single referral has turned into an incredible success story,...

AGENT NOTES Listed for $1,299,000 on 1/18/25 Sold for $1,350,000 on 03/06/25 About the home: We were honored to be chosen as the Realtor for this Franklin Lakes, NJ Estate.  This is a captivating home, built in 1975 and lovingly maintained for over 50 years. From the moment I first stepped inside, I was struck by an incredible sense of character that still resonates with me to this day. The...