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Westfield Easter Eggstravaganza 2023

Easter Sunday falls on April 9th this year. And our fair city is one of the places on the Easter Bunny’s list to visit. In fact, he is scheduled to be a special guest at the Westfield Easter Eggstravaganza 2023. What: Westfield Easter Eggstravaganza 2023 Where: Mindowaskin Park (385 E Broad St) When: Saturday, April […]
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Westfield Memorial Pool 2023 Season

The weather outside still feels a little frightful. So, it might feel premature to think about swimming. But the first day of spring falls on Monday, March 20th. So, it’s not too early to remind you about the upcoming Westfield Memorial Pool season. Westfield Memorial Pool 2023 Season The Westfield Memorial Pool and Aquatic Center […]
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Scotch Plains Easter Egg Hunt 2023

Easter Sunday falls on April 9th this year. But the Easter Bunny’s schedule gets pretty full around that time. Fortunately, he agreed with city officials to show up the weekend before to host the Scotch Plains Easter Egg Hunt. What: Scotch Plains Easter Egg Hunt 2023 Where: Brookside Park (1225 Hetfield Ave) When: Saturday, April […]
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What to Consider Before You Buy a Condo

Tired of renting? Want to own a piece of property instead? Does a single-family home seem like too much of an investment? Looking to downsize? You might want to buy a condo. But before you make a final decision, consider these important factors. What to Consider Before You Buy a Condo That’s Not Your Land […]

Local Events Westfield Easter Eggstravaganza 2023 Easter Sunday falls on April 9th this year. And our fair city is one of the places on the Easter Bunny’s list to visit. In fact, he is scheduled to be a special guest at the Westfield Easter Eggstravaganza 2023. What: Westfield Easter Eggstravaganza 2023 Where: Mindowaskin Park (385 E Broad St) When: Saturday, April […]

Local Events Westfield Memorial Pool 2023 Season The weather outside still feels a little frightful. So, it might feel premature to think about swimming. But the first day of spring falls on Monday, March 20th. So, it’s not too early to remind you about the upcoming Westfield Memorial Pool season. Westfield Memorial Pool 2023 Season The Westfield Memorial Pool and Aquatic Center […]

Local Events Scotch Plains Easter Egg Hunt 2023 Easter Sunday falls on April 9th this year. But the Easter Bunny’s schedule gets pretty full around that time. Fortunately, he agreed with city officials to show up the weekend before to host the Scotch Plains Easter Egg Hunt. What: Scotch Plains Easter Egg Hunt 2023 Where: Brookside Park (1225 Hetfield Ave) When: Saturday, April […]

Home Buyers What to Consider Before You Buy a Condo Tired of renting? Want to own a piece of property instead? Does a single-family home seem like too much of an investment? Looking to downsize? You might want to buy a condo. But before you make a final decision, consider these important factors. What to Consider Before You Buy a Condo That’s Not Your Land […]

Market Reports Real Estate Market Update Curious about your home’s value? Please click below for the market update of interest to you: Chatham Clark Cranford Fanwood Garwood Madison Millburn Mountainside Scotch Plains Short Hills Summit Warren Watchung Westfield by Grade School: Franklin Jefferson McKinley Tamaques Washington Wilson Scott Gleason scott@luxuryhomesnj.com Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Realty – East, NJ Luxury Homes

Local Events Downtown Cranford Peeps-Tacular 2023 Easter falls on Sunday, April 9th, this year. What is your favorite Easter candy? Jelly beans? Cadbury cream eggs? Reeses peanut butter eggs? (The Reeses peanut butter egg came in as America’s favorite Easter candy, by the way.) How about marshmallow Peeps? Well, Peeps seem to polarize the Easter candy people. Some love them. Others […]

Selling Your Home Selling Your Home: The Best of Times – The Worst of Times You probably have heard that real estate is all about location, location, location. But, honestly, sometimes it really depends on your timing, timing, timing. So, when selling your home, what is the best time to list it on the market and when should you think about waiting? Selling Your Home Best Time to Sell Your […]

Home Buyers Priority Tasks for Your Move-In Moving into a new Westfield area home is an exciting time. You’re probably daydreaming about decor, paint schemes, and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basic priority tasks for your move-in that you should cover first. Priority Tasks for Your Move-In Change the Locks Even if you’re promised […]

Local Events Cranford Gnome-Hunt Contest 2023 We are very proud of our lovely downtown area here in Cranford. To encourage citizens and visitors to support our local businesses, officials enjoy putting on fun events. In October, there was the Scarecrow Stroll. Next week, they host a Galentine’s Chocolate Walk. As Valentine’s nod to the cute woodland creatures, they are currently hosting […]

Market Reports January 2023 Market Update Curious about your home’s value? Please click below for the market update of interest to you: Chatham Clark Cranford Fanwood Garwood Madison Millburn Mountainside Scotch Plains Short Hills Summit Warren Watchung Westfield by Grade School: Franklin Jefferson McKinley Tamaques Washington Wilson Scott Gleason scott@luxuryhomesnj.com Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Realty – East, NJ Luxury Homes

Local Events Cranford Galentine’s Chocolate Walk 2023 November brings single friends together for a Friendsgiving feast. Why not grab your single gal pals for an alternative to the lovey-dovey Valentine’s Day festivities? That’s what the Cranford Galentine’s Chocolate Walk 2023 is for. What: Cranford Galentine’s Chocolate Walk 2023 Where: Downtown Cranford When: Thursday, February 9th, 4 pm to 7 pm Cost: $20 […]

Home Buyers Fixed-Rate Mortgage vs Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Over the past couple of years, mortgage rates hit their all-time lowest point. At that time, financial experts encouraged buyers to get a fixed-rate mortgage loan to purchase their properties. However, with interest rates on the rise these last few months, many buyers began looking at adjustable-rate loans instead. Which one should you consider for […]

Selling Your Home Why Sellers Should Consider Getting a Pre-List Inspection When you decide to sell your Westfield area home, there are a few steps you need to take before it ever actually hits the market. First, find yourself a good REALTOR®. Second, start the decluttering and staging process. And third, fix the things you let fall by the wayside while living in your home. That’s […]

Local Events 2023 Property Tax Appeal Seminar I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas. With the new year upon us, you may want to start planning for your 2023 taxes. I know. Not the most fun topic. But Uncle Sam rests for no one. If you have questions about your property taxes, please sign up for the 2023 Property Tax Appeal Seminar […]

Home Buyers How to Get The Best Mortgage Rate 2022 was quite a wild ride for mortgage rates. We started off the year at an average of 3.22% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. By the end of October, rates peaked at 7.08%. After dipping slightly for a couple of weeks, they hit 7.08% again in early November. But since then, rates began to decline. […]

Market Reports December 2022 Market Update Curious about your home’s value? Please click below for the market update of interest to you: Chatham Clark Cranford Fanwood Garwood Madison Millburn Mountainside Scotch Plains Short Hills Summit Warren Watchung Westfield by Grade School: Franklin Jefferson McKinley Tamaques Washington Wilson Scott Gleason scott@luxuryhomesnj.com Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Realty – East, NJ Luxury Homes

Home Buyers What’s the Difference Between Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval? Most of the headlines lately talk about how the market has turned in the buyer’s favor. Well, that may be true in other areas of the country but not in the Westfield real estate market. Sellers still have the upper hand here. In fact, a five-bed/one-and-a-half bath Westfield property just sold recently for $36,000 over […]

Local Events Westfield Winter Wonderland 2022 Brrr. The weather outside is frightful. But the holidays are so delightful. If you want to celebrate the season with the family, make Westfield Winter Wonderland 2022 your destination of choice. What: Westfield Winter Wonderland 2022 Where: Foundation Park When: December 18th, 12 pm to 4 pm Westfield Winter Wonderland 2022 City officials transform Foundation […]

Home Buyers Homeowners Insurance vs Home Warranty When purchasing a new luxury NJ home, it is important to do in-depth research on all facets of the home buying process. One thing you’ll need to understand is how to best protect yourself and your investment if anything were to go wrong. Check out the information on homeowners insurance versus home warranty below to […]

Local Events Westfield Area Tree Lighting Ceremonies 2022 Now that Thanksgiving is over, it is time to focus on the next big holiday: Christmas! But we cannot forget about Hanukkah (which begins on December 18th) or Kwanzaa (which runs from December 26th to January 1st). A couple of Westfield area tree lighting ceremonies take place over the next week to celebrate all of […]