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 […]
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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 […]
Market Reports November 2022 Market Update Curious about your home’s value? Please click below for the market update of interest to you: Clark Fanwood Garwood Madison 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 Westfield Area Y Men’s Club Christmas Tree Lot 2022 First, sit down for a huge Thanksgiving dinner with your loved ones. Then, tackle those Black Friday sales. But on Saturday, make plans to visit the Westfield Area Y Men’s Club Christmas Tree Lot to get started on your Christmas decorations. What: Westfield Area Y Men’s Club Christmas Tree Lot 2022 Where: Field Across from […]
Local Events Westfield United by Light 2022 For most people, Thanksgiving means sitting down with your loved ones over a wonderful meal and sharing the blessings they received throughout the year. Unfortunately, not everyone feels the same way. Statistics show that one in five adults suffers from a mental illness. So, chances are good that you know of someone with a mental […]
Home Buyers Top Tips for House Hunting Online Hunting for a new luxury NJ home online is a great place to start your search. In fact, a National Association of REALTORS® study found that 90% of home buyers use the internet to look for homes at some point during their home search. However, this should not be your “end all be all” to […]
Market Reports October 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
Local Events Cranford Scarecrow Stroll 2022 Westfield continues celebrating native son Charles Addams and his spooky creation The Addams Family with AddamsFest throughout the month of October. Neighboring towns celebrate the season with their own festivities as well. So, if you want even more Halloween-themed fun, come see the fun designs created downtown at the Cranford Scarecrow Stroll. Cranford Scarecrow Stroll […]