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Embracing the Spirit of Giving: A Holiday Guide to Community Acts of Kindness

‘Tis that wonderful time of year to spread joy! Following a weekend of shopping, embrace the spirit of GivingTuesday—a global movement that inspires millions to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Established in 2012, this day encourages acts of kindness and has evolved into an independent non-profit. There are many ways to celebrate Giving Tuesday in […]
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Cranford’s September Real Estate Market: Lean Inventory and Shifting Trends

Lean Inventory Persists The Cranford real estate market in September continued to be defined by its lean inventory, with only 12 homes sold during the month. This marked a 48% decrease compared to August and a 29% decline from the same period last year. The scarcity of available properties has been a recurring theme, challenging […]
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Get to Know the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield in Cranford: Community Impact, the Jumble Store, and Membership Perks

Nestled in Downtown Cranford, you’ll find the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) quietly making a positive impact in local communites. In this blog post, we’ll give you the lowdown on JLEP, their community work, the Jumble Store, and why joining them during their current membership drive might just be the community involvement you’ve been looking […]
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Hot August Real Estate Market for Single Family Homes in Union County, NJ

The real estate market for single family homes in Union County, New Jersey, has been red-hot this August. With soaring prices and short time on the market, it remains a persistent seller’s market. In this blog post, we’ll highlight the key statistics that have made it an exceptional month for both buyers and sellers. Average […]

Cranford NJ Updates Embracing the Spirit of Giving: A Holiday Guide to Community Acts of Kindness ‘Tis that wonderful time of year to spread joy! Following a weekend of shopping, embrace the spirit of GivingTuesday—a global movement that inspires millions to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Established in 2012, this day encourages acts of kindness and has evolved into an independent non-profit. There are many ways to celebrate Giving Tuesday in […]

Cranford NJ Updates Cranford’s September Real Estate Market: Lean Inventory and Shifting Trends Lean Inventory Persists The Cranford real estate market in September continued to be defined by its lean inventory, with only 12 homes sold during the month. This marked a 48% decrease compared to August and a 29% decline from the same period last year. The scarcity of available properties has been a recurring theme, challenging […]

Cranford NJ Updates Get to Know the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield in Cranford: Community Impact, the Jumble Store, and Membership Perks Nestled in Downtown Cranford, you’ll find the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) quietly making a positive impact in local communites. In this blog post, we’ll give you the lowdown on JLEP, their community work, the Jumble Store, and why joining them during their current membership drive might just be the community involvement you’ve been looking […]

Union County Real Estate Market Hot August Real Estate Market for Single Family Homes in Union County, NJ The real estate market for single family homes in Union County, New Jersey, has been red-hot this August. With soaring prices and short time on the market, it remains a persistent seller’s market. In this blog post, we’ll highlight the key statistics that have made it an exceptional month for both buyers and sellers. Average […]

Cranford NJ Updates July 2023 Cranford Market Update Home prices continued to rise in Cranford for the month of July, coming in at $691K which was 15% higher than last July. This price growth is really driven by continued low inventory. Twenty three homes sold in the month and only twenty one new homes were listed for sale which was -28% to last […]

Cranford NJ Updates The June 2023 Real Estate Market in Cranford NJ The Real Estate Market in Cranford is hitting Summer Peak with continued strong numbers for June. Twenty eight homes sold in Cranford in June, which was 86% more than the previous month’s trend. Prices continue to rise and homes continue to sell in record time for significantly over List Price, driven by continued lean inventory. […]

Cranford NJ Updates May 2023 Real Estate Market update for Cranford NJ The Real estate Market really turned on in Cranford for the month of May. 18 homes sold for the month which was which the highest number of homes sold in a month since last November and a significant jump from April when only 10 homes sold for the month. Sale Price vs List Price […]

Cranford NJ Updates Should I Stay or Should I go? Exciting Partnership & Giveaway! If your current home isn’t working for you, but you aren’t sure you want to move, this one is for you! I’m excited to announce that I’m partnering with the fabulous Evan Hooper of EH Interiors to offer a free Home Design & Valuation Experience to one lucky winner. Evan will try to convince you […]

Cranford NJ Updates Spring Real Estate Market Update: March & April Cranford NJ Have you heard of “Mapril?” In the Retail world, companies often look at March and April combined numbers to get a true sense of what is going on for business during that time period since the movement of Easter & Passover year over year can really impact business. The same can be said for Real […]

Union County Real Estate Market Real Estate Market in Cranford NJ: January 2023 Real Estate Market in Cranford NJ: January 2023 The Real Estate Market in Cranford NJ started to pick up in the month of January. The Average Sale price was $574K which was +6% to December. Homes continued to sell above list price, with the average sales price going for about 2% over. This is a […]

Union County Real Estate Market Real Estate Market Year in Review: Union County, NJ The 2022 Real Estate Market was definitely one for the record books. Coming off a pandemic-fueled boom in 2021, many early predictions were that prices would fall and the market would stabilize a bit. Instead, continued low inventory coupled with dramatically rising mortgage rates resulted in a roller coaster of a year. Below are some […]

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Union County Real Estate Market Real Estate Market Update for Union County NJ: November 2022 Real Estate Market Update The Real Estate Market in Union County NJ for the month of November remained a Seller’s Market. The Average Sale price was $638K which was +16% to last year and +4% to the prior 3 months. This was a slight drop off over the past few months but remains […]

Cranford NJ Updates Giving Tuesday in the Cranford NJ Area Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that was created in 2012. Occurring on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Giving Tuesday serves to inspire acts of generosity, directly following three major Holiday shopping days (Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday). Participants in the movement are encouraged to share their acts of generosity and kindness to […]

Union County Real Estate Market Cranford Real Estate Market Update: October 2022 The Real Estate Market in Cranford NJ softened a bit in the month of October. The average sales price dropped from the prior month. The average days on market was a little faster, though, which means that homes are selling a bit faster. Inventory also remains very lean. Homes that are priced right are still […]

Union County Real Estate Market Interesting Statistics: The Cranford NJ Real Estate Market The local New Jersey Real Estatee Market isn’t as bad as the National Headlines might lead you to believe. There are some interesting statistics on the Cranford NJ Real Estate Market when you dig in a little. So far, in the month of October, there are 15 homes for sale that went under contract. These […]

Union County Real Estate Market Homes for Sale in Cranford NJ this week There are currently 19 homes for sale in Cranford NJ, as of Friday, October 21, 2022. The homes for sale range in price from $275,000 for a two bedroom townhouse to $1,390,000 for a 6 bedroom colonial. 4 of these homes were new listings this week which include a 4 bedroom split level home listed […]

Union County Real Estate Market Homes for Sale in Cranford NJ There are currently 24 homes for sale in Cranford NJ, as of Friday, October 7, 2022. The homes for sale range in price from $225,000 for a one bedroom condo to $1,390,000 for a 6 bedroom colonial. 5 of these homes were new listings this week. PRICE DROPS ON HOMES FOR SALE IN CRANFORD NJ […]

Cranford NJ Updates October Events in Cranford NJ There are an abundance of October Events in Cranford NJ for the community to enjoy. Many of these events are both annual traditions and fundraisers that go towards good causes. OKTOBERFEST IN CRANFORD NJ Cranford Jaycee’s Annual Fundraiser Oktoberfest is back on Saturday, October 1 at Union College from 5-10pm. This event sells out […]

Real Estate Tips Home Renovations That Offer the Best ROI for Resale Gustavo Gonzalez August 1, 2022 Looking to make some upgrades and wondering which will have the biggest pay off? If you guessed kitchen and bathrooms, you’re spot on. Another good one is landscaping. Whether […]