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Spring Delight: A Festive March in Cranford Packed with St. Patrick’s Day and Easter Fun

Mar 5, 2024

An early Easter brings an abundance of Spring events to the area, making for a very festive March in Cranford.  Local groups and organizations are ushering in the season with a range of events to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Easter this season! St. Patrick’s Day Extravaganza The St. Patrick’s Day celebrations kick off on […]

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February Cranford Real Estate Snapshot: Lean Inventory, Soaring Prices, Swift Sales

Mar 5, 2024

Lean Inventory Driving Prices The Cranford Real Estate Market picked up for February with the Average Sale Price of Single Family homes, jumping to $7661,111, which was 29% higher than last year. There were 9 homes sold for the month, which may seem like a low number, but was an 80% increase over the 5 […]

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🏡 Cranford Real Estate Year in Review: 2023

Jan 2, 2024

Let’s take a look at the Year in Review for the Cranford Real Estate Market.  A powerful December put the cherry on top of a year filled with record-breaking home prices and growth in the Million Dollar housing market.  Let’s dive in! MARKET CONDITIONS Residential home prices reached $695,468, marking a 12% increase from the […]

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

Nov 27, 2023

‘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

Oct 3, 2023

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

Sep 29, 2023

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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1249 Boulevard in Westfield sold for $1.2M vs a list price of $969,000

Hot August Real Estate Market for Single Family Homes in Union County, NJ

Sep 6, 2023

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 […]

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July 2023 Cranford Market Update

Aug 2, 2023

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 […]

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The June 2023 Real Estate Market in Cranford NJ

Jul 9, 2023

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.  […]

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