As a New Jersey Realtor, I am a member of the National Association of Realtors, and I regularly read its publications. Recently I came across one that I found interesting and worth sharing.

In March of this year, the National Association of Realtors commissioned a market research firm to conduct a survey regarding Americans' housing and [...]

Walkablilty makes no sense unless we have somewhere interesting to walk to. Walking around the neighborhood in loops is only valuable if you're looking for an exercise regimen. [...]

Home sellers in Glen Ridge and Montclair often ask me- should I renovate my kitchen before putting it on the market?  There is not always a straightforward answer but this may lend some insight.

I've always liked the idea of solar energy: it's non-polluting, infinitely renewable, and available domestically. Now, thanks to a 30 % federal tax credit  and the ability to sell [...]

Some of my seller clients spend several months and thousands of dollars upgrading a home before putting it on the market.  But for homeowners who are short on time and cash, there are some very effective smaller  projects that will increase value and reduce [...]

After 12 months of declining year-on-year home sales (due in large part to the post-tax credit hangover of last April), the middle of May saw NJ's first increase in the number of new contracts written. However, unsold inventory continues to be higher that last year's. In June, there were an average of 268 homes on the market in Montclair as [...]