Want to check out some open houses this weekend, January 18-19, 2020? Here are this weekend’s open houses in Cranford and Westfield NJ and surrounding areas. Please note that open houses this weekend in the Cranford/Westfield Areas of NJ are on Sunday from 1-4pm unless otherwise noted. (For instance, some are Saturday and some have…
Ask Sharon: What home improvement projects should I take on before selling?
Before the house hunt went digital, sellers used to work to create curb appeal for their properties by updating the exterior condition of their home. The idea was for sellers to take on exterior home improvements that would entice buyers as they drove by and saw the “For sale” sign in the yard. Today, of…
The Cranford Green Team Wants You To Make This Holiday Season “Greener”!
I met up with Cranford Green Team members Donna Bascich and Rose Capobianco at the Community Center to find out more about the “recycling buzz” going around town! I think you would be happy to note that this organization is making a huge dent in the reduction and recycling of plastics in our town. The…
Cranford Bakery & Desserts: Local Bakery Branching into CBD Oil Confections
The loyal customers of Alfonso’s Bakery in Cranford (originally a Staten Island icon since the 1970s) held their breath earlier in the year when the beloved bakery (at 200 South Ave. East) suddenly closed its doors. The lights went on again in Spring, but under a new name: Cranford Bakery and Desserts. The Cranford community…
Ask Sharon: Five tips for buyers considering new construction
So you’re ready to build your dream house. Congratulations! Some of my happiest buyers have been those who watch their homes come to life in real time. Of course, building a house has unique challenges. And over the years, I’ve come to understand the main issues that builder-buyers face. Here are my top five new…
Boxcar App: The Ultimate in Commuter Convenience!
The Boxcar App – the Brainchild of Cranford Native Joe Colangelo Boxcar App is the ulimate in commuter convenience! The founder and CEO of BoxcarApp is not your Average Joe. In fact, Cranford native Joe Colangelo is reshaping the future of commuting from the suburbs in a huge way! Hailed the “Airbnb of Parking” – everything that…
Ask Sharon: Creak! Pop! What are the sounds my house is making?
Bang in the night, or clang in the morning? Pop in the daytime and drip in the evening? Houses can make bizarre noises that can be hard to pinpoint or evaluate. Here are some common sounds your house might be making, and the easiest ways to quiet the ruckus. What are the sounds your house…
Cranford Woman’s Club Home for the Holidays House Tour 2019
If you haven’t taken part in the Cranford Woman’s Club Home for the Holidays House Tour – this is THE YEAR to do so! 2019 is the organization’s 30th Anniversary of this holiday tradition and the homes on the list are sure to impress and delight the crowds! The Cranford Woman’s Club: The Cranford Woman’s Club, founded in 1949,…
Ask Sharon: How can I tell if a house has “good bones?”
According to HGTV, there are two types of houses — brand-new builds and aging homes with “good bones.” But aside from being an older home that’s still standing, what exactly does it mean if a house has good bones? And what should you look for if you’re hoping to find a house with a rich…
Cranford Resident Participates “America in One Room” Political Experiment
Cranford Resident Participates “America in One Room” Political Experiment A pivotal event took place over a long weekend in September which could change the way we approach presidential elections in the future. James Fishkin and Larry Diamond were the mastermind researchers behind “America in One Room ” (“A1R”), a Helena Project designed and led in partnership with…
Ask Sharon: How do I ace the final walk-through when buying a home?
Your final walk-through checklist By the time you complete your final walk-through as a homebuyer, you are typically just two steps away from owning a house (remember how long that checklist was when you first started it?) And while that’s an incredibly thrilling time, it also means that you are just two steps away from…
Ask Sharon: Should I wait until Spring to list my home for sale? (Maybe not)
Spring Fling or Winter Wonderland? “Should I wait until Spring to list my home for sale?” is a question I hear often from homeowners . As a matter of fact, just this week I was feature in a USA Today article “Your home can be a hot property, even when it’s cold out. Here’s how“!…
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