Sharon Steele Real Estate - Cranford New Jersey Area's Top Realtor
Drive down any street during late December, and you are likely to see many homes decorated for the holiday season. Drive down John St in Cranford, and you will see an entire neighborhood decked out for the holidays. I spoke with...
3The Cranford Hotel, as seen today, bears strong resemblance to it’s earliest days. Built in 1893 by the Hess family, it’s convenience to the railroad tracks made it a popular stop for businessmen. In 1946, the hotel was...
1Stephanie Lalor opened her shop, The Artist Framers, in downtown Cranford almost 13 years ago. From the first moment she entered the historic building, she knew that this was the place for her to open her business. The interesting...
0Established in 1998, I.Designs, LLC is a full-service interior design firm in Cranford, NJ specializing in distinctive interiors capturing your lifestyle. With projects ranging from residential renovations and new construction to...
0Margaret Sacco of Westfield bought Milk Money in Cranford 2 years ago because, as a mom of two (Hank age 12 and Grace age 9), she was acutely aware of how quickly children outgrew their toys and clothes, and how wasteful it is when we...
0Union County used to be unknown territory for me. Aside from an occasional drive down Route 22 or maybe to Exit 135 off the Garden State Parkway to head to the Barnes & Noble in Clark, it was normally bypassed when heading anywhere...
2Welcome to episode 2 of Neighborhood News. At Just4Pooches pet boutique in Cranford, dogs are treated like kings. Owner Lynne Suga-Rafanelli makes sure that every visitor to her shop receives personal attention. She is always available...
0Welcome to the first episode of our new series, “Neighborhood News”. I have been doing some great video interviews throughout Cranford, Westfield and other areas of New Jersey to introduce you the great people who live and...
0One of Cranford’s most iconic symbols is the large Pepperidge tree known as “Old Peppy”. This beautiful tree is located in the Lincoln Ave Park, near the corner of Benjamin St and lincoln Ave. The massive tree is...
3Cranford resident Bobbi Dee Anderson speaks out about the proposed development at Birchwood Ave: Did you know… that even though there are no highly publicized elections happening in NJ this year, this is a pivotal election year...
0I was recently asked by http://www.njmomsguide.com to speak on a panel discussing the topic of balancing work and family life. My intitial reaction was nervous laughter…. ME? Balanced?? Ha ha, I thought. If they only knew how...
1I am launching a new feature on my blog today. I am calling it: “Your NJ neighbor”. From time to time I will be introducing you to people who live and work in the communities I serve as a resident and real estate...
4It’s been a difficult six weeks for Barry O’Donovan, the owner of Kilkenny House in Downtown Cranford NJ. In late August, Hurricane Irene ripped through the town, causing severe flooding for many residents and business...
0The Westfield Memorial Library recently updated the system used for circulation, ordering and the maintenance of the on-line catalog. The most noticeable difference will be a new and improved on-line catalogthat’s easier to search. It...
0I’ve been told Governor Chris Christie and his wife once lived in Cranford. It’s one of the best places in NJ to call home, however, I sincerely hope that this means he has a grasp of the challenges we are facing here,...
5For Cranford New Jersey resident Ellen Travers Ramirez and her family, preparing for Hurricane Irene was rather mundane. She did the typical things: stocking up on water, making sure the sump pump was in working order, and filling up...
2On August 27, 2011, the town of Cranford, NJ was hit hard by Hurricane Irene. Unfortunately for me, during the storm and the week leading up to it, my husband was traveling for business in Australia and we were unable to communicate...
0Here in New Jersey, there is a growing awareness of the social, economic, environmental benefits of recycling. Here are some great recycling ideas: Stop using plastic and paper grocery bags. There are many inexpensive...
0A green, well manicured lawn is key to curb appeal. A well maintained lawn increases the home’s value, makes it more inviting, and enhances the entire neighborhood. As the previous owners of our block’s worst lawn, we have...
0Today is Home Inspection Day for my Sellers, and one of the tests the Buyers’ Home Inspector will be doing is a test for Radon. Here in New Jersey, there is a particularly uranium-rich geological formation, called the Reading Prong,...
1As a Realtor®, I’ve come to learn much about the mindset of people when buying a house. The purchase of a home is a huge undertaking and one that requires a lot of thought and careful consideration. That being said, sometimes you also...
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