Sharon Steele Real Estate - Cranford New Jersey Area's Top Realtor
As millennials enter the home buying market, many of them have the exact same question for me: Should I buy a starter home, or should I splurge and get my “forever” home? It’s not a question I can answer definitively for...
0Ever drive up to your house and notice that it’s seen better days? Whether your siding is cracked or bent, chipped or rotting, the exterior of your house can seemingly go from shiny-and-new to crying-for-help out of nowhere. When...
0Are you looking forward to filing your taxes, but you’re not sure how you’ll spend the money you get back? Use your tax refund to power up your real estate goals. The process of buying a home and receiving a tax...
0When purchasing a home in New Jersey, closing costs are typically between 2% and 5% of the total purchase price. These costs can vary depending on the house’s location and the buyer’s & seller’s circumstances. However,...
0In today’s hot-hot-hot market, it’s not uncommon for one house to get two, three, or even twenty-five offers. It’s terrific for sellers, who often see their homes sell for more than their original “list price.” But it can be a drag for...
0Buyers are out in full swing and they love to schedule back-to-back (to back) showings all across town. This is great for sellers, who hope to have high traffic on their listing — and are consistently creating bidding wars between...
0A big part of my client base is made up of folks who swore they’d never leave New York City — but are now moving to the suburbs of New Jersey. Whether you had kids, got a dog, or just wanted some more square footage (or some grass!),...
0Once you decide to purchase a house, everything can fall into place quite quickly! Of course, this is a big decision and a big lifestyle change. We want to be sure that you are ready for every step that comes your way as you make your...
0Happy 2021! Like many people, I am so happy to close the door on 2020 and move forward. I am so grateful for all of my clients, past and present, who have put their trust and faith in me to be their real estate agent, and I wanted to...
0Like many people, I was really glad to slam the door shut on 2020. Last year, when the pandemic hit I was consumed by anxiety about the health and safety of my loved ones, and to be honest, I did not know what was going to happen with...
0Getting ready to sell your house this summer? Congrats! While it may seem strange, we do recommend different tasks for summer sellers as they “stage,” or visually prepare, their home’s interior and exterior. To make sure...
0Many early-stage buyers love to check out open houses as an introductory exercise. And I encourage it! It can be really helpful to start recognizing what you want (and don’t want) for your future home. But open houses can also take up...
0When your house starts to misbehave, it can be easy to start thinking fondly of your last landlord, who had to deal with all these logistics. But don’t fear! Many common issues in houses are easy to solve, even if you aren’t...
02019 was my most successful year to date, and although there were many challenges and ups and downs, I am so proud to have ultimately assisted 50 clients with their real estate needs. My partnership with Coldwell Banker Residential...
0Have you ever pulled into your driveway, looked up and thought, “When did my roof start to look so old?” It’s an unfortunately common occurrence for homeowners who have been in their residence long enough to take roofing for granted. ...
0As baby boomers begin to retire, the call to downsize is growing louder and louder. But despite the millions of homeowners downsizing each year, many of my clients find that the preparation is more overwhelming and emotional than they...
0Before 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...
0So 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...
0Bang 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...
0According 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...
0Your 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...
0Spring 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...
0There’s nothing quite like the excitement of buying your very first house. But as you complete the fun stuff — like house hunting and pretending like you’re filming your own personal episode of House Hunters — you’ll also have to pay...
0Torn between two lovers? Feeling like a fool? Even in our low inventory market, it’s common for buyers to have to choose between two truly great houses. And after working with hundreds of buyers and homeowners over the years, I’ve...
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