Sharon Steele Real Estate - Cranford New Jersey Area's Top Realtor
For many, embarking on the journey of buying a home as a first-time homebuyer can be a mix of emotions – from excitement and nervousness to downright terror. And honestly, it’s completely natural. After all, a home is typically...
0Coming Soon – A Complete Home Renovation at 211 Beech St Cranford, NJ This AMAZING home will be ready for viewings in just a few weeks (late Aug/Early Sept). Photography: “Before Photos” Courtesy of Beth...
5Westfield, NJ, is a great place to live! Known for excellent schools a tight-knit community, and vibrant downtown, it’s no wonder this town attracts new residents every week. If you’re thinking about moving to Westfield, there are a...
2Confused about mortgage terms? What are prequalification, preapproval, and mortgage commitments? Let me explain! Securing financing is an essential part of buying a home in New Jersey. Three key steps in the mortgage process are...
0The towns in the Cranford Westfield Area of New Jersey are renowned for their rich and diverse architectural history. Here you will find everything from classic colonial-style homes to modern, high-rise condos. This post will highlight...
0When buying a home, whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned veteran, hiring the finest home inspector is essential. Home inspections are to be utilized to educate the buyer about the home itself. The inspector is looking...
0This is Liz and Dave’s own Sold by Sharon Story – the tale of a young family who was anxious to acquire more space and move out of apartment living. They fell in love with Living in Cranford, NJ, and knew they wanted to set down roots...
0School will be here before you know it — and those lunches aren’t going to pack themselves. Here are five ways to organize your home for the school year. Follow these steps to get a routine set before the buses start running! Five ways...
0As 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...
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...
0This is Alice and Mike’s own Sold by Sharon Story – the tale of a young, married couple who were ready to purchase their first home together in Fanwood, NJ! These two lovebirds were tired of city living and were ready to make to move...
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...
0This is Katelyn and Thomas’ own Sold by Sharon Story – the tale of two people who fell in love with Cranford NJ, had to move away, and then tried to move back during a worldwide pandemic! Imagine house hunting totally virtually and...
0This is Alicia and Matt’s own Sold by Sharon Story – the tale of two parents who loved Cranford, NJ so much that they wanted to find their dream home that perfectly met their family needs in this town. Selling and buying a home during...
0Sold by Sharon Stories: Agatha and Tom is the tale of two super cute young Staten Islanders and their big move to the burbs. They found their dream home in Cranford, NJ. This was a four-bedroom, two-bath Cape Cod home only one mile...
0This is Andrew and HaVi’s own Sold by Sharon Story – the tale of two busy parents with two young children who were in search of their forever home in Westfield, NJ. They had moved to Westfield in 2013 and were in need of more...
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...
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...
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...
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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