When 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 particularly handy. Here are five fast home fixes that any homeowner can tackle…
Ask Sharon: How can I tell if my house needs a new roof?
Have 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. While roofs claim to have a 30-year life span, most don’t make it to their…
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…
Woweee…. 2018 was an amazing year! Through all the ups and downs, it was a BLAST! THANK YOU to my family, friends, clients and colleagues for all the support and love throughout the year! Here’s wishing everyone nothing but happiness, love, and success in 2019!
365 Hygge Blog Series #3: Adding Elements of Comfort and Coziness to Your Home
Enjoy your home again! Declutter those living areas and enjoy hanging out in a space with new purpose! According to “The Little Book of Hygge” by the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, Meik Wiking, Danes experience 71% of their hygge in their own homes. In fact, “they enjoy the most…
Say Bye-Bye to Mosquitoes and Ticks!
We’re well into spring, the flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and it SHOULD be a wonderful time to get some fresh air! But two things can majorly get in the way of enjoying the great outdoors: TICKS and MOSQUITOES. I don’t know about you, but I’d like to enjoy my patio without having…
Another Iconic Cranford Home Sold!
Sometimes I can’t help but fall in love with a home that my clients are buying or selling. Just take one look at this stunning colonial on Prospect Ave in Cranford, and you’ll see why it was such a pleasure to help my clients Amy and Rich purchase this dream house! It is truly…
ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME WITH A NEW PATIO!
According to some studies, homeowners could see up to a 75 percent return on investment for the addition of a patio or deck to their property. cAnd a 2016 “Consumer Reports” article suggests that adding a patio or deck could boost the sale price of your home by 3-5 percent! Besides the added monetary value,…
Coming Soon In Cranford NJ!!
Every once in a while a truly special home becomes available in Cranford…. here is a sneak peek of one coming soon! Don’t you LOVE the wrap around porch and white picket fence? This home features FIVE bedrooms and THREE full baths! Tons of charm and potential! Address: 319 High St, Cranford Price: $525,000…
Sneak Peak of an AMAZING Cranford Colonial! Coming Soon!
Sneak Peak! This beautiful Cranford Colonial home was built in approximately 1907 and features all the charm of yesterday with the modern amenities of today! It offers three bright and airy bedrooms, one full bath and one half bath, a beautifully updated kitchen, and so much more. You will love sitting on the gracious open…
Preparing Your New Jersey House For Trick Or Treaters
New Jersey is an AWESOME place to be on Halloween! Virtually the whole area turns into one giant stage for Halloween performance art. The streets are filled with huge groups of trick or treaters, and equally excited groups of parents who have just as much fun walking around together. And if you are…
Tips to Protect Your Home From Burglary
It’s probably one of every homeowner’s greatest fears. It can rob you, not only of your belongings, but of your peace of mind, as well. It is a personal invasion as well as a property invasion. It is burglary, and it is something every homeowner wants to protect against. Probably the first thing that comes…
