Many 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 a large chunk of your weekend, so it’s important to use that time…
Ask Sharon: Buying for the first time? Start with these five SUPER important steps
There’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 close attention to some important financial details and tasks. Here are five steps first-time…
Ask Sharon: I’m in love with two homes. How do I choose the best one?
Torn 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 identified trends and insights I like to share with buyers who are having a hard…
Ask Sharon: What steps should I expect to take when purchasing a home?
Once 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 move. Below are the most common steps to buying…
Ask Sharon: What are the advantages of living in a “commuter town?”
I talk to folks all the time who are considering moving from New York City to live in a commuter town like Westfield, Cranford or neighboring towns. And more often than not, they want to know, “Am I really going to be able to handle this massive change to my lifestyle?” After a decade in…
Sold by Sharon Stories: Lauren and Mike
Still in newlywed bliss, Laura and Mike set out to find their first home. They were ready to find a future home close to NYC and found the perfect fit in Cranford! I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of working with them, their excitement and enthusiasm was so contagious Tell me a bit…
