Uncategorized What is The Silver Tsunami? There’s been a buzz lately about a so-called “Silver Tsunami.”  The term suggests that a massive wave of baby boomers are getting ready to transition to smaller homes, flooding the market with larger homes for sale.  While this is great news for nationwide inventory and decreasing home prices, economists say don’t hold your breath. “Demographic […]
Uncategorized Selling a Multi-Family Selling a property with multiple units can be a unique challenge, especially if it’s your first time. “It’s not just a real estate transaction,” says Jennifer Darby Metzger, Broker/Owner of ERA Justin Realty, “It’s a business transaction.” There are things owners of multi-family units, especially ones with apartments that are currently rented with long term […]
Uncategorized Sellers: Picture This Yes, we all have smartphones these days and they take pretty darn good pictures. Horizontal. Vertical. Portrait mode. 3-D! If you’re in the process of selling your home, you may be wondering whether it’s worthwhile to invest in professional photography, when your smart phone seemingly does it all. “When it comes to selling your home,” […]
Uncategorized NJ Home Prices Leap in 2023 It’s a great time to sell a house in New Jersey. Home prices across the state went up significantly in 2023, and are continuing that trend so far in 2024. “According to the New Jersey Real Estate Network, New Jersey earned the 4th highest percentage increase across the country last year,” says Ilene Harpuder, Sales […]
Uncategorized Mortgage Rates: What to Expect in 2024 Mortgage Rates rose to nearly 8% in 2023. That’s the highest they’ve been in 20 years.  “We saw both high home prices and higher mortgage rates in 2023,” says Fara Espandi, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty, “That was a double whammy that really affected affordability. But the good news is those days are over. […]
Uncategorized RIS Media’s 2024 Newsmakers! ERA Justin Realty is proud to announce that Jennifer Darby Metzger has been named one of RIS Media’s Newsmakers for 2024! RISMedia, the leader in real estate information, has been providing the industry with news, trends and business development strategies since 1980 through its flagship publication, Real Estate magazine, its leading website, RISMedia.com, its blog, […]
Uncategorized ERA Justin Realty Celebrates its Leaders ERA Justin Realty, the top residential real estate brokerage in the Rutherford area, is proud to announce its Leaders for the 4th quarter of 2023.  They are: Fara Espandi, Carol D. Calamari, Alexa Micciulli, Catherine Nimmo, Julia Dagistanli and Lee Schilare. ERA Justin’s Leaders Award is an internal program that recognizes those agents that consistently […]
Uncategorized Congratulations to our 2023 NJ REALTORS Ⓡ Circle of Excellence Winners ERA Justin Realty Co. is proud to congratulate eleven of its agents for being named the New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) 2023 Circle of Excellence Sales Award winners. NJAR recognizes top producing real estate members who have demonstrated excellence in the field of salesmanship. “We are thrilled to once again celebrate an impressive number […]
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Uncategorized Fara Espandi Named 2023 Top Agent at ERA Justin Realty Sales Associate Fara Espandi has been named Top Agent at ERA Justin Realty for the year 2023. Espandi received the honor by both selling the most units and earning the highest volume in sales in the company this past year. “I am so honored to be recognized for this,” said Espandi, “I would like to […]
Uncategorized The Importance of Pricing Correctly It can be hard to put a price tag on your home, especially if it’s where you have celebrated so many of life’s precious milestones. Birthdays. Holidays. Graduations. Bridal Showers. How do you put a price on memories?  “Well, you don’t,” says Glenn Elliot, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty, “Your memories are priceless. Your […]
Uncategorized 5-Year Home Price Expectations Whether you’re thinking about selling, or getting ready to buy, what homes cost now and in the near future comes into play. “You may have seen some negative news about home prices over the past year,” says Erin Hunkemoeller, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty, “But the truth is that while there was a dip […]
Uncategorized Selling a Multi-Family Selling a property with multiple units can be a unique challenge, especially if it’s your first time. “It’s not just a real estate transaction,” says Jennifer Darby Metzger, Broker/Owner of ERA Justin Realty, “It’s a business transaction.” There are things owners of multi-family units, especially ones with apartments that are currently rented with long term […]
Uncategorized Baby Boomers: Should You Rent? It’s a familiar scene playing out all across the country every day: Baby Boomers are selling their longtime family homes and downsizing. On the minds of many of them: “Should we buy again? Or should we rent?” There are pros and cons to both options, and the best choice for each individual will depend on […]
Uncategorized New Kids on the Block: Gen Z Look out Millennials, there are some new kids on the block: Gen Z.  Millennials, also known as Generation Y, were born between roughly 1984 and 1996. Gen Z starts in the year 1997. And that was 25 years ago already. Though Millennials have been pushing the average first time homebuyer age well into their 30s, […]
Uncategorized For-Sale-By-Owner Risks The real estate market tends to slow down in December, but the buyers who are looking are serious. They’re ready to give themselves the gift of a home for the holidays and that can mean a fast sale.  This might make the idea of selling your home on your own appealing. However, For-Sale-By-Owner (FSBO) comes […]
ERA Justin Realty Charities Giving Tuesday Give Back(packs) To mark this year’s Giving Tuesday, ERA Justin Realty partnered with local charity We God This to give out backpacks filled with essential items to the homeless.  “Giving Tuesday is always the Tuesday after Thanksgiving,” says ERA Justin Broker/Owner Jennifer Darby Metzger, who spearheads the company’s involvement every year,  “It’s become known nationwide as a […]
Uncategorized Shop Local This Holiday Season! Supporting small businesses is an extremely important part of setting our community up for success. Local businesses strengthen our economy, provide jobs to our friends and neighbors, reduce environmental impact, and do so much more to benefit the towns and neighborhoods we live in. Wondering the best way that you can support local businesses? See […]
Uncategorized A Home for the Holidays Your house could be the #1 item on a home buyer’s wishlist this holiday season! “We know it is a very hard decision to make,” says Antonella Dininno, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty, “Sell your house during the holidays, or wait.” Some people who have already listed actually take their homes off the market […]
Uncategorized ERA Justin Realty Collects Toys for Tots ERA Justin Realty is once again partnering with Toys for Tots to collect gifts for less fortunate children this holiday season.  The campaign kicks off on Thursday, November 9th and continues through Friday, December 15th, which is the final day for drop off at ERA Justin’s main office at 46 Chestnut Street in Rutherford. “Toys […]
Uncategorized Rutherford’s First PorchFest Rutherford is gearing up for its inaugural PorchFest, a celebration of music and neighborly spirit. Singers and bands will perform on front porches and front lawns across the Borough of Trees this Saturday, November 4th and ERA Justin is excited to be a host. “Come on down to our main office at 46 Chestnut Street,” […]