Uncategorized Spring Cleaning Now that warm weather is finally here, it’s time for a good spring cleaning.  “Regardless of whether you are trying to sell,” says Cathy Vick, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty, “Now is a great time to give your whole house a once-over.” So open the windows, turn on some music and get going! Here […]
Uncategorized Homeownership Builds Wealth Emptying your pockets to shell out that first down payment… It may seem like buying your first home is going to break the bank.  However, the fact is it will actually make you richer in the long run. “It’s the number one way for the average American to build wealth,” says Catherine Nimmo, Sales Associate […]
Uncategorized How a Couch Can Impact The Purchase of Your Home Buying a home can be one of the most exciting times of your life. There is so much to prepare from signing contracts to buying furniture and more. But while you’re furniture shopping and see your dream couch, take a moment to pause before making the purchase. While you may not think anything of it […]
Uncategorized Downsizing Boom Downsizing Boom Baby Boomers are reaching retirement age. If they move and where they go could have a profound impact on the housing market. “As we see the transition of the large Baby Boomer generation age into retirement,” says Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of Realtors […]
Uncategorized ERA Justin Announces 2023 Q1 Leaders ERA Justin Announces Q1 Leaders ERA Justin Realty Co is proud to announce its 2023 Leaders for the first quarter of the year. The leaders are: Cathy Vick, Danielle Sette, Fara Espandi, Jennifer Sullivan, Jessi Davidson, Julia Dagistanli, Lee Schilare, and Rosemarie Zembryski.  “The market is so very different than it was this time last […]
Uncategorized ERA Justin Agents Recognized by National Awards ERA Justin Agents Recognized by National Awards Once again, ERA Real Estate is honoring a large group of local ERA Justin agents for their achievements in 2022.  These National Level Circle of Success Awards recognize brokerages and affiliated agents for their outstanding accomplishments, commitment to service and professional success, and were awarded at the ERA […]
Uncategorized Welcome Winster Ceballos! Winster Ceballos Joins ERA Justin Realty’s Family of Real Estate Professionals   ERA Justin Realty is thrilled to welcome new Sales Associate Winster Ceballos to the team. Winster is a native of the Dominican Republic who has lived in Clifton for over 20 years. He says he joined ERA Justin because serving his community is […]
buy vs rent Tell Me More About Closing Costs There are fees and expenses associated with mortgages that must be paid by the closing date for closing costs, and pre-paid items, in addition to the down payment.  These amounts can vary according to the type of loan, mortgage company, customary practices of the area, and the terms of the contact. According to Freddie Mac, the […]
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Uncategorized Spring Into Action! Spring into Action! Spring is in the air! The season of warmer weather and blooming flowers is traditionally prime time for home selling. This has homeowners nationwide wondering if it’s time to put their home on the market. If you’re one of them, it’s time to start sprucing your house up. To sell your home […]
Uncategorized Welcome Alexa Micciulli! Alexa Micciulli Joins ERA Justin Realty’s Family of Real Estate Professionals   ERA Justin Realty is thrilled to announce that our exceptional community of agents is growing with the addition of new Sales Associate Alexa Micciulli. Alexa currently resides in Rutherford, where she has lived for more than twenty years. She began her career in […]
Uncategorized There’s No Place Like Home No matter how the housing market changes, there are some things about owning your own home that never change: like comfort and financial security. Over the last few years, Americans have fully embraced the meaning of being comfortable in a home that suits your needs.  “We spent more time than ever inside our homes,” says […]
Home selling The Importance of Staging Spring is historically the peak home selling season. So if you’re thinking about listing your house, it’s time to start staging. “Staging helps buyers imagine themselves in your space more easily,” says Mary Iannaccone, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty. Here are some tips on how to do it… and why it is so important. […]
buying a home Do Lumber Prices Drive the Housing Market? The price of lumber. It’s probably not the first thing to cross your mind when assessing the current housing prices. However, much like interest rates, it is an undeniable part of the process. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the price of processed wood like softwood lumber and plywood nearly quadrupled during the first year […]
buyer Determining Your Down Payment The down payment. It is one of the most daunting parts of home purchasing, especially for first time buyers. But, it doesn’t have to be.  The traditional amount one should have set aside for a down payment is 20% of your home’s purchase price. Depending upon how much you’re looking to spend on a house, […]
equity increase Three Ways to Use Home Equity If you’re a homeowner, odds are the equity in your home has grown substantially over the past few years. Home prices skyrocketed all around.  “Even though home prices are starting to normalize, the average homeowner with a mortgage has around $300,000 in equity right now,” says Lee Schilare, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty, “That’s […]
Antonella Dinnino Congratulations to our 2022 NJ REALTORS Ⓡ Circle of Excellence Winners ERA Justin Realty Co. is proud to congratulate twelve of its agents for being named the New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) 2022 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 […]
Carol Calamari ERA Justin Realty Celebrates 2022 Leaders Award Winners Company is the top selling real estate brokerage in Rutherford, 22 Years Running ERA Justin Realty, the top residential real estate brokerage in the Rutherford area, is proud to announce the winners of its Leaders Award for 2022.  They are: Fara Espandi, Julia Dagistanli, Lee Schilare, Carol D. Calamari, Jennifer Sullivan, Cathy Vick, Rosemarie Zembryski, […]
Laura McCarthy Winter Home Selling Checklist Selling a home in Winter isn’t the same as selling in Spring. You can’t just plant some new flowers or open the windows to let in a refreshing breeze and the sounds of chirping birds.    But, there are several things you can do to make your home warm and welcoming in the colder months. […]
foreclosure Why There Isn’t A Flood of Foreclosures Coming 2022 saw big changes in the housing market, particularly in terms of borrowing money, but that doesn’t mean there is a crash coming. “Thanks to record low interest rates over the pandemic years, homeowners could afford bigger mortgages to pay more than the asking price of a home,” says Kristen Davis, Sales Associate at ERA […]
award Fara Espandi Named 2022 Top Agent at ERA Justin Realty  Sales Associate Fara Espandi has been named Top Agent at ERA Justin Realty for the year 2022.   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 […]