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Uncategorized ERA Justin Announces Q2 Leaders ERA Justin Realty Co is proud to announce its 2024 Leaders for the second quarter of the year. The winners are: Lee Schilare, Fara Espandi, Julia Dagistanli, Cathy Vick, Alexa Micciulli, and Carol D. Calamari.  “This market is red hot again. But, that doesn’t mean houses are selling themselves,” said Jennifer Darby Metzger, Broker/Owner of […]
Uncategorized Home Prices Have Wiggle Room Perhaps you have heard that home prices are dropping. Despite this headline, single-family home prices are still up 6.6% nationwide since last year. So, what’s going on? “The answer lies in the difference between the asking price and the sold price,” says Cathy Vick, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty, “While more sellers are adjusting […]
Uncategorized Emotional Benefits of Home Ownership Owning a home is a major financial milestone for many people. But beyond the financial benefits, there are also a number of emotional benefits to owning a home. Stability and Security “One of the most important emotional benefits of home ownership is stability and security,” says Catherine Nimmo, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty, “When […]
Uncategorized Get Your Independence from Rent This Independence Day Independence Day is a time to celebrate our freedom. For many people, true independence means owning their own home.  If you’re tired of paying rent and want to achieve the American Dream of homeownership, here are a few tips to get started. Get Your Finances in Order “Before you can start looking for a home, […]
Uncategorized Tips for Gen Z Buyers The current real estate market has some members of Gen Z and younger wondering if they will ever be able to afford a home. “Between inflation, rising home prices and high mortgage rates, they think all hope is lost,” says Antonella Dininno, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty, “But it isn’t. There are ways to […]
Uncategorized It’s Summertime! Time to Move! It’s the first day of summer!  Temperatures are heating up, the sun is staying up late and the kids are getting out of school. It’s the perfect time to move! “Summer is traditionally one of the best times to move,” says Alexa Micciulli, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty.  There are several reasons for this. […]
Uncategorized Why Move? The Answer May Surprise You When people decide to move, it usually corresponds with a major life milestone. “They’re usually getting married, divorced, or downsizing after kids move out,” says Winster Ceballos, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty. “But these days we are adding another reason: To make money.” According to a new survey from Realtor.com 24.4% of those surveyed […]
Uncategorized What’s Next for Mortgage Rates? If you’re shopping for a new house, you may be hearing a lot about how high mortgage rates are. Well, here is some good news: They could start dropping soon. The next interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve (aka The Fed) is expected next week.  Last month, The Fed left the Federal Funds Rate […]
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Uncategorized More Homes Hit the Market Over the past few years, potential homebuyers have faced a significant challenge: a limited number of homes for sale nationwide. However, according to new data from Realtor.com, those days may be over. Inventory is up now three years in a row. “We are not back to pre-pandemic 2020 levels,” says Rosemarie Zembryski, Sales Associate at […]
Uncategorized Less is More When it comes to staging your house to sell, less is more.  “You want fewer everything,” says Michelle Korosy, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty, “Fewer family photos on the piano, fewer throw blankets in the living room, fewer coffee mugs in the kitchen cabinet.”  One way to achieve this is by decluttering. “By clearing […]
Uncategorized Spring Spruce Up Spring has sprung! There are signs of it everywhere. Flowers are popping up alongside “For Sale” signs planted on front lawns across America.  “As the weather warms up, the real estate market heats up too,” says Mary Iannaccone, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty, “Spring is the busiest home buying time of the year.” If […]
Uncategorized Spring Has Sprung It’s the time home buyers and sellers alike have been waiting for… spring! It’s time to fling open the doors and usher in the busiest time of the year for real estate.    Here is what to expect. Increased Activity “Spring brings a surge in real estate activity for a few reasons,” says Laura McCarthy, Sales […]
Uncategorized Hoarding Help “Your house doesn’t have to be in pristine condition in order to sell it,” says ERA Justin Broker/Owner Jennifer Darby Metzger, “We can help you clean it out or explore other options.” Metzger has personal experience dealing with top-to-bottom clean-outs, having done it for someone close who passed away leaving behind three homes that were […]
Uncategorized ERA Justin Announces Q1 Leaders ERA Justin Realty Co is delighted to unveil its Q1 2024 Leaders, showcasing top performance and dedication during the first quarter of the year. The distinguished leaders include Fara Espandi, Julia Dagistanli, Lee Schilare, Alexa Micciulli, Cathy Vick, and Rosemarie Zembryski. Reflecting on the dynamic market landscape, Jennifer Darby Metzger, Broker/Owner of ERA Justin Realty […]
Uncategorized The Sweet Spot If you’re thinking about listing your house for sale, apparently April is the best time of year to do it. A recent study from Realtor.com shows the third week of April is particularly fruitful for homeowners wishing to sell.  “According to the study, homeowners who list around the third week of April see lots of […]
Uncategorized Soila Columbie Joins ERA Justin’s Family of Real Estate Professionals ERA Justin Realty is delighted to announce that our exceptional community of agents is growing with the addition of new Sales Associate Soila Columbie.  Soila has worked in real estate for the past 20 years, but her interest in residential homes started back in high school as a student at nearby Harrison High. “My friends […]
Uncategorized Investing in Your Interior Upgrading your home’s interior is a great investment, both financially and emotionally according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). “The NAR worked with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry to rank various projects according to what gives you the biggest bang for your buck,” says Lee Schilare, Sales Associate […]
Uncategorized Buying A Home: Factors to Consider Whether it’s your first house or your fifth, buying a home is a major financial decision.  “You want to make sure you’re prepared before you start the process,” says Joana Iliescu, Sales Associate at ERA Justin Realty. Here are a few things to consider to make the transaction as smooth as possible.  Your Budget. How […]
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 […]