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December 11, 2014
Listings at the end of November were a soft 112 units, which is the lowest level since 2005. Buyers continued to shop, while some would-be sellers are holding off until the new year to list their properties. Contracts signed during […]
November 12, 2014
As we get closer to the end of 2014, I find myself being asked more frequently about smart home care tips going into Winter. Below I have included a few ideas of what home owners can do not just to […]
November 10, 2014
The market has kept moving forward consistently this season. Inventory crept up slightly in October to 148 properties at month end from 142 at the end of September, but well below 176 properties at the same time last year. Buyers […]
November 5, 2014
Have you worked with Stanton Company before? If so, please leave us a review on Facebook! Easy steps for leaving a review: 1. Click here and be directed to reviews on our Facebook page. 2. Click on the star rating and […]
October 14, 2014
September brought a much needed increase in inventory, offering some relief to frustrated buyers. 60 new units came on to boost Inventory to 140 units, up from 120 at the end of August, but still well short of 179 units […]
October 14, 2014
Home inspections are typically quite thorough, encompassing everything from the foundation to the roof, which can be intimidating for both buyer and seller. Buyers often react with fear at what they are undertaking, while sellers can react with indignation that […]
September 14, 2014
There were buyers out in August, but they were generally frustrated by the lack of inventory. We encouraged them to hang in there until mid-September when more inventory would come on the market, which it now has, and there are […]
June 14, 2014
How do we sweeten the deal in a bidding war? It helps to know what is important to the seller. Price, while important, may be just one factor. It’s like the story of the old man who finds a talking […]
March 25, 2014
We continue to see old oil tanks in the ground, and the longer they remain in the ground, the closer they are to leaking. If you or someone you know has an oil tank in the ground, now is the […]
February 16, 2014
You’ve heard about Montclair from a friend or colleague and are considering moving here. They say it’s diverse, has a decent commute, walkable village areas, good schools and is still relatively affordable. That diversity description seems to come up in […]
January 25, 2014
The window for Essex County tax appeals is now open through April 1 and I can help. Increasing prices make a successful tax appeal more of a challenge, but opportunities still exist. We had a buyer close on a house […]
January 15, 2014
Pricing Sweet Spot We foresee a continued shortage of inventory in Montclair, which will buoy prices though probably not as sharply as in the past year. We expect the highest demand to continue to be for houses with renovated kitchens and […]