In this part of my discussion with Attorney Justin D. DeCrescente, we discussed how the home inspection process differs from state to state, and what you need to know about the process in New Jersey.I’m back once again with Attorney Justin D.

A Conversation With Attorney Justin D. DeCrescente

Mar 17th, 2020

I’m back again with Attorney Justin D. DeCrescente to talk about inspection contingencies. Here’s a snippet of our full conversation on the topic.In part two of our discussion with Attorney Justin D. DeCrescente, we’re talking all about the p

Join Us Tonight, January 14

Jan 10th, 2020

You’re invited to our home staging and selling workshop. Join us tonight, Tuesday, January 14, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at our office here in Tenafly (25 Washington St.). Get your complimentary tickets here. The seminar will cover everything you n

Top Real Estate Legal Questions Asked and Answered by Justin De Crescente

Dec 19th, 2019

We really rely on real estate attorney Justin DeCrescente to help us through all our transactions. Today he joins us to answer some key legal questions and recurring themes related to real estate transactions.Honestly, the language of New Jer

Part 2 of My Conversation With Justin D. DeCrescente

Dec 19th, 2019

In part two of our discussion with Attorney Justin D. DeCrescente, we’re talking all about the pieces of what a real estate contract looks like. Here’s an outline of our conversation with timestamps so that you can skip ahead to the section(s

Home Inspections Part Four

Dec 3rd, 2019

What do home inspectors look for when they inspect a house? In part three of my “All Things Home Inspection” series, I’m joined once again by Michael Amendola of All Points Inspections so he can answer that question.

Pre-Approvals, Pre-Qualifications, and Credit Approvals: Which One Is Best?

Dec 10th, 2018

In terms of getting a mortgage, there are strong differences between a pre-qualification, a pre-approval, and a credit approval that you need to be aware of. Today I’m joined by Steve Grossman of New Jersey Lenders to explain these differences.

Which Professionals Should You Hire to Assist You With a Property Tax Appeal?

Nov 1st, 2018

Continuing our previous discussion on reassessing property taxes, we’ll be talking today about the other professionals (besides a lawyer) you may need to hire during this process. If you haven’t already seen the first part of our conversation o

Empty Nest? Toledo Geller Can Design Your Home for a New Life

Sep 4th, 2018

I’m here today at the Toledo Geller interior design studio with Jessica and Virginia, who are with me to discuss a big topic—empty nesting. They have been in business together for 12 years, and their projects run the gamut from full house renov

An Expert Answers All of Your Questions About Appealing Your Property Tax

Aug 29th, 2018

Appealing your property tax assessment is a challenging topic, which is why I’m joined today by attorney Elliott Malone to discuss everything you need to know about it.“The closer your property’s equalization ratio is to 100%, the more likely

What A Fully Staged Room Looks Like

Jul 25th, 2018

I am joined once again today by Shani Weiss, our top stager and designer. She tells us what a stager does to change a home from a place with specific, personal decor to something a potential buyer could see themself living in from the moment th

How Can a Coffee Table Help You Sell Your Home?

Jul 13th, 2018

Today I’m joined by our team’s top designer and stager, Shani Weiss, to continue our discussion on styling a home. For this segment of our conversation, we’ll be specifically focusing on the importance of coffee tables.At this point, you may

What’s the Difference Between Neutralizing a Home and Sterilizing It?

Jun 27th, 2018

Our team’s head stager, Shani Weiss, and I are back at our beautiful listing at 24 Lincoln Street in Demarest, New Jersey to show you the difference between sterilizing a home and neutralizing it before it’s on the market.To demonstrate how w

What’s in a Zestimate?

Mar 15th, 2018

Today we’re going to focus on Zillow. More specifically, their Zestimate. What is it? Essentially, it’s a starting point for determining the value of your home. Zillow will predict the value of your home, and people ask me all the time if this

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