Welcome to 30 Lafayette Ave, a sun-filled 2-bedroom ranch sitting on a beautifully sized corner lot—complete with a full basement and wrap-around driveway for effortless living.

What You’ll Love Inside

• Bright, airy living room with oversized picture windows

• Cozy eat-in kitchen with generous cabinet space

• Full basement offering room to expand, store, or customize

Prime Location

Nestled in Somerset’s sought-after 08873 zip code, just minutes from:

• Parks and playgrounds

• Local shopping and dining

• Transit routes and schools

Big potential, corner charm, and room to grow—this is Somerset living made simple.

Yes, the market is busy—but you don’t have to overspend or settle. Here’s how to stay sharp and confident.

1. A Strong Offer Isn’t Always About the Price

2. Every Listing Tells a Story—If You Know Where to Look

3. Don’t Let “Perfect” Make You Forget What Matters

4. Walk Away When the Math (or Gut) Says So

5. The Right Agent Doesn’t Just Help—They Anchor You

Before You Take the Leap...

Summer home shopping comes with more listings—and more pressure.

But here’s your reminder:

Fast doesn’t mean reckless. Competitive doesn’t mean chaotic.

With the right approach, you can buy smart, stay grounded, and land in a home you’re proud to call yours.

Inventory is up. Prices are rising. And some counties are heating up faster than others.

Let’s break it down.

National Sales Slowed—Except Here

While U.S. existing home sales slipped slightly…

• Month-over-month: Down 0.5%

• Year-over-year: Down 2%, with the Northeast as the only region showing growth

Pending Sales Show a Modest Climb

• Pending sales: Up 1.9% to 8,569

• Top performers: Middlesex and Ocean counties led in volume

• Biggest annual gains: Cape May and Middlesex counties

Take This With You: The New Jersey market continues to show strong demand, steady price growth, and more options for buyers—but competition remains.

Owning real estate has long been seen as one of the most stable ways to build wealth. But in New Jersey’s commercial sector, that stability is starting to feel a little shaky.

A newly approved increase to the state’s realty transfer fee—part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s FY26 budget—has commercial real estate leaders raising red flags. While the final version of the bill includes some compromises, the message from the market is clear: this could make a hard stretch even harder.

Wyckoff is the kind of place where homes don’t just get sold—they’re claimed. Just 29 miles from New York City, this Bergen County enclave blends small-town warmth with luxury living, making it one of the most sought-after communities in North Jersey.

What You Need to Know About the Market

Homes here aren't sitting around. They're being scooped up fast—and often above asking.

• Median list price: $1.1 million

• Median sale price: $1.15 million

• Active listings: Only 28

• New construction: Just one—a $3.5M, five-bedroom stunner

Agent Patti DePhillips says it’s common for homes to go under contract in a week—and some, like Fox News host Steve Doocy’s $1.75M listing, get snapped up almost instantly.

A real-life look at color, style, and smart decisions in Ramsey

Gregg and Alicia Carbone never expected picking siding would feel like such a big deal. But once their home renovation in Ramsey reached the exterior, the pressure was on. They had ideas—but no clue where to begin.

Sound familiar?

If you’re replacing siding or planning an upgrade, their experience offers a down-to-earth guide to getting it right.