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August 14, 2023

Pops and Pups Event at Flood's Hill to Benefit Lost Paws Animal Rescue

Join the Allison Ziefert Real Estate Group of Compass and celebrate the last lazy afternoon before school starts at "Pops and Pups" from 3-5 pm on Tuesday.

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July 7, 2023

Summer Vacations Lead to Second Home and Retirement Dreams

Whether it's a short day trip to the shore or NYC or a vacation further afield, visiting another place always makes me long for a second home.

June 14, 2023

NJ Real Estate Market Report for Mid-Year 2023

June is a great time to review the market stats since we are halfway through the year. Here is what we are seeing in the market here in Northern New Jersey.

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June 14, 2023

My Favorite "Secret" Tips for Home Sellers

With the advent of home makeovers and real estate shows, pretty much everyone is aware that homes that are in great condition will do better than others.

May 8, 2023

Who Knew? 10 Surprising Things Realtors Do

Some people think being a New Jersey-based real estate agent is an easy way to make lots of money while keeping a flexible schedule. Think again!

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April 12, 2023

Neither the Sky Nor Prices Are Falling. 5 Real Estate Myths Debunked

One myth that persists in the real estate market today is that due to the recent increases in interest rates home prices have come down. Not true!

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March 13, 2023

Women Make Our Real Estate World Go Round

Given that March is Women's History Month, I started to think about all of the talented local women professionals, store owners, and service providers.

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February 9, 2023

Taxes You'll Encounter in Your NJ Real Estate Transaction

When buying or selling a home in New Jersey, there are some taxes you may not be expecting that you should be aware of, as they may impact the net profits.

February 9, 2023

Thoughts on the SOMA Revals

We know from recent history that revaluations can be contentious, especially when property owners feel that their properties have been unfairly evaluated.

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January 14, 2023

Selling Your NJ Home? A Recipe for Success With Your Listing Agent

The key to maximizing your results is an effective partnership based on an understanding of what you can control as the client, what your agent can control.

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December 10, 2022

Inside Info: How We Select Comparable Sales to Price Your Home

Comps are recently sold homes in your neighborhood that are similar in size, style, and condition to yours. By recent, I mean closed sales from the last months.

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November 15, 2022

Long-term Perspective

Mortgage rates are much higher than they were two years ago, but those conditions were part of a national response to a pending economic crisis.

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