New Jersey Real Estate Commission Law Changes: The Complete Guide for Buyers and Sellers
In short: Since August 2024, real estate commissions in New Jersey have been "decoupled" — meaning the fee a buyer pays their agent is no…
Author: Galina Kaplan
Moving to Westfield, NJ: A Local Guide to Neighborhoods and Schools
By Galina Kaplan and Marina Fridman-Rybner | August 25, 2026If you're thinking about moving to Westfield, you're probably trying to answer two questions at the…
Living in Mountainside, NJ: Why This Small Union County Town Is So Convenient
If you’re thinking about moving from New York City to the New Jersey suburbs, Mountainside is one of those towns that can easily fly under…
Selling a Home Over $1 Million in NJ? Here’s How the New Mansion Tax Works
Who Pays the Mansion Tax in New Jersey Now? What Sellers Need to KnowAs of July 10, 2025, New Jersey's so-called mansion tax is paid…
My Westfield House Has Knob-and-Tube Wiring. Should I Replace It Before Listing?
Should you replace knob-and-tube wiring before selling a house in Westfield, NJ? Not always — but you do need an electrical inspection, a clear understanding…
Living in Summit, NJ: Why This Union County Town Draws NYC Commuters
TL;DR: Summit isn't one neighborhood, it's older Colonials, renovated properties and new construction mixed block by block, and where a home sits in town matters…
Homes in Westfield Are Selling Over Asking
Why are homes in Westfield and Union County selling over asking price?Inventory across Union and Essex County suburbs is still tight enough that well-priced homes…