The Hometown Realty Team- Powered by Karen Adatto and Christine Burger

10/13/2026

I'm always so grateful for reviews like this from my clients, and for the trust they place in me to help them through one of the biggest decisions of their lives!

Real estate can be overwhelming, but my goal is to make the process feel more manageable and as seamless as possible.

10/06/2026

Fall is your window to get ahead of winter, and a few simple tasks now can save you from some expensive surprises later.🍂

Here's your quick checklist: gutters, chimney, furnace, drafts, outdoor spigots, tree limbs, and smoke/CO detectors. Most take under an hour, and a few (like chimney sweeps) book up fast, so call this week.

And if you're thinking about selling in the next year, these are the same things buyers and inspectors look at. A home that's been cared for tells a story before anyone opens the door.🏠

10/06/2026

10/02/2026

🎃 CARVE YOUR HEARTS OUT! 🎃

Our 6th Annual Hometown Realty Team Pumpkin Carving Contest is officially here — and this year we’re giving away $300 in prizes!

🏆 THREE $100 WINNERS
Most Creative — Community vote on our page
Adult/Family — Judge’s Choice
Youth/Child — Judge’s Choice, independently carved by someone under 16

Entering is easy: scan the QR code to register, carve your masterpiece, then text us your pumpkin photo by October 30 at 8 PM!

Don’t feel like scanning? Just text your name + pumpkin photo + category to 973-637-0001 and we’ll take it from there.

We absolutely love seeing what our neighbors create every year. 🧡 So light those pumpkins up, snap a great photo, and send it our way!

Good luck & happy carving! 🎃

— Karen Adatto & Christine Burger
The Hometown Realty Team
Honest. Reliable. Trusted.

10/02/2026

🎃 CARVE YOUR HEARTS OUT! 🎃

Our 6th Annual Hometown Realty Team Pumpkin Carving Contest is officially here — and this year we’re giving away $300 in prizes!

🏆 THREE $100 WINNERS
Most Creative — Community vote on our page
Adult/Family — Judge’s Choice
Youth/Child — Judge’s Choice, independently carved by someone under 16

Entering is easy: scan the QR code to register, carve your masterpiece, then text us your pumpkin photo by October 30 at 8 PM!

Don’t feel like scanning? Just text your name + pumpkin photo + category to 973-637-0001 and we’ll take it from there.

We absolutely love seeing what our neighbors create every year. 🧡 So light those pumpkins up, snap a great photo, and send it our way!

Good luck & happy carving! 🎃

— Karen Adatto & Christine Burger
The Hometown Realty Team
Honest. Reliable. Trusted.

10/01/2026

Buying in a tight market? The right strategy can take you from being one of many offers into the one they choose. Let's build yours together.

09/30/2026

Can we talk about how gorgeous Ringwood is this time of year?!🍂

If you’ve ever driven through and thought “I could live here”… you could.🏡

And if you start your search now, there’s a good chance you might be settled in before the holidays

Whether you’re dreaming of lake life, more space or a beautiful view outside your window, I’d love to help you find your perfect neighborhood.

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09/24/2026

Just a few things I wish every buyer knew before they fell in love with a house.

Save this and send it to a friend who's house hunting!🏠🍂

09/16/2026

Tucked into the Ramapo Mountains, this is a small glimpse into what Ringwood living looks like from above. With three main lake communities, there's something for everyone to discover about why residents love it here.

Some of the many perks of calling a lake community home? Private beaches, small-town charm, and views like this.

Come see it for yourself!
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09/09/2026

Buying your first home? It's exciting, overwhelming, and full of decisions you've probably never had to make before. The good news: most first-time buyer mistakes are 100% avoidable — if you know what to watch for.

Swipe through for 5 mistakes I see first-time buyers make time and time again (and how to steer clear of them).

Buying your first home soon? Save this post for later, and feel free to reach out to me with questions! I'm here to help make this as smooth as possible.