Scotch Plains/ Westfield Real Estate by Jill Horowitz Rome

08/31/2026

Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.

Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home.

08/28/2026

Worried About a Housing Crash? The Numbers Tell a Calmer Story.

A recent survey from Talker Research asked Americans to pick one word to describe how 2026 has felt so far. The winner? Stressful. And honestly, there’s been a lot going on.

08/24/2026

Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track

Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window.

08/21/2026

Higher Rates Could Actually Help Housing Supply – Here’s How.

You may have heard the number of homes for sale isn’t growing like it was. And maybe that has you worried you won’t find a home you love when it’s time to make your move.

08/19/2026

CLOSED in Fanwood! 🏡🔑. I’m beyond thrilled for my sellers as they close on this home and move on to their next chapter. It’s always bittersweet to say goodbye to the home where you raised your children and celebrated so many holidays and special gatherings. My clients worked incredibly hard to get the house ready, and we were fortunate to sell it after just one weekend of showings! It was a process getting to the closing table, but we did it! 🎉 So happy to have worked alongside Kristen Gellman Lichtenthal We learned a lot together throughout this journey Congratulations to my sellers, and wishing you all the best in your next chapter! ❤️

08/17/2026

The Kind of House Buyers Are Willing To Pay More For

That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you've been using for storage. To you, it's extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it's the reason they'd pick your house.

08/15/2026

Happy Birthday 🎂🎁🎉😘…Barbara Kaufman Simon

08/14/2026

So grateful to be among the Top 12 in our Westfield office for July. Thank you to my clients for trusting me to guide you through such important decisions. Your confidence, referrals, and support mean so much to me.
That trust is why I love what I do.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a home, reach out so we can have a chat!

08/14/2026

Who Has the Upper Hand in Today's Housing Market?

Ask around and almost every homebuyer out there wants to know if there’s a way to get a better deal. And just about every seller wants to know if they'll still get top dollar.

08/13/2026

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