It is no secret that residential real estate is up in value. It’s not only people fleeing the city for the suburbs, home values have increased across the nation.

The real estate appraisal is a key component to any purchase or refinance transaction. Some people fear of the dreaded low appraisal, since it could essentially cause a deal to fall through, however there are a number of ways you can plan and prepare to make your home’s best impression.

How well do you know the current Summit real estate market? The information below can be helpful for your own knowledge or with making decisions if you are considering moving into or out of Summit. I have been a resident of Union County for the past 13 years and have spent that time as a local appraiser to the Summit area.

Maplewood, NJ located in Essex county is a highly desirable area to reside, but do you know how that could affect your home value?