Celeste Is The Best In Selling Homes

10/06/2026

Franco Bagel's Business in Lake Hopatcong, Route 15 For Sale $210,000! PM if interested! 973 219-7134

06/18/2026

"Spent $2,500 on this rental unit and walked away with a 15% increase in monthly rent AND a 3-year signed lease. Most landlords do this wrong and lose money. Text me at 973 219-7134 and I'll tell you the 3 specific upgrades that actually drive up property value."

BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS!

04/03/2026

“Happy Easter, everyone. Today is a reminder of how important it is to slow down, appreciate the people around us, and stay grounded in gratitude. I’m truly thankful for every person in my life—family, friends, colleagues, and the many people who support me in ways big and small.

Your kindness, encouragement, and presence mean more than I can ever fully express. I don’t take any of it for granted.

Wishing you all a peaceful day filled with simple joys, meaningful conversations, and time with the people who matter most. May we continue to lift each other up, stay humble, and move forward with grace.”

03/14/2026

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/21-Greendale-Rd-Newton-NJ-07860/39923385_zpid/?view=public

Open House Sunday, March 15th 3 - 5 p.m. Denise Romano & Terrell Jackson will be representing! Hope to see you there.

This is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, Single Family home. It is located at 21 Greendale Rd, Newton, NJ.

02/10/2026

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/414-Rockport-Rd-Port-Murray-NJ-07865/40111480_zpid/

Who says you can't sell a house in the middle of snow storm!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MY CLIENTS, WHO SOLD THEIR HOME AT 414 ROCKPORT ROAD, PORT MURRAY, $25,000 OVER ASKING! Allow me to do the same for you! Thank you for allowing me to guide you through this process!

This is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, Single Family home. It is located at 414 Rockport Rd, Port Murray, NJ.

02/02/2026

"I’m deeply grateful to my family, friends, colleagues, & clients whose unwavering support & belief in me made this achievement possible again! Receiving the 2025 Circle of Excellence Award is not just my honor—it’s ours. Thank you for believing in me." THIS IS WHAT I TRULY LOVE DOING!

01/21/2026

REAL ESTATE CURRENT NEWS!

In January 2026, the U.S. real estate market is transitioning into a more balanced state characterized by falling mortgage rates, an executive-led push to increase housing supply, and a shift in power toward buyers in many markets.

Mortgage Rates and Affordability
Rate Drops: Mortgage rates have fallen sharply to three-year lows, with the average 30-year fixed rate reaching approximately 5.99% as of late January 2026. This decline is partly attributed to a new federal mandate directing the purchase of $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities.

Affordability Struggles: Despite lower rates, affordability remains near record lows because home prices have not significantly decreased. In more than 200 U.S. cities, even a "starter home" now costs at least $1 million.

Market Dynamics and Inventory
Shift to a Buyer’s Market: For the first time in years, home sellers outnumber buyers by a record margin in many regions, granting buyers significantly more bargaining power.

Inventory Surge: National housing inventory is rising as homeowners who previously "locked in" low pandemic-era rates are finally choosing to list their properties.

Sales Activity: While pending home sales dropped 9.3% in December 2025 due to late-year inventory lows, the outlook for 2026 is improving as stabilizing rates encourage more activity.
Major Policy Changes

Institutional Investor Ban: A recent executive order targets large institutional investors, aiming to ban them from purchasing single-family homes to reserve more inventory for individual families.
Housing Supply Initiatives: Federal and state leaders are pushing "Let Them Build" agendas, which include loosening environmental rules and using the Defense Production Act to accelerate construction and lower development costs.

Down Payment Assistance: The administration has floated a proposal to allow 401(k) withdrawals for home down payments to assist first-time buyers.

Commercial and Rental Trends
Data Center Boom: While construction of traditional offices, hotels, and apartments is declining, spending on data-center construction is projected to rise by 23% in 2026 to power AI and cloud computing.

Rent Stagnation: National multifamily rents ended 2025 with zero growth, and "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) options for rent are becoming more common.

Office Vacancies: Demand remains weak for standard office space, though prime "Class A" properties in major downtown areas are beginning to see a scarcity-driven recovery.