Should I renovate or sell my home?


Should I renovate or sell my home?

Today, I’m with Ileana Martin-Novoa of Katz Novoa Architects. Ileana is an extraordinary architect and she is here to tell us about what’s going on with all the renovations in town and how to add value to your home.

Ileana Martin-Novoa

There is a lot of rebuilding and renovations going on. Some of it’s because of the storm, but a lot of people are finally ready to start those projects they have been putting off. The economy is bouncing back and people feel more confident.

It’s important to always keep in mind resale value when deciding to renovate.  Right now we are seeing a lot of homeowners renovating kitchens, master bathrooms and even adding mudrooms.

We like to help our clients stay on track by guiding them in a direction that will help add value to their home. We know that new construction can be overwhelming, that’s why we make sure we are with our clients from the very beginning to the very end. At Katz Novoa Architects we help with the coordinating, the building and the budgeting.

If you want to renovate your home, we’d be more than happy to help.  You can call us at 973.379.1331 or visit our website at www.katznovoa.com

Or if you want to find out the value of your home call Shannon at 973.214.0691 or email me at ACutAbove@ShannonAronson.com.

Millburn and Short Hills School System – Continued Excellence



When you have children, I know how important it is for you to find a home with a great school system nearby. A lot of clients I talk to say the reason they chose this area to live in is because of the great schools. Today, I am standing in front of Millburn New Jersey High School and I want to tell you about the 2013 graduating class.

This was an exceptional class; ten percent of the class will be attending Ivy League schools in the fall and 40% will be attending schools ranked within the top 50 in the United States by US News and World.

There is excellence in all of the schools here. So let me and my team help you find a great home in this area. Or if you are looking to sell, give us a call! Now is a great time, inventory is low!

Summit NJ Offers Several Great Fitness, Health and Sports Facilities




It’s gorgeous outside! And when there is beautiful weather, naturally people want to get out there and get active! So today, we wanted to share with you some of the fantastic options that are available to Summit NJ and area residents when it comes to getting out and getting busy.

We have some great fitness and health facilities, starting with the traditional sports clubs like the YMCA and other community centers. There are also some great options and various programs offered by places like the Lifetime Club in Berkeley Heights or the newest craze to hit the Summit area, Equinox – a city gym that has branched over to our neck of the woods.

Julie and her family spends a lot of time at the Chatham Club – a unique club that offers all the typical stuff you would expect from a sports club but with so much more. You can engage in squash and fencing plus the facility is used by many area private schools as a training spot for squash and other sports.

How about a tour of these and other great things in the lovely Summit area? Just give us a call. As your trusted real estate advisors we’d love the opportunity to show you around...

908 418 3390