Nadiyah Malbon Group

08/04/2026

I’m tracking the latest month-over-month shifts in Essex and Union counties so you don’t have to. Inventory is easing in pockets, buyer demand remains strong for move-in ready homes, and financing trends are nudging some buyers to lock rates sooner.

For sellers: pricing smartly and highlighting updates will attract the right offers. For buyers: be ready to move quickly on well-priced listings and have financing prepped.

For investors: look to neighborhoods with rising rent comps and steady demand. I translate the data into clear next steps for New Jersey buyers, sellers, and investors - reach out and let’s make a plan tailored to your goals. https://wix.to/ZF9UnHv #

08/03/2026

When your agent mentions a signed agreement before working together. It is for your own protection, but often misunderstood.

Since the buyer agreement rules changed a few years ago, every buyer signs a written agreement before touring homes. That agreement spells out how your agent gets paid and what they are responsible for doing on your behalf.

It does not mean you are handed a bill. In most cases, compensation is still negotiated as part of the offer, and your agent will walk you through exactly how it works.

I would rather you understand this upfront than find out at the closing table.

Comment BUYER and I will send you a simple breakdown of how it works.

📲 Nadiyah Malbon | Realtor ® eXp Realty
Cell (908) 663-8996
[email protected]

07/29/2026

A quarter point can change what you qualify for.

Today’s Federal Reserve meeting held rates steady, but the language around inflation and future moves is what actually shapes mortgage pricing. Lenders react to that language before it ever reaches your feed as headlines.

If you are touring homes or getting ready to submit an offer, ask your lender to refresh your numbers today, including whether your rate is locked. A preapproval built on last week’s rates is not the same as one built on today’s.

DM me “PAYMENT” and I will walk you through what today’s numbers mean for your purchasing power.

📲 Nadiyah Malbon | Realtor ® eXp Realty
Cell (908) 663-8996
[email protected]

07/14/2026

Why are multifamilies sitting on the market twice as long as single family right now in East Orange? Single family homes are moving fast, just 3.45 months of supply. That's a strong seller's market. Multifamily is a different story, 7.2 months of supply, which means buyers have more room to negotiate and more properties to compare.

If you own a 2 to 4 unit in East Orange, or you're thinking about buying one, this gap changes your strategy either way.

Know someone who owns property in East Orange? Tag them below, this affects how they price or how they buy.

Full breakdown is in the blog. Link in the comments.

07/07/2026

How long does it actually take to sell a house in Newark right now? I pulled the numbers over the last three months, single family and multifamily.

If you're thinking about selling, or you know someone who is, this breaks down what the market is doing right now and what it means for pricing.

Know someone in Newark who's been on the fence about selling? Tag them below.

Full breakdown is in the blog.

https://www.nadiyahmalbon.com/post/how-long-does-it-take-to-sell-a-house-in-newark

06/13/2026

Curb appeal is the first thing a buyer sees, before they ever step inside.

So I made a quick shrubbery run to The Home Depot and spent the afternoon at one of my listings refreshing the front yard before showings.

Fresh plants in, everything clean and ready. It was 92 degrees and I did not mind one bit.

Getting that first impression right is part of the work. The details people notice first are usually the ones worth the time.

What is the first thing you notice when you pull up to a home?

Comment CURB and I will send you my short list of what to fix before your first showing.

📲 Nadiyah Malbon | Realtor ® eXp Realty
Cell (908) 663-8996
[email protected]

06/10/2026

First time buyers and Veterans 🇺🇸 Welcome to your new home.

This townhome is coming to 736 S. 19th St, Newark, NJ, tomorrow for under $400k. Here is what owning it actually looks like for each of you.

FOR OUR VETERANS
VA Loan. You earned this benefit. Use it.

✨ Purchase price: $399,000
✨ Down payment: $0
✨ Loan amount: $399,000
✨ Estimated monthly payment at 6.0%: approximately $2,398 principal and interest
✨ Property taxes: approximately $407 per month
✨ PMI: none. VA loans do not require it.
✨ Estimated total monthly payment: approximately $2,805 per month
✨ Funding fee and deposit: varies based on your profile

FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS
FHA Loan

✨ Purchase price: $399,000
✨ Down payment at 3.5%: $14,000
✨ Loan amount: $386,000
✨ Estimated monthly payment at 6.48%: approximately $2,437 principal and interest
✨ FHA mortgage insurance premium: approximately $177 per month
✨ Property taxes: approximately $407 per month
✨ Estimated total monthly payment: approximately $3,021 per month
✨ Total closing costs at 6%: approximately $24,000
✨ NJHMFA down payment assistance up to $22,000
✨ Minimum credit score to qualify: 620, confirm with your lender

These are estimated figures. Your exact numbers will depend on your credit profile, lender, and loan terms.

Comment “VA” if you are a veteran or “Keys” if you are a first time buyer and I will reach out directly.

📲 Nadiyah Malbon | Realtor ® eXp Realty
Cell (908) 663-8996
[email protected]

06/09/2026

Before you make an offer on a 2–4 unit in Newark, run the numbers yourself — not the seller’s. In my latest post I break down real rents, full reserves, local risk, and how to build an offer from your return, not their asking price. Read the step-by-step guide and protect your investment. https://wix.to/4fKUKAf
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Most offers on Newark multi family fall apart for one reason. The buyer ran the seller's numbers instead of their own. The asking price comes with a story. The real return comes from underwriting the building yourself, line by line, before you write the offer. Here is how I walk through a 2 to 4 uni...

05/28/2026

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