Houser Team

Call Directions Website

Houser Team Helping clients young and old to buy, sell, rent and invest in real estate!

10/19/2026

🚨 There’s a HIDDEN THREAT in the NJ Housing Market…

And it could impact both buyers and sellers. 🏡

Over the past few years, we know home prices in New Jersey have skyrocketed. 📈

But there’s one thing that hasn’t always kept up…

💰 PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS.

As municipalities across NJ conduct property reassessments and revaluations, some homeowners could be in for a surprise.

⚠️ SELLERS: Your property’s tax assessment could change, potentially impacting your home’s marketability and what future buyers can afford.

⚠️ BUYERS: The property taxes you see on a listing today might NOT be what you’re paying next year.

And here’s what many people don’t realize… 👇

A higher assessed value doesn’t automatically mean higher property taxes. Your actual tax bill depends on local tax rates, budgets, and how your property’s assessment changes relative to others.

💡 The bottom line? Don’t make one of the biggest financial decisions of your life based on numbers that could change.

📲 Buying or selling in New Jersey? Let’s make sure you understand the full picture before making your next move.

09/26/2026

🏡 Buying a Home? Don’t Skip the Survey.

And don’t wait until the last minute to get it done. 👇

Surveys often don’t come back until the very end of a real estate transaction. Sometimes, that can uncover a BIG problem when there’s very little time left to fix it.

We recently had a buyer get a survey done early and discovered something wild:

🛣️ A road had been moved years ago.
📍 The property boundary created a major access issue.
⚠️ The property was effectively landlocked without legal access.

Luckily, we found out early enough to get the attorneys involved and start working toward a solution.

That’s exactly why the survey matters.

It can uncover boundary issues, easements, encroachments, access problems and other surprises that you probably won’t see during a normal showing or inspection.

💡 Get the survey done as early in the process as possible.

Finding a problem early gives you time to solve it. Finding it at the closing table is a different story.

108 Route 23 South in Hamburg is officially SOLD!This was one of the toughest—and most educational—deals I’ve ever been ...
09/21/2026

108 Route 23 South in Hamburg is officially SOLD!

This was one of the toughest—and most educational—deals I’ve ever been part of.

A few partners and I bought this mixed-use property for $250,000 with a straightforward plan: renovate the existing apartment, convert the former doctor’s office into a second residential unit, refinance, and hold it long term.

The numbers looked good. The building had “good bones.” We expected a 90-day renovation.

Then we opened the walls.

What we found changed everything. A refresh became a full gut renovation: structural work, a completely new layout, electric, plumbing, roof, siding, kitchens, baths—the works. Our timeline stretched past a year, costs rose dramatically, and our original rental strategy no longer made sense for the Hamburg market.

So we adapted.

We completed two beautiful (and huge) 4-bedroom, 2-bath duplex units—and made the decision to sell rather than force a refinance and rental plan that no longer fit the reality of the deal.

Selling brought its own challenges. Our first buyer couldn’t perform. The next buyer learned the property taxes would be reassessed substantially higher after the renovation, which required a major price adjustment. Then, just as we approached the finish line—and the end of our hard-money loan term—the buyer’s lender backed out.

We found another lender, kept the deal together, and closed ten days later.

Not every project goes according to plan. In fact, sometimes nearly every possible obstacle shows up at once. But experience, conservative underwriting, good partners, and the willingness to pivot can keep a difficult deal from becoming a bad one.

We are grateful to have recouped our costs, turned a profit, and gained a wealth of lessons along the way.

This is exactly why I bring real-world investing experience to my clients—not just opinions about a deal, but firsthand perspective on the risks, the potholes, and how to navigate them.

Congratulations to the new owners, my partners, and everyone who helped get this one across the finish line. On to the next one.

www.houserteam.com

09/16/2026

🏦 New Fed Chair. New Direction. More Uncertainty.

Jerome Powell is out and Kevin Warsh is now Chairman of the Federal Reserve. And with new leadership comes a new approach to monetary policy and communication.

For the housing market, the big word right now is UNCERTAINTY.

And uncertainty can make borrowing costs and mortgage rates harder to predict.

Here’s the interesting part 👇

🏡 The housing market itself has been moving toward more balance.

Buyers may have:
✅ More inventory
✅ More choices
✅ More negotiating power

But financing could remain the challenging part of the equation.

So if you’re planning to buy, the opportunity may be there. The key is making sure you’re financially positioned to take advantage of it.

📲 More options. More uncertainty. More reason to have a strategy.

If you’re thinking about buying in this new market, we’d love to help you position yourself for the move.

It's been a BUSY couple of weeks — 6 homes closed and it's over it yet. 🏡This market has been changing by the day. Deals...
09/14/2026

It's been a BUSY couple of weeks — 6 homes closed and it's over it yet. 🏡

This market has been changing by the day. Deals are becoming more complicated, obstacles are showing up at every stage, and far too many transactions are falling apart just before the finish line.

Every single one of these represents a family who trusted me with one of the biggest decisions of their lives — and I don't take that lightly. From Hardyston to North Haledon, this month was a reminder of why I do what I do.

To my clients: thank you for your trust, your patience, and for letting me be part of your story. Watching you get the keys never gets old.

Whether you're buying your first home, selling and moving up, or just curious what your place is worth in today's market — let's talk. Opportunity is out there, and I'd love to help you unlock it.

🔗 houserteam.com

09/09/2026

☕️ NEW COFFEE SPOT IN MONTVILLE!

Our good friends and clients just opened Overflow Coffee Co. Overflow Coffee Co. —  and this place is awesome.

Great coffee ☕️
Great vibes 😎
Beautiful space 👌
Fresh-roasted beans 🔥
And even better people behind it.

We LOVE seeing great amazing local businesses like this opening right in our backyard.

If you’re anywhere near Montville, come check them out, grab some beans or a fresh cup, and tell them we sent you!

Welcome to the neighborhood, Overflow! We’re pumped to have you here.

25 Kiel Ave in Butler is officially SOLD.And boy, this one was quite the journey.We found the property five years ago, m...
09/01/2026

25 Kiel Ave in Butler is officially SOLD.

And boy, this one was quite the journey.

We found the property five years ago, moved quickly, got the deal—and then walked away after inspections. A decision that turned out to be the right one at the time.

Not long after, I jumped back in as a partner with the buyers I had passed the deal to. What followed was a complete gut renovation, new partnerships, a business buyout, and more obstacles than I can count: town approvals, permits, challenging tenants, taxes, rising material and labor costs… you name it.

But we kept moving forward.

We created great new living spaces within the building’s existing footprint, brought in amazing tenants, and ultimately positioned the property for a successful sale.

When it came time to sell, my partners handed me the keys to do what I do. We generated multiple offers over asking—but even that came with a curveball. One buyer broke contract and walked away, resulting in damages awarded to the sellers. We regrouped, pivoted, found the right next buyer, and this time got it across the finish line.

A lot of lessons came from this one:

- Who you’re in business with matters.
- Stuff will happen. Plan accordingly.
- Good partners make the potholes a lot less painful.
- Location still matters.
- Conservative underwriting makes all the difference.
- There are a million ways to structure a deal—find the right path and create a win-win.

Proud of everyone involved, grateful for the lessons, and thrilled to cash out of this opportunity and move on to the next one.

Congratulations to the new owner of 25 Kiel, my partners and sellers—celebrations soon—and our incredible team of lenders, cooperating agents, and attorneys who helped get this one done.

What a ride.

SOLD in Butler Boro! 🏡 25 Kiel Ave just closed, and this multi-family was a standout—character from 1912 paired with th...
08/31/2026

SOLD in Butler Boro! 🏡

25 Kiel Ave just closed, and this multi-family was a standout—character from 1912 paired with the kind of income potential today’s buyers are competing for. Well-kept multi-family properties like this are in high demand, especially in convenient in-town locations.

Thinking about selling a multi-family or investing in one? Start tracking what’s selling in your neighborhood so you’re ready to move quickly when the next opportunity appears.

See this sold listing: https://www.houserteam.com/d8r6t2ws

08/31/2026

🏡 More Buyers Are Walking Away From Deals…

And we’re seeing it happen more and more in this market 👀

Sometimes buyers have a legitimate reason to back out. But walking away without contractual justification can have serious consequences… and we’ve seen sellers pursue and be awarded damages. ⚠️

The lesson goes both ways 👇

🔑 BUYERS: Don’t make an offer unless you’re prepared to follow through. Understand the commitment you’re making before you sign.

🏠 SELLERS: Don’t just look at the highest number. Vet the buyer behind the offer. Look at their deposit, financing strength, representation, attorney, and overall ability to get the deal to the closing table.

An accepted offer is only the beginning.

💡 The strongest offer isn’t always the highest offer… it’s the one most likely to CLOSE.

📲 Buying or selling? Make sure you have the right team protecting you from offer to closing.

SOLD in West Milford! 🎉 40 Shadowy Lane is officially off the market, and this charming raised ranch near Pinecliff Lak...
08/30/2026

SOLD in West Milford! 🎉

40 Shadowy Lane is officially off the market, and this charming raised ranch near Pinecliff Lake has new owners to love its vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and tree-lined setting. Homes with this mix of character and convenience are drawing strong interest in 07480, especially near the lakes.

Thinking about selling your own West Milford home? Let’s talk strategy so you’re ready for the next opportunity.

See more of this sold home: https://www.houserteam.com/d8r6rjvr

Address

1700 Route 23 N
Pequannock, NJ
07470

Telephone

+19738147123

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Houser Team posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category