Irene Zitzner Managing Broker-Owner NextHome Peninsula Realty Group

02/11/2026

👀 How a Cold NJ Winter Can Shift the Entire Spring Market��🏡Inventory tends to hit later because snow + ice make showings tough, curb appeal is…meh, and a lot of homeowners decide to “wait until it looks perfect.”��🏃‍♀️ Buyers re-enter all at once the second the weather breaks (the winter pause is real).��☀️ That first warm weekend flips the switch with packed open houses, faster decisions, and a totally different energy.��🔍 Condition matters more with roofs, pipes, basements, driveways…cold-weather wear gets noticed and inspectors stay busy 😅��📈 Pricing can jump quickly when demand spikes and inventory is still tight (especially for move-in ready homes).��⏳ Some sellers wait too long and miss that early spring window when demand is high and competition is lower.�
Thinking about buying or selling this spring?�📩 DM “SPRING” and we’ll send a quick, local strategy for your town.�
And for Monmouth County market tips + local updates all season long, follow 🧡�

01/26/2026

After years of living in Middletown, NJ, you start to understand why this corner of Monmouth County works for so many people.

Here are the 3 reasons people most often choose to move here.

👉🏻Middletown isn’t one town. It’s a collection of lifestyles.
-Some people want water nearby. Others want open land, farms, and space. Some prefer neighborhoods with sidewalks and bikes after dinner, while others want quiet streets tucked away. What draws people here is the ability to choose how they live without leaving town.

👉🏻Convenience that’s hard to replace.
-Middletown keeps what families run on close by. Schools, sports, errands, shopping, and the beach are all nearby, and commuting is realistic with access to major routes, the train, and the ferry to New York City. It’s the kind of convenience you don’t think about until you live somewhere without it.

👉🏻It grows with you.
-What often starts as a practical move continues to make sense as life changes. Different stages and different needs, but the town adapts with you.

🫶🏻It’s the kind of place you don’t fully appreciate until it’s part of your everyday life.

💾Save this if Middletown is on your radar or if you already live here and know exactly what I mean.

12/15/2025

We are grateful for this team and the heart they bring every single day!!!

❤️ NextHome

12/03/2025

12/03/2025

🎅This Saturday !!!! Complimentary photos 🐾 Santa Paws is coming to town! 🐾🎅

Join NextHome Peninsula Realty Group & The Dog Spaw for a festive meet-and-greet with Santa! Bring your furry friends for adorable holiday photos and some tail-wagging fun. ❤️

📅 Saturday, December 6th
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 The Dog Spaw, 8 Fairview Ave, Little Silver, NJ
✨ The first 20 visitors get a free holiday treat!

🎁 Donations accepted for Rescue Ridge — helping pets find loving homes.

Let’s make this holiday season purr-fectly merry! 🐶🐱❤️

🎅🐾 Santa Paws is coming to town! 🐾🎅

Join NextHome Peninsula Realty Group & The Dog Spaw for a festive meet-and-greet with Santa! Bring your furry friends for adorable holiday photos and some tail-wagging fun. ❤️

📅 Saturday, December 6th
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 The Dog Spaw, 8 Fairview Ave, Little Silver, NJ
✨ The first 20 visitors get a free holiday treat!

🎁 Donations accepted for Rescue Ridge — helping pets find loving homes.

Let’s make this holiday season purr-fectly merry! 🐶🐱❤️

12/03/2025

☕💐 Small Business Saturday = the perfect excuse to sip, shop, and show some love to our favorite local spots!

First stop: Bloom Bar for coffee, fresh flowers, and a few too many “treat yourself” moments. Then we hit up Village Lift, where everything is hand-crafted and full of heart.

We’re proud to support Monmouth County’s small businesses, because behind every storefront is a real person, a local dream, and a whole lot of love. And yes... we’re a small business too. 🧡

11/08/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Jenna Cranwell to our NextHome Peninsula Realty family! 🎉

With a professional background in interior and landscape design, Jenna Cranwell brings a rare combination of creativity and vision to her real estate career. Her design expertise gives clients a unique advantage—she can see both the potential in a property and the details that make a house truly feel like a home.

As a longtime Monmouth County resident and local business owner, Jenna is deeply rooted in the community. Having grown up here and returned to raise her own children, she understands the importance of schools, neighborhoods, and that invaluable sense of belonging that comes from finding the right home. Her strong community ties and large personal network allow her to connect buyers, investors and sellers seamlessly.

Jenna is passionate about guiding her clients—whether purchasing their first home, upgrading to more space, or settling into their forever home—with confidence, care, and a personalized touch.

Jenna chose to join NextHome Peninsula Realty Group because of its collaborative culture, strong local presence, and commitment to “Humans Over Houses.” She was drawn to the brokerage’s hands-on coaching, innovative marketing tools, and reputation for helping agents elevate their business. With this partnership, Jenna is excited to bring her clients an even higher level of service, while continuing to grow as a trusted real estate advisor in the community she loves.

Help us in giving a warm Nexthome Peninsula welcome 👏🏻 👏🏻



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