Maryalice Ryan - Realtor at Coldwell Banker

09/17/2026

Sellers....so you want your house to stand out from day one?

Here’s the cheat sheet for how to make that happen:

👉Price it for today’s buyers. Not what your neighbor sold for a few years back.

👉Make your house hard to pass up. Tackle essential repairs and spend time on your curb appeal.

👉Stay flexible when offers come in. This is not the season to play hardball.

👉And be ready to adjust when needed. If you keep getting the same feedback from buyers, take it to heart.

If you want to sell before the end of the year, let’s make sure you have the right strategy from the start. Because with the right plan, selling in the fall is a no brainer.
Maryalice Ryan | REALTOR ®
🏘 Coldwell Banker, Westfield Office
📲 908-917-5801
📨[email protected]

09/17/2026

Waiting for mortgage rates to come down may feel like the only way to make buying a home possible. But 41% of buyers who waited wish they'd bought sooner – before rates and prices rose again.

Right now, factors like inflation, the economy, and global events are all having an impact on rates – and it’s not in the direction you’d hope. To make an informed decision that works the best FOR YOU, talk to a trusted lender and go over your options. If you would like me to put you in touch with my mortgage advisor, let's talk.

Maryalice Ryan | REALTOR ®
🏘 Coldwell Banker, Westfield Office
📲 908-917-5801
📨 [email protected]

09/14/2026

Monday Morning Blog Post: Need to move, but worried you missed the window to sell your house until next year or next spring? Don’t count yourself out of the market so fast.

About a third of all home sales happen in the last four months of the year – and that share has been growing every year since 2023. Curious about what this means for you? Let's talk!

Maryalice Ryan | REALTOR ®
🗝 Coldwell Banker, Westfield Office
📲 908-917-5801
📨 [email protected]

Summer’s winding down, and if you’ve been thinking about selling, you might be wondering if you missed your chance. Better to wait until next year or even next spring, right? Not so fast. About one in three of all home sales happen in the last four months of the year. Fall Is Busier than You …

09/11/2026

25 years later, we remember the lives lost, the heroes who stepped up in our darkest hour, and the unwavering strength of a nation. Never forget.

09/09/2026

Memorial Day 👉 Labor Day by the Numbers: Coldwell Banker Westfield Office leads the local towns, with the largest market share over the Summer in Westfield, Cranford, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Mountainside, Garwood and all of Union County.

Incredibly proud to be part of the unstoppable team at Coldwell Banker Realty - Westfield

09/05/2026

Before sports, school activities, Holiday planning and everything Fall starts, enjoy this Labor Day weekend. The unofficial end of Summer is here, and we honor everyone's hard work! What are you doing this weekend? Going down the shore? The lake? A BBQ? Or simply staying home and rest?

09/04/2026

Everyone's been watching mortgage rates. But there's another trend buyers shouldn't overlook...

Every fall, the housing market tends to shift.

More homes hit the market. Asking prices often soften. And sellers are usually more willing to negotiate.

Those seasonal changes happen almost every year – and they can make buying a little easier.

Let's talk about whether those same trends are showing up in our local market – and what it means for you.
Maryalice Ryan | REALTOR ®
🗝 Coldwell Banker, Westfield Office
📲 908-917-5801
📨 [email protected]

09/03/2026

Here is what happened in the local markets in August. Activity slowed down in the last couple of weeks, but this is normal trend this time of year with end of Summer vacations, college drop offs and back to school.
Overall sales prices remained steady and home values increased slightly in some of our towns, and stayed the same in others (real estate is very localized, and the story will vary from town to town).
The biggest change we are seeing now, compared to a few months ago (and past years) are the days on the market (DOM), the number of days a home is actively for sale, before going Under Contract. Some homes are taking a little longer to sell, but this doesn't mean the market is weak. The vast majority of homes are still selling at asking or over asking price.
Thinking of a move? Or simply curious about how these trends affect your home's value? Let's talk!
Maryalice Ryan | REALTOR ®
🗝 Coldwell Banker, Westfield Office
📲 908-917-5801
📨 [email protected]

09/02/2026

What a transition month September is! This month, it is not just about home maintenance, but also about reset. It's time to get everything in order before we start spending more time inside for months to come.
What tips do you have for this month?

08/31/2026

Have you seen the headlines about using your 401(k) to cover a down payment?

Tapping it can feel like an easy call, especially if you’ve got a good chunk saved up. But pulling from retirement early can trigger penalties and set back the savings you'll want later on.

But you don’t necessarily have to raid your retirement to buy a home. You’ve got other options. No matter which route you take, talk with a financial expert first. The buyers who come out ahead build a solid plan with the right professionals before starting their journey to homeownership.