Melissa Poterala

Looking to keep your carpet looking new for longer? Heed these tips.

How to Extend the Life of Your Carpet Whether you adore your new carpet or can’t afford to replace it every few years, below are a h...

The end of a car lease doesn't have to mean saying goodbye to your wheels.

Transitioning from a Car Lease to a Purchase Leasing can be a smart way to test out a car for a few years without buying it. A lease can give you...

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My clients had been looking for a home for their family for two years. That searched stopped once they met my team and I! We connected at an open house and quickly got to work. We lost one offer during a bidding a war but successfully guided them through their next bidding war seamlessly…Up against seven other offers we prevailed!

SP: $1.265,000
📍251 Holland Road, Holmdel, NJ

Welcome to I am happy to have played a part in your families journey. 🏡 A gigantic thank you to for representing the seller and helping to get this one across the finish line🏁

The Suzanne Veninata Team with you every step of the way 💫

Here are 5 things every first-time cook needs.

Kitchen Essentials for First-Time Cooks Some kitchen tools and gadgets are splurges—an ice cream maker is probably rarely used by most—and o...

Don't fret about cleaning those pesky window screens!

5 Steps for Clean Window Screens Cleaning your window screens is a chore few homeowners look forward to. No matter how shiny you can ...

Does your bathroom reflect your own personal style?

5 Ways to Add Chic Vibes to Your Bathroom Looking to add some of your own personal chicness to your bathroom? Below are a few ways you can add...

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I am excited to see this one to the finish line. This transaction has taken perseverance, grit and lots of learning along the way.

More to come! Questions about the current market? I would love to set up a call!

☎️ 973-692-5057

My clients mean the world to me 💫
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My team and I pride ourselves in being there with our clients every step of the way! There is nothing that makes me happier than guiding first time homebuyers through the home buying process 🏡

I would love for you to be next! Let’s connect ☎️

973-692-5057
[email protected]

Love to garden? Learning a few simple skills can turn you into a pro!

7 Simple Gardening Skills Anyone Can Master Puttering in the garden is an age-old hobby pursued for several reasons; it can keep you fit, provid...

Having cash in your pocket may seem counterintuitive, but a study by the Urban Institute has found the opposite to be true.

A Simple Way to Stop Using Your Credit Card So Much If you’ve got a problem with credit card debt, there might be a simple solution that’s already sitti...

Looking to skip the curtains on your windows? Consider some of these instead.

Curtain Alternatives to Dress Your Windows Looking to dress your windows with something other than curtains? The following ideas are fun, great...

State-sponsored 529 accounts are a tax-free way to pay for a child's college education.

Getting the Most Out of Your Child's 529 Plan to Pay for College State-sponsored 529 accounts are a tax-free way to pay for a child’s college education. Opening an i...

Everything in your home should have a place. Even those pesky, unsightly cables.

Minimizing Clutter by Maximizing Storage Looking for space to store your things at home? Everything you own is competing for space in your ho...

Do you own a shredder? There are three types, but only one will truly protect your identity.

Choose Your Shredder Carefully Protecting your personal information from identity thieves is a multi-step process; however, the big...

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Happy Valentine’s Day 💘

For the home cook! What are your favorite spices to cook with?

5 Spices That Add Flavor but Not Heat Are you looking to add spice to your home cooking, but not heat? Here are five interesting flavors t...

Ever have a conversation that ended badly, but you don't know why? Here are some tips on clear communication.

3 Ways to Have Clearer Communication Whether it’s a big talk with the boss, a deep process with your partner or breaking some hard ...

Consolidating your debt could make it easier to pay off.

Is Debt Consolidation Right for You? Credit cards can help you afford things you need if you don’t have the money right now, but they oft...

Have you noticed cracking on your floors or walls? It might be a foundation issue.

How to Spot Foundation Problems The foundation provides support for your entire house, so keeping it level and in good condition is ...

With no interest charged for a year or so, medical credit cards may be able to help pay your medical bills.

How Medical Credit Cards Work When it comes to paying an unexpected medical bill, there’s often no easy way to do it. Unless you h...

You have options.

Qualifying for a Credit Card If You Have Bad Credit Having bad credit can be worse than having no credit at all. A lousy credit score can lead to a stee...

as i wrap my first full year and a half in real estate I i can’t help to look back and realize how far i have come!

another year of so many firsts, i have so much gratitude to all those i have helped find a new place to call home. as well as all of those i’ve connected with this past year. this industry is all about connections and i can confidently say i am grateful for those relationships i have fostered.

so many exciting things coming up in the new year and look forward to bringing you along on my journey.

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wishing you all the happiest and healthiest in the new year! 💫

Old-school appliances may be making their way into your modern kitchen.

Trend Alert: Retro Kitchens Are Today's Big Thing For some of us, retro is just another term. But for those who recall Grandma’s aqua-blue fridg...

Hint: It can cost much less than expected

How Much to Spend on an Engagement Ring Ask any jeweler how much money you should spend on an engagement ring and they’ll likely give you th...

Are you a new parent? It's an adjustment, so here's what you'll need to think about.

5 Financial Moves New Parents Should Make Having a child can require many adjustments. Losing sleep and changing dirty diapers are just some o...

Is your children's artwork taking over your home? Here's how you can save their creative projects without creating clutter.

Family-Friendly Artwork Apps In the age of apps, there’s more to preserving the masterpieces your children create than just stick...

looking for the perfect gift? how about new a home!
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let’s chat through some quick real estate market data in both &

in hudson county last month there were 100 new single family home listed for sale which is up from this time last year when 82 new homes hit the market.
▪️days spent on market 42
▪️the median sales price in hudson county $536,000

in monmouth county there were 571 single family homes listed for sale last month which falls very close to this time last year with 576 homes for sale in October.

▪️days spent on market 36
▪️median sales price in monmouth county $675,000

if you have questions about your hyper local market let’s get a head start and do it together! i would love to help make this holiday season a bit more magical 🎁

all data has been pulled directly from and can be found on their website.

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This insightful article suggests haggling can be done to reduce your costs for phone, cable TV, internet service or even for big-ticket purchases like a household appliance.

How to Haggle on the Phone for Better Prices Haggling may not be one of the funnest things you’ll do on any given day, but if you’re anywhere nea...

Looking to create a comfortable space? These design tips can help.

How to Up the Cozy Factor in Your Home Looking for a home so cozy you almost want to cuddle with it? The following design elements can crea...