Stephanie Mancilla, Realtor

10/15/2026

If you've ever wondered how lenders verify employment, this is the article to read.

Understanding the requirements of verification before applying for a mortgage will help you on your journey from pre-approval to closing the deal on your new dream home.

10/13/2026

🏡 Hackettstown, NJ Real Estate Market Update | September 2026

Are homes in Hackettstown, New Jersey still selling above asking price? The latest housing market numbers may surprise you!

If you own a home in Hackettstown, NJ, or you're considering buying or selling in Warren County, here's what the September 2026 single-family housing market data reveals.

📊 September 2026 Hackettstown Housing Market Snapshot:

🏠 1 Month of Inventory — Housing supply remains limited, with inventory down 20% from the previous month.

📈 104.04% Sold-to-List Price Ratio — On a median basis, homes sold for approximately 4% above their last listed price.

📅 22 Median Days on Market — Homes took longer to sell compared with August, increasing 57.14% month over month.

💰 $592,500 Median Sold Price — Up 6.28% from the previous month.

What does this mean for Hackettstown homeowners?

With just one month of inventory and a sold-to-list price ratio above 100%, the numbers suggest sellers may still have an advantage in today's Hackettstown real estate market.

However, with homes spending more time on the market, strategic pricing, professional marketing, and understanding your home's competition matter more than ever.

Thinking about selling your home in Hackettstown, Mansfield Township, Washington, or the surrounding Warren County communities?

Your home's value depends on more than the town's median sales price. Location, condition, upgrades, recent comparable sales, and buyer demand all play a role.

Curious what YOUR home could sell for in today's market?

I'd be happy to provide a personalized home value analysis and help you understand your options — whether you're ready to sell or simply planning ahead.

Stephanie Mancilla | RE/MAX Heritage Properties
📞 908-399-2120
🌐 StephSellsNJ.com

Your Local Real Estate Resource for Hackettstown, Warren County & Morris County, New Jersey.

10/08/2026

Adopt some of these daily habits for a tidier home.

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10/01/2026

Conceal cords and rebalance lighting for a serene, visually calm interior.

Check out these quick, low-lift home updates that make your space feel calmer and more inviting. Pros share 10-minute decor tweaks that create an instant sense of ease.

09/29/2026

With a 2.63 months supply of inventory, Budd Lake's market requires a well-coordinated approach for simultaneous buying and selling. Let's capitalize on these conditions together! 🔑🏡

09/24/2026

🧥 Winter Coat Drive in Mount Olive, NJ — Help Keep Local Kids Warm This Winter

I’m proud to help support Alyssa’s Closet, a community winter coat drive providing new coats to children and families in need throughout Mount Olive Township.

If you’ve been looking for a way to help families right here in our local community, there are two easy ways to participate:

❤️ Donate a new children’s coat — kids’ sizes only, please. All coats must be new.
❤️ Make a monetary donation to help Alyssa’s Closet provide additional coats to local children.

Local Coat Drop-Off Locations

📍 RE/MAX Heritage Properties
293 US-206 North
Flanders, NJ

📍 RE/MAX Heritage Properties
294 Main Street
Chester, NJ

Can’t make it to a drop-off location? We will gladly pick up your donation.

☎️ Flanders/Mount Olive area: 973-598-1700
☎️ Chester area: 908-879-4700

Alyssa’s Closet works with local schools, organizations, and volunteers to help provide coats to children and families in the Mount Olive, Flanders, and surrounding Morris County communities. The community coat giveaway is planned for November 2026.

Even one coat can make a meaningful difference for a child heading into a New Jersey winter.

Please share this post with your Mount Olive, Flanders, Chester, Budd Lake, and Morris County neighbors so we can help spread the word and collect as many coats as possible.

09/24/2026

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09/22/2026

What’s happening in the Flanders, NJ real estate market? 🏡

The latest numbers continue to show a seller’s market, with just 1.7 months of housing supply.

Right now in Flanders:

🏠 Recent sold price: $770,000
📅 Average days on market: 23 days
📊 Housing supply: 1.7 months

What does that mean?

For homeowners, limited inventory can still create a strong opportunity to sell — but pricing and presentation matter. Buyers have more information and more choices than they did during the height of the market, so simply putting a home on the market doesn’t guarantee the best result.

For buyers, homes are still moving, but there may be more opportunity to negotiate depending on the property, pricing and competition.

If you’re wondering what your home could realistically sell for in today’s Flanders/Mount Olive market, I’m happy to give you a local market analysis — no pressure, just useful information.

📍 Flanders | Mount Olive | Morris County, NJ
📞 Stephanie Mancilla | 908-399-2120
🌐 StephSellsNJ.com

09/18/2026

🏡 **Thinking about selling your home in Hackettstown, NJ? The August 2026 numbers are giving sellers several reasons to pay attention.**

Hackettstown’s single-family home market continues to show strong seller conditions:

• Just **1.08 months of inventory** — keeping available homes in short supply
• New listings have a **median list price of $519,000**
• Homes are moving quickly, with a **median of only 14 days on the market**
• Properties are selling at an average of **105.66% of list price**
• While the median sold price adjusted month-over-month, buyer demand remains strong

**Is now a good time to sell a home in Hackettstown, New Jersey?**
For many homeowners, it may be — but pricing correctly from the beginning matters. Low inventory can create opportunity, but today’s buyers are still paying close attention to condition, value, and how a home compares with the competition.

If you're considering selling in **Hackettstown or the surrounding Warren and Morris County areas**, I can prepare a personalized home value and market analysis based on what buyers are doing right now — not an automated online estimate.

📍 Stephanie Mancilla, REALTOR®
RE/MAX Heritage Properties
📞 908-399-2120
🌐 StephSellsNJ.com
✉️ [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

09/17/2026

Experts share tips for saving energy in your home.

Check out these tips for energy conservation.