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Katie Tarta & Betsy Boggia
✨New Jersey Real Estate
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Regretting the home you bought after the Pandemic? You're not alone.

😳 72% of buyers between 2020-2021 regret their purchase. ( Anytime Estimate)

🙈 Citing having rushed the process bc of competition, forgoing favorable terms, & paying over list price.

🌆 Now many people are being recalled to the city's they left in droves for remote work. And they regret the dream house they bought outside the commutable zone.

If that's you, consider the worst case. Is it livable? Are you back 1-2 days a week with a long commute or is it 3-4, and will it likely change again? You moved for the lifestyle, you can again if it makes sense. You're not a tree. Nothing is more certain than change and adjusting to it is just part of life. Sit with this and consider your options; deal with a hassle of a commute, sell & move or change jobs. Yes, hard choices but making moves despite options is progress. We keep adapting.

#commute #nyccommute #dreamhome #fail #remotework #recall #timetomove #again #northjersey #njrealestate #pandemicpurchase #backtowork #commutertown #commutertrain #stevecorrell #theoffice by @back_in_bergen

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4 years ago

🤍Obsessed...with service, the people, the process, winning, our team... OBSESSED! 🖤

🖤Boundaries are necessary when you've got the obsessions because it's easy to be infatuated with what you're building. And who you're building it with. But the up side of experience isn't just wisdom it's that there is a good chance you've already created the necessary ones to keep a healthy life balance, eliminate the distractions and obsess wisely!🤍

🤍Do you want to be our obsession? Helping you win is ours! 🖤 Drop a heart & let's set you up for a strategy session!

And let me share that this reel is entirely inspired by the bomb mom-treprenuer @likelaurentaylor because she is what a #servantleader looks like in the flesh!

#obsessed #clientfocused #beyondgrateful #mindset #present #focus #njrealtor taken in Bergen County by @back_in_bergen

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4 years ago

2 Hard truths and a lie.

1st hard truth: timing, prep, and strategy matter more than luck🍀 and it's work.

2nd harder truth: Professionals outmaneuver novices in this market all day every day, ask us how we do it.

Two Step Strategy that's unpopular but wins:

✨ Step 1: Max out your sale.
We help you prep, stage, and time your listing to close fast and for top dollar — our staged homes consistently outperform the market by 5–12%.
Sell First, Fast & For max $ in the start of any new market cycle.

✨ Step 2: Get smart on your options.
Use & Occupancy agreements or modern bridge loans which can buy you breathing room, literally and gives you money in your hand to purchase with a strong offer.

Because contingent offers? In this market, they rarely win.

Bottom line: Don’t just list… leverage.
DM me “SELL SMART” and I’ll show you how to buy your next home before you lose your current edge.

Oh AND
💬 The Lie:

“I can’t afford my next home because rates are too high.”

💡 Bonus Truth:

The real question isn’t “Can I afford this rate?” — it’s “Can I afford to miss this equity window?”

#RealEstateStrategy #ALIGNTeam #SellSmart #BuyBeforeYouSell #KatieAndBetsy #MarketMoves #TopDollarTips taken in Midland Park, New Jersey by @back_in_bergen

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a year ago

When five acres of privacy meet a poolside Colonial, your New Jersey dream home is born.

✨ 910 Ravine Rd, Lebanon Twp, NJ 07830 ✨

Situated at the entry of 5 private acres at the end of a cul-de-sac, this stunning Colonial offers:
🛏 5 bedrooms | 🛁 4 bathrooms | 3,556 sqft
🏊 Heated in-ground pool | 🌲 Walk-out lower level | 🚗 3-car garage
🏡 First floor in-law suite | Lux primary suite with spa bath
📐 Modern updates: two-zone AC, cherry-wood/granite kitchen & more

Want the full scoop & beautiful photos? Check the MLS or slide into my DMs for access. 🔍

#JustListed #LebanonNJ #LuxuryHome #MLSListing #DreamHome #RealEstateNJ #OpenHouseSoon #ALIGNTeam #KatieAndBetsy #HunterdonCounty taken in Lebanon, New Jersey by @back_in_bergen

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a year ago

Big merger: Compass Anywhere.

For agents, that means a mix of ✅ new resources and ❌ new uncertainties. Leadership changes, tech shake-ups, culture shifts, it’s a lot. 🎢

Here’s the thing: you don’t have to ride that roller coaster. Our team has built something steady, supportive, and growth-focused.

If you’re an agent feeling nervous about what’s ahead, shoot me a DM.

Let’s talk about what a consistent alternative could look like for you.

#CompassAnywhere #KatieAndBetsy #RitzCarlton #ALIGNTeam #eXpRealty #RealEstateAgents #AgentLife #AlignTeam #KatieAndBetsy #BergenCountyRealEstate #NorthernNJ #RealEstateGrowth #TeamSupport #WorkWithUs #RealEstateCareers #BrokerageMoves #RealEstateLeadership #AgentGrowth #BackInBergen taken in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey by @back_in_bergen

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a year ago

Home: where gratitude becomes gathering

Grateful for the people I love in every corner of the world… and even more grateful to come back to the place that’s mine.

Because home isn’t just walls and a roof… it’s where we gather, host, and welcome those we care about most when their journey brings them here.

That’s the value of finding your place in this world — and it’s what we help you create.

#GratefulForHome #KatieAndBetsy #ALIGNteam #LifeAtHomeMatters #GlobalHeartLocalHome
#WhoYouWorkWithMatters #GoingHome taken in Bergen County by @back_in_bergen

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a year ago

Said yes to Italy & somehow came back better agents. Sometimes the best plans are made over wine & wanderlust.

The intention was: “Let’s do nothing… but also everything.”

So we flew to Italy, found beauty everywhere, & came home even more inspired.

In real estate and in life—it’s all about vision, alignment, & saying yes to the right move.

#ItalyInspired #Katie&Betsy #WorkHardTravelWell #ALIGNteam #RealEstateRefueled #LuxuryLiving #DolceFarNiente #WeSellHomesToo taken in Tuscany, Italy by @back_in_bergen

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a year ago

📉 Bad jobs report = good mortgage news?

This time yesterday, the odds of the Fed lowering rates in September were 37%. 🛑

Then the jobs report JUST dropped… and now we’re sitting at 75.5%. 🤯

Yep, one bad jobs report can swing the whole market.

And that’s why timing matters.

We’re watching the data—so you don’t have to. Let’s make it work for you.

#MarketMoves #SmartRealEstate #WatchTheRates #KatieAndBetsy #ALIGNteam #BackInBergen #NewInJersey taken in Bergen County by @back_in_bergen

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a year ago

Some stage homes. We stage possibility.

Here’s what we do best:
✨ Spot the hidden opportunity
🎯 Extract the untapped value
🔁 Then turn that value into your next opportunity

It’s not just real estate—it’s strategy with soul.
When you work with us, you don’t just move.
You move forward.

#KatieAndBetsy #AlignTeam #NewInJersey #EleganceInEveryMove #ValueUnlocked #StrategicSelling #DesignMeetsStrategy #NJRealEstate #RealEstatePoetry #ALIGNTeam #OpportunityArchitects taken in Ramsey, New Jersey by @back_in_bergen

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a year ago

☀️🏖️ On vacation & thinking about making a move… but later?

No problem—we’re already thinking ahead for you. 💼🍂

If you’re hitting pause this summer, drop a ❤️ and let’s connect before the fall market heats up.

Smart plans > rushed decisions.
We’ve got you.

#FallMarketPrep #RealEstateTimingMatters #KatieAndBetsy #BackInBergen #StrategicMovesOnly #ALIGNteam #VacationNowMoveSmartLater taken in Bergen County by @back_in_bergen

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a year ago

Reno Vs Reality 👇

Renovation dreams? Let’s talk reality. 🧱 💰 🚧

In Allendale NJ, for example, a full gut reno runs $509–$800 per sq ft—
compared to the national average of $100–$250/sq ft. 👀

That means a 2,700 sq ft home here could cost anywhere from $1.37M to $2.16M to fully renovate. And anyone who's done it to the local expectations of designer value will share those are generous figures.

📌 High-end market, high-end expectations. 💭

If you’re house hunting with big renovation plans, let’s run the numbers before the demo starts.

If you're deciding between updating your home or moving we can talk facts so you've got useful and real #s to use to compare. Sometimes it makes perfect sense...but not always.

We help clients price potential like pros—so they don’t overspend chasing charm.

#AllendaleNJ #KatieAndBetsy #AlignTeam #NewInJersey #RenovationReality #RealEstateMath #BergenCountyHomes #KatieAndBetsy #BackInBergen #ALIGNteam #LuxuryWithLogic #KnowBeforeYouDemo #SmartMovesOnly taken in Allendale, New Jersey by @back_in_bergen

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If loving home, slow dinners, loud kids, and the safety of us in a home is propaganda…

...then call me indoctrinated.

I’ll protect this kind every time.

Because this live, life & home, let's just say I believe the hype and think each of ours is worth pursuing.

#PropagandaIWontUnsubscribeFrom #PropagandaIWontQuestion #MyWhy #LegacyMakers
#KatieAndBetsy #PropagandaIWontQuestion
#HomeIsTheRealLuxury
#LoveLoudLiveSlow
#BuiltOnLove #LegacyMakers
#RaiseThemKind #WhereMyHeartIs #NorthJerseyHomes
#WyckoffRealEstate
#RidgewoodRealtor
#GlenRockLife taken in Oakland, New Jersey by @back_in_bergen

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