Some of our favorite real estate stories don’t start with “we’re looking to buy.” This one started with a simple question: “Do you know a good architect? We’re planning a big addition.”
That question came from a young family who had bought their first home in West Caldwell’s coveted Presidential Section — a charming Colonial they’d poured love into for years. But as their children grew, they knew they needed more space. Their first instinct was to stay put and do a big renovation!
Then came a stately Colonial in Caldwell — a home we thought might catch their eye. Their first reaction? Not really. But curiosity got the better of them and on a whim, they drove by. Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on one of Caldwell’s most desirable streets, the home sparked their interest. One walkthrough later, they knew: this was it. Leaving town was never on the table — it just took the right house, on the right street, to change the plan entirely.
A Bulletproof Offer
The Lattimer Team got to work making sure nothing stood between this family and their next home. We built an offer so strong that the sellers didn’t just accept it — they canceled their upcoming open house and stopped showing the property altogether. That’s the kind of leverage that comes from knowing this market inside and out and being highly regarded by industry professionals.
Buying & Selling At The Same Time
With their purchase secured, we wasted no time getting their Coolidge Avenue home on the market. The family trusted our team completely on pricing, strategy and marketing…and that trust paid off in a big way.
The home hit the market on a Thursday with our signature “Twilight Open House” and by Monday, offers were pouring in.
Listed at $739,900, we attracted the attention of A LOT of buyers! Their 4 bed 1.5 bath home closed for $935,000 and yes…you’re reading that correctly! $195,000 over asking price and such a smooth sale with no inspection requests!
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Why It Matters for Every Homeowner in Town
This isn’t just a nice story — it’s proof of what happens when local expertise, sharp strategy and market timing come together. And it isn’t a one-off. It’s the pattern behind our team’s results across The Caldwells.
We Don’t Test the Market. We Create It.
The Frungillo family never planned to leave the Caldwell’s — they just needed the right guidance to find their next chapter without leaving the community they loved. That’s the story behind so many of our transactions: not just moving people from one address to another, but helping local families grow roots deeper into the town they already call home.
Not sure if renovating or moving is the right call for your family? If you’re feeling stuck, we’d love to help you figure out what is best!
The Lattimer Team
Jeffrey Lattimer Jr. | 973.768.2942
327 Bloomfield Avenue | Caldwell NJ
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