Concierge Real Estate in Rumson / Fair Haven: Sell Smarter

Katherine "Kate" Raftery

Rumson and Fair Haven Listing Agent | Concierge Real Estate to Maximize Your Home Value If you’re thinking about selling your home in Rumson or Fair Haven, strategy matters. Northern Monmouth County buyers move quickly — and they pay a premium for homes that feel updated, well-maintained, and truly move-in ready. The right preparation directly impacts your sale price, days on market, and negotiating power. As a top local Rumson and Fair Haven listing agent, I offer a concierge real estate approach designed to maximize your home’s value before it ever hits the MLS. That means: Coordinating clean-outs (basements, attics, garages) Managing repairs and smart cosmetic updates Overseeing vendor timelines Strategic staging designed to attract stronger offers We focus on improvements that increase your net profit — not random renovations. If a kitchen refresh, bathroom update, lighting upgrade, or exterior improvement is likely to deliver a return in this market, I’ll guide the strategy and manage the process. If it won’t add value? We skip it. You won’t be handed a checklist and left to figure it out. You’ll get a clear, customized plan for selling your home in Rumson, Fair Haven, or Northern Monmouth County — including what to do, what to avoid, projected costs, and expected return. You make the key decisions. I handle the details. If you’re researching how to sell your home in Rumson or Fair Haven, let’s start with a smart plan designed to protect and maximize your home value. Kate Raftery Realtor | Owner NextHome Peninsula Realty Group Rumson &amp; Fair Haven Real Estate Specialist

Monmouth County

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Rumson-Fair Haven

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Rumson and Fair Haven Listing Agent | Concierge Real Estate to Maximize Your Home Value If you’re thinking about selling your home in Rumson or...

Bruster's Scoops Into Oceanport This Summer

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

Oceanport, NJ – June 2026 – Ice cream lovers in Monmouth County have a new reason to celebrate: Bruster's Real Ice Cream is opening at the Riverwalk Center at Fort Monmouth, marking the beloved brand's first-ever location at the Jersey Shore. For more than 35 years, Bruster's has built a loyal following by doing things differently. Guided by its signature "Cow to Cone" philosophy, Bruster's starts with fresh dairy sourced from its family dairy farm in Titusville, Pennsylvania, and transforms it into premium ice cream made fresh in each store every day. Crafted in small batches using a slow kettle process, Bruster's ice cream delivers the rich, creamy texture and exceptional flavor that fans have come to love. Guests can enjoy a fun, family-friendly experience featuring more than 24 flavors available daily from a menu of over 150 recipes. From timeless favorites to imaginative creations packed with chocolate chunks, swirls, nuts, candies, and cookies, every visit offers something new to discover. Popular flavors include Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip, Jamaican Me Crazy, and Cotton Candy Explosion, a colorful favorite bursting with candy pieces and popping candy. In addition to its premium ice cream, Bruster's offers freshly baked waffle cones and waffle bowls, handcrafted sundaes, milkshakes, freezes, blasts, vegan oat milk flavors, no-sugar-added options, and the fan-favorite Free Doggie Sundaes. Bruster's has more than 200 locations nationwide and has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the nation's top franchise brands. The Oceanport location will be the first to bring this beloved ice cream destination to the Jersey Shore. More than just an ice cream shop, Bruster's Oceanport plans to become an active part of the community through school fundraisers, local sponsorships, and community events, creating connections and memories one scoop at a time. Follow @BrustersOceanport on Instagram and Facebook for updates.

Carly Baldwin

Little Silver-Oceanport

Oceanport, NJ – June 2026 – Ice cream lovers in Monmouth County have a new reason to celebrate: Bruster's Real Ice Cream is opening at the...

Douglas Elliman Luxury Real Estate by Danielle Lacko Team

A waterfront resident of Monmouth County NJ—near the highly anticipated Netflix Studios development, Danielle offers firsthand local knowledge and lifestyle insight that extends far beyond the transaction. Her expertise spans oceanfront estates, waterfront homes, luxury condos, and high-value investment properties across the most desirable New Jersey Shore towns. Backed by one of the world’s leading luxury brokerages, Danielle combines hyper-local market expertise with the global reach and metropolitan access of Douglas Elliman—delivering elevated service, strategic marketing, and exceptional results for buyers, sellers, and investors alike. Her area of focus is from Monmouth Beach to Mantoloking, Rumson to Short Hills, And-across the Manhattan Skyline.

Douglas Elliman Luxury Real Estate by Danielle...

A waterfront resident of Monmouth County NJ—near the highly anticipated Netflix Studios development, Danielle offers firsthand local knowledge and...

Opening for Summer/Fall Season on Saturday May 2nd, 2026

4JG's Orchards & Vineyards, LLC.

Picturesque, family-owned winery with fun wine tastings in a beautiful and historic farm setting.  Known for its award-winning wines made from grapes grown on site.  Sample our wines and enjoy a glass while walking through the vineyards.  During the holiday season, it becomes a spectacular you pick, we cut Christmas tree farm.  

Sara Winick

Marlboro-Coltsneck

Picturesque, family-owned winery with fun wine tastings in a beautiful and historic farm setting. Known for its award-winning wines made from...

Ranney School

Ranney School is a co-educational, college preparatory school for students age 3 through grade 12. Located in Tinton Falls, Ranney provides an exceptional learning environment and rigorous academic program where students are known and valued. Our dedicated and passionate faculty help foster an environment that allows students to find their interests and pursue them, while creating an educational journey that supports each student’s individual path.

Freehold

Ranney School is a co-educational, college preparatory school for students age 3 through grade 12. Located in Tinton Falls, Ranney provides an...

Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale

Brookdale Community College

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the foundation of who we are. Every program, partnership, and learning experience is designed to help students Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale as they pursue meaningful and rewarding futures. Our commitment to quality is reflected in what our students experience every day: • 81 percent say professors put significant effort into teaching their classes. • 76 percent report it is easy to get the classes they need. • 92 percent feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. • A 17 to 1 student-faculty ratio ensures personalized support and mentorship. • Graduates earn a median salary of $50,836 five years out, well above the national average. With more than 60 degree and certificate programs, Brookdale offers flexible in-person, hybrid, and online options to meet students where they are. Our seamless transfer pathways—with Rutgers University, Georgian Court University, Kean University, and Monmouth University—allow students to complete their bachelor’s degrees right here in Monmouth County. We also offer more than 40 transfer agreements with leading four-year colleges and universities from Paris to New Jersey and beyond, guaranteeing qualified students junior-year status. Several agreements even provide three-plus-one pathways so your junior year can be completed at Brookdale for significant savings. Students also benefit from robust career services, workforce partnerships, and hands-on learning that prepare them for in-demand careers in nursing, business, engineering, information technology, criminal justice, cybersecurity, liberal arts, and more. Brookdale’s rigorous programs and dedicated faculty empower students to Be Bold, excel in a rapidly changing world, and graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.

Asbury Park

At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the...

Now accepting Spring and Annual Storage reservations 

The NJ Paddock Car Storage Facility

An INSURED, Secure, Climate Controlled Antique, Classic and Exotic car storage facility.

Wall

Physical therapy practice with hundreds of 5 star reviews!

db Ortho PT

db Orthopedic Physical Therapy (db Ortho PT) is a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy in Monmouth County with state of the art facilities in Red Bank and Manalapan. We are proud to have hundreds of 5 star reviews with the care delivered by 8 highly skilled Doctors of Physical Therapy and a passionate support staff. Amazing customer service is our mission which is reflected in our patient outcomes. Five of our DPT’s are also Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialists, which no other practice can claim. We also have two clinicians who are Certified in Dry Needling as well as highly equiped facilities with the Alter-g Antigravity Treadmill, Opton Class IV laser, Zimmer Enpulse shockwave, Therm-x vasopneumatic heat and cryotherapy to name a few of our modalities. Experience the Best in Breed at db OrthoPT! Ps- we are not a corporate owned practice controlled by private equity money like many other PT clinics with 40 locations and PT has ownership of the practice.

Red Bank-Shrewsbury

db Orthopedic Physical Therapy (db Ortho PT) is a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy in Monmouth County with state of the art...

Come see a demonstration of sheep shearing at Historic Longstreet Farms.  Wagon rides available on Saturday April 23rd.

Wool Days/Sheep Shearing

Arts & Entertainment

Long Branch-Eatontown

Middletown

Holmdel-Hazlet

Manasquan-Belmar

Matawan-Aberdeen

Kick Performing Arts is celebrating the Grand Opening of its brand new Oceanport location with a special event on Tuesday, June 16th at 4PM. Join us as we cut the ribbon at our doors located inside the RiverWalk Center. Indulge in for some family-friendly fun &amp; festivities including free classes and giveaways, sparkle and glam stations, sweets treats and refreshments, and a special princess dance party featuring a guest appearance by one of your child's favorite princesses! We are thrilled to open our doors &amp; welcome you all! We hope to see you there!!

Local Event: Grand Opening of KICK Performing Arts Studios' Brand New Oceanport Location 

Grand Opening of KICK Performing Arts Studios'...

Kick Performing Arts is celebrating the Grand Opening of its brand new Oceanport location with a special event on Tuesday, June...

Grand Opening of KICK Performing Arts Studios' Brand New Oceanport Location 

Dugan Prep

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Local Event: Dugan SAT Prep 4-Person Groups

Dugan SAT Prep 4-Person Groups

📚 Dugan Tutors - Improve 300 points on your SAT! 🚀
What it is:
In Person Group Classes for the SAT
Classes limited to 4...

Virtual webinar 

Event Date: 6/24/2026Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMJoin us for a virtual webinar featuring urologists from Hackensack Meridian Health that specialize in prostate health. Participants will learn about common symptoms, routine and diagnostic testing along with treatment options for a variety of prostate issues ranging from sexual function to cancer. <a href="https://events.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/event/prostatehealth/summary?utm_source=HMH-CVENT&amp;utm_medium=Digital&amp;utm_campaign=PatchRMCJune" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click Here to Register</a>

Local Event: A Guy's Guide to Prostate Health 

A Guy's Guide to Prostate Health 

Event Date: 6/24/2026Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PMJoin us for a virtual webinar featuring urologists from Hackensack Meridian Health...

Now Hiring at Sunrise of Marlboro!
Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day? Sunrise of Marlboro is currently hiring for several positions, including:
CaregiverLPN&nbsp; 
Concierge

Dishwasher
Cook
Server
At Sunrise Senior Living, you'll be part of a team dedicated to championing quality of life for seniors while enjoying competitive benefits, including:
<ul><li>Competitive pay - Hourly rates are posted on our Careers page and negotiable depending upon experience of the candidate</li><li>Paid time off and paid sick time</li><li>Tuition reimbursement and career growth pathways</li><li>A supportive team environment</li><li>The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents</li></ul>
View job details and apply today: <a href="https://uscareers-sunriseseniorliving.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&amp;searchLocation=-12814-Marlboro" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://uscareers-sunriseseniorliving.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&amp;searchLocation=-12814-Marlboro</a>
Sunrise of Marlboro is located at 3A South Main Street in Marlboro, NJ. We look forward to meeting you!


Careers at Sunrise Senior Living
A career at Sunrise is all about using your skills, compassion, and drive to enrich the lives of seniors. It&rsquo;s a chance to make a real difference. Explore.

At Sunrise Senior Living, our team members enjoy:
<ul><li>Competitive pay - Hourly rates are posted on our Careers page and negotiable depending upon experience of the candidate</li><li>Benefits eligibility for qualifying team members</li><li>Paid time off and paid sick time</li><li>Tuition reimbursement and career growth pathways</li><li>A supportive team environment</li><li>The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents</li></ul>
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Monmouth

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Manalapan

Battle Of Monmouth Reenactment Set For 2026:...

The annual reenactment will be held in commemoration of America's 250th anniversary.

Battle Of Monmouth Reenactment Set For 2026: See Details

Community Corner

Middlesex County

New Brunswick

Revolutionary War Re-Enactment July 4 At East...

Meet historical re-enactors of George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette; see a demonstration of Colonial-era cannons and muskets.

Revolutionary War Re-Enactment July 4 At East Jersey Old Town Village In Piscataway

Seasonal & Holidays

ICE Takes Ocean Township Man Into Custody

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) did removal operations in Oakhurst on June 4:

Crime & Safety

🌱 Patch AM: How Little Silver’s own Chris...

Also, don’t miss Grand Opening of KICK Performing Arts Studios' Brand New Oceanport Location  on the Little Silver Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Little Silver’s own Chris Gotterup climbed into golf’s elite ranks

Ocean County

Manchester

Six Flags Wild Safari Welcomes Baby Giraffes,...

The Wild Safari has several of the babies out and able to be seen on its off-road truck tours.

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