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

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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...

RoBeans Mobile Barista is booking for the spring and summer

RoBeans

RoBeans Mobile Barista is a woman-owned coffee bus based in Asbury Park, serving handcrafted espresso drinks, coffee, and tea at community events, corporate gatherings, schools, and private celebrations. Known for its welcoming service and quality beverages. RoBeans brings "serenity in a cup" wherever it parks.

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RoBeans Mobile Barista is a woman-owned coffee bus based in Asbury Park, serving handcrafted espresso drinks, coffee, and tea at community events,...

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.

Sara Winick

Freehold

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

250 TED Talks. 7 Million views. 7000 guests. Since 2013. 

TEDxAsburyPark

Next Event May 6th @ Triumph Stage Dinner, comedy, music &amp; ideas Guests arrive by 6pm. Curtain at 7pm. 6 TED Talks + Original music + comedy + audience participation The Inventions of Whiskey by Robin Robinson A Comic Celebrates Parties by Erin Maguire Original Music Out of a Bottle by Arlan Feiles Drink in Literature &amp; Poetry by Diana Pittet Feasting across Class by Princeton Professor, Hanna Garth Craft &amp; Cuisine by Adam Rechnitz Producers: Brian Smiga, Suzanne Pisano, John Orefice, Gina Melnyk, Joe Mancuso Production Company: Act 19 - the Almost Grownup Theater Since 2013. Always Sold Out. 250 TED Talks. 7000 guests. 7 million views.

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Next Event May 6th @ Triumph Stage Dinner, comedy, music & ideas Guests arrive by 6pm. Curtain at 7pm. 6 TED Talks + Original music + comedy +...

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.

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

Three American Troubadours 

From the poetic soul of James Taylor the electrifying energy of Carly Simon to the timeless magic of Carole King celebrate four decades of classic pop music through unforgettable performances that will stir your heart spark your memories and get you singing every word. Tickets taylorsimonking.com

From the poetic soul of James Taylor the electrifying energy of Carly Simon to the timeless magic of Carole King celebrate four decades of classic...

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.

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

Holistic Care Solutions: ICCC's Integrated Approach

Integrated Care Concepts

Integrated Care Concepts and Consultation (ICCC) is one of the only facilities in the country to embrace the total body healing modalities found in both Western and Eastern philosophies. Our team of licensed therapists and highly trained mind-body specialists use a host of mental health treatment methodologies to provide holistic, trauma-informed care in an environment designed to offer comfort, calm, and the ideal space for transformation and growth.

Carly Baldwin

Long Branch-Eatontown

Integrated Care Concepts and Consultation (ICCC) is one of the only facilities in the country to embrace the total body healing modalities found in...

You're Invited to a Spook-tacular Pancake Breakfast! Sunday, October 30th from 8:00am—Noon at the Shrewsbury Fire House Benefiting the Shrewsbury Borough School's Readers are Leaders Program Tickets are $7 for Adults, $5 for Children 14 and Under Come In Costume! Hosted by Kiwanis Club of Greater Red Bank <a href="http://www.kiwanisofgreaterredbank.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.kiwanisofgreaterredbank.org</a> Sponsored by Rumson-Fair Haven Bank <a href="http://www.rfhbank.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.rfhbank.com</a>

You’re Invited to a Spook-tacular Pancake Breakfast!

Sunday, October 30th from 8:00am—Noon at the Shrewsbury Fire House

Benefiting the Shrewsbury Borough School’s Readers are Leaders Program Tickets are $7 for Adults, $5 for Children 14 and Under

Come In Costume! Hosted by Kiwanis Club of Greater Red Bank

<a href="http://www.kiwanisofgreaterredbank.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.kiwanisofgreaterredbank.org</a> Sponsored by Rumson-Fair Haven Bank

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Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast to Benefit SBS Reading Program

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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 

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:
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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>
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Sunrise of Marlboro is located at 3A South Main Street in Marlboro, NJ. We look forward to meeting you!


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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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New Timing For Sunday’s Severe Weather In NJ

Heat and humidity that have blanketed New Jersey has set the right conditions for severe storms, the National Weather Service says. 

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Anytime is the best time to adopt an animal from a shelter or start supporting one. We made a list of the best in the Monmouth County area.

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