Find the right kind of home in Bergen, Hudson or Essex County
Whether you are buying a single-family or multi-family home in Bergen, Essex or Hudson County, including luxury homes in Teaneck and across Bergen County, or selling the home you have now, the right move starts with knowing what fits. I’m Mariel “Maddie” Duran, a New Jersey REALTOR® with over 20 years of experience, and I help buyers, sellers and investors work through each choice, in English or Spanish.
What clients say about working with Mariel
Maddie did an amazing job helping my husband and I with our first home purchase! We cannot recommend her enough. She was very knowledgeable on all things first time home buyers would need to know and very responsive. She was great at coordinating meetings and has many great recommendations on inspectors, mortgage lenders, and more. She was always very friendly and would check in regularly which is a plus for us. It was a smooth and easy process working with Maddie.
She also went above and beyond by providing helpful resources for our move, which we truly appreciated. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication really stood out. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smooth and supportive experience! God bless you in everything you do!
It was our first time buying a house and we’re glad we had Maddie to guide us along. She was very friendly and listened to our needs. Guided us through the entire process from beginning to end. Always answered in a timely manner and kept us well informed.
Maddie did an amazing job helping my husband and I with our first home purchase! We cannot recommend her enough. She was very knowledgeable on all things first time home buyers would need to know and very responsive. She was great at coordinating meetings and has many great recommendations on inspectors, mortgage lenders, and more. She was always very friendly and would check in regularly which is a plus for us. It was a smooth and easy process working with Maddie.
She also went above and beyond by providing helpful resources for our move, which we truly appreciated. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication really stood out. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smooth and supportive experience! God bless you in everything you do!
It was our first time buying a house and we’re glad we had Maddie to guide us along. She was very friendly and listened to our needs. Guided us through the entire process from beginning to end. Always answered in a timely manner and kept us well informed.
Maddie did an amazing job helping my husband and I with our first home purchase! We cannot recommend her enough. She was very knowledgeable on all things first time home buyers would need to know and very responsive. She was great at coordinating meetings and has many great recommendations on inspectors, mortgage lenders, and more. She was always very friendly and would check in regularly which is a plus for us. It was a smooth and easy process working with Maddie.
She also went above and beyond by providing helpful resources for our move, which we truly appreciated. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication really stood out. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smooth and supportive experience! God bless you in everything you do!
It was our first time buying a house and we’re glad we had Maddie to guide us along. She was very friendly and listened to our needs. Guided us through the entire process from beginning to end. Always answered in a timely manner and kept us well informed.
Maddie did an amazing job helping my husband and I with our first home purchase! We cannot recommend her enough. She was very knowledgeable on all things first time home buyers would need to know and very responsive. She was great at coordinating meetings and has many great recommendations on inspectors, mortgage lenders, and more. She was always very friendly and would check in regularly which is a plus for us. It was a smooth and easy process working with Maddie.
Maddie did an amazing job helping my husband and I with our first home purchase! We cannot recommend her enough. She was very knowledgeable on all things first time home buyers would need to know and very responsive. She was great at coordinating meetings and has many great recommendations on inspectors, mortgage lenders, and more. She was always very friendly and would check in regularly which is a plus for us. It was a smooth and easy process working with Maddie.
She also went above and beyond by providing helpful resources for our move, which we truly appreciated. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication really stood out. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smooth and supportive experience! God bless you in everything you do!
It was our first time buying a house and we’re glad we had Maddie to guide us along. She was very friendly and listened to our needs. Guided us through the entire process from beginning to end. Always answered in a timely manner and kept us well informed.
Maddie did an amazing job helping my husband and I with our first home purchase! We cannot recommend her enough. She was very knowledgeable on all things first time home buyers would need to know and very responsive. She was great at coordinating meetings and has many great recommendations on inspectors, mortgage lenders, and more. She was always very friendly and would check in regularly which is a plus for us. It was a smooth and easy process working with Maddie.
She also went above and beyond by providing helpful resources for our move, which we truly appreciated. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication really stood out. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smooth and supportive experience! God bless you in everything you do!
It was our first time buying a house and we’re glad we had Maddie to guide us along. She was very friendly and listened to our needs. Guided us through the entire process from beginning to end. Always answered in a timely manner and kept us well informed.
Maddie did an amazing job helping my husband and I with our first home purchase! We cannot recommend her enough. She was very knowledgeable on all things first time home buyers would need to know and very responsive. She was great at coordinating meetings and has many great recommendations on inspectors, mortgage lenders, and more. She was always very friendly and would check in regularly which is a plus for us. It was a smooth and easy process working with Maddie.
She also went above and beyond by providing helpful resources for our move, which we truly appreciated. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication really stood out. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smooth and supportive experience! God bless you in everything you do!
It was our first time buying a house and we’re glad we had Maddie to guide us along. She was very friendly and listened to our needs. Guided us through the entire process from beginning to end. Always answered in a timely manner and kept us well informed.
Maddie did an amazing job helping my husband and I with our first home purchase! We cannot recommend her enough. She was very knowledgeable on all things first time home buyers would need to know and very responsive. She was great at coordinating meetings and has many great recommendations on inspectors, mortgage lenders, and more. She was always very friendly and would check in regularly which is a plus for us. It was a smooth and easy process working with Maddie.
Maddie did an amazing job helping my husband and I with our first home purchase! We cannot recommend her enough. She was very knowledgeable on all things first time home buyers would need to know and very responsive. She was great at coordinating meetings and has many great recommendations on inspectors, mortgage lenders, and more. She was always very friendly and would check in regularly which is a plus for us. It was a smooth and easy process working with Maddie.
She also went above and beyond by providing helpful resources for our move, which we truly appreciated. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication really stood out. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smooth and supportive experience! God bless you in everything you do!
It was our first time buying a house and we’re glad we had Maddie to guide us along. She was very friendly and listened to our needs. Guided us through the entire process from beginning to end. Always answered in a timely manner and kept us well informed.
Maddie did an amazing job helping my husband and I with our first home purchase! We cannot recommend her enough. She was very knowledgeable on all things first time home buyers would need to know and very responsive. She was great at coordinating meetings and has many great recommendations on inspectors, mortgage lenders, and more. She was always very friendly and would check in regularly which is a plus for us. It was a smooth and easy process working with Maddie.
She also went above and beyond by providing helpful resources for our move, which we truly appreciated. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication really stood out. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smooth and supportive experience! God bless you in everything you do!
It was our first time buying a house and we’re glad we had Maddie to guide us along. She was very friendly and listened to our needs. Guided us through the entire process from beginning to end. Always answered in a timely manner and kept us well informed.
Maddie did an amazing job helping my husband and I with our first home purchase! We cannot recommend her enough. She was very knowledgeable on all things first time home buyers would need to know and very responsive. She was great at coordinating meetings and has many great recommendations on inspectors, mortgage lenders, and more. She was always very friendly and would check in regularly which is a plus for us. It was a smooth and easy process working with Maddie.
She also went above and beyond by providing helpful resources for our move, which we truly appreciated. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication really stood out. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a smooth and supportive experience! God bless you in everything you do!
It was our first time buying a house and we’re glad we had Maddie to guide us along. She was very friendly and listened to our needs. Guided us through the entire process from beginning to end. Always answered in a timely manner and kept us well informed.
Maddie did an amazing job helping my husband and I with our first home purchase! We cannot recommend her enough. She was very knowledgeable on all things first time home buyers would need to know and very responsive. She was great at coordinating meetings and has many great recommendations on inspectors, mortgage lenders, and more. She was always very friendly and would check in regularly which is a plus for us. It was a smooth and easy process working with Maddie.
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Questions to settle before you search Essex, Bergen or Hudson County
Essex, Bergen and Hudson sit close together, but the homes you find in each can be very different. A search that starts with one town name can miss a better fit across a county line. These answers help you sort out county, home type and timing first.
Should I start my North Jersey search in Essex, Bergen or Hudson County?
Start your North Jersey search by deciding on home type, budget and commute, then see which of Bergen, Hudson or Essex County offers that combination. Buyers often fix on one town and never look past it. A single-family home in Teaneck or Tenafly, a multi-family in Hudson County and a home in Nutley or Belleville solve different problems, so name the problem first. Then compare a few towns in each county side by side. Prices, taxes and commute times change. Check current figures for each town you are considering before you decide.
What should I compare when looking at single-family and multi-family homes in Nutley and Belleville?
When you look at homes in Nutley and Belleville, compare the housing itself first: whether a home is single-family or multi-family, and what condition and layout it is in. These Essex County towns sit next to each other, yet a search in one can turn up a different mix of homes than the next. Compare the actual listings, the monthly costs and the trips you make every day, and let the homes, not the town name, narrow the list. Property taxes and town requirements differ by municipality, so confirm them with each town before you make an offer.
What should I check before buying a multi-family home in Bergen, Hudson or Essex County?
Before buying a multi-family home in Bergen, Hudson or Essex County, check the condition of every unit, ask for any current leases, and find out what the town requires before a unit can be occupied or rented. Ask who lives in each unit now, what the lease terms are, and whether deposits transfer with the sale. Talk to a lender early, because financing a multi-family can work differently than financing a single-family house. Lease, occupancy and rental rules are set by the municipality and New Jersey law. Confirm them with the town and a New Jersey attorney.
How is a condo on the NJ Gold Coast, like in North Bergen, different from a house in Essex or Bergen?
Buying a condo on the NJ Gold Coast in towns such as North Bergen means reviewing the association’s documents, monthly fees and building rules, which you do not deal with when buying a house in Essex or Bergen. With a condo, part of your monthly cost goes to the association, and its rules can cover pets, renting out the unit and renovations. With a house, you handle upkeep and repairs yourself. Compare the full monthly picture for both before you choose. Association fees, budgets and rules vary by building. Read the current association documents before you commit.
What should I think about when comparing single-family homes in Teaneck with homes in nearby Bergen towns?
When comparing single-family homes in Teaneck with nearby Bergen County towns, line up lot size, layout, condition and total monthly cost rather than list price alone. Two houses at a similar price can carry very different costs once taxes, heating and repairs are counted. Walk each home with a list of what you need now and what you could live without. That keeps the comparison practical. Taxes and assessments differ from town to town. Confirm current figures with the municipality.
I rent in Hudson or Essex County. How do I know when it makes sense to buy, and where should I look?
If you rent in Hudson or Essex County, it may make sense to start planning a purchase once you know your budget from a lender and the kind of home you want, whether that is a condo, a two-family or a single-family house. Renters often look only in the town they live in now. A condo close to where you rent, a two-family in Essex County or a small single-family house in another county may each be worth comparing. Start with the monthly payment you are comfortable with and work back from there. Loan options, rates and assistance programs change. Ask a lender what applies to you today.
Recent properties associated with Mariel Duran
Properties associated with Mariel Duran in Teaneck, Garfield, and Paterson. Availability, price, and status change, so confirm current details with Mariel or a current listing portal before you plan a showing.
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Talk Through Your North Jersey MoveThis guide is for buyers, sellers and renters weighing a move in Essex, Bergen or Hudson County. It walks through choosing a county, comparing two-family homes, condos and single-family houses, and the questions to take to a lender, the town or an attorney. Use it to build your own short list before you start touring.
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Ten short sections on choosing a county, comparing two-family homes, condos and single-family houses, and the questions to ask before you buy or sell. No spam, and you can ask Mariel a question any time, in English or Spanish.Luxury single-family, multi-family, selling and investing across North Jersey
I’m Mariel “Maddie” Duran, a REALTOR® with Keller Williams City Views Realty in Fort Lee, with over 20 years of experience in North Jersey real estate. I work with single-family and multi-family buyers across Bergen, Essex and Hudson Counties, including luxury single-family homes in Teaneck, Fort Lee, Tenafly and Ridgewood, and homes of both kinds in Nutley and Belleville. As a listing agent, I work with sellers from preparing the home through closing. I have also spent several years working with investors who fix and flip or buy and hold. Spanish speakers can say Mariel easily and English speakers often say Maddie, so either name is fine. I answer questions plainly, in English or Spanish, so you understand each step before you sign anything.
Who is Mariel Duran?
Mariel “Maddie” Duran is a New Jersey REALTOR® with Keller Williams City Views Realty and over 20 years of experience. Mariel Duran helps single-family and multi-family buyers across Bergen, Essex and Hudson Counties, as well as sellers and investors, in English and Spanish.
Where does Mariel Duran provide real estate service?
Mariel Duran provides real estate service across Bergen, Essex and Hudson Counties in North Jersey, for both single-family and multi-family homes, including Teaneck, Fort Lee, Tenafly and Ridgewood in Bergen County, and Nutley and Belleville in Essex County.
What types of clients does Mariel Duran help?
Mariel Duran helps single-family buyers, multi-family buyers and luxury buyers across Bergen, Essex and Hudson Counties, sellers and investors who fix and flip or buy and hold, along with Spanish-speaking clients. As a listing agent, Mariel Duran works with sellers from preparing the home through closing.
What brokerage is Mariel Duran associated with?
Mariel Duran is a licensed real estate salesperson with Keller Williams City Views Realty, working from its office in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Mariel Duran works as an individual salesperson and does not lead a team.
What kinds of homes has Mariel Duran worked with?
Mariel Duran has worked with single-family homes, multi-family homes and condos across Bergen, Hudson and Essex Counties, on both the buyer and seller side, and with investors who fix and flip or buy and hold. That range helps when you are comparing one type of home with another.
What languages does Mariel Duran speak?
Mariel Duran speaks English and Spanish and can work with clients in either language throughout a home purchase, sale or rental. Legal documents and legal advice still come from a New Jersey attorney.
Answers for moving, buying and selling in Essex, Bergen and Hudson Counties
Nine articles in three paths: Spanish Speakers, Multi-Family & Investors and Buyers & Sellers. Each one answers a real North Jersey question plainly and names who confirms the facts.
What people ask before they get started
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Lo que la gente pregunta antes de empezar
¿Qué pasa entre una oferta aceptada y el cierre de una casa en Nueva Jersey?
Después de que se acepta una oferta por una casa en Nueva Jersey, el contrato pasa a revisión de abogados; luego el comprador organiza las inspecciones y el financiamiento antes de que ambas partes avancen hacia el cierre. Durante este tiempo, el prestamista del comprador ordena una tasación, se revisa el título y se resuelven las solicitudes de reparación. Mantenerse en contacto con su abogado y su prestamista ayuda a cumplir con los plazos. Cada contrato establece sus propios términos y fechas límite. Su abogado puede explicarle cómo se aplican a su compra o venta.
¿Puedo hacer toda mi compra o venta en North Jersey en español?
Sí, puede hablar de toda su compra o venta en los condados de Essex, Bergen o Hudson en español con Mariel Duran, desde la primera pregunta hasta el cierre. Eso incluye explicar cada paso, para qué sirve cada documento y qué esperar después. También puede cambiar entre español e inglés cuando le ayude, o incluir a familiares en cualquiera de los dos idiomas. El asesoramiento legal y la revisión legal de los contratos los hace un abogado de Nueva Jersey.
Voy a vender una casa de dos familias con inquilinos en el condado de Essex. ¿Qué debo preparar?
Si va a vender una casa de dos familias con inquilinos en el condado de Essex, empiece por reunir copias de cada contrato de arrendamiento, una lista de las rentas y depósitos actuales, y los registros de reparaciones recientes de cada unidad. Los compradores querrán saber quién vive allí, desde hace cuánto tiempo y bajo qué condiciones. Planifique cómo se harán las visitas con sus inquilinos y avíseles con la debida anticipación. Pregunte pronto al municipio si se necesita alguna inspección para la venta. Los requisitos de aviso y los derechos de los inquilinos son cuestiones legales. Confírmelos con un abogado de Nueva Jersey y con el municipio.
¿Qué debo llevar a mi primera conversación con un prestamista como comprador por primera vez?
Como comprador por primera vez en North Jersey, lleve a su primera conversación con el prestamista sus talones de pago recientes, declaraciones de impuestos, estados de cuenta bancarios y una lista de sus deudas mensuales. Lleve también sus preguntas: cómo cambiaría su préstamo un condominio, una casa de dos familias o una casa unifamiliar, y cuánto efectivo podría necesitar al cierre. Las respuestas le ayudan a decidir dónde y qué buscar. Cada prestamista pide sus propios documentos, y los programas cambian. Confirme la lista con su prestamista.
¿Cómo se empieza a vender una casa en los condados de Essex, Bergen o Hudson?
Vender una casa en los condados de Essex, Bergen o Hudson empieza con una conversación sobre sus tiempos, el estado de la casa y el precio al que se han vendido casas similares cerca. A partir de ahí, decide las reparaciones, fija un precio y planifica cómo se harán las visitas. Si la casa tiene inquilinos o más de una unidad, esa planificación empieza antes. Los precios de venta recientes cambian. El precio debe basarse en las ventas locales actuales en el momento de poner la casa en venta.
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