Steffany MarquezWayne · New Jersey

The Lakeside Journal

Notes from the shoreline of towns.

What Steffany tells her own friends and family about buying, selling and renting here — written down.

BuyersJuly 2026 · 6 min

Buying into Wayne's lake communities: what to know before you fall in love

Packanack, Pines Lake, Lionshead — Wayne's lake neighborhoods are some of the most beloved addresses in Passaic County. Here's how to shop them with clear eyes.

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BuyersJuly 2026 · 6 min

Buying your first home in Newark: a neighbor's guide

Brick City rewards buyers who do their homework. From two-families to new condos, here's how to start smart — en inglés o en español.

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SellersJuly 2026 · 5 min

Selling at golden hour: how presentation wins in Passaic County

Buyers decide in the first minutes — often before they're out of the car. Here's how we make those minutes count.

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TownsJuly 2026 · 5 min

The commuter's guide to Wayne, Totowa & Little Falls

Route 80, Route 23, NJ Transit — Passaic County's inner ring gives you a real backyard without giving up the city paycheck.

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A first condo in Newark, a colonial near the lake in Wayne, or the right buyer for the house you've loved — it starts with one call.

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