Boutique Real Estate. Honest Guidance.

Find where
you belong.

Hearth is a boutique real estate agency rooted in the belief that finding home should feel personal, unhurried, and deeply considered.

200+
Homes Sold
$180M
In Sales
14
Years Local
98%
Client Satisfaction

Curated Properties

Featured
listings.

Each home we represent is selected for its character, story, and potential. These are a few we are proud to share.

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Property at 412 Willowbrook Drive For Sale
$485,000
412 Willowbrook Drive, Maplewood, NJ 07040
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2,340 sqft Colonial
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Property at 88 Clover Lane For Sale
$629,000
88 Clover Lane, Summit, NJ 07901
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,870 sqft
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Property at 14 Ridgecrest Court For Sale
$1.2M
14 Ridgecrest Court, Short Hills, NJ 07078
5 Beds 4 Baths 4,100 sqft
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Our Approach

Why clients
choose Hearth.

We measure success by how well we listen, not just how fast we close.

Local Expertise
Fourteen years of navigating our specific market means we understand neighborhood nuances, seasonal rhythms, and pricing patterns that outside agents simply miss.
Off-Market Access
Our network of sellers, developers, and fellow brokers gives clients first access to properties before they ever reach a public listing. The best homes rarely wait.
Concierge Service
From mortgage introductions to move-in coordination, we handle every detail with care. One call to us sets a full team in motion on your behalf.
Honest Guidance
We will tell you when a home is overpriced, when a neighborhood is changing, and when to wait. Our reputation is built on candor, not just closings.
Sarah Caldwell, Principal Broker at Hearth

Principal Broker

Real estate is not about transactions. It is about the life someone is stepping into.

Sarah Caldwell founded Hearth after a decade in corporate real estate, driven by the belief that boutique, relationship-driven service produces better outcomes for everyone involved. She has personally represented over 200 families across Essex and Union counties, earning a reputation for her candid counsel, tireless preparation, and genuine warmth.

A graduate of Rutgers University and a licensed broker in New Jersey, Sarah sits on the board of the Local Housing Equity Coalition and mentors new agents entering the profession.

Sarah Caldwell
Principal Broker, Hearth

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Client Stories

What our clients say.

Sarah did not just find us a house. She listened to what we actually needed, pushed back when we were about to make a mistake, and celebrated with us when we finally found the right home. There is no one we would trust more.
M
Marcus and Lena Torres
Purchased in Maplewood, 2024
We were relocating from across the country with two weeks to find a home. Hearth made the impossible feel easy. Every showing was curated, every question answered before we had to ask it. We closed in 11 days.
P
Priya Anand
Relocated and purchased in Summit, 2025

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Let us find
your Hearth.