Boutique Real Estate · Honest Guidance

Find where
you belong.

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

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Luxury modern home with pool
$180M
In Sales Volume
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.

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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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88 Clover Lane For Sale
$629,000
88 Clover Lane, Summit, NJ 07901
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,870 sqft
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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 navigating our specific market. We know neighborhood nuances that outside agents simply miss.
Off-Market Access
Our network 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, one call sets a full team in motion on your behalf.
Honest Guidance
We will tell you when a home is overpriced and when to wait. Our reputation is built on candor, not just closings.
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Real estate is not about transactions. It is about the life someone is stepping into.

Sarah Caldwell
Sarah Caldwell
Principal Broker, 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 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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Sarah Caldwell, Principal Broker at Hearth

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

Ready to Begin

Let us find
your Hearth.

Whether you are buying, selling, or simply exploring, we would love to have a conversation. Schedule a call with Sarah and the team today.