Buying or selling a home in north central New Jersey comes with no shortage of conventional wisdom — and a lot of it is wrong. Many sellers believe they must strip their homes of all personality, remove wallpaper, and paint everything beige before listing. In reality, buyers in this region are drawn to homes with distinct style and character, not bland, neutral spaces. Steph Mahon, Principal Agent and Founder of Dwell New Jersey, leads a real estate team serving New Jersey towns like Westfield and Summit. She says that any distinctive character your home has may actually work in your...