YOUR UNION COUNTY REAL ESTATE EXPERT

Viviana Zapata

REALTOR® · Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Elite

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson · NJ · 181 North Ave East, Cranford NJ

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Viviana Zapata, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Elite. 181 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016. Member NJMLS, CJMLS, GSMLS. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the IDX Program of Garden State Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by other brokerage firms are marked as IDX Listing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. © 2026 Garden State MLS. All rights reserved.

FOR BUYERS AND RENTERS

Finding Your Place in Union County

For first-time buyers, relocators, and renters navigating Union County's 21 towns. Town-by-town reporting, program guides, and the buyer pathway tool.

The Buyer Pathway

A 6-step questionnaire that matches you to NJ programs you may qualify for. Updated for 2026 NJHMFA rules.

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