Linden Creek Expands to Montclair and Summit, New Jersey
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SUMMIT, N.J., Oct. 12, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Linden Creek, a luxury interior design and home staging firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina, has expanded its services to Montclair and Summit, New Jersey. The company, led by Phoebe Punzalan, now serves a broader range of communities including Essex, Union, and southeastern Morris counties. This move reflects Linden Creek's ongoing national growth and its commitment to delivering high-impact design solutions in one of northern New Jersey's most competitive real estate markets.
Phoebe Punzalan brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Previously, she served as an operations leader at New York University's Stern School of Business, where she developed systems and workflows that ensured the smooth running of high-profile programs. As the owner of Linden Creek Montclair and Summit, Punzalan aims to provide a seamless experience for agents, builders, and homeowners, from the initial consultation to the final installation.
The real estate market in northern New Jersey continues to show strong growth. According to Zillow data from May 2026, the average home value in Montclair stands at $1,179,806, marking an 8.1% increase over the past year. Homes in the area are typically under contract within 11 days, highlighting the high demand in the region. Proximity to New York City, established commuter rail lines, strong school districts, and walkable downtowns continue to attract buyers, with even small increases in inventory being quickly absorbed.
Punzalan understands the lifestyle these communities offer, emphasizing room to breathe, strong schools, and a genuine neighborhood connection, with New York City just a short commute away. Her services include vacant and occupied home staging, photo preparation, full-service interior design, and model home design. For agents and builders, she acts as a trusted partner, understanding the emotional and financial stakes of every listing. For homeowners, she provides an elevated, seamless experience that showcases their homes' full potential.
Linden Creek is known for its ability to help properties sell faster and at higher values. The firm's buyer-focused approach emphasizes layout, scale, and visual clarity to showcase each home's full potential. Backed by a team with over $1.5 billion in staged real estate, Linden Creek has a proven track record of helping homes sell in half the industry average time.
With this expansion, Linden Creek now operates in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Southeast Charlotte, Lake Norman, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Greenville and Charleston, South Carolina; Princeton, Morristown, Montclair, and Summit, New Jersey; New Hope and Central/Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Sarasota and Jacksonville, Florida; Atlanta and Alpharetta, Georgia; Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and West Houston and Katy, Texas. The company is set to open soon in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware.
In summary, Linden Creek's expansion into Montclair and Summit, New Jersey, underscores its commitment to serving luxury real estate markets with thoughtful, high-impact design solutions. The firm's services are designed to help homes stand out and connect with buyers, contributing to the strong real estate market in the region.