Kara Cabrera
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Welcome to my little corner of the web, where I share my real estate updates, travel hacking, and favorite things. Please feel free to reach out to karajcabrera@gmail.com
REAL ESTATE
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Sold: 3 Prospect Ave Cliffside Park
Sold for $1,180,000
Sold Date: 9/30/2026
Represented Buyer
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Sold: 9 Soloff Dr Hamilton
Sold for $360,000
Sold Date: 9/30/2026
Represented Seller
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Sold: 326 Magnolia Ave, Elizabeth
Sold for $725,000
Sold Date: 09/23/2026
Represented Seller
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Sold: 65 Lehigh Ave Piscataway, New Jersey
$410,000
Sold Date: 9/14/2026
Represented Seller
Travel Hacking Blog
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Luxury Costa Rica Vacation on Points
We spent a full week at luxury resorts in Costa Rica for $0. I have been deep in the points and miles game for years now, but this trip was a true testament to how far points and miles can really go.
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2025 Points Earned
In 2025 I earned a total of 1,207,000 points. Many people would assume that to earn that many points, I must have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars. But I assure you, I spent no where near that kind of money. I don't have that kind of money. And I am definitely not taking on any consumer debt.
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2025 Points Funded Trips
I am absolutely blown away by what I was able to do in 2025 with points earned from credit cards. In total, I spent 27 nights in hotels, all either completely free or very deeply discounted. In this post I summarize each trip, how much they would have cost without points, and how much I spent out of pocket.
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Points Funded Couples Trip to Mexico
When my mom retired in June she suggested my husband and I take a vacation together while she and my dad watch the girls - I booked the trip that day!
A Few of My Favorite Things
If you are like me, my social media is inundated with influencers I don’t know selling me things I don’t need. So I thought it might be refreshing to share a few of my favorite things, completely unsponsored. Updated: October 2026
Just Add Magic
A fun kid-friendly live-action TV series that’s perfect for spooky season. It follows 3 girls who discover a magic cookbook. My kids love this series. Find it on Amazon Prime TV.
Veggie Chopper
I can’t believe how long it took me so long to realize how useful this kitchen tool is. I use mine every day.
One Pass Hack
For years, we have bought one season pass for one family member rather than buying season passes for everyone. A single season pass often gets you free parking, food discounts, and guest passes, allowing the whole family to enjoy the perks of membership without buying multiple season passes. This strategy has worked well for us over the years at places like Sesame Place, Crayola Experience, local zoos, and this summer at Six Flags.
Popsicles
Popsicles scream summer to me. And I’ve found that some pops, like Jonny Pops & Good Pops, have less than 50 calories yet still feel like a special treat. My kids ask for popsicles more than they do any other treat.
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