In today’s market, where listings come and go at lightning speed and clients are more informed than ever, *stories*—not just statistics—create connection. For real estate agents, “opportunity stories” are the most compelling way to demonstrate value, build...

After months of anticipation, relief has arrived in the form of mortgage rates hitting their lowest point in nearly a year this September. While the decline is measured rather than dramatic, it's proving significant enough to bring previously hesitant buyers back to...

Lessons from System Disruptions When Amazon Web Services experienced a major outage recently, bringing countless websites and services to a standstill for over 13 hours, it served as a stark reminder of how interconnected modern business systems have become. For those...

Sellers listing now through the end of 2025 may face less competition as some homeowners wait until spring. This could be advantageous for avoiding the usual glut of spring listings. Know that year-end buyers are usually motivated buyers—they are serious. Buyer’s...

A recent trend in the real estate market might be pointing to some entry points for buyers to gain a foothold that has not been available, Homebuilder inventory across the country has risen to levels we haven't seen since 2009. While that might sound concerning at...

By Counsellors Title Agency | New Jersey Title Insurance Experts As housing affordability continues to challenge families across the country, the causes go far beyond rising mortgage rates. The real issue lies in the limited supply of housing and the regulatory...

In the first half of 2025, roughly one-third (32.8%) of all U.S. home sales were paid for entirely in cash — only a slight dip from 2024, yet still well above pre-pandemic levels. While the national peak for cash transactions came in 2012 at 35.4%, today’s numbers...

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The third quarter of 2025 brought notable shifts in the U.S. foreclosure market. The Big Picture Recent data reveals that 101,513 U.S. properties received foreclosure filings during Q3 2025. While this represents only a modest increase from the previous quarter (less...

Counsellors Title will be closed Monday, October 13th in observance of Columbus Day. We will reopen Tuesday, October 14th at 8:30am.  

A new chapter in Long Branch’s growth began on Friday, September 19, with the groundbreaking of the city’s Health, Wellness, and Technology Center and Park. Located at the corner of Bath and Third Avenues, the project promises to transform four acres into one of the...

New Jersey’s housing market is showing signs of balance this fall, with more homes available but at a slower pace of growth. According to the latest data from Realtor.com®, active listings rose 17% year-over-year in September, marking the 23rd straight month of...