June Existing Home Sales Fall

The National Association of Realtors® reported today that existing-home sales fell in June by 1.8%. They attribute the decline to low inventory, but low inventory is not the only contributing factor: increasing home prices and a tentative economic climate in a large...

The Difference Between Advice and Criticism

Seth Godin wrote an article on the difference between advice and criticism.  In the light of being the object of criticism, he explains that it is “quite natural to be defensive.” The article truly arrested my interest by this definition of what a critic is: “The...

2017 – New Jersey Blueberry Growers in the Blue

According to a number of reports, it has been a very good year for the Garden State’s blueberry growers. Some are already calling it one of the better seasons in years. Based upon certain quality criteria such as quantity, quality, size and sweetness, the season has...

Short Supply Drives Lumber Prices Higher

According to the National Association of Home Builders, there is a wave of price increases that are skyrocketing the cost of lumber across the country. In addition the NAHB is reporting issues with lumber supply as well. The NAHB blog cited that in its recent NAHB...

New Jersey Thinks Mosquito

According to the Office of Mosquito Control Coordination in the state Department of Environmental Protection, a number of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus. This is not unusual; especially as the summer progresses, rains and heat combine to create...