Millennials Struggle to Save for Their Down Payment

It’s not just inventory shortages, high mortgage rates, and slow construction rates that are creating roadblocks for Millennials looking to get into the housing market; it all comes down to money. Cash, greenbacks, liquidity, down payment. HotPads just came out...

Plan Approved to Repurpose Monmouth Mall Pt.2

The developers and owners see the mix of shopping, eating and dining, as well as entertainment, coming into play. There are also plans to provide medical office space. The anchor tenants, JCPenney, Lord & Taylor and Macy’s, will not be technically impacted...

Using Google Reviews Part 3

Ask for a review through personal email—a simple email with a clear ‘ask’ based upon your history with the clients.  Here is a customer review email template you can use: Hi [FIRST NAME], Hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to ask if you’d be willing to leave a quick...

June Ocean and Monmouth Sales Results

Ocean County Single Family June 2018 Key Market Metrics    2017    2018  Change ■ New Listings         1,268    1,324    + 4.4% ■ Closed Sales           830       804    – 3.1% ■ DOM*                     81          69   – 14.8% ■ Median Px         $292.75K    ...

Inventory Shortage Slows Single Family Sales for June

Housing markets across the nation are most assuredly active this summer, and buyer competition is manifesting itself into several quick sales above asking price. While the strength of the U.S. economy has helped purchase offers pile up, the Fed recently increased the...