New Jersey’s Sandcastle Economy

by: Anthony DiMaio  Some economies look impressive from a distance—polished, intricate, even admired by onlookers. But up close, their foundations tell a different story. They are built on sand. And sand, no matter how carefully shaped, is the least stable of all...

Property Tax Crisis in Neptune New Jersey

Two Earthquakes, Two Responses Recently, New Jersey experienced a mild 3.0 earthquake. No one was hurt, and no damage was reported. Mother Nature reminded us that some forces are beyond our control—geological shifts that we must simply endure and recover from. But...

Commercial Real Estate Market Update

Second Quarter 2025 Prepared for Counsellors Title Insurance Agency Serving Toms River, New Jersey and Surrounding Communities Market Sentiment Rebounds Strongly The commercial real estate finance sector is experiencing a remarkable turnaround, according to the latest...

June Sales for Morris and Middlesex Counties

Morris and Middlesex Counties Morris County Single Family Homes for June Key Metrics       2024       2025     Change New Listings       486        514     + 5.8% Closed Sales      372        374     + 0.5% DOM*                 23          23        0.0% Median PX   ...

June Sales for Monmouth & Ocean Counties

Monmouth County Single Family Homes for June Key Metrics       2024       2025      Change New Listings      707        683      – 3.4% Closed Sales     416        476      + 14.4% DOM*                 29           26      – 10.3% Median PX        $765K    $785K  + ...