A Growing Concern for Real Estate Professionals As real estate professionals in New Jersey, we're facing an unprecedented challenge: skyrocketing property taxes that are making our state increasingly unaffordable for homeowners and potential buyers alike. While the...

Teens' Social Media Usage: What Real Estate Agents Need to Know As a real estate agent, understanding the digital landscape and social media habits of younger generations is crucial for future marketing strategies. A recent Pew Research Center study reveals...

Power of Pricing in a Cooling Market: A Case Study This is a case study in how an agent overpriced a home by $600,000 in this choppy market, where the average home in the county of Monmouth sells in 39 days. In today’s real estate landscape, understanding the...

As a leading title agency in Toms River, NJ, Counsellors Title Agency is excited to share some incredible news about our beautiful Jersey Shore. The summer of 2024 has been nothing short of spectacular for Monmouth County beaches, with revenues soaring to an...

Morris and Middlesex Counties Morris County Single Family Homes for November  Key Metrics       2023       2024     Change New Listings       273        234    – 14.3% Closed Sales      278        267    – 4.0% DOM*                  29          27    –  6.9% Median...

Insurance Premiums Skyrocket Home insurance rates have seen significant increases, driven by a combination of factors: Losses from natural disasters Rising costs of home repairs and rebuilding Property Taxes on the Rise Property taxes have also been climbing, largely...

The New Jersey real estate market experienced a significant seasonal slowdown in December 2024, mirroring national trends. This slowdown was the most pronounced in nearly two years, with several key factors influencing the market dynamics. Market Activity and Home...

Signs of a Cooling Real Estate Market: A Case Study on Price Trends and Taxes The real estate market has been on an unprecedented ride over the past few years, with properties selling above asking price and record-low inventory levels driving competitive bidding wars....

The former military base located in Monmouth County will soon be reborn as a landmark for film production on the East Coast. On Dec. 19, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved plans for a $903 million Netflix production campus on a...

             Happy New Year from Counsellors Title Agency Counsellors will be closed Wednesday, December 31st from 1:30pm until Thursday January 2nd.    

Monmouth County Single Family Homes for November Key Metrics       2023       2024      Change New Listings      443          414      – 6.5% Closed Sales     347         444      + 28.0% DOM*                  35           39      + 11.4% Median PX        $700K   ...

As Macy's prepares to close approximately 65 stores by the end of January 2025, New Jersey shoppers may be wondering how this will affect their local shopping options. This move is part of Macy's "Bold New Chapter" initiative, which aims to shutter 150 locations over...