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Counsellors Title Is Closed July 4th
Counsellors Title Will Be Closed Friday July 4th
July 4th Hours at Counsellors Title
Celebrating the Greatest Country in the World In honor of America's birthday, Counsellors Title will close Thursday, July 3rd at 2:00pm and reopen on Monday, July 7th, at 8:30am. There will be no closings scheduled after 12 noon, July 3td. We at Counsellors Title...
May Existing Sales for Monmouth & Ocean Counties
Monmouth County Single Family Homes for May Key Metrics 2024 2025 Change New Listings 725 744 + 2.6% Closed Sales 402 472 + 17.4% DOM* 32 32 + 0.0% Median PX $750K $758K + 1.2%...
eXp’s Glenn Sanford Challenge to Compass
Glenn Sanford, CEO of eXp World Holdings, uses the ongoing Compass-Zillow lawsuit to frame a broader conversation about the future of real estate competition. Sanford emphasizes that eXp's rise—from a small startup to a brokerage with over 84,000 agents—was only...
Hollywood East Comes to Monmouth County
Hollywood Returns to the Garden State When Adam Sandler, Timothée Chalamet, Lady Gaga, and Joaquin Phoenix choose your state as their filming destination, you know something big is happening. Since Governor Phil Murphy signed the Film and Digital Media Tax Credit in...
Celebrate Independence Day 2025 In Mew Jersey
Your Guide to the Best Fourth of July Events in New Jersey The Fourth of July is more than just fireworks—it's a celebration of freedom, history, and community. This year, with Independence Day falling on a Friday, you can expect an extended weekend packed with...
Year-Over-Year Sales Up in the Northeast.
U.S. existing-home sales dipped 0.5% month-over-month and 2.0% year-over year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.00 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Sales increased in the Midwest, decreased in the West and Northeast, and...
Best NJ Counties for Commuters Today
Where Convenience Meets Quality of Life For New Jersey residents who commute—especially to New York City—location is everything. The right county can mean the difference between a stressful, hours-long trek and a manageable, even enjoyable, daily journey. At...
Bidding Wars Still for Some in New Jersey:
How One Cedar Knolls Home Sold for $251,100 Over Asking The New Jersey real estate market continues to defy expectations, with some homes attracting intense competition and sky-high offers. A recent sale in Cedar Knolls, Hanover Township, stands out as a prime...
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At Home Store Closures and Implications for NJ Real Estate
Counsellors Title Agency Perspective Overview On June 16, 2025, At Home, a major home decor and furniture retailer headquartered in Texas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, announcing plans to close 26 underperforming stores nationwide by September 30, 2025....
Costs to Raise a Family of 4 in New Jersey
How Much Does It Cost for a Family of 4 By: Anthony DiMaio Here’s a look at how much income a family of four needs to live comfortably in the five most-expensive states: Massachusetts: $301,184 Hawaii: $294,611 Connecticut: $279,885 New York: $278,970...
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