Select Your Target Client You’ll want to choose a farm area that’s aligned with what you like to do. If high-rise, luxury condos are the direction you want your career to go in, then you’ll need to choose accordingly. If helping young families or first-time homebuyers...

U.S. existing-home sales slid 2.5% month-over-month and 4.2% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.86 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Meanwhile, home prices have continued to reach record heights nationwide,...

At Counsellors Title Agency, we're observing a dynamic shift in the real estate landscape, particularly in the existing-home market across New Jersey and the broader Northeast. The latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows a continued dip in...

Louisiana 10.5% Mississippi  6.8%  Kentucky 6.3%  Arkansas 5.4%  Iowa 5.0% North Dakota 5.0% Oklahoma 5.0% West Virginia 4.7%  Illinois 4.0%  Missouri 3.9% These statistics are attributed to population declines in general in these states. Q3 2024 Foreclosure Report:...

At Counsellors Title Agency, we recognize the value that real estate farming brings to agents in Ocean and Monmouth counties. This strategy offers a highly effective way to consistently connect with homeowners in a targeted area, positioning you as the local expert...

Don't Think Your Neighborhood Is Safe From Market Shifts In today’s ever-changing real estate market, homeowners may feel confident that their neighborhood is immune to broader market shifts, especially if it seems like a "hot" area. But that assumption can be costly....

Florida's Rising Costs and Insurance Woes Are Driving Homeowners to Consider Other Markets Florida had the highest net migration increase of all states in 2022, gaining a net population of 249,064 people. In 2023, the top 3 cities people moved to in Florida were Palm...

Population Growth in New Jersey In contrast to New York’s population decline, several New Jersey counties are gaining residents. Monmouth, Morris, Middlesex, and Ocean counties have become attractive destinations for those seeking a combination of suburban living,...

Factors Driving the Shifts The reasons behind New York’s population declines are multifaceted, and understanding these is crucial to advising clients. Migration trends, driven by factors like job opportunities, lower costs of living, and more favorable tax climates,...

Real estate agents’ understanding of population trends and market trajectories is essential to guiding clients through their real estate decisions. New York, once a magnet for growth, is now the fastest-shrinking state in the U.S. according to the latest Census data,...

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As a title insurance agency serving New Jersey, we closely monitor housing market trends to help homeowners and buyers stay informed about property values, market dynamics, and external factors like inflation and mortgage rates, which have significant effects on the...