A recent trend in the real estate market might be pointing to some entry points for buyers to gain a foothold that has not been available, Homebuilder inventory across the country has risen to levels we haven't seen since 2009. While that might sound concerning at...

By Counsellors Title Agency | New Jersey Title Insurance Experts As housing affordability continues to challenge families across the country, the causes go far beyond rising mortgage rates. The real issue lies in the limited supply of housing and the regulatory...

In the first half of 2025, roughly one-third (32.8%) of all U.S. home sales were paid for entirely in cash — only a slight dip from 2024, yet still well above pre-pandemic levels. While the national peak for cash transactions came in 2012 at 35.4%, today’s numbers...

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The third quarter of 2025 brought notable shifts in the U.S. foreclosure market. The Big Picture Recent data reveals that 101,513 U.S. properties received foreclosure filings during Q3 2025. While this represents only a modest increase from the previous quarter (less...

Counsellors Title will be closed Monday, October 13th in observance of Columbus Day. We will reopen Tuesday, October 14th at 8:30am.  

A new chapter in Long Branch’s growth began on Friday, September 19, with the groundbreaking of the city’s Health, Wellness, and Technology Center and Park. Located at the corner of Bath and Third Avenues, the project promises to transform four acres into one of the...

New Jersey’s housing market is showing signs of balance this fall, with more homes available but at a slower pace of growth. According to the latest data from Realtor.com®, active listings rose 17% year-over-year in September, marking the 23rd straight month of...

The New Jersey housing market is showing resilience with some interesting shifts. Home values have appreciated significantly, with the average home now valued at approximately $569,000, representing a 4.6% increase over the past year. Properties are moving relatively...

Hudson County Single Family Homes for August Key Metrics         2024       2025     Change New Listings          89          79      + 11.2% Closed Sales        57           58     + 1.8% DOM*                  19             28     + 47.4% Median PX        $589K   ...

New Jersey's real estate market is experiencing an unexpected surge, driven by what agents and title professionals are calling the "Mamdani effect." As democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani heads toward a likely victory in NYC's November 4th mayoral election, affluent...

Bergen and Passaic Counties Bergen County Single Family Homes for August Key Metrics         2024       2025     Change New Listings        697          738     + 5.9% Closed Sales        542        538     – 0.7% DOM*                    28         27     – 3.6%...