Essential Documents to Prepare for Closing Day When the big day arrives, being prepared with the right documentation will ensure a smooth transaction. Here's what you'll need to bring: Personal Identification Two forms of government-issued identification (typically...

What New Jersey Home Sellers Need to Know Thinking about selling your home in the Garden State? While the New Jersey real estate market offers excellent opportunities for sellers, navigating the closing process requires preparation and knowledge. As experienced real...

In the world of title services and real estate transactions, understanding the local business ecosystem is crucial for providing excellent client counsel. New Jersey's unique geographic position and diverse economy create specific opportunities and challenges that...

Several prominent employers in New Jersey have recently announced substantial workforce reductions, affecting over 1,600 jobs across the state in various sectors including retail, pharmaceuticals, and logistics. Walmart Cuts 481 Corporate Positions in Hoboken...

Bergen and Passaic Counties Bergen County Single Family Homes for March Key Metrics 2024 2025 Change New Listings 573 598 + 4.4% Closed Sales 324 306 – 5.6% DOM* 42 39 – 7.1% Median PX $708K $813K +14.8% % of PX 102.7% 103.5% +...

The Reality of Post-Pandemic Homeownership The Reality of Post-Pandemic Homeownership According to Opendoor's recent First-Time Homeseller's Report, 94% of Gen-Z home sellers who purchased during the pandemic now experience buyer's remorse. Nearly 40% admit they...

Insights from Counsellors Title Agency As we at Counsellors Title Agency in Toms River, NJ observe the commercial real estate landscape, we're pleased to report that the fourth quarter of 2024 marked a welcome return to positive and broad CRE deal growth after two...

Morris and Middlesex Counties Morris County Single Family Homes for March Key Metrics 2024 2025 Change New Listings 391 439 + 12.3% Closed Sales 223 227 + 1.8% DOM* 37 36 – 2.7% Median PX $686K $725K + 5.7% % of PX 104.1% 105.4% + 1.2% Inventory...

How to Stay Ahead How common is vacant land title fraud? More than you might think. In 2023, the FBI logged over 900,000 complaints related to real estate crimes. Among those, more than 9,500 cases were title fraud, according to the FBI Internet Crime Report....

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Monmouth County’s real estate market in 2025 is defined by rising prices, low inventory, evolving property types, longer time on market, and interest rate sensitivity. Here’s how buyers can strategically navigate and capitalize...

Monmouth County Single Family Homes for March Key Metrics 2024 2025 Change New Listings 588 701 + 19.2% Closed Sales 318 388 + 6.3% DOM* 46 43 – 10.4% Median PX $680K $750K + 10.3% % of PX 101.1% 100.5% – 0.6% Inventory 1,089...