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May Sales for Morris & Middlesex Counties

Morris and Middlesex Counties Morris County Single Family Homes for May Key Metrics       2023       2024     Change New Listings       497        564    + 13.5% Closed Sales      308        328     + 6.5% DOM*                   32          22     – 31.3% Median PX   ...

May Sales for Monmouth and Ocean Counties

Monmouth County Single Family Homes for May Key Metrics       2023       2024      Change New Listings      701        735      + 4.9% Closed Sales     440        410      – 6.8% DOM*                  39         37      – 5.1% Median PX        $650K    $750K   + ...

May New Jersey Monthly Results

U.S. existing-home sales fell for the second month in a row, sliding 1.9% month-over-month and 1.9% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), with sales down in all four regions of the country. Higher borrowing costs and accelerating...

Real Estate Co-Marketing

  Co-Marketing When real estate professionals are building their business, it is imperative to select the right co-marketing partners in order to leverage networks, build brands, enhance credibility, and ultimately boost the bottom line. Here's a checklist to...

Prices Hit New Highs, But More Homes Cut Prices

The most recent report from Redfin is that the median sale price of a home domestically hit an all-time high of $394,000 during the first week ending June 9th. Part of it might be attributed to the easing of mortgage rates down to approximately 6.5%, but demand for...

NJ Homeowners Gain Nearly $60K in Equity

The Northeast posts some of the biggest home equity gains in Q1 2024. According to the recent CoreLogic report, New Jersey posted an average $59,000 increase in homeowner equity, placing it at number 3. California came in number 1, Massachusetts number 2 with New...

Buying a Short-Sale in New Jersey Part 2

What a Buyer Needs to Have Pre-Approval Letter: Before making an offer on a short sale, obtain a mortgage pre-approval letter from your lender, unless you are buying for cash. This demonstrates to the seller and their lender that you are a serious and qualified buyer....

Buying a Short-Sale in New Jersey Part 1

Buying in New Jersey How to Find a Short Sale in the Garden State For potential home buyers in New Jersey, purchasing a short sale property can be an option to dip their toe into this market. However, it comes with its own set of complexities and risks. Here’s a quick...

What to Expect from the 2024 Real Estate Market

What to Expect in the Real Estate Market in 2024? Inventory will continue to edge higher but still will not bridge the number of homes available for sale as was in 2019. The high interest rates will continue to thwart new buyers from entering into this market. Some...

Counsellors Celebrating Father’s Day

Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in the month of June.  Father's Day is an occasion to mark and celebrate the contributions that fathers and the influence of fathers have made to society.   

2024 Monmouth County Fair Announced

The dates for 2024’s Monmouth County Fair were released. It will be held at East Freehold Showgrounds, Kozloski Road, Freehold. The 49th Annual Monmouth County Fair will be Wednesday-Sunday, July 24-28. Hours are 4-11 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, July 24-26; 11 a.m.-11 p.m....

Preparing to Sell in the Fall Part 2

Setting the Right Listing Price Comparative Market Analysis (CMA): Real estate agents will provide a CMA that compares your home to similar properties recently sold in your area. This analysis considers location, size, condition, and features to help determine an...

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