Homeownership comes with many rewards—but as today’s market reveals, it also brings a wave of hidden costs that are climbing faster than most household incomes. According to a new study from Zillow and Thumbtack, the average U.S. homeowner is now spending nearly...

New Jersey's Competitive Advantage What sets New Jersey apart from markets expected to cool down in 2026? The contrast is striking. While Sun Belt markets like Miami, Austin, and Nashville face headwinds from rising insurance costs and reverse migration patterns, New...

Great news for the Garden State: Northern New Jersey has been named one of the hottest housing markets heading into 2026, according to a major national real estate forecast that signals promising opportunities for both buyers and sellers in the region. The New York...

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Hudson County Single Family Homes for October Key Metrics       2024       2025    Change New Listings       104            91    – 12.5% Closed Sales        49            43      – 12.2% DOM*                   31            33     + 6.5% Median PX       $625K     ...

The Monmouth County Connection: Fort Monmouth Studio Facility This acquisition takes on special significance for Monmouth County given Netflix's plans to open a major studio facility at Fort Monmouth. This strategic investment, combined with the Warner Bros....

At Counsellors Title Agency, we're always monitoring developments that impact property values and real estate opportunities in our community. The recent announcement of Netflix's blockbuster acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery isn't just Hollywood news—it's a...

Bergen County Single Family Homes for October Key Metrics       2024       2025      Change New Listings      607        594      – 2.1%   Closed Sales     419        440      + 5.0% DOM*                 31           36      + 16.1% Median PX     $760K    $805K  + ...

A landmark property once owned by the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood has been sold for $85 million, marking yet another chapter in the ongoing wave of religious property transactions reshaping New York City’s real estate landscape . High-Profile...

Morris County Single Family Homes for October Key Metrics       2024       2025      Change New Listings      430        404      – 6.0%   Closed Sales     309        345      + 11.7% DOM*                 31           31      + 0.0% Median PX     $691K    $750K  + ...

Monmouth County Single Family Homes for October Key Metrics       2024       2025      Change New Listings      786        646      – 17.8% Closed Sales     617        518      – 16.0% DOM*                 43           39      – 9.3% Median PX     $704K    $770K  + ...

The Broader Implications This property's struggle is likely a combination of individual property issues and broader market recalibration rather than definitive proof of a buyer's market. Here's why: It's Not a Pure Buyer's Market Yet: Despite increased inventory and...