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New Jersey October Sales
October Sales for New Jersey U.S. existing-home sales climbed 1.5% month-over-month and 4.1% year-over-year, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The increase was partly driven by...
America’s Breadbasket Seeing the Biggest Growth in Originations
ATTOM Q3 2025 Mortgage Reports America's Breadbasket Seeing the Biggest Growth ATTOM’s newly released Q3 2025 U.S. Residential Property Mortgage Origination Report shows that lenders issued 1.77 million mortgages backed by 1- to 4-unit residential properties during...
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The Real Power Laws Part 1
These are some of the insights I gained from reading and rereading Robert Green's 48 Laws of Power. Economic recalibration is not an event—it is a gradual, dynamic process that reshapes industries from the ground up. In New Jersey real estate, the current disruption...
Half of U.S. Homes Have Lost Value
More Than Half of U.S. Homes Have Lost Value Over the Past Year For the first time since 2012, more than half of homes across the United States have declined in value over the past year. According to Zillow data, as of October, 53% of homes in the country are worth...
New Jersey’s Affordable Housing Issue
Several New Jersey municipalities are voicing strong opposition to newly proposed state legislation that would ease development rules for affordable housing projects spearheaded by religious and nonprofit groups. Chatham, Morris Plains, Monroe, and other towns have...
Beach Erosion – Jersey Shore Seeing Price Reductions
The New Jersey real estate market is currently experiencing a discernible shift, as property prices moderate after a sustained period of considerable acceleration. A notable illustration of this trend is evident in a property associated with a Bradley Beach...
Long Branch Fights to Keep Monmouth Medical Center
The closure and relocation plan for Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch has sparked deep concern throughout Monmouth County, as community leaders and residents alike fear losing their “lifeline” to timely, quality healthcare . Community Leaders Sound the Alarm...
Housing Market Shift for New Jersey Buyers – Part 1
Berkshire Hathaway Predicts Major Turning Point for Homebuyers Fall 2025 could mark a significant opportunity for New Jersey buyers as national housing trends signal a market pivot Despite two recent Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, the U.S. housing...
Rent Burdens Becoming Greater
Nearly one in four renter households across the United States now spends more than half of their income just on rent, a burden that is especially pronounced in coastal states and regions with strong population growth. According to the latest figures from the U.S....
Counsellors Title – Built on Trust
A Trusted Source for Title Insurance Counsellors Title Agency is an award-winning agency and one of New Jersey's leading title insurance businesses, based in Toms River. Counsellors is known for its team of knowledgeable service professionals recognized for its...
Remembering Those Who Served
Honoring Veterans Day: Remember, Reflect, Celebrate Every November 11, communities across the nation—including right here in Toms River—pause to honor the brave men and women who have defended the ideals of freedom and democracy. Veterans Day is more than just a date...
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