Old Republic International Corporation announced that it is forming a new underwriting subsidiary to provide Cyber and Technology Errors and Omission (E&O) insurance products. The new company, Old Republic Cyber, Inc., will focus on providing specialized Cyber-...

New Jersey Housing Market Report - November 2024 A recent report from CoreLogic indicates that New Jersey emerged as the nation's leading state for home price appreciation in November 2024, posting a remarkable 7.8% year-over-year increase amid a national average of...

We at Counsellors Title Agency recognize the importance that Martin Luther King Jr. Day holds for American businesses, offering a powerful opportunity to reflect on core values, take meaningful action, and align organizational practices with principles of freedom. Far...

Part 2 of Deep Listening How to Master Deep Listening in Real Estate Create the Right Environment  Choose quiet spaces for client meetings  Put your phone on silent  Position yourself to maintain eye contact  Have a notepad ready to jot down key points Practice...

For those who have lost their homes to wildfires, New Jersey offers a promising alternative for rebuilding their lives. Here's why the Garden State could be an excellent choice for displaced individuals: Rapid Resettlement Opportunities Unlike wildfire-affected areas...

Deep Listening: Your Secret Weapon in Real Estate Success In the fast-paced world of real estate, where everyone's talking about listings, market trends, and closing deals, there's an undervalued skill that can dramatically set you apart: deep listening. While many...

A Growing Concern for Real Estate Professionals As real estate professionals in New Jersey, we're facing an unprecedented challenge: skyrocketing property taxes that are making our state increasingly unaffordable for homeowners and potential buyers alike. While the...

Teens' Social Media Usage: What Real Estate Agents Need to Know As a real estate agent, understanding the digital landscape and social media habits of younger generations is crucial for future marketing strategies. A recent Pew Research Center study reveals...

Power of Pricing in a Cooling Market: A Case Study This is a case study in how an agent overpriced a home by $600,000 in this choppy market, where the average home in the county of Monmouth sells in 39 days. In today’s real estate landscape, understanding the...

As a leading title agency in Toms River, NJ, Counsellors Title Agency is excited to share some incredible news about our beautiful Jersey Shore. The summer of 2024 has been nothing short of spectacular for Monmouth County beaches, with revenues soaring to an...

Morris and Middlesex Counties Morris County Single Family Homes for November  Key Metrics       2023       2024     Change New Listings       273        234    – 14.3% Closed Sales      278        267    – 4.0% DOM*                  29          27    –  6.9% Median...

Insurance Premiums Skyrocket Home insurance rates have seen significant increases, driven by a combination of factors: Losses from natural disasters Rising costs of home repairs and rebuilding Property Taxes on the Rise Property taxes have also been climbing, largely...