The New Jersey real estate market experienced a significant seasonal slowdown in December 2024, mirroring national trends. This slowdown was the most pronounced in nearly two years, with several key factors influencing the market dynamics. Market Activity and Home...

Signs of a Cooling Real Estate Market: A Case Study on Price Trends and Taxes The real estate market has been on an unprecedented ride over the past few years, with properties selling above asking price and record-low inventory levels driving competitive bidding wars....

The former military base located in Monmouth County will soon be reborn as a landmark for film production on the East Coast. On Dec. 19, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved plans for a $903 million Netflix production campus on a...

             Happy New Year from Counsellors Title Agency Counsellors will be closed Wednesday, December 31st from 1:30pm until Thursday January 2nd.    

Monmouth County Single Family Homes for November Key Metrics       2023       2024      Change New Listings      443          414      – 6.5% Closed Sales     347         444      + 28.0% DOM*                  35           39      + 11.4% Median PX        $700K   ...

As Macy's prepares to close approximately 65 stores by the end of January 2025, New Jersey shoppers may be wondering how this will affect their local shopping options. This move is part of Macy's "Bold New Chapter" initiative, which aims to shutter 150 locations over...

U.S. existing-home sales rose 3.4% month-over-month and 2.9% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.96 million units, exceeding economists’ expectations for the month and marking the first annual gain since July 2021, according to the National...

This year’s top real estate markets revealed a significant trend: the rise of exurbs. These smaller towns, located beyond traditional suburbs but still within commuting distance of major cities, are becoming increasingly attractive. The shift to hybrid work models has...

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A new era has dawned on the retail landscape as many large chains are shutting underperforming stores or filing for bankruptcy to bring an end to some of the most iconic names in the industry. Included in that list is Party City, once the largest party supply retailer...

CEO Delivers Difficult News In a video conference meeting on Friday, the corporate employees were advised by the CEO Barry Litwin that operations are "winding down," effective immediately, and that the day would mark their last with the company. They were told there...

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