You may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a lot by market. And here’s the key thing to understand if you want to sell. … Read more
Foreclosures are ticking up. And that may make your mind jump straight to thoughts of 2008 – specifically to what happened to the market during the housing crash. So, let’s do exactly what your brain already wants to do, and see if there’s any connection there. The simple truth is foreclosure filings are rising. But … Read more
Online searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re not the only one. But it’s also not the end of the road. Homes are selling every day, so you can turn this around. You just … Read more
Buying your first home in Jefferson NJ is always exciting for a new home buyer There are few things in this business that feel better than helping a young couple not only buy their first home in Jefferson NJ , but also begin the next chapter of their lives as they start a family. One … Read more
Mortgage rates have already dropped into the upper 5s twice this year. But after just a few days, they ticked back up into the low 6% range. If you saw that and thought, “Great. I missed it,” you’re not the only one. A lot of buyers are treating the 5s like some kind of magic … Read more
Homeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers all three. So, if a move has been on your mind this year, this is the window where momentum tends to work in your favor. Here’s what makes this … Read more
Where do the rich people live in NJ what are the wealthiest neighborhoods in NJ If you’re talking serious money in New Jersey—the hedge-fund crowd, Wall Street executives, pro athletes, and CEOs—these five towns consistently sit at the top. I’m ranking them based on home values, household income, and reputation for wealth. 1. Alpine (Bergen … Read more
You’ve probably seen posts on social media talking about how “home prices are falling.” And when you see something like that, it’s normal to wonder: Is this the start of a crash? What does this mean for my house? Let’s clear this up right away. This is not a crash. And your home is not … Read more
What if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound a little unrealistic. But for a number of homeowners, it’s actually doable. Nearly 3 in 10 homes purchased today are bought in cash, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). That’s far more than the pre-pandemic norm (see graph … Read more
Not the glossy “just listed” stuff. Not the champagne closings. I’m talking about the kind of sale no one celebrates. When a family has to sell a loved one’s home after they pass away, this isn’t just real estate. It’s memory. It’s emotion. It’s paperwork. It’s tension. And if we’re being honest — it’s overwhelming. … Read more