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If you’ve been waiting for the right time to buy a home in Ocean County or Monmouth County, New Jersey , mortgage rates are finally moving in your favor. Rates recently dipped into the 5% range for the first time in nearly three years . While they’ve since settled into the low 6% range , experts predict rates will remain near this level throughout the year — a meaningful shift for buyers navigating the Jersey Shore real estate market. Here’s why today’s mortgage rates are a b

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The secret to selling in today’s market is simple. Make sure your house is easy for buyers to say yes to as soon as it is listed. 

If you stepped back from your home search over the past few years, you’re not alone – and you’re definitely not out of options. In fact, now might be the ideal time to take another look.

There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It’s because they may be able to get a better deal. Builders are offering serious incentives today, and people are jumping on them.   In fact,   new home sales  just hit their highest level in over two years ( see graph below ): Why Builders Are Throwing in Perks There are more  newly built homes for sale

You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous that we’re headed for another crash, here’s...

Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound...

Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. Are prices going up or down? Are we headed for...

Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, it’s smart to be strategic about which home projects you take on. Your time, energy, and...

For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are starting to shift. Some areas are still super competitive for buyers, while others are seeing more homes sit on the market, giving buyers a bit more breathing room.

If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday  plan than a right now  plan – getting pre-approved early is still one...

According to Realtor.com ,  the best week to list your house this year was April 13–19 . And since that week has come and gone, you might...

When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that's generally the goal...

If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street..

Over the past 5 years, home prices have risen dramatically – and that means your home’s value has grown too. If you’re interested in...

More Buyers Are Making Moves - Is It Time To Sell?

Let’s face it — buying a home can feel like a challenge with today’s mortgage rates. You might even be thinking, “Should I just wait...

Are you hesitant to sell your house because you’re worried no one’s buying with rates and prices where they are right now?

Cindy Napp | REALTOR®  Diane Turton, Realtors 732-859-7808 (Call/Text) 732-449-4441 (Spring Lake Office) cnapp@dianeturton.com  ...