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Monthly county market reports, neighborhood guides, and investment analysis by Mahesh Sangisetty.
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Selling and Buying at the Same Time in NJ: How to Time Your Move
Selling your NJ home and buying the next one at the same time is a timing puzzle. Here's how to decide which comes first, how to finance the gap, and how rent-backs, kick-out clauses, and same-day closings make the timing work.
NJ Real Estate Market Report — September 2026
New Jersey is still a seller's market in 9 of 12 counties, but the summer heat is gone: nine counties ran hotter than their normal in July, and none did in September. Price growth stalled, inventory hit a 2026 high, and mortgage rates crossed 7%. Full 12-county breakdown.
NJ Real Estate Market Report — August 2026
The summer frenzy cooled fast. Only two of the 12 NJ counties I track are still Seller's Markets, down from six in July. Statewide price growth slowed from +7% to +2% YoY, and inventory hit its highest level of the year. Buyers got their best leverage of 2026. Full 12-county breakdown.
NJ Down Payment Assistance: A First-Time Buyer's Guide (2026)
For many NJ first-time buyers, the down payment is what keeps them renting, and most don't realize the state will help. Here's how NJHMFA's down payment assistance works, who qualifies, and the extra $7,000 for first-generation buyers.
Fall in New Jersey: Apple Picking, Pumpkin Patches & Farm Stands
New Jersey does fall better than almost anywhere, with orchards, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and cider doughnuts from the northwest hills to the Jersey Shore. A local REALTOR®'s guide to the best fall farms, organized by the counties I work, with map links.
Leaving for Vacation? A NJ Homeowner's Before-You-Go Checklist
The most expensive home problems happen when nobody's home to catch them: a burst supply line, a tripped sump pump during a summer storm, a freezer full of spoiled food. Here's how to leave your NJ home secure, dry, and problem-free while you're away.
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