The Salem County real estate market held steady in September with 73 closed sales, edging up from 70 transactions last year across Pennsville, Carneys Point, and rural communities throughout New Jersey's least populated county. View Full Salem County Market Report (PDF) What September Meant for Buyers in Salem County Favorable conditions continued for buyers in Woodstown, Pilesgrove, and...

These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Honestly, it’s more important than ever. Why? While you may want to list high just to see what happens, that’s a plan that can easily backfire, and it’s going to cost you in today’s market. And the risk isn’t just missing out on offers, it’s missing out on the move you needed to make in...

If you've been following real estate news lately, you've probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at first glance, that sounds simple enough. But here's the thing. The reality isn't quite that straightforward. In most places, prices aren't flat at all. What the Data Really Shows While we've definitely seen prices moderate from the rapid and unsustainable climb in...

Here’s why the right answer is so important for you to know. A lot people overestimate how much they really need to save for a down payment. The most common answers? 10 or 20%. The truth: you may be able to put down as little as 3%. According to FirstHomeIQ, only 8 out of 100 people actually get this right. Don’t let misinformation hold you back. What did you guess? Drop a comment below. And if...

You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators to watch is the 10-year treasury yield. Here's why. The Link Between Mortgage Rates and the 10-Year Treasury Yield For over 50 years, the 30-year fixed mortgage...

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025: “By mid-October, buyers across much of the country may finally find the combination of inventory, pricing, and negotiating power they’ve been waiting...