For Buyers

Why Buying a Home in South Jersey Still Pays Off in the Long Run   Renting feels much less stressful than buying a home right now. No repairs. No property taxes. No mortgage rate worries. You pay rent and go about your day. But here's what often gets overlooked: renting doesn't help build your financial future. Homeowners in towns like Clayton and Maple Shade grow their net worth simply by owning...

Most Experts Not Worried About Recession in South Jersey   Homebuyers across South Jersey are watching the economy closely. It makes perfect sense. Buying a home ranks as one of life's biggest purchases. Recent recession talk in the news has made many potential buyers question their plans. The latest LendingTree survey found almost 2 in 3 Americans believe a recession is coming. About 74% say economic...

By Mike Lentz | The Mike Lentz Team – Keller Williams Realty Is the South Jersey housing market actually improving for 2026? The South Jersey housing market started moving again in late 2025. Mortgage rates trended down through most of the year. Inventory climbed across Gloucester, Camden, and Burlington counties. Affordability improved as price growth slowed. Two years of buyers waiting on rates and...

Would You Let $80 a Month Hold You Back from Buying a South Jersey Home? Many buyers in across South Jersey are stuck in "wait and see" mode right now. They watch rates hover above 6% and think, "I'll buy once they hit the 5s." After all, who doesn't want a better rate? But here's the reality: that magical 5.99% number might not save you as much as you think. Affordability remains tough in our market. No...

New Construction in South Jersey: Are We Overbuilding? Let's Check the Facts. If you've been driving around Mount Laurel or Mullica Hill lately, you might feel like new construction signs are popping up everywhere. You're not wrong. Builders have been busy throughout South Jersey. This has left many local buyers asking: Are we overbuilding like we did before the 2008 housing crash? Despite what you might...

  If you've served in the military (or your spouse has), you have access to a powerful homebuying tool. The ability to buy a home without needing a down payment. Unfortunately, 70% of Veterans don't know about this benefit, according to Veterans United. That's a huge missed opportunity for those who've earned this benefit. Many Veterans in Pitman, Medford, and throughout South Jersey could benefit...