Affordability

The 3 Housing Market Questions Every South Jersey Homeowner Asks This Season Holiday get-togethers always bring up housing market talk. Whether you’re at a family dinner in Franklinville or a work party in Cherry Hill, real estate chat is unavoidable. Here are the top three questions we’re hearing across South Jersey this season, with straightforward answers to help you navigate...

Find the Best Home Deals in South Jersey by Targeting Long-Sitting Listings   Want to know how to find the best deals in today’s South Jersey housing market? Here’s the secret. Focus on homes that have been sitting on the market for a while. When listings linger, sellers get more realistic about prices. They become much more willing to negotiate terms. This is where savvy buyers are finding...

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...

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...

  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...