Selling Myths

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...

4 Reasons Your South Jersey House Is High on Every Buyer's Wish List This Season When holidays arrive, you might think travel plans and family gatherings make it smarter to pull your listing off the market. Many sellers believe waiting until 2026 to sell your house is the best move. But here's what you should know. This waiting game could cost you a prime opportunity. While other South Jersey homeowners...

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...

The Top 2 Things South Jersey Homeowners Need To Know Before Selling Here’s what you need to know before selling your South Jersey home. The winners in our local market aren’t the ones sitting back. They’re the homeowners who adapt from day one. Many local sellers this year missed their goals. But it’s not because our market is broken. It’s because their expectations...

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...