Foreclosures are rising again. But don't call it 2008. About 188,000 homes landed in foreclosure in the first half of 2025, ticking up 6% from last year to the highest tally since 2019, according to ATTOM. ⁠ ⁠Illinois and Delaware share the dubious honor of the highest foreclosure rates, while Alas

A Summer Surprise: Labor Market Slump in July 2025 The U.S. job market took an unexpectedly sharp turn in July. Employers added just 73,000 jobs, far below expectations and a steep drop from revised June and May figures (Investors.com, The Washington Post). At the same time, May and June job totals

Zillow’s Climate Risk Labels Under Scrutiny: When Flood Zones Are Mis‑Labeled 🌍 A New Era of Climate Risk Data In fall 2024, Zillow rolled out a “climate risk threat score” on all U.S. for‑sale listings—spanning flood, wildfire, wind, heat, and air quality categories—based on data from First Stree

What Buyers (all types of homebuyers including first-time and move-up buyers) Should Know About Today’s Market in Monmouth County, New Jersey In the dynamic real estate landscape of Monmouth County, New Jersey, understanding the current market trends is crucial for making informed homebuying decisi

30YR Fixed 6.89% +0.04% 15YR Fixed 6.16% +0.02%   Purchase Demand Near 2 Year Highs; Refis Bounce Back After a Memorial Day-induced lull, mortgage application activity rebounded sharply last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers A

30YR Fixed 6.89% -0.04% 15YR Fixed 6.20% -0.01%   Application Demand Ebbs For Both Purchases and Refis The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest survey showed a pullback in mortgage applications, with rates dipping slight

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📍 Monmouth County Market Report – April 2025 If you're following the pulse of Monmouth County real estate, the latest data confirms what local agents already feel on the ground: it’s still a strong seller’s market, but signs of balance are creeping in. Whether you're prepping to sell, looking to b

🔥 Little Silver Real Estate Market: April 2025 Snapshot If you’ve been wondering “How’s the market in Little Silver?” — we’ve got the answers, and the numbers are speaking loud and clear: it’s a strong seller’s market. Let’s break down the latest data and what it means for you, whether you're plan

NAR forecasts mortgage rates will average 6.4%, existing-home sales will increase by 6%, new-home sales will improve by 10% and the national median home price will rise by 3% in 2025 Key Highlights Pending home sales in February augmented 2.0%. Compared to one month ago, pending home sales decl

Key Highlights Existing-home sales advanced 4.2% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.26 million. Sales slipped 1.2% from one year ago. The median existing-home sales price rose 3.8% from February 2024 to $398,400, the 20th consecutive month of year-over-year price increases. The

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On Tuesday, President Donald Trump’s administration imposed new tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico while increasing existing tariffs on goods from China, a move expected to raise prices for new homes, according to a recent CoreLogic report. That’s largely because tariffs affect essential hom

New Jersey Real Estate Market Update: Trends in Long Branch, Monmouth County, and National Construction Insights The real estate landscape is evolving rapidly, and staying informed is essential whether you're a seller, buyer, or investor. In this blog post, we explore the latest market updates for N

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