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What You Need To Know About Pre-Approval

Some Highlights Before you even start looking at homes, there’s something you should do first – and that’s get pre-approved for your mortgage. Pre-approval is when a lender checks your finances and decides how much you’re qualified to borrow for your home loan. This helps you determine your budget and makes your offer stand out […]
Buyers, Sellers

Is the Housing Market Starting To Balance Out?

For years, sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market. With so few homes for sale and so many people who wanted to purchase them, buyers faced tough competition just to get an offer accepted. But now, inventory is rising, and things are starting to shift in many areas. So, is the market […]
Buyers

Buying Your First Home? It’s Okay To Feel Nervous

Buying your first home is exciting, but let’s be real – it can also feel overwhelming. It’s a big step, and with that comes plenty of questions. Am I making the right decision? Can I really afford this right now? Will I be able to make ends meet if I have unexpected repairs? What if […]
Buyers, Sellers

Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This Year

If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market. That’s because mortgage rates have been trending down lately – and that gives you a chance to jump back in. Mortgage rates have been declining for seven straight weeks now, according […]

Buyers What You Need To Know About Pre-Approval Some Highlights Before you even start looking at homes, there’s something you should do first – and that’s get pre-approved for your mortgage. Pre-approval is when a lender checks your finances and decides how much you’re qualified to borrow for your home loan. This helps you determine your budget and makes your offer stand out […]

Buyers Is the Housing Market Starting To Balance Out? For years, sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market. With so few homes for sale and so many people who wanted to purchase them, buyers faced tough competition just to get an offer accepted. But now, inventory is rising, and things are starting to shift in many areas. So, is the market […]

Buyers Buying Your First Home? It’s Okay To Feel Nervous Buying your first home is exciting, but let’s be real – it can also feel overwhelming. It’s a big step, and with that comes plenty of questions. Am I making the right decision? Can I really afford this right now? Will I be able to make ends meet if I have unexpected repairs? What if […]

Buyers Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This Year If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market. That’s because mortgage rates have been trending down lately – and that gives you a chance to jump back in. Mortgage rates have been declining for seven straight weeks now, according […]

Buyers 7th Annual Shred Event May 31st 2025! FREE SHREDDING EVENT! CREAM RIDGE SATURDAY, MAY 31st, 2025 9am to 12pm 210 Route 539, Cream Ridge Spring Cleaning? Bring your documents to the FREE SHREDDING EVENT at our Cream Ridge office (210 Route 539) on Saturday, May 31st from 9 am to 12 pm just pop the trunk and we’ll do the rest! No […]

Buyers Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up At one point or another, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s because nationally, home values continue to rise. And with mortgage rates still stubbornly high and home prices going up, you may be holding out for prices to fall […]

Sellers Do You Know What Your House Is Really Worth? Some Highlights Over the past 5 years, home prices have risen dramatically. If you own a home, that means your house may be worth a lot more than you think. Nationally, prices are up nearly 60% since 2019. And, if selling has been on your mind, you can use that bigger-than-expected return to power […]

Buyers Is It a Good Time To Buy a Home? Are you wondering what’s going on with home prices? Mortgage rates? Or asking yourself if it’s even a good time to buy a home? It’s a big decision—and you don’t have to do it alone. That’s where your trusted local RE/MAX® agent comes in.

Sellers Why a Pre-Listing Inspection May Be Worth It in Today’s Market Selling a house comes with a lot of moving pieces, and the last thing you want is a deal falling apart over unexpected repairs uncovered during the buyer’s inspection. That’s why it pays to anticipate potential issues before buyers ever step through the door. And one way to do that is with a pre-listing inspection. […]

Sellers More Buyers Are Making Moves — Is It Time To Sell? More people are taking steps to buy a home. And, if you’ve been waiting for the right time to move, this may be the sign you’ve been looking for. For the past few years, a lot of would-be homebuyers hit pause on their plans. With rising mortgage rates and affordability challenges, buying just didn’t seem […]

Buyers Is a Newly Built Home Right for You? The Pros and Cons When searching for a home, you don’t want to skip over new builds as an option. Right now, there are more newly built homes to choose from than there would normally be in the market. And those added choices come with some pretty incredible benefits. Talking to your agent is the best way to see […]

Buyers Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home Today? Some Highlights A study shows that 70% of prospective buyers fear the long-term consequences of renting. And here’s why. Rent usually rises over time and that can make it harder to save up to buy a home. But when you buy, you can stabilize your housing expenses and grow your net worth as home values […]

Sellers Do You Know How Much Your Home Is Worth? Over the past few years, you’ve probably seen a whole lot of headlines about how home prices keep going up. But have you ever stopped to think about what that actually means for your home? Home prices have risen dramatically over the past five years — far more than usual. And if selling has been […]

Buyers Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit Right for You? Here’s What To Know Are you having a hard time finding the right home in your budget? Or maybe you already own a home but could use some extra income or a designated space for aging loved ones. Either way, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) could be the smart solution you’ve been looking for in today’s market. What Is an […]

Buyers Are Investors Actually Buying Up All the Homes? Are you trying to buy a home but you feel like you’re up against deep-pocketed Wall Street investors snatching up everything in sight? Many people believe mega investors are driving up prices and buying up all the homes for sale, and that’s making it hard for regular buyers like you to compete. But here’s the […]

Buyers Local Real Estate Professional Receives State Honors Roslyn Sibilia Honored as Broker★Agent of the Month ‘Seven Star – Top 100 Referral Partner’ for the state of New Jersey Broker★Agent Advisor is delighted to announce that Roslyn Sibilia has been selected as Broker★Agent of the Month in New Jersey for exceptional achievements and unwavering dedication to excellence in the real estate industry. This […]

Buyers How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest forecasts, experts say rates will decline, but not by as much as a lot of people want. The good news? Even if they don’t drop substantially, there are still ways to make […]

Sellers Should I Update My House Before I Sell It? Some Highlights With more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates. But how do you decide what’s worth doing? You lean on an agent. An agent will be able to tell you what buyers want, quick wins that’ll have a big impact, and what projects have the best […]

Sellers Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale grows. And that means that the market is balancing out a bit. As a result, some sellers are finding they need to be more flexible to close a deal. One strategy that can […]

Buyers The Return to Urban Living — Why More People Are Moving Back to Cities After years of suburban and rural migration during the pandemic, cities have been making a comeback in the past couple of years. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the percentage of people moving to cities has risen to 16%. While that may not sound like a big number to you, it is the […]

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