Category Archives: Where’s the Beef?

$500k doesn’t get you paradise

Posted on April 22, 2025 by grim

From NJ1015: The price of paradise: New Jersey’s staggering housing market If you’ve been house-hunting lately in New Jersey, you probably didn’t need a national ranking to tell you it’s expensive. But just in case you were wondering, yep, we officially … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, Housing Bubble, New Jersey Real Estate, Where's the Beef? | 80 Comments

Of course NJ knows how to negotiate

Posted on April 18, 2025 by grim

From ESPN (I have no idea, but I’ll take it): New Jersey Homebuyers Rank Among America’s Top Negotiators New Home prices have been on the rise across the United States. In New Jersey, there has been a 12.5% increase in … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, New Jersey Real Estate, Where's the Beef? | 129 Comments

NJ Bakes, The World Takes

Posted on January 22, 2025 by grim

Why am I posting this? Who knows. We can still make things here in NJ. From Jersey Digs: Former New Jersey Party City Will Become One of America’s Largest Doughnut Factories A former Party City space just a stone’s throw … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, New Development, New Jersey Real Estate, Where's the Beef? | 220 Comments

Jersey Payday

Posted on January 8, 2025 by grim

From the APP: NJ property values have soared since COVID. Which towns have seen the biggest increases? The top 10 municipalities with the highest increases in average property value from 2018 to 2023 include:

Posted in Housing Bubble, New Jersey Real Estate, Where's the Beef? | 54 Comments

Predictions 2025!

Posted on December 28, 2024 by grim

Break out your crystal ball and let’s hear ’em! Recession / Economic Real Estate Stocks/Securities Commodities Inflation Mortgage Rates Geopolitics Whatever Bragging rights to anyone who nailed it for 2024: Predictions 2024!

Posted in Economics, Employment, National Real Estate, New Jersey Real Estate, Where's the Beef? | 111 Comments

Step it up NJ, don’t be cheap

Posted on October 16, 2024 by grim

From the Record: These six NJ towns were named among nation’s 100 most expensive ZIP codes for homebuying Some know New Jersey for its vast amount of greenery, scenic seasonal destinations and thriving arts scene. But others, especially those who … Continue reading →

Posted in New Jersey Real Estate, Where's the Beef? | 103 Comments

Shut up and be happy

Posted on October 5, 2024 by grim

From WalletHub: Happiest States in America (2024) Happiness comes from a combination of internal and external factors. We can influence it somewhat by approaching situations positively or choosing to spend time with people we love, doing activities we enjoy. However, … Continue reading →

Posted in Crisis, Humor, Where's the Beef? | 153 Comments

That’s all you got?

Posted on August 9, 2024 by grim

From Jersey Digs: Just Sold Alpine Mansion Sets New Jersey’s 2024 Price Record A leafy suburb that regularly ranks as one of the most expensive zip codes in the country is unsurprisingly home to the year’s priciest home sale in … Continue reading →

Posted in New Jersey Real Estate, Where's the Beef? | 147 Comments

Buyers walking?

Posted on July 29, 2024 by grim

From Newsweek: Florida Housing Market Faces ‘Nightmare Scenarios’ as Deals Collapse Florida homebuyers are backed out of deals to purchase properties at a record rate, according to a new report from real estate brokerage Redfin, as prices continue rising and mortgage … Continue reading →

Posted in Housing Bubble, National Real Estate, Where's the Beef? | 70 Comments

Dining rooms and jello molds

Posted on June 30, 2024 by grim

From The Atlantic: Why Dining Rooms Are Disappearing From American Homes The dining room is the closest thing the American home has to an appendix—a dispensable feature that served some more important function at an earlier stage of architectural evolution. … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, National Real Estate, Where's the Beef? | 137 Comments

How does this nonsense even make the news?

Posted on June 12, 2024 by grim

From the Bergen Record: Thinking about a staycation? Avoid these 2 NJ cities and travel to these instead We all need a getaway every once in a while, but you don’t always need to travel far to have a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Where's the Beef? | 87 Comments

This is the top 20?

Posted on March 7, 2024 by grim

From NJ1015: The top 10 hottest towns in New Jersey to buy a home

Posted in Economics, Housing Bubble, New Jersey Real Estate, Where's the Beef? | 33 Comments

Huh?

Posted on March 3, 2024 by grim

From the LA Times: Forget California exodus. New Jersey residents lead an influx back into the Golden State  After a half decade of Californians moving to places like Texas and Florida, an unlikely state has been supplying California with new … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, National Real Estate, New Jersey Real Estate, Where's the Beef? | 16 Comments

What’s next year got in store?

Posted on December 30, 2023 by grim

From Bankrate: 2024 first-quarter housing trends: Rates begin to thaw “We typically see housing inventory remaining low until February and then ramping up from March onward,” says Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors. “Homebuying and open … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Housing Bubble, Housing Recovery, Mortgages, National Real Estate, Where's the Beef? | 40 Comments

Sorry kids, the boomers aren’t leaving what you thought they were.

Posted on October 29, 2023 by grim

Great piece from Insider: The myth of the Great Boomer Wealth Transfer When my husband’s grandmother turned 87, our family realized it was time for us to take over her affairs. Grandma Sue was ailing and recently widowed, so we decided that … Continue reading →

Posted in Demographics, Economics, National Real Estate, Where's the Beef? | 17 Comments