Category Archives: Where’s the Beef?

$500k doesn’t get you paradise

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

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Of course NJ knows how to negotiate

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

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NJ Bakes, The World Takes

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

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Jersey Payday

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:

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Predictions 2025!

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!

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Step it up NJ, don’t be cheap

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

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Shut up and be happy

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

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That’s all you got?

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

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Buyers walking?

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

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Dining rooms and jello molds

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

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How does this nonsense even make the news?

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

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This is the top 20?

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

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Huh?

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

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What’s next year got in store?

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

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

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

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