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Toms River NJ Housing Market Update: More Choices for Buyers, More Competition for Sellers

Toms River has always had a lot going for it. It’s the county seat of Ocean County, it’s a Shore community and it offers a wide variety of housing, from traditional single-family neighborhoods to condos and some of the area’s largest adult communities. And being at the Jersey Shore is ...

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Should You Wait for Mortgage Rates to Drop Before Buying?

A lot of buyers are asking the same question right now: Should I wait for mortgage rates to come down before I buy? It is a reasonable question. Even a small change in the interest rate can affect your monthly payment, and nobody wants to buy today only to see ...

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Wayne Explains the Market – Why do some homes sell in days while other sit for weeks?

Why Do Some Homes Sell in Days While Others Sit for Weeks? This article is part of my weekly “Wayne Explains the Market” series, where I break down real estate topics in plain English to help buyers and sellers make informed decisions. Last week, I looked at the latest housing ...

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Howell Housing Market Update: Is It Still a Seller’s Market?

This article is part of my weekly “Wayne Explains the Market” series, where I break down real estate topics using local data and explain what they mean in plain English for homeowners, buyers, and sellers. Wayne Explains the Market Last week, I launched this series by talking about how the ...

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Wayne Explains the Market – The Housing Market Is Shifting… Here’s What That Really Means

Real estate explained in plain English. The Housing Market Is Shifting… Here’s What That Really Means If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines suggesting the housing market is slowing down. Some people hear that and assume it’s a bad time to buy or sell. Others wonder ...

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