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Here's a dynamic nobody talks about enough: homeowners who locked in 2.5% or 3% mortgages five years ago are essentially frozen in place. Rates are now double or triple what they had. The math is brutal. Move to a new...

Across the nation, kitchens are undergoing a significant shift, with islands becoming central to modern home design. Data shows that 60% of kitchen renovation households choose to install an island, and more than half...

The final walk-through is a critical but often overlooked step in the home purchase process. Many buyers are unsure what to inspect at this stage or which items are contractually required to remain in the home. Accord...

The new home market has shifted noticeably nationwide, with new home supply now sitting at 8.5 months. In response, builders are deploying price cuts, upgrades, and incentives to move inventory. For families consideri...

In today's competitive real estate market, many sellers invest time in home improvements before listing. But which updates actually deliver the best return? When buyers walk through a home, the feeling of a well-maint...

Construction material costs have risen 6.7% over the past year, squeezing builder profit margins. While new home prices have not yet reflected these pressures immediately, builders may be forced to adjust pricing over...

August and early September create a genuine opportunity for homebuyers in the Princeton, West Windsor, and surrounding areas. As families prioritize summer vacations over real estate moves, overall market activity slo...

After more than a decade and a half of watching a 54-acre site sit undeveloped, Montgomery residents got their answer on Friday when Whole Foods Market's grand opening drew significant crowds to Nevius Boulevard. This...

Los Angeles is seeing record ADU construction after easing restrictions, but this trend is far from new. Princeton has actually piloted an ADU permitting system for years, though results have been decidedly mixed and...

South Brunswick just released quick move-in townhomes with limited-time builder incentives, and they're ready to close before fall. This matters for Greater Princeton area buyers hunting new inventory right now. When...

There's a policy conversation happening in Washington that could affect thousands of homeowners in our region: potential changes to the capital gains tax on primary residence sales. Right now, homeowners can exclude u...

Montgomery just got a major infrastructure upgrade to support new commercial development. This weekend, three new loop roads opened at the Route 518/206 intersection: Nevius Boulevard and Bolmer Corner (at Montgomery...

Whole Foods Market will open its doors on August 21 at Montgomery Promenade in Skillman. The new store spans 45,000 square feet and will serve residents throughout Montgomery Township and surrounding areas with premiu...

This Friday, Montgomery Township will open Nevius Boulevard and Bolmer Corner, with Village Drive scheduled to open the following Monday. This represents a significant infrastructure upgrade for the area, designed to...

Here's what the national headlines don't emphasize: while foreign buyers overall are stepping back from U.S. residential real estate, the pullback is hitting mainstream and mid-market properties hardest. H-1B visa wor...

The New York/New Jersey region is doubling down on its life sciences leadership. According to CBRE's 2026 Life Sciences Talent Trends report, the NY/NJ market is experiencing renewed hiring momentum, surging employmen...

Starting in August, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac adjusted their mortgage policies, but the new rules primarily affect older high-rise condo buildings, particularly those with structural or maintenance issues. For condo...

In the greater Princeton area, selecting the right real estate agent can be a deciding factor in your home's sale outcome. Many sellers focus on school districts, but a truly excellent agent does much more. They need...

Last week, a nearly 60,000 square foot retail center in Flemington sold for $4.7 million to a family investment group, with Marcus & Millichap handling the transaction. Assets of this size don't trade frequently, and...

This isn't a hypothetical anymore. Home sellers in the San Francisco Bay Area are now negotiating real estate deals not in dollars, but in private company equity from OpenAI and Anthropic. Even before these firms' ant...

One of the quietest but most valuable services available to Greater Princeton homeowners is right in your police department's backyard. Princeton Police will check on your home while you're traveling for free. That me...

New York City's recent rent freeze vote has sparked a critical debate about one of housing's deepest trade-offs: protecting tenants today versus preserving affordable housing tomorrow. On the surface, rent controls so...

We recently fielded an interesting project inquiry. A production company approached us directly about establishing a film and television production facility in New Jersey. This isn't casual conversation or early-stage...

The Griggstown Causeway canal bridge in Montgomery Township has been in the planning phase for years. Officials announced plans to replace the aging wooden structure with a single-span steel plate girder design, but n...