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Karen Tarantino | Meet Your Jersey Shore Realtor at The Connolly Agency
Karen | Helping Clients Find Their Place at the Jersey Shore Karen brings years of experience, strong communication skills, and a love for the Jersey
Joe Baumann: Top Real Estate Producer
Experience You Can Rely On: With more then 25 years of experience, Joe Baumann has built a career in New Jersey real estate. Over the
50 Ridgewood Way – Two Separate Residences in One Home
50 Ridgewood Way, Shark River Hills, Neptune Twp, New Jersey Feel free to reach out to Cheryl or Nancy of The Connolly Agency if
Gen Z Homebuyers Choosing Relocation Over Home Budget Increase
Gen Z Homebuyers Choosing Relocation Over Home Budget Increase Despite the Odds Some sources report Gen Z’s lack of motivation to purchase a home these
New Home for sale in Bradley Beach Highlighted on NJ.com
New Home for sale in Bradley Beach Highlighted on NJ.com 602 Fletcher Lake Avenue in Bradley Beach is listed for sale at $699,000, a reasonable
New Jersey Events June-July 2026
This summer, there is plenty to do down by the Jersey Shore and the surrounding area! Keep reading to see if there’s an event you
NJBA Plan to Increase Housing Production & Affordability
The Plan The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) has gotten a boost of optimism to an industry that’s riddled with rising costs and regulatory burdens.
Central New Jersey Events Summer 2026
Hear Here Events makes pop-up markets, famers markets, and community events to display local makers, handmade goods, specialty foods, and more! The following are Central
Is a Jersey Shore Vacation Rental a Smart Investment? What to Know Before You Buy
Is a Jersey Shore Vacation Rental a Smart Investment? What to Know Before You Buy Every summer, the Jersey Shore fills with families returning to
Best Short-Term Rentals Near MetLife Stadium During the FIFA World Cup
Best Short-Term Rentals Near MetLife Stadium During the FIFA World Cup The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially landed in our backyard, and the New
World Cup Impacts Short-Term Rental Prices
New York and New Jersey property owners local to the MetLife Stadium area in New Jersey are taking the World Cup as an opportunity to
Pride Weekend at The Jersey Shore
Asbury Park Gets Ready to Celebrate New Jersey’s Biggest Pride This Sunday, the Jersey Shore turns into a sea of rainbow flags. Jersey Pride’s 34th
The Jersey Shore Real Estate Market in 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
There’s a moment every spring when the Garden State Parkway starts to feel different. Traffic thickens south of Exit 98. License plates from Pennsylvania, New
Riding the Wave: Expert Tips for Selling Your Jersey Shore Home
Riding the Wave: Expert Tips for Selling Your Jersey Shore Home The real estate market at the Jersey Shore, much like its ocean waves, is
Prepping your home for Summer Rentals
Summer Rentals – Owning a vacation rental property can be a lucrative investment, but it comes with its own set of responsibilities. To ensure a
Getting Cozy: Fireplace Ideas for Your Home
There’s nothing better than cozying up to a roaring fire in your home during the winter. Snow is falling, the wind is howling, but you’re
New Jersey’s Housing Market Is Heating Up—These Areas Can Give You the Best Return on a Real Estate Investment
Growing Interest in NJ New Jersey may be stereotyped from “The Jersey Shore” reality show, and often it’s been the butt of jokes, but it’s
2025 Compared to 2024 Year End Market Update
Asbury Park In 2025 Single Family home sales dipped by 8% with 65 homes sold. The average sales price was up 15% to $946,537.
New Housing in Jersey City Sparks Debate
Jersey City, NJ, is becoming a hotspot for new housing developments due to its proximity to New York City, according to The New York Times.
A Guide to Buying a New Jersey Home in 2026
Did you know the Statue of Liberty is technically closer to New Jersey than New York? The Garden State has a lot to offer. Especially
Pending Home Sales Have Increased
Pending home sales increased by 3.3% in November from October. According to the National Association of Realtors Sales Report, year-over-year, anticipated home sales jumped by
NJ Residential Real Estate Market Update September 2025
In August 2025, more homes appeared on the market, fewer closed, and prices continued to increase. Closed sales dropped 5.4% year-over-year and the number
3 Reasons Affordability Is Showing Signs of Improvement This Fall
For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates
End-of-Summer Events at the Jersey Shore
As summer comes to a close, you deserve one or a few final nights of relaxation and fun! Below you’ll find events for yourself and/or
Handle Listing Price Reductions
No matter how the housing market is doing, there is always the potential for a price reduction. It happens! Here is how buyers and sellers
Farmers’ Markets & More: Monmouth County Events
Farmers’ markets, sidewalk sales, and even cornhole tournaments will take place around the county this year. Keep scrolling to discover some upcoming local Monmouth County