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 seamless and enjoyable experience for your guests, proper preparation is key. In this blog post, we’ll provide you with top tips for property owners on how to prepare your vacation […]
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 of homes for sale rose 11.4%. Despite lower demand, the median home price increased 6.6%. This shows that well-prepared listings in desirable locations still demand strong dollars. Power balance […]
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 too. And a number of people hit pause because it just didn’t feel possible. Maybe you were one of them. But there’s some encouraging news. If you’ve been waiting for […]
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 can prepare for and go about making that decision. The Current Market Some industry reports state that the market is leaning toward listing price drops. Other reports, such as […]
First Half 2025 vs 2024 Real Estate Market Recap
Real Estate Market Recap First Half 2025 vs 2024 🏘️ There have been some dramatic shifts in the real estate market from this time in 2024 to 2025! Let’s recap the changes we’ve seen from the first half of last year compared to the first half of this year. If there is another town you […]
Common Real Estate Terms Explained
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, chances are you’ll come across some terms you’re not familiar with. And that can be overwhelming, especially while going through one of the biggest purchases of your life. The good news is you don’t need to be an expert on real estate jargon. That’s your agent’s job. But getting to know these […]
4 Ways To Make an Offer That Stands Out This Spring
Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up. If you’re serious about landing a home you’ll love, you need more than just a wish list. You need a smart strategy – and that starts with working with a great agent who can help […]
Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge. And some buyers are making one simple trade-off that’s getting them in the door faster: square footage. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), 35% of buyers are willing to purchase something smaller to make homeownership happen. […]
Find Your Perfect Summer Rental
It’s about that time! If you’re stopping by the Jersey Shore on vacation this summer, we’ve got you covered. Scroll through The Connolly Agency’s available summer rentals for 2025. If a property piques your interest, don’t hesitate to call our office at 732-361-0800. These are just a few of the many listings available. Check […]
Spring Real Estate Market: Current Status
Spring is typically the busiest season in real estate, and despite some setbacks from these past few years, “For Sale” signs are still popping up in front of homes this spring. It may be to soon to tell whether the frozen market will thaw throughout the season, but there are some clues that point in […]