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 Shore to her real estate career. As a Realtor with The Connolly Agency, she helps clients buy and sell homes with confidence. A Background Built on Experience Finding a Home […]
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 years, he has built his career on integrity, dedication and putting his clients first. Joe is a member of New Jersey Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors. Additionally, […]
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 interested! Information below 50 Ridgewood Way offers 2 distinct, private living areas connected by a shared, spacious deck with water views Perfect for mother-daughter duo 50 Ridgewood Way is […]
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 days. However, this is far from the truth; despite some “financial nihilism” present in the generation as a result of the unaffordable prices, many 20-somethings are still managing to make […]
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 price considering the median single-family home prices in the Bradley Beach area. This home has garnered attention from local news outlet nj.com; they published an article describing this home’s […]
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. Mikie Sherrill becoming New Jersey’s governor only exacerbated this promising energy. At this point, administration’s campaign is “homing in on affordability and efficiency in government as part of a well-organized, […]
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 the same stretch of sand they’ve loved for years. For many of them, the dream eventually shifts from renting a beach house to owning one, and turning that property into […]
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 York/New Jersey region is feeling the surge. With matches drawing fans from around the world to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, short-term rental prices across North Jersey have skyrocketed. As […]
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 York, and beyond reappear at the Wawa. And quietly, in living rooms from Long Beach Island to Cape May, families start asking the same question they’ve asked for generations: Should […]
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 dynamic and ever-changing. Selling your home in such a market, especially when it’s close to its peak and showing signs of leveling off, requires a mix of savvy strategy, market […]