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, […]
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, […]
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 2.6%. These sales have been on the rise in all four regions of the United States! In fact, some NAR members expect a continuous increase in buyers and sellers […]
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 […]
Compass Sues to Stop Zillow’s ‘Monopoly’
Compass has sued Zillow, claiming that the digital listing platform with over 227 million visitors a month is on the way to holding a monopoly over digital home listings. Why the Drama? Compass is a real estate brokerage that, according to recent data, sells more houses than all of its competitors in the United […]
The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell
Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell. And proper staging can be a great way to do just that. What Is Home Staging? It’s not about making your house look super trendy or like […]
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 […]