Why second home owners should check on their properties for blizzard damage
By Sarah Fertsch For most owners of second homes along the South Jersey coast, winter storms are a rarity – aside from the occasional hurricane or late-autumn nor’easter. But the winter of 2026 has brought unusually extreme weather. After this week’s powerful blizzard...
Make lasting memories with holiday movie-themed decorations
Real Estate Matters Bright lights, candles in windows, wreaths and lawn ornaments are the typical components of an exterior holiday decor formula. While the traditionally decorated home is warm and welcoming, you can achieve the same effect while putting a unique spin...
Should you list your home during the holidays?
Real Estate Matters This holiday season, if you are thinking of selling your home you may be tempted to hold off until the new year. After all, nobody buys houses this time of year, do they? These days, the answer may be “yes, they do.” If you were thinking of waiting...
Why you should hire a buyer’s agent
Real Estate Matters As our Shore Local area enters the last quarter of 2025, the real estate market has a lot going on. Interest rates are becoming more affordable, down payment assistance programs are available and new listings are coming on the market every day....
How to make the most of an open house
Real Estate Matters Open houses have long been a staple weekend activity for prospective homebuyers. Although only about 4% of buyers purchase their homes through an open house, 41% of potential buyers still visit them as part of the homebuying process. Realtors host...
