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An unusually warm stretch in April raised hopes for an early, abundant growing season across New Jersey. Then came the freeze. Multiple nights of subfreezing temperatures have left NJ farmers, including operators at T...

If you're a property owner in Princeton generating income from short-term rentals, there's new regulation you need to act on right away. The municipality now requires registration for any short-term rental operations,...

Ready to sell? The 12 steps you take before listing your home can mean the difference between a quick sale at top dollar and months on the market. If you're thinking about putting your house on the market in the Great...

A 3.9% Social Security COLA increase may sound positive on paper, but for retirees in the Greater Princeton area, the math gets grim quickly. Rising property taxes, homeowner insurance premiums, and utility costs are...

Most sellers focus on finding an agent who is nice. The real question is whether they know how to sell your home effectively. When you interview agents, you should be evaluating their expertise, market knowledge, and...

There is no single 'best time' to sell a house. The right moment depends on a mix of financial realities and personal circumstances that are unique to your situation. For sellers in the Greater Princeton area, this ma...

Every spring, the housing market traditionally picks up. Sellers list, buyers browse, competition heats up. But this year, Zillow is reporting something different is happening, and it's worth understanding if you're t...

Here's a number worth sitting with: new construction homes cost more upfront, but according to a new analysis from Realtor.com, the long-term cost of ownership often tilts in favor of new builds. The reason is straigh...

Sharbell Development has unveiled a 150-unit condo project in Robbinsville, featuring both family units and an independent 55-plus community. The new development is now available, offering fresh housing options for bu...

National credit card debt just hit $1.25 trillion, but the real story isn't the number itself, it's who's carrying it. A new Federal Reserve analysis reveals a stark K-shaped pattern: some households are paying down d...

Princeton just expanded what's allowed in its business districts, and it's reshaping how the town grows. When a municipality relaxes zoning restrictions, it typically signals confidence in the area's future and opens...

April home sales barely moved as mortgage rates climbed sharply the month before, and buyer sentiment took another hit from broader economic uncertainty. Here's what's happening at the national level, and why it matte...

New Jersey's job market showed real weakness in April, with layoff filings surging and 2,300 net job losses reported. For buyers and sellers in the Greater Princeton area, this is a critical data point to understand r...

April's job report just landed, and the numbers tell a reassuring story about the economy underpinning the housing market across the Greater Princeton area. The headline: 263,000 new jobs were created in April, with h...

NJ Transit cut round-trip fares to MetLife Stadium World Cup matches by 30% for summer 2026: now $105 instead of $150. For residents in the greater Princeton area and Central Jersey, this pricing shift changes the mat...

The 2026 World Cup is fueling a rental boom across the country, but property owners are facing a growing threat: professional squatter scams designed to exploit the surge. As short-term rental demand spikes, scammers...

A recent New Jersey sale tells a clear story: a home listed at $800K closed at $1.18M with 16 offers. For families considering homes in Greater Princeton, including Princeton, West Windsor, Plainsboro, Montgomery, and...

MarketFair Princeton just landed new retail and dining tenants, and it's more than just shopping news. This is about neighborhood desirability. Why does this matter? Because in real estate, amenities drive value. When...

Most first-time homebuyers dismiss new construction as too expensive. But the numbers tell a different story. Here's what gets overlooked: new construction often comes with builder incentives, no immediate repairs, pr...

Office tour demand just hit its highest level since the pandemic began, signaling real economic recovery momentum across the Northeast corridor. According to the VTS Office Demand Index, both in-person and virtual off...

A new analysis just uncovered something counterintuitive: in some markets, the tax bill from selling can be so steep that keeping a home empty actually costs less. This isn't about emotional attachments or indecision....

Thousands gathered at the New Jersey Film Expo this week, and the momentum behind the state's expanding film and television industry has real implications for housing markets across the region, including Greater Princ...

Princeton University's newly opened Art Museum is more than just a landmark,it's a reflection of what makes the Greater Princeton area so attractive to families and professionals seeking quality of life alongside care...

New Jersey's multifamily market just closed 2025 with $2.3 billion in sales and record-high occupancy rates. Here's why that matters for the Greater Princeton area. A new report from Cushman and Wakefield shows invest...