Happy Anniversary Salt + Cedar Properties!
5 Years of Salt + Cedar: An Anniversary Celebration Recap
Salt + Cedar Properties is officially five years old! We recently reached this incredible milestone, marking a half-decade of helping our cli...
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Why Boutique Matters: A Conversation with the Team at Salt + Cedar
As we celebrate our 5-Year-Anniversary this month, I would like to share with you a little bit about Salt + Cedar Properties, and why I started this brokerage:
Real estate is about more than just transactions; it’s about the stories, the peo...
Monmouth and Ocean County Market Momentum
with Jessica Petraccoro
February 2026 Home Selling Trends in Monmouth County
Monmouth County continues into 2026 with steady pricing,
improving buyer activity, and ongoing seller opportunity.
Active inventory declined slightly by 4% year-ov...
The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now
The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now
What if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound a little unrealistic. But for a number of homeowners, it’s actually doable.
Nearly 3 in 10 homes purchased tod...
2026 January Market Report for Monmouth and Ocean County
January 2026 Home Selling Trends in Monmouth County
Monmouth County is kicking off 2026 with steady pricing, strong
buyer engagement, and continued seller opportunity. Active
inventory increased just 1% year-over-year, keeping supply tight.
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It’s Getting More Affordable to Buy a Home
There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines.
Buying a home is getting more affordable.
Monthly payments have started to come down, and the squeeze buyers have been feeling for the past f...
Seeing the Potential Others Miss
One of the most common things I hear from buyers is, “I just don’t see it.” And I get it. Not every home makes a great first impression. Some need cosmetic updates, others feel dated, and a few just haven’t been loved the way they shoul...
Shore Houses Aren’t Just for the Summer Anymore
Shore Houses Aren’t Just for the Summer Anymore
As the holiday season approaches, now is the perfect time to start imagining your dream home at the Jersey Shore. Monmouth and Ocean counties—known for their charming coastal towns, scenic be...
Join Us for the 2025 Great Give Back: Sunday, November 23rd 💙
Join Us for the 2025 Great Give Back: Sunday, November 23rd 💙
Each year, we at Salt + Cedar Properties take a step beyond real estate to make a meaningful impact in our local community. Our annual event, The Great Give Back, is back — and...
What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)
A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme. They want affordability to improve, specifically prices and rates (see a...