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 squ...
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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...
Update Time: Building on an Island in Maine – Chapter 2
You may have read my blog post from last summer Building on an Island in Maine where I described the experience of camping on our land during the summer of 2024. As wonderful as tent life was, my husband has an imagination that cannot be sto...
Teamwork makes the…
This month's blog post is being shared by our own, Scott Hobbs. Scott is a full-time fully dedicated agent who always puts his clients first, after his family of course. Scott recently underwent shoulder surgery and was out of commission for ...
Realty Transfer Fee aka the “Mansion” Tax
The FY 2026 New Jersey budget calls for increases to the Supplemental Fee to the Realty Transfer Fee.
Here’s the breakdown of the new tax, which would now be entirely paid by the seller, on amounts in excess of:
$1 million+: The existin...
Is the spring a good time to buy a home?
Great question — and like most real estate things, the answer is: it depends.
Pros of Buying in Spring:
More inventory: Spring typically has the most homes for sale — people like to list when their yards look good, the weather is nice...