July 23, 2026
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate

For decades, homebuyers often measured value by the size of a home.

More bedrooms.

A larger yard.

Extra square footage.

While those features continue to matter, many New Jersey buyers in 2026 are adding another factor …

July 14, 2026
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate

For years, homebuyers have focused on finding the right number of bedrooms, updated kitchens, spacious backyards, and convenient floor plans. While those features remain important, many New Jersey buyers in 2026 are expanding their search beyond …

July 2, 2026
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate

The listing price has always been one of the first numbers buyers notice when searching for a home.

In 2026, however, it is no longer the only number carrying significant weight.

Across New Jersey, buyers are …

June 25, 2026
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate

For years, New Jersey's real estate market was defined by one word: speed.

Homes sold within days. Buyers waived contingencies. Multiple-offer situations became the norm. Sellers often dictated the terms of the transaction.

But as …

June 23, 2026
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate

One of the most misunderstood trends in the 2026 New Jersey housing market has little to do with mortgage rates, inventory levels, or home prices.

It has to do with confidence.

Across many markets, buyers are …

June 18, 2026
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate

A noticeable shift is taking place among New Jersey homebuyers in 2026.

For years, many buyers approached homeownership with a relatively short planning horizon. A home was often viewed as a stepping stone—a place to live …

June 16, 2026
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate

For decades, the traditional home-buying story often involved moving to a new town in pursuit of more space, lower costs, or a different lifestyle.

But in 2026, a different trend is emerging across many New Jersey …

June 2, 2026
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate

For years, homebuyers often focused on one number above all else: the purchase price.

The lower the price, the better the deal.

But in 2026, a noticeable shift is taking place across New Jersey and many …

April 22, 2026
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate

There’s a shift happening in today’s real estate market that most headlines aren’t catching—because it doesn’t show up in listing prices or inventory counts.

It shows up after the deal is accepted.

Across New Jersey, we’re …

April 17, 2026
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate

If you’ve been watching the New Jersey real estate market closely this year, you’ve likely noticed a paradox: buyers are making faster decisions than ever before—but deals are falling apart just as quickly.

Welcome to what …