By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate
Introduction
November 7, 2025, isn’t just another date in the housing calendar — it’s turning into a marker of subtle but meaningful change. Nationally, we’re seeing two headline-worthy shifts: sellers are pulling back, listings are …
View MoreBy Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate
Introduction
As of November 5, 2025, two quiet but powerful trends are reshaping the residential real-estate landscape in New Jersey: the historic low share of first-time homebuyers and a modest drop in national consumer-confidence readings. …
View MoreBy Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate
Introduction
Early November brings a renewed sense of cautious optimism to the housing market. After months of inflation data and interest-rate anxiety, the latest headlines point to a softening stance from the Federal Reserve — …
View MoreOn October 29, 2025, the U.S. housing landscape is being influenced by more than just local inventory and interest rates. A key development is the imminent rate cut by the Federal Reserve, coupled with nuanced shifts in inflation and consumer behaviour. For those buying, selling, or investing in New Jersey …
View MoreOn October 27, 2025, the U.S. housing and consumer-economy landscape is showing subtle shifts that matter for homebuyers, sellers, and investors — especially in markets like New Jersey. With consumer sentiment flagging, builder confidence mixed, and housing starts slowing, the real estate environment is quietly evolving. It’s not just about …
View MoreAt this stage of 2025, three converging trends in U.S. retail, consumer finances, and technology are quietly reshaping residential real-estate dynamics—especially in a state like New Jersey. The shifts are not just about interest rates or inventory anymore; they are about job stability, retailer confidence, tech adoption, and the changing …
View MoreBy The Courtney Orlando Group – Compass Real Estate, Morristown, NJ
After months of speculation, the long-awaited National Association of Realtors (NAR) lawsuit settlement—often referred to as the “clarity” in commission practices—has been finalized, signaling one of the most significant shifts the real estate industry has seen in …
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate
Introduction
While statewide trends set the backdrop, real estate in Northern and Central New Jersey is charting its own course amid present uncertainties. In these regions, infrastructure projects, commuter dynamics, inventory shifts, and buyer behavior …
View MoreBy Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate
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Introduction
As we settle into mid-October, the New Jersey real estate market is showing signs of maturation: less volatility, more nuance, and an emerging sense of balance. Gone are the days of endless bidding …
View MoreBy Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate
Here’s what’s fresh and critical in New Jersey’s real estate scene as of early October 2025 — no fluff, just what buyers, sellers, and investors must watch and act on.
1. Key Metrics & Market …
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