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

The 2026 housing market isn’t crashing.
It isn’t booming.
It’s negotiating.

Across New Jersey, we’re seeing something more strategic than emotional — a market where buyers and sellers are both informed, cautious, and unwilling to overextend …

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

The New Jersey housing market in early 2026 doesn’t look like the frenzy of 2021. It doesn’t resemble the rate shock adjustments of 2023 either. Instead, we’re seeing something more balanced — and for prepared buyers …

February 13, 2026
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate

In New Jersey, once an offer is accepted, many buyers and sellers believe the hard part is over.

In reality, it’s just beginning.

Unlike some states, New Jersey is an attorney review state. That means the …

February 11, 2026
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate

In New Jersey’s fast-moving real estate market, it’s easy to focus on winning the offer. But long before closing day, there’s a critical step that protects buyers from unexpected financial shock:

The home inspection.

A property …

February 6, 2026
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate

In New Jersey’s competitive housing market, getting pre-approved is often treated as a checkbox. But experienced buyers—and successful sellers—know the truth: who your lender is can matter just as much as your offer price.

In 2026 …

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

For many New Jersey homeowners, future buyers, and landlords, tracking a home’s value can feel optional — something to check when headlines spike or a neighbor sells.

In reality, knowing your home’s value isn’t trivia.
It’s …

January 30, 2026
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate

As January comes to a close, the New Jersey real estate market is delivering a clear message to both buyers and sellers:
indecision is no longer neutral.

This isn’t about rates, headlines, or seasonal trends. It’s …

January 28, 2026
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate

The Market Feels Busy — But Not Everywhere

By the final week of January 2026, many New Jersey homeowners and buyers are describing the market the same way: active, but uneven.

Showings are happening. Offers are …

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

In real estate, perception isn’t fluff — it’s leverage.

When the sign in the yard, the agent on the call, and the brand behind the transaction signal serious capability, the entire tone of the deal changes. Co-op agents respond …

By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate
January 12, 2026

The New Jersey real estate market does not truly “start” in spring.
It quietly reveals itself in the first two weeks of January.

By January 12, 2026, the earliest listings, buyer inquiries, and showing requests are …