By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate
Introduction: A Different Kind of January
January 5, 2026 doesn’t feel like a typical market reset.
Yes, the calendar has turned. Yes, buyers are making resolutions and sellers are “testing the waters.” But this January carries a noticeably …
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Introduction
As of November 26, 2025, the U.S. housing market finds itself in a delicate balancing act. Rent-growth, previously a driver pushing renters toward homeownership, is finally starting to soften. Meanwhile, mortgage rates remain volatile, and buyer sentiment …
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Introduction
Something subtle — but powerful — is happening across New Jersey as we approach November 19, 2025.
Small suburban towns that once relied on nearby cities for dining, coworking, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences are quietly transforming into self-sustaining …
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A New Shift in Movement: Where Americans Are Heading Now
A new nationwide migration trend is gaining traction as 2025 heads into the holidays. Recent data shows more Americans leaving high-cost metros and tech-centric cities—especially along the West Coast—and …
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Introduction
On November 14, 2025, two under-the-radar trends are converging in a way that matters deeply for New Jersey homebuyers and sellers: (1) many potential homeowners are delaying major life milestones until they’re ready to buy, and (2) the …
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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 “ghosting”, and apartment rents …
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 decades. While the …
By Courtney Orlando, REALTOR® | Courtney Orlando Group · Compass Real Estate
As U.S. consumers tighten their budgets heading into the holiday quarter, New Jersey’s real estate market is showing its own version of quiet resilience — not through booming prices or bidding wars, but through smarter spending and lifestyle …
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If you live in New Jersey or are thinking of buying or selling here, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivot year. Mortgage rates remain stubbornly high, inventory is slowly loosening, and buyers and sellers alike are adjusting …
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As fall 2025 unfolds, the New Jersey housing market is at a turning point. Buyers—once competing in bidding wars—are regaining leverage, reshaping neighborhood values, and redefining what makes a property desirable. On top of these shifting dynamics, the landmark Compass + Anywhere …
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