Ocean County, NJ Housing Market Update: Equity Remains Strong as the Market Normalizes As national housing headlines point to slower price growth and shifting equity trends, Ocean County, New Jersey continues to show resilience. Recent home equity data indicates that while the U.S. market is cooling from historic highs, Ocean County homeowners remain in a solid equity […]

New Jersey Homestead Protection for Veterans & Military Families New Jersey law now provides added protection for veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses when it comes to homeownership. In simple terms, this law helps protect a qualifying home from being forced into sale to satisfy most personal debts, such as credit card or medical […]

By Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty For years, U.S. housing has been stuck in the grip of a phenomenon economists call the mortgage rate lock-in effect. That’s when homeowners who locked in ultra-low pandemic rates – often around 3% – stayed put rather than sell, because moving meant trading inexpensive financing for much higher costs. But […]

What New Jersey’s Proposed ADU Bill Could Mean for Homeowners By Jim Joeriman, General Manager Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty New Jersey’s Legislature is reviewing A2792, a bill that would allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on lots currently zoned for single- or two-family homes. As of February 2025, the bill has been introduced, merged with related […]