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What New Jersey’s Proposed ADU Bill Could Mean for Homeowners

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 […]
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NJ REAL- Resilient Environments & Landscapes Regulation

What New Jersey’s REAL Regulations Could Mean for Homeowners, Buyers, and Sellers New Jersey is preparing for one of the most significant land-use and flood-risk regulatory updates in decades. The proposal is called REAL — short for Resilient Environments and Landscapes — and it comes from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Although […]
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Luxury Real Estate Trends 2025

Key Takeaways From the Coldwell Banker Luxury Real Estate Market Trends and Insights for 2025 By James “Jim” Joeriman, Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty, Inc. Luxury Market Outpaces Traditional Real Estate The luxury housing sector continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, consistently outperforming the traditional real estate market. In the past year, luxury single-family home prices increased […]
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New Jersey Adopts 3.5% Cap on Manufactured Home Lot Rent Increases

November 6, 2025 — New Jersey Adopts 3.5% Cap on Manufactured Home Lot Rent Increases (Understanding A3361 / P.L. 2025, c. 85 and What It Means for Residents and Park Owners) New Jersey has taken a major step to protect residents of manufactured home communities. With the passage and signing of Assembly Bill A3361, (now […]

Real Estate What New Jersey’s Proposed ADU Bill Could Mean for Homeowners 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 […]

Real Estate Regulations NJ REAL- Resilient Environments & Landscapes Regulation What New Jersey’s REAL Regulations Could Mean for Homeowners, Buyers, and Sellers New Jersey is preparing for one of the most significant land-use and flood-risk regulatory updates in decades. The proposal is called REAL — short for Resilient Environments and Landscapes — and it comes from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Although […]

Luxury Real Estate Luxury Real Estate Trends 2025 Key Takeaways From the Coldwell Banker Luxury Real Estate Market Trends and Insights for 2025 By James “Jim” Joeriman, Coldwell Banker Riviera Realty, Inc. Luxury Market Outpaces Traditional Real Estate The luxury housing sector continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, consistently outperforming the traditional real estate market. In the past year, luxury single-family home prices increased […]

Real Estate News & Updates New Jersey Adopts 3.5% Cap on Manufactured Home Lot Rent Increases November 6, 2025 — New Jersey Adopts 3.5% Cap on Manufactured Home Lot Rent Increases (Understanding A3361 / P.L. 2025, c. 85 and What It Means for Residents and Park Owners) New Jersey has taken a major step to protect residents of manufactured home communities. With the passage and signing of Assembly Bill A3361, (now […]

Market Trends Pending Home Sales Index Report – October 2025 Pending Home Sales Hold Steady – What It Means for Buyers and Sellers in Ocean County The National Association of REALTORS® just released its September Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), and the numbers show a housing market that’s holding steady-neither accelerating nor retreating. Nationally, pending home sales were flat month-over-month (0.0%) and down […]

Property Taxes Understanding New Jersey’s Senior Freeze: How It Helps Older Homeowners Manage Property Taxes Understanding New Jersey’s Senior Freeze: How It Helps Older Homeowners Manage Property Taxes New Jersey’s Senior Freeze—officially known as the Property Tax Reimbursement Program—is one of the state’s most valuable tools for helping older residents stay in their homes as property taxes rise. Designed to “freeze” your property tax bill at the amount you paid […]

Real Estate Understanding NJDEP’s REAL Rule: What It Means for New Jersey Shore Property Owners Understanding NJDEP’s REAL Rule: What It Means for New Jersey Shore Property Owners The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has proposed the Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL) rule—an ambitious update to the state’s flood hazard, coastal, and stormwater regulations. The goal is to prepare for future flooding and sea-level rise while guiding smarter, […]

Real Estate U.S. Supreme Court Clears the Way for Real Estate Pros to Use Floor Plans Supreme Court Clears the Way for Real Estate Pros to Use Floor Plans – A Win for Buyers, Sellers, and Agents Alike Great news for the real estate world – and for everyone right here in Ocean County who’s thinking about buying or selling a home. The U.S. Supreme Court has officially closed the book […]