Real Estate Regulations

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]