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Ridgewood NJ, High prices and low inventory have continued to cool sales throughout New Jersey. While New Jersey saw a slight decline in closed sales the past few months, overall sales are up 13.6 percent since the start of the year.
Continue reading New Jersey Real-Estate: Sales Cool, Prices Remain Hot for Fall
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Ridgewood NJ, Christie’s International Real Estate Northern New Jersey, exclusive partner of Christie’s International Real Estate, voted Christie’s Affiliate of the Year in 2017 and 2018 and the fastest growing real estate brokerage in the region, proudly announced today that several of its affiliated real estate agents received the prestigious NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® for 2020. The awards recognize NJ REALTORS® members who have demonstrated excellence in the field of salesmanship.
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Ridgewood NJ, at the pandemic’s peak, the housing market slowed to a temporary crawl, but every month since then it’s been making up for lost time. The year-end data from 2020 upholds the anecdotal evidence of a very competitive, ever-changing market.
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Ridgewood NJ, September traditionally marks the beginning of the seasonal slowdown of the housing market, but robust buyer activity has continued the rising prices and strong demand that has been the hallmark of 2020.
Continue reading NJ Realtors: Housing Prices and Buyer Demand Remain Strong
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Ridgewood NJ, This summer New Jersey Realtors Educational Foundation awarded $53,700 in scholarships to 39 students pursuing a college education.
Since 1969, the NJ Realtors Educational Foundation has awarded scholarships to hundreds of deserving students that are enrolled or will be enrolled in an undergraduate program. The selection process for these students included their academic achievements, financial need, interest in real estate endeavors, and contributions to family, school, and communities.
Continue reading NJ Realtors Offers Scholarships to Exceptional Students
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Ridgewood NJ, Recovery is coming for the housing market, according to statewide data from New Jersey Realtors. While much of the percentage changes are still in the red, the overall picture is positive, with numbers for closings and sales trending upward.
Year-over-year numbers are still in negative territory however, the month-to-month changes for the total market indicate growth. In April there were just 6,162 pending sales, while May pending sales jumped to 10,237. New listings for April totaled 7,272 but May rose to 12,822.
Continue reading NJ REALTORS: MAY HOUSING NUMBERS INDICATE RECOVERY ON THE WAY
