No Brakes: Buyers Are Gaining Ground and Honest Expectations Are Moving Deals Across Northern NJ
September 11, 2026 | Blue Flags Realty Market Update  This northern NJ real estate market update covers a week that had less to do with price and a lot more to do with expectations. We put a fixer under contract, watched an accepted offer walk to a different house, spent hours trying to price a hom
No Brakes: Out of Office, Not Out of the Race in Northern NJ
September 4, 2026 | Blue Flags Realty Market Update Every August we hitch up the travel trailer, load up our daughters Zoey and Violet, and drive out to Greenport on the North Fork of Long Island. We have been going for more than fifteen years now. What we do not do while we are there is shut the bu
What Is a Certificate of Occupancy in NJ and Do I Need One to Sell?
Planning to sell your home in New Jersey? Many towns require some form of municipal inspection or certification before a sale can close, and the exact requirements vary quite a bit from one municipality to the next. Here's what to know so you're not caught off guard right before closing. What a Cert
New Jersey Home Closing Process Explained: Timeline From Offer to Keys
Buyers often ask how long it takes to close on a home in New Jersey once an offer is accepted. The honest answer is that it typically runs 45 to 60 days, though it can move faster or slower depending on financing and how quickly each step is completed. Here's what happens along the way. Step 1: Acce
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