Ciarán O'Donnell - Realtor

09/24/2026

09/22/2026

According to our most recent housing market data report, the single family market saw an uptick in both closed and pending sales year-to-date. Did your community see an increase? Download the entire report for insight: https://njreal.to/FcNvnY

09/17/2026

More homes hit the market in August across New Jersey. The townhouse condo market saw 21% more units for sale compared to August 2025, while the adult community saw 16.9% more units for sale, and the single family market had 4.3% more homes for sale—this could mean more options for buyers entering the market.

New Jersey Realtors® latest report breaks down data points across market segments to help you provide insight to your clients. Read the full breakdown: https://njreal.to/FcNvnY

09/14/2026

NJ Realtors® August 2026 housing market data report is now live: https://njreal.to/bceY9O. Across New Jersey, both new listings and the median sales price saw the same percent increase year-to-date of 3.8%. At this time last year, the median sales price was $530,000, and there were 82,466 new listings year-to-date.

Are you seeing a similar trend in your local market? Tell us what you're seeing down below.

09/04/2026

08/23/2026

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08/22/2026

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08/19/2026

In July 2026, all markets saw more homes hit the market, according to our most recent housing market data report. The townhouse and condo market saw the largest increase of homes for sale with 5,535 units, a 16.4% increase compared to July 2025. Download entire report: https://njreal.to/r6Tq6C

08/18/2026

Pending home sales decreased 2.3% in July and were down 2.2% from a year ago, marking the lowest level since January 2026. Contract signings declined in all four U.S. regions month over month, with only the Midwest posting an annual gain. NAR says elevated mortgage rates and record-high home prices....

07/30/2026

Mortgage rates are sitting at 6.72% right now, down slightly from a few weeks ago, but still nowhere near where a lot of buyers are hoping.

Here's where things actually stand as of July 29th.

30-year fixed is at 6.72%, down 0.03 from last week.

15-year fixed sits at 5.87%.

5/1 ARM is at 6.26%.

30-year jumbo is running 6.85%.

Rates have trended lower every single month since January, when they started at 6.96%.

That's real improvement, just not the kind that changes the math dramatically for most buyers.

The Fed held rates steady again this week, and more cuts could come later this year if inflation keeps cooling.

But affordability is still the real problem right now, not just the rate itself.

Home prices and overall costs are still squeezing a lot of buyers even with rates easing slightly.

If you're buying, don't try to time the market perfectly.

Focus on what you can actually afford today, get pre-approved, and be ready to move when you find the right home.

If you're thinking about refinancing, most homeowners should wait until rates fall closer to the low 6% range or below.

Check your break-even point before deciding, and know that a cash-out refi remains an option if you need access to equity in the meantime.

Watch the next Fed meeting on September 16th and 17th, along with inflation and jobs reports in the weeks before it.

Those numbers will tell you where rates head next.