Katherine Dygon Real Estate

06/11/2026

A well‑priced home captures maximum attention in those crucial first weeks, drives stronger offers, and keeps you in control. Overpricing leads to stagnation, price cuts, and weaker negotiating power, while strategic pricing sets the stage for the best possible outcome.

The first four weeks of a listing are the most critical window for sellers, with Realtor.com research showing that homes closing around the four-week mark consistently achieve the best sale-to-list price ratios. Homes that go under contract in the first two weeks command the highest premiums above asking, while those that linger to 18 weeks see the worst outcomes as buyer psychology shifts from interest to skepticism.

06/04/2026

NJ’s REAL rules (Resilient Environments and Landscapes) are major climate‑driven land‑use regulations affecting flood zones, wetlands, stormwater, and coastal development. They were adopted in January 2026 and were set to fully kick in July 20, 2026. The DEP is extending the “legacy provisions” by 1 year (to July 20, 2027)

This is a 1-year “window of opportunity” for real estate development under easier rules — but stricter climate-driven regulations are still coming.

Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Ed Potosnak today announced that the DEP has filed a rulemaking proposal that will be published in the New Jersey Register on Monday, June 1, to extend the legacy provisions of the Resilient Environment and Landscapes (REAL) rule by one year.

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

Consumer Guide: Flood Insurance

Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States. A licensed insurance agent can advise you on purchasing the right flood insurance to protect your assets.

05/12/2026

Incredible value in Monmouth County. Discover this charming home in Surrey Downs, a beautifully maintained 55+ community offering amenities, convenience, and easy living.

Outstanding value and truly move-in ready! Updated Greencastle model in Surrey Downs with fresh paint, bright layout, granite kitchen with stainless appliances and recessed lighting, two full baths including updated primary, bonus room, full washer/dryer, and attached garage. Low-maintenance Trex pa...

05/04/2026

Truth!

Mortgage myths are keeping would-be buyers on the sidelines, according to a new Veterans United survey.

Nearly half think they need more than 5% down for a conventional loan, 34% believe they need a credit score of 700 or higher, and two-thirds think rates are at an all-time high. In reality, many loan programs accept scores as low as 620, and today's 6% to 7% rates pale next to the record high of 18.6% in October 1981.

04/26/2026

Please stop by! Open House today,4/26, 12-2pm

Affordable living in Monmouth Cty awaits at Surrey Downs, a desirable 55+ active adult community loc on the northern end of Howell, at the Freehold Township border. This updated Greencastle model w/ attached garage features a bright & sunny layout with fresh paint and an inviting feel throughout. Ne...

04/26/2026

A Realtor, there is a difference !

04/24/2026

Finding the neighborhood first is crucial because location dictates your daily quality of life, safety, resale value, and long-term investment potential.

House hunters can get data from agents and do research on their own to find the right neighborhood.