Houser Team

Name: Houser Team
Address: 1700 Route 23 N, Pequannock, NJ, 07470, US
Telephone: +19738147123

Helping clients young and old to buy, sell, rent and invest in real estate!

05/26/2026

Let’s talk affordability 🏡

The average family in NJ earns only 85% of what’s needed to qualify for a mortgage on a median-priced home.

In real estate terms, that means NJ’s affordability index sits at 85/100.

➡️ 100/100 = the average family can afford the average home.
➡️ Below 100 = affordability becomes more challenging.

The good news? This metric changes daily and can give you a real-time pulse on what affordability looks like in your market.

Understanding the numbers = making smarter buying decisions. 📈

05/20/2026

For those who don’t know, I’m not just a realtor, I’m also an investor.

And full transparency… a lot of the advice I give clients? I didn’t follow it on this property 🫣

I have a couple partners on this deal, and unfortunately I broke one of my biggest rules:

“Make sure the property has good bones.” 🤦‍♂️

What started as a renovation turned into a full-blown rebuild.

We opened the walls (mistake 😅) and suddenly it became:
➡️ Reframing
➡️ New electrical
➡️ Replumbing
➡️ New walls
➡️ Siding
➡️ Roof
➡️ Kitchen & bathrooms
➡️ Basically… everything.

The lesson? Run your numbers conservatively and ALWAYS leave room for a buffer.

Thankfully, we’re still going to be profitable on this project because we underwrote conservatively and planned for worst-case scenarios.

Real estate investing can be incredibly rewarding, but one bad assumption can kill a deal fast.

If you’re investing, or thinking about investing, and want help making sure your numbers still work even if everything goes sideways, give us a call 📲

05/18/2026

Morris County Market Update 🏡

The average home price in Morris County is now around $775K… and while affordability is still a challenge, the market is shifting. We’re seeing more inventory hit the market, even as sales begin to slow.

What does that mean? A more balanced market is emerging. Buyers are gaining a bit more negotiating power (even with today’s rates), and sellers need to be realistic on pricing if they want their home to move.

Strategy matters now more than ever. 📈

04/27/2026

Just listed - TWO land opportunities in Northern NJ!

19 Dunham Rd, Hewitt
Ready-to-build opportunity with strong potential.

126 Meriden Rd, Rockaway Twp
A rare one-acre lot offering privacy, space, and long-term upside.

Whether you’re a builder, investor, or future homeowner looking to create something from the ground up, these properties are worth a closer look.

Comment "LOT" or send me a DM and I’ll send you the details!

Alex Houser
The Houser Team | KW Prosperity

04/22/2026

🏡 CMA vs. Appraisal — Know the Difference

These get confused all the time 👇

📊 CMA (Comparative Market Analysis)
➡️ Done by a realtor
➡️ Based on current market conditions + buyer demand
➡️ Tells you what your home can realistically sell for

🏦 Appraisal
➡️ Done for the bank
➡️ Based on past sales, rental value, cost to rebuild, etc.
➡️ Determines the home’s value for lending purposes

Here’s the key:
💡 Value ≠ What it will sell for

If you want to know what your home is actually worth on the open market, you need a CMA.

📲 Thinking about selling? Let’s get you the right number.

04/20/2026

📊 Only 2 Months of Inventory in Morris County 🚨

If every home on the market sold today…
🏡 we’d be completely out of inventory in just 2 months.

👉 Sellers, that means serious leverage — but only if you price it right.

Here’s what we’re seeing:
❌ Overpriced homes → sitting on the market
✅ Well-priced homes → going over asking

Strategy matters more than ever.

📲 Thinking about selling? Let’s position your home to win.

04/14/2026

Rare investment opportunity in Butler, NJ!

25 Kiel Ave is a fully occupied triplex that delivers what savvy investors are looking for: immediate rental income, recent renovations, and strong cash-flow potential from day one.

With 2 of the 3 units newly renovated, excellent established rental income, and a 7%+ cap rate, this is the kind of multifamily opportunity that does not come around often in this market. Even better, the property is listed $20,000 under appraised value.

If you’ve been waiting for a strong income-producing property with upside, this one deserves a serious look.

DM me for details or to schedule a private showing.

04/01/2026

Leased at 223 Liberty St, Unit 1 🔑

This one’s a reminder of why I love what I do — Watching people move through the journey:

Friends → Renters → Buyers → Landlords → Business Owners— it never gets old.

Big congratulations to our friends on landing a great home here in Boonton, and to the landlord for securing incredible tenants!

Grateful to be part of the process. Wins on both sides.

03/26/2026

📊 Delinquency Rates Are Rising 🚨

Most people focus on lag indicators…
➡️ Interest rates
➡️ Home prices
➡️ What homes just sold for

By the time you’re looking at that, you’re already too late.

As agents, we focus on lead indicators, meaning, what’s happening right now so we can prepare for what’s coming next.

👉 One of the biggest signals today: delinquency rates.

📈 More homeowners are falling behind on payments
📈 Rates are steadily increasing

What does that tell us?
➡️ Potential rise in foreclosures
➡️ More inventory hitting the market
➡️ A shift in the housing landscape

This is how we stay ahead, and how we help you make smarter moves before the headlines catch up.

📲 Want to understand how this affects you? Let’s talk.

03/24/2026

🏙 Should You Buy a Condo?

If you’re buying for lifestyle reasons… less maintenance, no landscaping, fewer chores, easier living… that makes total sense. 🙌

But if you’re buying purely for financial reasons, condos usually lose out.

Why? 👇
1️⃣ You don’t own the land
2️⃣ You have less control over the property itself
3️⃣ You can’t control the HOA! And that can impact your costs in a big way

Condos can be a great fit for the right buyer… but not always the best long-term move financially.

📲 Thinking about buying and not sure which route makes the most sense? Let’s talk.

03/19/2026

🚨 BIG HOUSING NEWS 🚨

Two new executive orders just dropped, and they directly impact the housing market 👇

1️⃣ Less regulation on building

- Faster permitting + fewer restrictions
- Goal = more inventory 🏗

2️⃣ More lenders entering the market

- Smaller banks can now compete
- Easier access to mortgage financing 🏦

📊 What does this mean?

Short term → probably no major change
Long term → more inventory + more competition

🏡 Sellers:
Right now is still a strong window.
Once supply increases over the next 18–36 months, the game changes.

🏡 Buyers:
Relief is coming… but that doesn’t automatically mean wait.

The right move depends on your situation, not just the headlines.

📲 Need help navigating this market?
Shoot us a message, we’ve got you.

Address

1700 Route 23 N
Pequannock, NJ
07470

Telephone

+19738147123

Website

https://alexhouser.kw.com/

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