Real Stories
There’s no better way to educate yourself on real, local market conditions than to hear directly from actually buyers and sellers in those very markets. National headlines may suggest that the real estate market is stagnant, but as the following real stories show, there is movement in New Jersey’s markets.
Real Story Videos:
Couple Buys First Home, Taking Advantage of $8K Credit
"I don't know how I could have turned $8,000 down towards a new home."
Family Upgrades to New Home, Offers Tips to Sellers
"You have to be patient and listen to your REALTOR®."
Couple Gets More for Their Money With a Fixer-Upper
"It's an invesment so it's just making sure it's exactly what you want."
Featured Real Story:
Couple Moves from Small Rental to Roomy Home at the Jersey Shore
"In the end, we got the home we really wanted."
Other Real Stories:
Northern New Jersey
Couple Goes Back Home to Jersey
Couple takes advantage of HMFA pre-fund program
Brooklyn Family Finds More Space in New Jersey
Growing Family Moves from City and Buys Home in Ramsey
Seller Accepts Offer on Teaneck Home Three Days After Listing
Buyer’s Homework Pays off on Purchase
Couple Finds Opportunity in Foreclosed Home
Hardyston Family Earns Double on Home after Unexpected Move
Growing Family Counts on Inherent Value of Bergen County Homes
Central New Jersey
Couple Retires in Time to Take Advantage of Tax Credit
Woman Sees 21 Homes in a Week; Buys Home in North Brunswick
Son Turns to Mother for Real Estate Help
Family Stays in Jackson, Upgrades to Bigger Property
Buyer Takes Her Time to Find Perfect Home, Buys in Old Bridge
First-time buyers take advantage of incentives
Couple Finds Opportunity to Sell, Despite Concerns
Family Grows to a Bigger Home
Skeptical Buyer Finds Home in Two Weeks
Second Time’s a Charm for New Jersey Seller
Sayreville Couple Lands Dream Home for Affordable Price
Southern New Jersey
Homeowner Realizes Dream at 57 Years Old
Family Heads South for More Space, Homeownership
Taking Advantage of HMFA Program, Woman Becomes Homeowner
Engaged Couple Juggles Buying a House While Planning their Wedding
Young Couple Takes Advantage of Buyer Opportunities
First-Time Home Buyer Scores Touchdown with Barnegat Home
Manahawkin Couple Sees Opportunities in Current Market
Newlyweds Start a Family in Mays Landing
Are you a recent buyer or seller in New Jersey? Want to help others by sharing your story? Email NJAR® and share your story.