1. Realtor.com® ranked Gloucester City the fourth best real estate market for first-time homebuyers in 2023.

2. In celebration of Black History Month, Lisa Rice, President and CEO of the National Fair Housing Alliance, discusses Black and Latino homeownership and wealth building. According to Rice, “For Black and Latino households, homeownership and home equity are a much larger component of our net worth.”

3. The continuing education term deadline is April 30, 2023. New Jersey Realtors® can purchase a self-paced renewal course package through NJ Realtors® Academy of Continuing Education for just $31.50 and complete their NJ real estate license renewal online.

4. With a myriad of ways to communicate, it’s important to consider best practices for effective, respectful communication between Realtors® and clients. Speaking with someone on the phone is superior to texting when it comes to clarity. It also shows your client that you have the time for them and want to help them.

5. A new study revealed Jersey City as the Garden State’s most picturesque city, with 2.5 million posts on Instagram and a hashtag posts-per-population ratio of 9.03. Posts including #jerseycity reveal vibrant “Instagrammable” spots with waterfront dining, parks, and beautiful street art.