Local Real Estate

What January Inventory Reveals About the Market—and How Buyers Can Use It Every January, the Long Beach Island (LBI) region gets quieter—but not dead. Fewer homes hit the market than in spring, yet the listings that do appear can tell you a lot. If you’re a buyer, January inventory for buyers is an early-read on […]

What LBI Renters Are Booking Earlier Than Ever—and Why It Matters Now If it feels like the LBI summer booking window is starting earlier every year, you’re not imagining it. What’s changed isn’t just demand—it’s timing. Renters are splitting into two camps: planners who lock in the “must-have” weeks far ahead, and flexible travelers who […]

Homeowner Annual Review Checklist: The January Home File January is the ideal time to complete a homeowner annual review checklist, while home details are fresh and annual statements are arriving. Taking a structured look at insurance coverage, property records, warranties, and improvement history now helps homeowners stay organized, protected, and prepared for the year ahead. […]

The Hidden Cost of “One More Year” for LBI Vacation Rental Owners When it comes to LBI vacation rental decisions, many homeowners default to a familiar mindset: let’s do one more year. One more year managing it yourself. One more year using the same pricing approach. One more year before changing a strategy that feels […]

Cold Weather, Hot Intel: What Winter Showings Reveal That Summer Never Will Most homebuyers associate house hunting in the Long Beach Island Region with bright summer days, open windows, and coastal energy. But winter home showings in LBI offer a very different—and often more revealing—experience. Touring homes during colder months removes seasonal distractions and exposes […]

Why Flexible Calendars Outperform Rigid Summer Schedules on LBI Flexible LBI rental calendars are becoming one of the most effective tools for Long Beach Island vacation rental owners preparing for the upcoming summer season. While many owners still rely on traditional, rigid booking rules, flexible calendar strategies consistently outperform fixed schedules when it comes to […]