Press Room

Welcome to the New Jersey Association of REALTORS^® (NJAR^®) Press Room. Here you will find up-to-date information about the Association, its members and the real estate industry in New Jersey.

To better inform members of the press about NJAR^®, its position on legislative issues and other real estate-related information, NJAR^® has created a NJAR® Press Kit. We hope you find this information helpful and as always, we encourage you to contact us should you have any questions about real-estate related issues. Our members are "The Voice of Real Estate in New Jersey" and have the expertise to help answer your questions.

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New Jersey Defies National Housing Trends: Home Sales Up 4 Percent

May 13, 2008 - Sales volume of existing single-family homes, condominiums and co-ops in the first quarter of 2008 increased 4 percent from the same period last year, indicating New Jersey continues to defy national real estate trends. According to statistics released by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS^® (NAR) today, New Jersey's seasonally adjusted annual rate of home sales equaled 169,600.

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NJAR^® Seeks Applications for Good Neighbor Awards

May 12, 2008 - The New Jersey Association of REALTORS^® (NJAR^®) is currently seeking nominations for REALTORS^® who have acted as "good neighbors" through their dedication to community service. The NJAR^® Good Neighbor Awards recognize REALTORS^® who do more than buy and sell real estate by volunteering to help others. Anyone may nominate a REALTOR^® or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE^® who is a member of the Association in good standing.

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South Jersey Magazine Sheds Light on Housing Market

The April issue of South Jersey Magazine offers an optimistic view of the South Jersey real estate market in an article entitled The Real (Estate) Deal: All you need to know about the South Jersey real estate market. NJAR^® staff arranged for an interview with President Drew S. Fishman for the story. Read the full article.