With economic uncertainty and a volatile stock market, many investors are feeling the stress. If you've recently checked your 401(k) or investment portfolio, chances are you’ve felt a few butterflies. One day it’s soaring, the next it dips — a rollercoaster that’s difficult to predict.

But if you're a homeowner in the Bay Head or Mantoloking area — or considering investing in real estate in waterfront communities like Point Pleasant Beach or Manasquan — there's good news. According to Investopedia:

“Traditionally, stocks have been far more volatile than real estate.”

While the market for stocks can fluctuate dramatically, real estate in communities in Monmouth and Ocean County along the Jersey Shore towns tends to remain more stable over…

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There’s something truly special about Mother’s Day at the Jersey Shore. The weather is finally warming up, gardens are blooming, and it feels like the perfect moment to pause and spend meaningful time with the women who raised us, shaped us, and still make us feel at home no matter how old we get.

Whether you're planning a big family brunch, a quiet meal just the two of you, or a whole weekend of pampering, Monmouth and Ocean County are full of incredible spots to make Mom feel celebrated. Here are a few of my favorites — places that offer not just good food, but the kind of atmosphere that turns a meal into a memory.

Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury

If you want to pull out all the stops, Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury is pure elegance. This historic…

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April 1st to May 1st

The Jersey Shore real estate market is officially in full swing. From Spring Lake to S. Mantoloking, April brought a renewed wave of buyer energy and strong demand for luxury coastal living — a clear shift from the slower pace we saw earlier this year.

In Bay Head to South Mantoloking, the market made a notable comeback. Five homes closed in April, compared to just two the month before. Even more impressive, total dollar volume skyrocketed to $13.375 million, up from $2.23 million in March and more than double February's $6.38 million. The average sale price surged to $2.675 million, marking the highest average we've seen in the past three months — a strong signal that high-end properties are moving again. The median sales price…

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