For many homeowners in Monmouth and Ocean County, the family home represents decades of memories: holidays, milestones, and everyday moments that make a house truly feel like home. As retirement approaches, many homeowners begin to reassess whether that home still fits their lifestyle, budget, and long-term needs. But as retirement approaches, a common thought starts to creep in: Do we still need all this… house?

While some parts of the country are seeing price drops, New Jersey home values continue to hold strong — and they’re still climbing.