From Graham and Alicia Ginn

What is happening on the island this week, what homes are selling for in every neighborhood, and what we have learned from years of living and working in Ocean City.

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Nov. 9, 2026

Ocean City Weekly Market Update | Week Ending November 8, 2026

The Week in Brief

As of Monday, November 9, 2026, there are 219 homes and condos for sale in Ocean City, one more than last week, at an average list price of about $2.02 million. Fourteen new listings came on the market, including two in Merion Park, which had no active listings last week.

Sales stayed close to last week's pace: 54 homes and condos sold in the last 30 days, compared with 55, at an average asking price of about $1.58 million. Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed rate eased for a third straight week, to 7.18%.

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Nov. 8, 2026

This Week in Ocean City: Winterfest, Veterans Day and Causeway Lane Closures (Nov. 9-15, 2026)

Homes in the Gardens section of Ocean City, NJ

It is a working week in Ocean City: daytime lane closures start on the Route 52 causeway, demolition begins on the old police building, and sewer crews move through the Gardens. In between, there is a Veterans Day program at the Tabernacle on Wednesday and a kickoff to holiday shopping at Winterfest by the Sea on Saturday.

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Nov. 2, 2026

Ocean City Weekly Market Update | Week Ending November 1, 2026

The Week in Brief

As of Monday, November 2, 2026, there are 218 homes and condos for sale in Ocean City, 11 fewer than last week, at an average list price of about $2.03 million. Thirteen new listings came on the market, but more homes left the active list than joined it, and the Northend alone has seven fewer listings than a week ago.

Sales held fairly steady: 55 homes and condos sold in the last 30 days, compared with 58 last week, at an average asking price of about $1.67 million. Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed rate eased again, to 7.24% from 7.32%.

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Nov. 1, 2026

This Week in Ocean City: Election Day, Haven Avenue Flood Work and Trail of Two Cities 5K (Nov. 2-8, 2026)

Homes between 18th and 34th Streets in Ocean City, NJ

With Halloween behind us, Ocean City settles into a quieter November week: Election Day on Tuesday, a 5K run over the causeway to Somers Point on Saturday, and a student production of Cabaret at the Music Pier. Owners in the 19th to 26th Street area should also know that crews start setting up this week for a new flood-control pumping station along Haven Avenue.

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Posted in Ocean City News
Nov. 1, 2026

Ocean City, NJ Real Estate Market Report: November 2026

Homes in the South End of Ocean City, NJ

Here is where the Ocean City, NJ housing market stands as of November 1, 2026: 57 homes sold in the past 30 days, 229 are on the market, and the island has about 4.5 months of supply. Below are the numbers for all 11 neighborhoods and what they mean if you are buying or selling.

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Oct. 28, 2026

What's Changing in Downtown Ocean City, NJ: Fall 2026

If you own near the boardwalk or are shopping for a home downtown, this fall brings more change than usual. Here is where the biggest projects stand as of late October 2026, with links to the reporting behind each one.

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Oct. 26, 2026

Touring a Shore Home in Ocean City, NJ: An Open House and Inspection Checklist

Homes on the bay side of Ocean City, NJ

A shore home lives a harder life than a house inland. Salt air, storm tides and summer rentals all leave marks that are easy to miss at a busy open house. Here is the checklist we use when we walk through an Ocean City home with buyers, so you know what to look at and what to ask before you make an offer.

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Oct. 26, 2026

Financing a Second Home or Rental in Ocean City, NJ: What to Know Before You Apply

Homes near the beach in the South End of Ocean City, NJ

Many Ocean City homes are second homes, and many of them are rented for part of the summer. That mix of personal use and rental income is exactly where shore buyers get tripped up on financing. Before you apply, it helps to know how a lender will classify the house, because that choice affects your down payment, your rate and whether rental income can help you qualify.

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Oct. 26, 2026

Ocean City Weekly Market Update | Week Ending October 25, 2026

The Week in Brief

As of Monday, October 26, 2026, there are 229 homes and condos for sale in Ocean City, three fewer than last week, at an average list price of about $2.08 million. Fourteen new listings came on the market this week, yet the total still dipped, so more homes left the active list than joined it.

Sales picked up: 58 homes and condos sold in the last 30 days, up from 53 a week ago, at an average asking price of about $1.80 million. And Freddie Mac's 30-year fixed rate eased to 7.32% from 7.40%.

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Oct. 25, 2026

Ocean City Halloween House Tour 2026: Winners, Map and Driving Routes

The winners are in for Ocean City's 2026 Halloween House Decorating Contest. Here is who took home the prizes, plus every one of the 11 decorated homes and businesses on one map, with driving routes you can open on your phone and follow after dark.

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