What Every Homebuyer Needs to Know Buying a house in New Jersey is an exciting milestone. Whether you’re a first-time buyer searching for your dream home in Bergen County, upgrading to a larger property in Middlesex County, looking for a coastal retreat in Monmouth County, or investing in real estate in Ocean County, the process is filled with anticipation and opportunity. But along with the excitement comes the fine print—and one of the most common questions new buyers ask