The Evolution of Real Estate in New Jersey
The Evolution of Real Estate in New Jersey By: Michele Lerner As the U.S. celebrates its first 250 years, New Jersey residents are reflecting on the history of their communities, which is intertwined with the nation’s past. Each region, town, and neighborhood has its own story, but some themes thread throughout their narrative. As farmlands […]
AI Has Jersey Roots
AI Has Jersey roots By: William Thompson, NJ Realtors® Director of Technology If you’ve felt like your world has been flipped upside down over the past couple of years as artificial intelligence has burst onto the scene, you’re certainly not alone. To most of us, it seems like AI materialized out of thin air, instantly […]
More Than A Pretty Façade
More Than A Pretty Façade: These Photogenic new Jersey Homes are Rich in beauty and history By: Dina Cheney Beauty is more than what’s on the surface, as these New Jersey homes prove. The 14 properties, many now museums, are a testament to history. Most were home to noteworthy Garden State residents, from politicians to […]
Find Hidden Gems in New Jersey Antique Stores
Find Hidden Gems in New Jersey Antique Stores By: Lauren Melville New Jersey is a living time capsule. While iconic historical moments are safely recorded in books, countless physical mementos are still scattered across New Jersey, waiting for the perfect finder to bring them home. Calling all casual thrifters to serious antique collectors, pick up […]
New Jersey State Parks Guide
New Jersey State Parks Guide By: Lauren Melville With a stunning collection of over 40 state parks and 11 state forests, the Garden State truly lives up to its name, inviting residents from every county to step outside and explore. Whether you want to bird watch with your toes in the sand at Island Beach […]
Honoring 250 Years in the Garden State
Honoring 250 Years in the Garden State By: Julia Ventrone As one of the original 13 colonies, New Jersey holds so much history within its borders. While America’s 250th anniversary celebrates a milestone date, the meaning extends far beyond July 4. From Washington’s Crossing to our state capital, Trenton, there is a centuries-long past that […]
Town Spotlight: Hamilton Township
Town Spotlight: Hamilton Township By: Erin McFeeters There’s a reason generations of families have chosen to put down roots here. Since 1686, this town has grown into a thriving community where historic character, expansive parks, hidden pockets of rural beauty, and year-round events create a place that’s both welcoming and enduring. During the Revolutionary era, […]
Mercer County
Mercer County By: Erin McFeeters At the center of it all is a county abundant in parks and preserved open spaces, with a community culture rich in history, arts, and education. Mercer County, while officially established in 1838, was historically significant before it officially bore a name. The name it bears, Mercer, is after General […]
New Year, New Legislature
New Year, New Legislature By: Catherine Best, NJ Realtors® Director of Government Affairs As we enter the 2026 legislative session, the atmosphere in Trenton is defined by significant change. With the inauguration of Gov. Mikie Sherrill and the seating of the 222nd Legislature, New Jersey Realtors® is navigating a transition in executive leadership. For our […]
In Their Own Words: Small-Town Realtors®
In Their Own Words: Small-Town Realtors® By: Lee Nelson In small and established towns across New Jersey, Realtors® live among their clients and are embedded in their communities. People know them everywhere they go. They recognize them, stop to talk to them, and ask questions about everything. It’s not always easy. Two agents reveal how […]