Towns on the Northeast Corridor NJ Transit System
By Erin McFeeters Are you looking to escape the city? New Jersey has you covered with six train systems across the state with direct access to New York City. Here are highlights of the 11 towns on the Northeast Corridor NJ Transit System. Trenton Located along the Delaware River in Mercer County is […]
Seven Towns with a Quick Commute to Philadelphia
By Erin McFeeters New Jersey is unique in that it is located between two major job markets, NYC and Philadelphia. However, city life isn’t for everyone so if you’re looking to live in a suburb but want an easy commute to the City of Brotherly Love check out these seven towns. Below times are estimates […]
Natural Disaster Preparedness Tips
During the summer and into the fall, it’s hurricane season in the Garden State. In areas more prone to flooding, such counties towards the shore, it is vital to stay informed about pending weather conditions. However, the entire state is at risk of being impacted by hurricanes and tropical storms between June 1 and November […]
Why is New Jersey Known as the Garden State?
By Erin McFeeters Lone Star State, The First State, The Last Frontier, Sunshine State, Keystone State—each state across the U.S. has a nickname that’s on license plates and welcome center t-shirts. Besides beautiful beaches, changing seasons, and easy commutes to major cities, New Jersey is known as the Garden State. History Camden County resident and […]
Town Feature: Allentown
By Erin McFeeters On the outskirts of Monmouth County between Trenton and Freehold, lies a small downtown surrounded by farmland and historic homes. If you blink your eyes while driving through Allentown you’ll probably miss it, but the historic homes and unique gift shops and restaurants are worth the stop. “Allentown [is] your typical small town,” […]
Revitalization Down the Shore
By Dana Fiori New Jersey is known for its stunning beaches and welcomes millions of tourists each year. However, even though the coast of the Garden State has over 40 beach towns, not all of them were quite what they are today. New Jersey has experienced many revitalization efforts to restore some of the most […]
And the 2020 Color of the Year is…
By Erin McFeeters Each year paint and design companies announce their 2020 Color of the Year. Going into the roaring ’20s, a new decade, this year’s colors are a mix of classic and natural colors. Pantone: Classic Blue The most anticipated Color of the Year announcement each year is Pantone. Their color of the year […]
NJ Evolving Towns
By Pamela Babcock With a combination of quality schools, luxury apartments at transit hubs and a growing number of diverse restaurants, breweries, shops and more, some New Jersey communities are winning hearts as “up-and-coming towns” and garnering accolades on best-of lists. You may want to add one of these boroughs to your must-see lists. Somerville […]
Boost Your Spring Curb Appeal
By Erin McFeeters The official start of spring is here! If you plan to sell your home, know that curb appeal plays a significant role in the success of a sale. According to the National Association of Realtors® 2018 Remodeling Impact: Outdoor Features report, 99 percent of NAR members believe curb appeal is important in attracting […]
Your Guide to D.I.Y.
By Erin McFeeters Do you spend hours scrolling through Pinterest? Or wish you could be the next contestant on NBC’s Making It? One of the only ways to individualize a home to specific wants and needs without breaking the bank, do it yourself home projects are more prevalent than ever before. According to the National […]