Jump Start Your Home Search
By Erin McFeeters So, you want to buy a home in New Jersey, but you’re not quite ready to Find Your Realtor®? Start your home search research at realtor.com® to help nail down exactly what you’ll be looking for in the future. What’s on Your Need List Browsing homes online is fun, and it can […]
Obstacles to Home Buying and Tips to Combat Them
By Erin McFeeters Obstacle: Lack of Inventory Potential home buyers around the state are experiencing a lack of inventory almost everywhere and the home buying process will likely take more time than it has in the past two years. According to NJ Realtors® February housing market reports, there were just 12,295 single-family homes for sale, an […]
6 Sustainability Swaps for Your Home
By Erin McFeeters Climate change and global warming aren’t going away, and the ecosystem in our state must be protected. It may seem like a daunting task, but there are simple swaps you can make in your home that can help. 1. Always have a reusable bag on hand As of May 4, 2022, plastic […]
NJ Architecture
Cape Code Most known for its steep pitched roofs, Cape Cod architecture was introduced to the U.S. by English colonists to combat New England winters, according to The Spruce. The low ceilings and central chimney helped keep the inside warm, and the roof style keeps snow from piling up. The original version of these homes […]
Choose New Jersey!
No matter what town you end up in, New Jersey is a smart choice. While the Garden State boasts an active residential market, it’s accompanied by a diverse, unique commercial and industrial market—making NJ a great place for businesses to thrive. Choose: New Jersey is the economic development arm of the state, which helps to […]
Take A Hike
New Jersey is known for many things: fresh fruits and vegetables, easy commutes to Philly and NYC, beautiful beaches. Hiking may not be the first thing to come to mind when you think of the Garden State, but here are 14 trails that can’t be beat. Stairway to Heaven—Sussex County A moderate difficulty trail […]
Hope Township
As one of the earliest planned communities in the United States, a visit to Hope Township in rural Warren County is like getting a glimpse back into history. There is a lot that hasn’t changed from the time the area was established by German Moravians in 1769. This evangelical sect was said to have traveled […]
Historic Smithville
A visit to Smithville is like taking a step back in time—when days were simpler. Historic Smithville got its start as a one-room stagecoach stop on a well-traveled path. The Smithville Inn, originally built in 1787, still stands today and is at the heart of the entire town. In fact, its restoration is what brought […]
The Lighthouses of New Jersey
By Erin McFeeters 10 lighthouses up and down the Jersey Shore are open to visitors—each one unique and located in a scenic area of New Jersey’s coast. Absecon Lighthouse Absecon, NJ $10 Climbing Fee for Adults Climb 288 steps to see views of the oldest boardwalk in the U.S., the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The Absecon […]
Five NJ Fall Getaways
By Erin McFeeters The summer tourism hubbub has subsided, and the scorching summer weather has come and gone. With crisp cool breezes in our midst, there isn’t a better time to get away for a fall weekend. Escape everyday life and visit one of these destinations for some peace and quiet. Long Beach Island During […]