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 be helpful too. You can discover your favorite home style,…
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 inventory decline of 30.5% over February 2021. Realtors® in New…
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 bags are banned in New Jersey. The NJ Department of…
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 had two bedrooms on the second floor and one bathroom…
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 provide resources to businesses that are interested in settling in…
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 in Vernon Township along part of the Appalachian Trail. This…
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 to New Jersey from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in order to spread…
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 entire town to life, creating a popular South 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 Lighthouse was first lit in 1857 and is New Jersey’s…
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 the summer, traffic can be tough going across the two-lane…