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 […]
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 […]
First-time Buyer Financing Tips and Tricks
For most first-time buyers, financing their purchase is the biggest hurdle. Share theses financing tips with your buyers to help smooth their path to homeownership. 1. Do a personal financial review. Create a financial plan with a preferred monthly housing payment, available cash for down payment and closing costs, income and spending. 2. Start […]
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 […]
2021 Colors of the Year
By Erin McFeeters Every year in December, Pantone and other paint companies announce their Color of the Year. The colors set the tone for the year ahead in industries such as interior design, fashion, and packaging. Check out this year’s picks. Pantone The biggest shock of the color industry was Pantone announcing two colors for […]