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The cost of living is an important consideration when you’re thinking about relocating to a new area. Whether you’re moving to a bigger home or downsizing after retiring, housing prices, taxes, salaries and other costs may affect your decision....

Do you want to get away for the weekend but don’t want to waste hours in airports? New Jersey offers plenty of locations that are perfect for short getaways. You’ll want to consider one or more of these New Jersey vacation spots for your spring trip.

Outsiders may regard New Jersey as an extension of the New York City and Philadelphia areas, but New Jerseyans know that the state has its own unique identity. Thanks to plentiful recreational, cultural and history activities, there’s no need to...

Have you ever wondered what factors play a role in new home pricing? Everything from location to upgrades to landscaping can affect the cost of your New Jersey home. Here are a few factors that influence the price you’ll pay for your new house.

Have you ever planned a big move before? If you have, you likely know all-to-well how much planning is involved with packing and unpacking your belongings, coordinating plans with movers and notifying utility companies and more. If not, you'll want...

It’s difficult to enjoy your holiday vacation when thoughts of potential home catastrophes keep running through your mind. Although you can’t be in two places at once, you can do a few things to ensure that your New Jersey home is safe and secure...

The best parties aren’t necessarily the most perfect ones. Fortunately, your guests won’t care if dinner was a little late or notice that all of the glasses didn’t match. What they’ll remember are the experiences they had while spending time in your...

Are you eagerly awaiting the first snowfall of the year? Whether you’re prepared or not, winter is on its way. These tips can help you ensure that your New Jersey home is ready for snow, sleet, hail and wind.

There’s no such thing as too much storage, at least according to most home buyers. In fact, the majority of buyers surveyed by the National Association of Realtors mentioned that they would have preferred more storage in their homes, in addition...

The quality of the local school district is an important consideration when you’re buying a new home. Even if you don’t have school-age children, it pays to investigate the quality of the schools in your town. It is good to know if students in the...