Country Classics Blog

Job satisfaction is an important factor in your overall health and happiness. Long hours, poor communication, and unrealistic expectations can lead to stress, depression, chronic headaches, and other health problems. If you’re in a sparsely...

Brand new homes offer so many benefits, from energy efficiency to thoughtful design to excellent return on investment. If you plan to build or buy a new home in New Jersey soon, you’ll want to keep these factors in mind before you make a decision.

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....

The winter holidays just wouldn’t be the same without the decorations. Brightly colored garlands, sparkling lights and whimsical elves add a festive touch to your New Jersey home and increase your enjoyment of this special season. Whether your style...

Looking for a place to spend a few hours or days? When you live in New Jersey, it only takes a few hours at most to travel to interesting towns and villages. These four towns offer excellent day trip options.

You don’t have to be a gardener to enjoy farm-fresh produce this summer. Thanks to an abundance of New Jersey farmers markets, it’s easy to find juicy red tomatoes, newly picked green beans and tasty peaches. In addition to produce, many markets...

Home renovations don’t always have to be costly. Even minor renovations can improve your home’s value and appearance. These five upgrades are fairly inexpensive but can significantly improve your enjoyment of your New Jersey home.

Will the features and fixtures in your bathroom help or hinder the sale of your home? Although it may be many years until you put your house on the market, the choices you make today can affect future resale value. When you’re choosing options and...

Deciding how to decorate your home is one of the most enjoyable aspects of buying a new home and also one of the most daunting. Thanks to an abundance of color, fabric, lighting and furnishing choices, it’s not always easy to make decorating...

Location, location, location is more than just a real estate cliché. In fact, 78 percent of buyers who responded to a National Association of Realtor’s survey said that a home’s neighborhood is more important than the size of the house. Carefully...