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Posted on 03/19/2025

What You Need To Know About Homeowner’s Insurance

Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst-case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you. Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs: If your home is damaged by fire, storms, or other covered...

Posted on 03/18/2025

Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?

If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nationally nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that's more than any other December going all the way back to 2017 (see graph below):...

Posted on 03/17/2025

Pergola ideas to try in your yard or garden

If you have an outdoor deck, back porch or patio, you can...

Exterior Design

Gardens

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Posted on 03/14/2025

Madison Boro, NJ Real Estate Market Update 3/14/2025

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Posted on 03/13/2025

Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point So Far This Year

If you’ve been holding off on buying a home because of high mortgage rates, you might want to take another look at the market. That’s because mortgage rates have been trending down lately – and that gives you a chance to jump back in. Mortgage rates have been declining for seven straight weeks now, according to data from...

Posted on 03/10/2025

Should I Buy a Home Right Now? Experts Say Prices Are Only Going Up

At one point or another, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s because nationally, home values continue to rise. And with mortgage rates still stubbornly high and home prices going up, you may be holding out for prices to fall or trying to...

Posted on 03/10/2025

3 Important House Hunting Tips

Finding the perfect home takes plenty of strategy and careful thought. However, with so many important factors to consider, the process can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to make your house hunting journey simpler: Prioritize price It's easy to feel discouraged if you don't immediately find options in your price range. Budget is likely at the top...

Buying

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Posted on 03/08/2025

Chatham Twp., NJ Real Estate Market Update 3/8/2025

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Posted on 03/07/2025

Headed Back Into the Office? You May Decide To Move

It’s no secret that remote work has surged over the last few years. And that flexibility gave a lot of people the freedom to move — and work — from wherever they wanted. But now, a growing number of companies are requiring employees to return to the office. And that’s leading some people to make decisions about where...

Posted on 03/03/2025

Do You Know How Much Your Home Is Worth?

Over the past few years, you’ve probably seen a whole lot of headlines about how home prices keep going up. But have you ever stopped to think about what that actually means for your home? Home prices have risen dramatically over the past five years — far more than usual. And if selling has been on your mind,...

Posted on 03/03/2025

Gluten-free party foods for your next party

Both guests and party hosts might wonder, “What is a...

Potluck

Home Entertaining

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Posted on 03/02/2025

Summit City, NJ Real Estate Market Update 3/2/2025

Click here to view Summit City, NJ blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

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