Ownership

As the days get shorter and the leaves start to fall, autumn in New Jersey is the perfect time to get your home ready for the colder months ahead. A few hours of prep now can prevent costly winter repairs, protect your home’s value, and make things more comfortable when…

When buying a home, the heating system is more than a detail—it affects comfort, maintenance, and energy bills. Here are the most common types you’ll encounter:   Baseboard (Water-Based) Hot water runs through pipes inside low-profile covers along the walls.…

Congratulations on your new home! The first year of homeownership can be an exciting, yet overwhelming, experience. You're now responsible for a lot of things that were once handled by a landlord, and there’s a lot to learn. But don’t worry—this guide will help you…

·  Clean gutters: Prevent rain from damaging your home's foundation and walls by cleaning your gutters and downspouts.  ·  Winterize Exterior Spigots: Turn the water line off to the spigots and then open the spigot to release all of the…

I recently experienced a homeowner’s insurance situation that caused my family members a tremendous amount of aggravation, inconvenience and money. A water heater from an apartment unit above slowly leaked into the unit below owned by a family member. The water was…

Thinking about making a case to appeal your property tax?There are a lot of factors that keep us tied to the Garden State like our top-rated schools and close proximity to NYC. Our property taxes, however, have us scratching our heads sometimes. Although you might think…