Ownership

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…