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Our state has a long and rich history, so it comes as no surprise how conveniently one can find historic homes in NJ. But while history buffs may travel to see George Washington’s headquarters at Ford’s Mansion, and millennials may schlep to Seaside Heights to take pictures of the Jersey Shore house, a majority of the Garden State’s historic homes remain obscure footnotes in New Jersey history. Historic Homes in NJ: 1. The James and Ann Whitall House, National Park In 1748, James and Ann Whitall built their eponymous house on their 400-acre property in present-day National Park. American militiamen...
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Do you love going to the beach all day long, tanning and swimming in the water? Or are you more of a boardwalk person, attracted to the wide variety of rides, games, and food? How about night life and going out to bars, clubs, and nice restaurants? All of the above? Then the Jersey Shore is the place to you, and below we've listed what we consider the five best beach towns in NJ. These beach towns provide vibrant oceans, extravagant boardwalks, fancy (and tasty!) restaurants, and an exciting nightlife, making them great vacation spots for just about anyone. Whether...
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Napa Valley draws in millions of visitors each year. Tourists from all over come for the vast amount of wineries. However, you don't need to travel all the way to California to get the same experience! There are countless number of wineries in New Jersey throughout the state, making it easy to get the Napa Valley experience whether you live in North, Central, or South Jersey. Most of them offer wine tasting tours and many different types of special events during the year including festivals, concerts, grape-crushing parties and holiday themed celebrations. Here are some of the most popular wineries...
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Having a good credit score is essential for getting a good mortgage rate. Before purchasing a home, make sure you have started to build your credit and that it is in a good place. Here’s how to build your credit to put you in an optimal position. How to start building credit At a minimum, you need to have at least one credit card open in your name. Then, you have to make a purchase using the card and make a payment. Once you’ve made your first payment, your creditor will submit that payment to one or more of the...
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Garage Apartment A garage doesn’t have to be used for cars or for storage. You can turn your garage into an apartment. Here’s how to turn your garage into an apartment. Get clearance Before you begin any project, you have to make sure that the remodeling you’re doing is legal! Take a trip to your city hall (or wherever your local government resides) and make sure that your local government allows such building. Safety matters Once you've cleared your project with the local government, you need to pass a building inspection to make sure that the area you are building...
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Let's look at the advantages of Owning vs Renting. Purchasing real estate is a big decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. It’s likely one of the biggest purchases you’ll make in your lifetime. Just because it can be a daunting task, doesn’t mean it won’t be worth it! Let’s take a look at some of the reasons you should be owning rather than renting. Owning vs Renting #1: Rent Rises If you have a fixed-rate mortgage, you’ll be able to better budget your money. Rent is always on the rise, but by owning your home, you’ll have more control over...
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Christmas is right around the corner, and we've officially finished collecting donations for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation! Each year, we make sure that our boxes are filled with toys for children around Burlington County. As many families are experiencing financial strain due to COVID-19, we're more determined than ever to provide as many kids as possible with a memorable Christmas. Since being founded in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 584 million toys, supporting 265 million children. At Garden State Home Loans, we're extremely proud to contribute to this number. This year, we were able to fill five boxes...
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What started as a campaign by American Express became a national holiday when the United States Senate began recognizing the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday in 2011. Within the midst of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday aims to support local American businesses during the holiday season. This year, Small Business Saturday falls on November 28, 2020. While Small Business Saturday is highly anticipated for many, this year holds even more importance. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating to countless small businesses across the country. At Garden State Home Loans, we have a strong belief...
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Giving back to the community is high on our priority list at Garden State Home Loans. Since 2017, we've made it our mission each year to provide families in our surrounding communities with Thanksgiving dinner. To see our goal achieved this year, we partnered up with Ray Moorhouse Group and Hunter Title Agency to fill 100 bags, complete with a turkey and all of the fixings! As we look back on the holiday, we're extremely excited to announce that we were able to exceed that goal by donating 104 Thanksgiving dinners! It goes without saying that 2020 has been a...
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The health and safety of our clients and employees is of the utmost importance to us at Garden State Home Loans. As COVID-19 cases begin to once again surge across the country, we want to remind everyone of the safety measures we have in place as we conduct essential services in all of our licensed states. Settlement Day Clients who close on a refinance are given the option to choose where their settlement is conducted. Settlement could take place in their own home, or in a safe office setting. Clients closing on a purchase will close at the title/escrow agent's...
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