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Posted on 11/06/2022
Finding the best homeowners insurance for your needs
Choosing the best homeowners insurance can seem like a...
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Posted on 10/30/2022
Work-from-home burnout: What it is and how your home can help with it
“Work from home burnout” refers to being in your home constantly and having a lack of location change affect your work-life balance and mental health negatively. Some have reported feeling tired or just losing their focus throughout the day the longer they work from home. In fact, remote workers may have to work a little more to make...
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Posted on 10/23/2022
Tips for preventing burns at home
Burns can range from mild injuries to severe and permanent damage. However, there are ways to reduce your burn risk at home. Keep the following burn prevention tips in mind to keep safe from this type of injury. Lower your water heater temperature Your water heater could be producing water that's hot enough to scald or burn. Keep...
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Posted on 10/16/2022
Benefits and Drawbacks of Investing in Sweat Equity
If you’re thinking about buying a fixer-upper or are interested in flipping homes, it’s important to understand sweat equity. This concept has to do with the time and effort you put into improving a property. Because it’s not based on dollar amounts, it's difficult to calculate. However, there are major pros and cons to investing your time as...
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Posted on 10/16/2022
Flooding: Tip and Tricks to Reduce and Prevent Flood Damage
Flooding can cause significant damage to your home and even make it uninhabitable in worst-case scenarios. Floods can lead to mold growth, wood rot and other types of water damage that can be costly to repair. Taking steps to prevent floods from occurring can protect your home from this kind of damage. Use these flood prevention tips to...
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Posted on 10/09/2022
The best plants for shade gardens
If your yard or garden space doesn’t get much sun during the day, it’s valuable to know the best plants for shade. There are plenty of plant options with colorful flowers and foliage that make perfect additions to a shady garden. Here is a quick guide to some of the best plants for shade gardens: Hosta Hosta is...
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Posted on 10/02/2022
A seller's guide to capital gain on real estate
Among the myriad costs associated with selling a home,...
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Posted on 10/20/2022
1240 Delsea Drive, Westville, NJ 08093 now has a new price of $150,000!
Land zoned BC3, Located on corner of Delsea Drive, Deptford Road and across from Turkey Hill Road. Approx. 175 feet of frontage on Delsea Drive. See attached permitted uses for BC3. Lots 8 & 10 are included in the...
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Posted on 10/20/2022
1240 Delsea Drive, Westville, NJ 08093 now has a new price of $150,000!
Commercial property zoned BC3, Located on corner of Delsea Drive, Deptford Road and across from Turkey Hill Road. Approx. 175 feet of frontage on Delsea Drive. See attached permitted uses for BC3. Lots 8 & 10 are included in the...
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Posted on 09/28/2022
Video Tour - 252 Beacon Avenue, Paulsboro, NJ 08066
Check out this gorgeous multi level home, located on a dead end street that borders a recreation park with views of the famous Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse. This home has it all! As you enter into the foyer, you are greeted by an open floor plan encompassing the living and dining rooms which are adjacent to the large kitchen. The kitchen is complete with wood cabinets, plentiful counter space and stainless steel appliances. It opens up to the dining area which is big enough for all of those family/holiday meals. There is easy access to the enormous backyard and deck through upgraded French doors with mini blinds between the glass. ...
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Posted on 09/28/2022
Video Tour - 252 Beacon Avenue, Paulsboro, NJ 08066
Check out this gorgeous multi level home, located on a dead end street that borders a recreation park with views of the famous Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse. This home has it all! As you enter into the foyer, you are greeted by an open floor plan encompassing the living and dining rooms which are adjacent to the large kitchen. The kitchen is complete with wood cabinets, plentiful counter space and stainless steel appliances. It opens up to the dining area which is big enough for all of those family/holiday meals. There is easy access to the enormous backyard and deck through upgraded French doors with mini blinds between the glass. ...
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