Want to visit the gym more? Finally complete the home improvement project you’ve been working on? Save money for that new watch/car/house/vacation? January 1 is the perfect time to jumpstart your goals. If you’re like most people, according to Money Magazine, you probably have “stay fit,” “spend less,” or “enjoy the most out of life” […]
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Selling Your Home in 2017? Here are the Latest Market Predictions
It’s that time of year: Many homeowners are looking to the New Year and planning their 2017 real estate resolutions (sell the house, move to the suburbs, buy that dream vacation home, etc.). If you’re planning your own New Year’s real estate resolutions, you might be researching 2017 housing market predictions to figure out when […]
How 2016 Technology Has Changed Your Home Search Forever
Supporting the Jersey City Community Through Youth Soccer
More than 250,000 people live in Jersey City. But somehow, Jersey City feels like a tightly knit community. The main reason? Incredible support from friends, family, and neighbors. Jersey City residents are eager to help each other, and not just in our welcoming community of Port Liberte. We all can support local vendors at the Jersey City Farmers’ Market, shop […]
Downsizing Your Home? Use These Tips to Plan Your Move
Maybe the thought of moving to a smaller, low-maintenance home has only briefly crossed your mind, or maybe you’re seriously considering downsizing. But before you trade your too-large house in for, say, a cozy condo downtown, there are a few things to consider. Downsizing requires quite a bit of planning: You may need to figure […]
Thank You for Making Port Liberte an Incredible Community!
With Thanksgiving and the holiday season approaching in just a few short weeks, it’s a great time to reflect on the year and look forward to 2017. I am grateful to be able to call Port Liberte my home and to work with my wonderful neighbors on a daily basis. You have made Port Liberte a welcoming […]
The Essentials for Entertaining Big in a Small Home
With the holiday season approaching, many homeowners are starting to plan get-togethers with friends or family. While entertaining can be more of a challenge in a smaller home, it’s not impossible to host a memorable dinner party with your loved ones if you’re working with limited space. Here are a few tips for throwing a […]
Happy 5th Anniversary, Creature Comfort Pet Therapy!
Pets are such sweet and loving companions, aren’t they? It’s no wonder we want to make them part of our family and share their love with others. Not only do our pets help us feel good, but they also help other people feel calm and comfortable as a result of pet therapy visits. When Joan Baer and Annie Murphy, co-founders of Creature […]
5 Home Staging Mistakes That Frighten Buyers Away
Halloween is just around the corner. For many homeowners, that means carving pumpkins, hanging up Halloween decorations, and stocking up on fun-sized candy. But if you’re a homeowner who is thinking about selling this fall season, you might be preparing your home for buyers instead of trick-or-treaters. Home staging is a crucial part of home […]
There’s a New Gourmet Cheese Shop in Town
Can’t get enough of local businesses and great food? There’s a new cheese shop in Downtown Jersey City you have to try. After giving Jersey City residents a delicious preview at the Grove Street Farmers’ Market earlier this year, Van Hook Cheese & Grocery opened a storefront just last week on Jersey Avenue downtown. That means this new specialty grocery store is […]