Should You Pay Down Your Mortgage? After they’ve been in their home a while, a lot of people take a look at the situation and see if there’s a way to pay off their mortgage early. If you have a condo in the Jersey City/Hoboken area, and you’ve been there for a while, should you […]
Life along the Hudson River is luxurious. With a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline, prime access to riverside restaurants and entertainment, and an easy commute to the city, it’s no wonder that waterfront condos in Hoboken, NJ are highly desirable. Discover more about these ideal Hoboken waterfront communities. The W Hoboken Designed as a “cosmopolitan […]
The eleven properties that make up the Berry Lane Park Project in Jersey City, set to open in late 2015, are being transformed from a graffiti covered eyesore into something magnificent. Where once were decaying buildings, you will see a baseball field, a soccer field, tennis courts, rain gardens and such. This project has […]
An age old question at this time of year is whether to put the stuffing inside or outside of the bird. There’s probably just as much controversy about the subject in the Jersey City/Hoboken area as there is throughout the rest of the country. We’ll explore the pros and cons and let the people […]
The American Planning Association recently designated Washington Street in Hoboken as a “Great Street”. That’s pretty good. However, since Washington Street is the main street in the central business district for Hoboken, the city can’t just rest on its designated laurels. They have been working on options to make a new and (we hope) improved […]
The town of Jersey City is getting ready to join Hoboken and New York in a project that they hope will prevent another catastrophe like Hurricane Sandy. They plan to construct a two-mile-long seawall that would be eight feet higher than the present ten-foot wall. That is four feet higher than the 14-foot storm surge […]
A real treat is in store for art lovers in the Hoboken area. It could be a treat for people who aren’t lovers, also. In fact, it could turn you into an art lover. It’s the 32nd Annual Hoboken Artist’s Studio Tour set for November 9. This is a great opportunity for people to […]
The night is dark. The kids have had their tricks and treats. They’ve watched “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”, and are now asleep. It’s time for some grown up scary stuff. What movies do you like to watch here in the Jersey area? Do you like blood and gore, or do you prefer suspense? […]
One of the advantages of living in Hoboken is that it doesn’t cover much geographical territory, so many places are withing walking distance for residents. Of course, many residents work outside of Hoboken, or rely on a personal vehicle for their job, so there are still a lot of cars to park in the city. […]
The big day is almost here! On October 18th make your way to The Hudson County History Fair at New Jersey City University. This is your chance to get the whole story on how and when Jersey City came to be. There will be something for everyone, including children. Admission and parking are free! […]
