Although temperatures are still quite mild, New Jersey Natural Gas is urging customers to start getting homes ready for the winter ahead. Properly preparing a residence for cold weather can help save energy, keep heating costs under control “and ensure that you and your family stay safe and warm when temperatures drop,” the utility explains. […]
Helpful tips for Buyers
Make sure your credit is in good shape. You can check your credit score for free on line. Meet with a mortgage rep to get a realistic view of what you can afford. Whether paying cash or financing the home purchase establish a budget. Make a wish list of what your ideal home must have […]
Single-Lane Traffic on Route 72 Bridge Thorofares to Remain Until Spring
Starting Monday, Oct. 10, the East and West Thorofare bridges on the Route 72 Causeway Bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction. The single-lane pattern will start just west of the West Thorofare Bridge and end just east of the East Thorofare Bridge on Long Beach Island. This new traffic pattern will […]
Get a Free Ride to the Polls on Nov. 8
Pundits and candidates alike are saying the 2016 presidential election is one of the most important in American history for many reasons, such as whether it will be Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump who will set the tone of the United States Supreme Court for a generation by appointing up to four justices, which candidate […]
National Preparedness Month a Reminder to Make Storm Plans
September is recognized as National Preparedness Month and “serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work and also where we visit,” states the website ready.gov, managed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. […]
Preparing your home for Fall and Winter
Interior Maintenance Check for drafts. Feel around edges of windows and doors. A good tip is to use a lighted candle and if the flame flickers, there’s probably a draft. If necessary, replace seals and repair caulking around window and door frames. Consider buying heavier or insulated drapery for especially drafty windows. Have furnace inspected. […]
Beach Replenishment Wraps Up in Loveladies, Continues in a Southern Section of Long Beach Township
Replenishment repair work on previously restored beaches in a southern stretch of Long Beach Township is underway, while operations in the township’s northern Loveladies section were scheduled to finish on Tuesday night. Earlier that day, contractor Great Lakes Dock and Dredge Co.’s Liberty Island dredge was on the job near Kentucky Avenue in Beach Haven […]
Ocean County Clerk’s Office Offers New, Free Property Alert Service
The Ocean County Clerk’s Office is offering an additional means of property protection to homeowners and business owners with its new, free Property Alert Service, which sends email alerts any time a document affecting a particular property is recorded by the office. Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, who serves as director of law and public […]
LBI IS TOPS AMONG READERS IN NJ.COM’S BEST BEACH POLL
Locals, vacationers and, apparently, NJ.com readers agree: Long Beach Island is unparalleled. According to the website, LBI is the official 2016 Readers’ Choice winner for best beach in New Jersey. In early July, the site asked readers to choose their favorite shore spot from a list of 40 locations. Criteria included the quality of beach, […]
Jersea Realty Welcomes LBI Realty Group
Business Notes Jersea Realty Welcomes LBI Realty Group in Merger By MARIA SCANDALE | May 26, 2016 LBI Realty Group is joining Jersea Realty, at 1415 Long Beach Blvd. in Ship Bottom, in a merger expected to be completed by June 1. The announcement was made by Patrick Moeller, owner of Jersea Realty, and Broker-Associate and […]