I briefly talked about the various ways to heat up your home in my Holiday Fire Safety Tips post. However, Mother Nature continues to bring down temperatures at the Jersey Shore. Many people try all sorts of ways to stay warm. Sometimes, that may involve a space heater. But users must be vigilant in their […]
Must-Have Tools for Jersey Shore Homeowners
When you own a Jersey Shore home, things are going to break and, unless you want to spend your money on visits from a neighborhood handyman, you’re going to need to fix them yourself. Luckily, you don’t need an arsenal of tools to handle most home maintenance fixes. These five must-have tools will cover most […]
Atlantic County Property Fraud Protection
Earlier this year, two men plead guilty to scamming property investors out of more than $1 million dollars in an Atlantic County property fraud scheme that took place between November 2018 and January 2019. How did they do it? “By faking real estate documents that made it look like they legally owned specific properties and […]
Priority Tasks for Your Move In
Moving into a new Jersey Shore home is an exciting time. Right about now, you’re probably daydreaming about decor, paint schemes, and new furniture. But before you start in on the fun stuff, you need to cover some of the priority tasks first. Priority Tasks for Your Move In Change the Locks Even if you’re […]
Taking the Lead on Lead Virtual Workshop
A new law that took effect in July 2022 targets all pre-1978 rental properties regarding Lead-Safe Certification. This law is being referred to as New Jersey’s Lead Safe Certification. It requires lead-paint inspections (visual and/or dust wipes) on all nonexempt rental properties at turnover. Additionally, every three years going forward, it will increase lead-based paint […]
How to Prepare for a Hurricane at the Jersey Shore
Hurricane Ian hit Florida pretty hard earlier this week. As of the writing of this post, it moved northward to South Carolina. By the time it reaches New Jersey, weather experts predict that it will be downgraded to a tropical storm. But don’t let that fool you. Tropical storms pack a mean punch, too. With […]
How to Prepare for Common Wintertime Homeowner Issues
Anybody who has lived in the Downbeach area for a while can tell you: winters here get downright chilly! In fact, we typically experience below freezing lows for weeks on end. When something goes wrong while renting, you call the landlord. Then, they send someone over to fix it. When you own a Jersey Shore […]
Home Maintenance Myths Busted
When you rent, you call a landlord when something breaks or stops working. But when you own your home, you become responsible for all of its upkeep. Regular maintenance helps things run more smoothly for much longer. Here are some home maintenance myths you need to know about when you purchase your new house at […]
Home Safety Checklist for Vacation Properties
While some of us live at the Jersey Shore year-round, many houses here are actually second homes or vacation properties. That means that they may stay vacant for weeks or even months, especially during the winter. To avoid potentially costly repairs, use this home safety checklist before you leave your home for any extended period […]