Tropical storm Ida made its mark on much of the east coast and has been viewed as one of the deadliest storms to hit NJ. Many homeowners who never experienced flooding issues in the past were suddenly caught off guard and inundated with water in their homes, costing many residents significant losses...

WESTFIELD — On Friday evening Byron Miller of the The Rotary Club of Westfield was awarded the F. Matty Mathewson Rotarian of the Year Award by Rotary District 7475. “Byron exemplifies everything that makes Rotary special. He truly cares about others and is the first to roll up his sleeves and get i...

January is the time for New Year’s resolutions and to reflect on goals for the upcoming year. Personally, I love this time of year for that reason. Four years ago, I spearheaded an initiative to inspire the financial empowerment of women and named the group Women of Clarity TM. I challenged women to...

Here are a few tips to add value and curb appeal with attractive plantings and well-maintained landscape: Potential home buyers form their first impression of your home from its curb appeal. Yet the home’s outdoor landscaping is overlooked, or underdone, when preparing your home to sell. Ideally the...

The Friends of the Fanwood Memorial Library invite you to “Tips for a Painless Kitchen or Bath Remodel” on Wednesday, October 19 at 7 pm. located at Monk’s Design Studio, 246 South Ave, Fanwood. Join members of the Monk’s Design team for a conversation about planning your kitchen or bathroom remodel...

Goldfish Swim School, the country’s premier learn-to-swim school, is pleased to announce the opening of a new 8,550 square foot learn-to-swim facility in Springfield, NJ. Located at 275 US-22 E, this new location joins a thriving Goldfish Swim School location in Livingston and provides swim and wate...

Have you ever heard the term “exclusive” listing — it refers to a property that is not broadly marketed to the public, but instead offered by word of mouth or other very little marketing if any. A seller may find this to be an option for a few reasons: 1. They think they won’t have to put up with th...

Congratulations to all the 2022 graduates! I cannot help but think back to when I graduated college and how excited I was about the opportunities in front of me. After almost 30 years of working with clients and their children, here is some key financial advice for any graduate as you start the next...

WESTFIELD — On Friday, December 31, at 7 p.m., under the baton of Maestro David Wroe, New Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO) again presents one of New Jersey’s most popular New Year’s Eve musical celebrations. This year’s performance, “Steppin’ Back Out,” promises a superb review of American musical t...

Here Are a Few Ideas From Susan: With historically Low Interest Rates and with a possibility of them creeping up in the future you have decided to Jump in and buy your 1st home, trade up to a bigger one, move out of that apartment and want a back yard. But you have heard stories of multiple bids and...