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The State of Our Union

Our blog highlighting the best things of Union County, local market updates, our thoughts and opinions about our industry, answers to your frequently asked questions, and more.

World Cup 2026 Match Day Survival Guide for NJ Commuters

Fourteen World Cup match days. Two stadiums. Five workday danger dates. This is the match day survival guide for New Jersey commuters — not for fans, but for everyone who still has to get to work in NYC, Newark, or Philadelphia between June 13 and the July 19 final. Covers the Secaucus ticket-holder-only rule, the Penn Station outbound restrictions, the Walt Whitman Bridge trap on Lincoln Financial Field match days, the double-match dates (June 22, 25, 27) when both stadiums host simultaneously, the PATCO and Ben Franklin Bridge plays for South Jersey, and why the Raritan Valley Line is quietly the most insulated commute in the region this June.

NJ Multi-Generational Homes: Mother-Daughter, In-Law Suites & More

Seventeen percent of all homes sold in 2024 were purchased by multi-generational buyers — the highest share ever recorded. This guide covers mother-daughter homes, in-law suites, split-levels, and ADUs in Union County’s NJ suburbs, plus why “multi-generational” isn’t an MLS search filter and what that means for your home search.

NJ’s Top-Ranked Real Estate Team | RealTrends Verified

The Michael Martinetti Group has been ranked the #1 large real estate team in New Jersey and #40 nationally in the 2026 RealTrends Verified rankings, based on 351 closed transaction sides and $222.3 million in sales volume in 2025. Learn what the ranking means, how our 16-agent team earned it, and why it matters whether you’re buying or selling a home in New Jersey.

World Cup Airbnb Warning: NJ Towns That Ban Rentals [2026]

More than 80 New Jersey municipalities ban short-term rentals under 30 days, and enforcement is ramping up ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium. Fines start at $750/day with escalating jail time. Here’s the complete list of banned towns, what penalties look like, and what NJ homeowners can legally do instead.

Revolutionary War History of Union NJ | America Turns 250

Union Township was called Connecticut Farms during the Revolution, and on June 7, 1780, it became one of the most significant battlefields of the entire war. Explore the Battle of Connecticut Farms, the story of Hannah Caldwell, Liberty Hall, and the street names that still carry the history as America celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026.

Best Waterfront Restaurants in New Jersey

From the Hudson River skyline to the Jersey Shore marina docks to lakeside BYOBs in Sussex County, here are 20 waterfront restaurants across New Jersey with unbeatable views, fresh-off-the-boat seafood, and outdoor patios worth the drive. A locals-only guide for making the most of spring and summer in the Garden State.

NJ Animal Experiences: Cat Cafes, Goat Yoga & More

New Jersey is quietly stuffed with cat cafes, goat-yoga farms, alpaca walks, cow cuddle sessions, sloth encounters, and stingray touch tanks — most of them within an hour of wherever you live. This is the comprehensive 2026 guide for NJ families: 35+ open-to-the-public spots organized by what your kids actually want to do, with addresses, age requirements, and what each visit really gets you.

These 20 NJ Housing Markets Will Boom Next — Our 2026 Predictions

Which New Jersey towns are about to boom? We analyzed home price trends, transit access, downtown development, school quality, and population growth to identify 20 NJ housing markets with the strongest upside for buyers in 2026 and beyond. From momentum towns like Rahway, Cranford, and Montclair to hidden gems like Garwood, Bloomfield, and Bound Brook organized into four tiers from “already moving fast” to “early-stage upside.”

World Cup 2026 NYC-NJ Commute Alternatives (When Secaucus is Closed)

The 2026 FIFA World Cup brings eight matches to MetLife Stadium — and NJ Transit’s plan effectively shuts Penn Station’s outbound rail service for four hours before each one. This locals’ guide walks through every realistic NYC-NJ commute alternative, county by county. Includes Bergen County’s structural advantages (Hoboken-terminating trains, the GWB Bus Station, the Edgewater ferry, Bergenline Avenue jitneys), Union County’s Newark Penn → PATH play, Morris & Essex workarounds, Hudson County’s near-immunity, Monmouth Shore’s Seastreak option, plus Boxcar/Coach USA premium service, park-and-PATH drive strategies, and BLADE helicopter routes. Side-by-side comparison and match-day timing advice included.

Living in NJ’s Skylands Region: Mountains, Lakes, and Homes Under $400K

The Skylands Region is New Jersey’s best-kept secret — lakefront homes, mountain views, and four-season living for under $400K in Sussex and Warren counties. This is the honest guide to what life actually looks like in NJ’s northwestern corner, from commute realities to school districts to why it costs less than the Catskills with better infrastructure.

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