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New Rankings Reveal 9 Best Places For Families To Live In US New Rankings Reveal 9 Best Places For Families To Live In US
New Rankings Reveal 9 Best Places For Families To Live In US Families looking for their next hometown might want to check out a brand-new list. A new Travel + Leisure ranking highlights the nine best places to live in the US for families, spotlighting a mix of affordable suburbs, up-and-coming metros, and community-focused towns. Released on Sunday, Sept. 14, the report draws on input from real estate experts who assessed affordability, school quality, safety, and lifestyle factors. The list ranges from Indiana to Texas and features communities that balance opportunity with livability. Here are the top nine picks from Travel + Leisure: Carmel, Ind…

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by Joe Lombardi
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$3.85M Home Sale Breaks Records After One Night On Market For Bergen County Borough $3.85M Home Sale Breaks Records After One Night On Market For Bergen County Borough
$3.85M Home Sale Breaks Records After One Night On Market For Bergen County Borough A newly built Paramus mansion sold for $3.85 million — the highest residential sale ever recorded in the borough, real estate records show. The home, located at 516 Marion Lane in Paramus, went under contract after just one night on the market as an office exclusive, according to realtor Tony Nabhan of The Tony Nabhan Collective. Described as an architectural masterpiece redefining luxury living in Paramus, the 10,000-square-foot estate sits on an ultra-rare three-quarter-acre lot, the realtor said. The property was designed by a prominent local builder and designer duo Peak Developers…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$1B NJ Waterfront Project Fueled By $255M Loan For Luxury 25-Story Tower $1B NJ Waterfront Project Fueled By $255M Loan For Luxury 25-Story Tower
$1B NJ Waterfront Project Fueled By $255M Loan For Luxury 25-Story Tower A $1 billion luxury development is taking shape along the Hudson River waterfront — and it’s being powered by a $255 million construction loan from S3 Capital, one of the nation’s most active private real estate lenders. The loan will fund the first phase of the project at 615 River Road in Edgewater, which includes a 25-story rental building with 381 apartments, ground-floor retail, and parking for more than 500 vehicles, S3 Capital announced. When complete, the full development will feature roughly 1,200 residential units and a public ferry terminal offering direct service to Manhattan’s W…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$588M In Tax Credits Approved For Housing Redevelopment Projects Across NJ: Here's Where $588M In Tax Credits Approved For Housing Redevelopment Projects Across NJ: Here's Where
$588M In Tax Credits Approved For Housing Redevelopment Projects Across NJ: Here's Where Five major redevelopment projects across Essex, Mercer, and Middlesex counties have been approved for nearly $588 million in state tax credits, paving the way for more than 1,100 new housing units — roughly half of which will be affordable, officials said. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the projects last week under the state’s Aspire Program and Historic Property Reinvestment Program (HPRP). Two projects in Newark received a combined $24 million in HPRP tax credits, including the rehabilitation of 292-306 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, formerly St. M…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Luxury Townhome Community ‘The Sylvan’ Launches In Bergen County Luxury Townhome Community ‘The Sylvan’ Launches In Bergen County
Luxury Townhome Community ‘The Sylvan’ Launches In Bergen County A brand-new luxury townhome community has officially launched in Bergen County. The Sylvan, developed by Garden Communities, features 112 three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath townhomes spanning approximately 3,000 square feet each, with rents starting at $7,995, according to the developer and sales team. Located on Sylvan Avenue, just 3.1 miles from the George Washington Bridge, The Sylvan blends privacy, design, and convenience in one of Bergen County’s most desirable neighborhoods. “The Sylvan introduces a striking new collection of expansive three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath luxury r…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Long-Term Renting Rising: Study Highlights Shifting Trends Long-Term Renting Rising: Study Highlights Shifting Trends
Long-Term Renting Rising: Study Highlights Shifting Trends Renters are finding new ways to make their units feel like home, and a national study shows just how rooted many are becoming. The survey of 2,000 Americans, conducted by Talker Research for Lemonade, revealed patterns of long-term renting and the habits that come with it.  These habits range from years spent in the same place to the rituals of browsing listings and decorating. More than a quarter (28 percent) have stayed even longer, with baby boomers (41 percent) and Gen X renters (28 percent) leading the way when it comes to staying put. The study revealed that 62 percent of rente…

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by Joe Lombardi
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This $8.95M Warren Estate Has An Amenity So Rare, Even Luxury Buyers Do A Double Take This $8.95M Warren Estate Has An Amenity So Rare, Even Luxury Buyers Do A Double Take
This $8.95M Warren Estate Has An Amenity So Rare, Even Luxury Buyers Do A Double Take From the street, 4 Mason Hill Road looks like a glamorous modern estate — all glass, stone, and soaring architecture. But step inside, and it’s clear this isn’t just another luxury listing. The $8.95 million property in Warren, listed by Tony Verducci and Cristian Perez of SERHANT doesn’t just come with a private theater, elevator, and year-round indoor pool — it hides something even more jaw-dropping below the surface. Behind sleek doors on the lower level lies a professional-grade shooting lane — a 75-foot custom firing range built into the home itself. It’s the kind of amenity you’d expe…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Quite A View: Joy Behar Selling NY Mansion Complete With Guest Cottage, Gardens Quite A View: Joy Behar Selling NY Mansion Complete With Guest Cottage, Gardens
Quite A View: Joy Behar Selling NY Mansion Complete With Guest Cottage, Gardens Joy Behar is parting ways with her picture-perfect Hamptons retreat in Sag Harbor. The longtime host of “The View,” 82, purchased the historic Victorian-style home in 2016 for $4.75 million, Realtor reports. Originally listed in November 2024 for $10.95 million, the price has since dropped to $7.995 million. The four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom estate spans about 4,500 square feet on a rare 0.63-acre corner lot in Sag Harbor Village, just steps from Haven’s Beach and minutes from Main Street. Built in 1903 and meticulously restored, the home blends old-world craftsmanship with modern luxury, ac…

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by Michael Mashburn
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100-Year-Old Property Across From NJ Train Station Sells For $5M 100-Year-Old Property Across From NJ Train Station Sells For $5M
100-Year-Old Property Across From NJ Train Station Sells For $5M A 100-year-old office building steps from a New Jersey train station has sold for $5 million, the real estate firm announced. The two-story property at 1 Elm St. in Westfield spans 10,369 square feet and is fully occupied by tenants including Keller Williams Premier Properties, McLaughlin & Stern Law Firm, and Arnhem Inc., according to Marcus & Millichap.  Built in 1922 and renovated in 2018, the site sits directly across from One Westfield Place, a large-scale mixed-use project under construction. “Investment in transit-oriented assets in premier New Jersey downtowns remains …

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by Cecilia Levine
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67-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Bergen County With Rooftop Lounge, Pet Spa 67-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Bergen County With Rooftop Lounge, Pet Spa
67-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex Opens In Bergen County With Rooftop Lounge, Pet Spa A newly built luxury apartment complex with 67 units has opened in Bergen County, JLL Capital Markets announced Wednesday, Oct. 1. The property, dubbed 619 North and located at 619 North Maple Ave., in Ho-Ho-Kus, features units with walk-in closets, in-unit washers and dryers, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and private terraces in select apartments.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by 619 North (@619north) View this post on Instagram A post shared by 619 Nort…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Zillow, Redfin Entered $100M Deal To Kill Rental Ad Competition: FTC Zillow, Redfin Entered $100M Deal To Kill Rental Ad Competition: FTC
Zillow, Redfin Entered $100M Deal To Kill Rental Ad Competition: FTC The federal government is suing Zillow and Redfin, accusing the real estate giants of cutting an illegal deal to eliminate competition in rental housing advertising, potentially hurting millions of renters. The Federal Trade Commission announced the lawsuit on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The agency claims that Zillow paid Redfin $100 million to dismantle itself as a competitor in the internet listing services market for multifamily rentals. According to the FTC, the February agreement required Redfin to end contracts with its advertising clients. Redfin then handed its business to Zillow and pr…

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by Chris Spiker
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$53.2M Sale Closes On NJ Waterfront Property With Whole Foods, Apartments $53.2M Sale Closes On NJ Waterfront Property With Whole Foods, Apartments
$53.2M Sale Closes On NJ Waterfront Property With Whole Foods, Apartments A prime slice of Hudson River waterfront real estate just sold for $53.2 million — and it comes with Whole Foods, boutique fitness studios, and apartments overlooking the Manhattan skyline. JLL Capital Markets announced it closed the sale of Edgewater Towne Center on River Road, a mixed-use property with 76,525 square feet of retail space and 64 apartment homes. JLL represented the seller, Site Centers Corp., and secured a local private buyer. Built in 2000 and spread across nearly 14 acres, the property is anchored by Whole Foods Market, one of the chain’s top performers in New Jersey. Sho…

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by Cecilia Levine