South Jersey food fights: Give peas a chance
Letter from the editor It seems South Jersey has developed a flair for food fights. I’m not talking about the kind we had in the school cafeteria back in fourth grade. I’ll never forget how red the principal’s face turned as he scolded us — I had never seen him so...
This Thanksgiving, only the turkey should get stuffed
Thanksgiving is all about family, gratitude and great food, but let’s be honest, it’s also the one day a year when “stuffed” describes more than the turkey. Between the appetizers, the main course and the dessert table that seems to go on forever, it’s easy to go from...
How to make the most of an open house
Real Estate Matters Open houses have long been a staple weekend activity for prospective homebuyers. Although only about 4% of buyers purchase their homes through an open house, 41% of potential buyers still visit them as part of the homebuying process. Realtors host...
Complex products: Understanding the risks of alternative investments
Alternative investments, particularly complex products, are called that for a reason. The growing popularity of these investments is understandable, given the hype surrounding them lately. The shiny new ideas often get a lot of attention, but that doesn’t mean that...
Choosing your home decor for the holidays
Real Estate Matters No matter where you live, or in what type of home you live in, there is an excitement about “decking the halls” for the holiday season. Even if you don’t choose to deck halls with “boughs of holly,” there are many different things you can do...
