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From amusement parks to the zoo, there will always be something to do across New Jersey this summer.

The best things to do in New Jersey this summer Summer is finally here! As the warm weather comes in, it’s finally starting to feel like summer. School’s out for all of the kiddos so here is a list of family fun activities you can conquer while enjoying this fabulous summer.

Create your own backyard oasis inspired by this space.

A Backyard Pavilion and Pool for the Perfect Escape The goal for this backyard escape was to save the trees while incorporating privacy, a pool and a pool house.

Close the deal the right way.

Top 10 Home Closing Checklist Tips for Sellers It doesn't matter whether you are selling your home as a short sale or as a traditional seller, your checklist for home selling is identical. There are certain things on a home selling checklist that every responsible seller should do.

After a short increase, mortgage rates are at the lowest they've been all year.

Mortgage rates back near lowest levels of 2017 after short-lived rebound Mortgage rates fell to one of the lowest levels of the year in the most recent week, following a short-lived rebound, housing finance provider Freddie Mac said Thursday.

Helping people is one of the most rewarding things you can do.

“I can help someone else” Al served in the U.S. Marine Corps for five years, providing security for Marine One, the helicopter that carries the president. After Al left the military, one thing did not change. “I always wanted to find a way to continue my service,” he says.

What you need to know about the interest rate on your home loan:

What Is Interest? The Fee That Can Tack Thousands Onto Your Mortgage You’ve probably overheard homeowners boast that they nabbed a "great interest rate" on their mortgage.

When it comes to finding a job, New Jersey is the place to be.

Here's why N.J. is one of the best places to find a job New Jersey has been ranked the country's fifth best state to find a job, according to WalletHub.com's 2017 Best and Worst States for jobs.

How this organization has helped families across the world.

Healthier homes in Paraguay and India Habitat’s work in many countries focuses on an important, but often overlooked, aspect of decent housing: reliable access to clean water and proper sanitation.

Here's how to make the mortgage process a little smoother.

How to Get a Mortgage: A Step-by-Step Guide for Home Buyers If you want to buy a house but don't have oodles of cash lying around, you'll need to learn how to get a mortgage—that all-important home loan used to purchase property that you will then pay back for years or even decades to come.

This family volunteers to build homes.

A family volunteers together and grows closer It’s hard to chat and hammer, Linos Frantzeskakis says, but he and his two kids have managed to work in some conversations and laughs on Habitat build sites. They’ve also bonded.

Have your down payment already saved? These are 5 things you shouldn't do with it if you want to buy a home:

Stop! 5 Things You Should Never Do With Your Down Payment Do the wrong thing and you may end up in a paperwork nightmare (or worse, being denied a loan altogether).

A smart way to capture the sun's energy.

SolarGaps blinds protect your home from the sun and draw from its power Don’t block out the sun. Embrace it.