How to Know When You Are Being Scammed
- Moving company won’t do an in-house estimate
- The price is too good to be true
- Movers ask what your budget is
- Movers are asking for cost/deposit upfront
- Final price was more than double of the original estimate
- Moving company refuses to unload the truck until you pay the additional charges
Rogue movers are everywhere and you need to take precaution before you end up getting scammed out of thousands of dollars or even worse; your items being stolen.
Switching to a New Jersey License
If you are finally settled in to your new home, now it’s time to switch your old license over to New Jersey. In order to get the process started, make sure to have handy your 6 Points of ID and Address Verification before visiting a local DMV in New Jersey. If you are concerned about taking the road test again, it’s waived as long as you have a valid, non provisional license issued by the District of Columbia or any of the 50 states. New residents of New Jersey have within 60 days to transfer their out-of-state license.
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Commuting in New Jersey
Looking for transportation in New Jersey? Not to worry because transportation to and from your destination is highly accessible. Whether you need to go New York City or not, the convenience of traveling is within minutes of your home.
If you need additional information on fares, arrival and departure times, select from the below transit systems:
- NJ Transit
- PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation)
- MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority)
- PATCO (Port Authority Transit Corporation)
- SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority)
- Amtrak
The convenience of the transit system in New Jersey allows residences to work in New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
Finding the Right Neighborhood
When it comes to finding the right neighborhood in New Jersey, there are a few important things to look for. Like many, you are probably moving because of a job so it’s key to find a home within commuting range. If you have kids, you also want to make sure you find a neighborhood with a great school in the area.
There are a ton of other factors that play in to the decision of finding a neighborhood but if you aren’t sure where to look, we’ve compiled a list to help you get started:
State Resources – New Jersey has housing resources that are great starting points. You can visit the New Jersey Housing Resource Center . The NJHRC provides assistance in finding affordable homes for purchase and rent. Another great state resource is the Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA). The agency helps promote and build homes that are affordable and low cost.
Classified Ads –What’s now considered old fashioned, the classified ads of the local newspaper still post ads for home and apartment rentals. You can also check craiglist.org for recent listings that you can sort through based on how much you are willing to spend.
Online Resources – There are several online resources to find a home. Resources like ForRent.com or Trulia.com provide an abundance of homes for you to rent or buy. Get all the information you need on a home right from your computer.
Brokers – Don’t feel like doing the search? Brokers typically handle the leg work by researching neighborhoods, providing pictures, and detailed descriptions on homes that meet your criteria.
Word-of-Mouth – The cheapest way of finding a home is through word of mouth. Reach out to friends and family and ask if they can recommend some areas that fit your criteria.
New Jersey is very similar to New York City; it’s very challenging and time consuming when it comes to searching for a home. It’s key to stay patient and prepared to make a decision when you’ve found something that you like. Be prepared to have two month’s rent, security deposit, broker’s fee, and other fees associated with moving.
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