Relocating to New Jersey

From great sandy beaches to rural farmlands to some of the country's most progressive cities, New Jersey offers a little something for everyone. If you are considering a move to the Garden State, the following article can help you learn about the various areas of New Jersey and connect with resources which may help streamline your move.

Regions of the Garden State

The Delaware River Region - Along the New Jersey-Pennsylvania border, this area in Western NJ is home to Burlington, Gloucester, Camden, Salem, and Mercer Counties. The Delaware River region is very diverse as it encapsulates some of the most undeveloped areas of the state such as the Pine Barrens and Del Water Gap while providing area residents with easy access to some of the state's and neighboring state's largest metropolitan areas such as Camden, Philadelphia, and Wilmington, Delaware.

The Skylands Region - Unlike many of the commercial centers that make up the Garden State, visiting the Skylands is like taking a step back in time. As one of the more rural areas of the state, the Skylands is filled with lakes, river, rolling hills, farming communities, and winding country roads. It is not uncommon for people who work in New York City or any of New Jersey's urban core to own second homes in the Skyland countryside.

The Gateway Region - Millions of immigrants entered the United State through Ellis Island helping to define this region's name. Today, the Gateway Region is the most heavy populated in the state thanks to its easy commute to New York City and NJ's own Newark, Hoboken, and rising star, Jersey City. With its cosmopolitan flair, the Gateway Region offer plenty of great dining, shopping, quality schools, and great cultural outlets to enjoy.

The Jersey Shore - Home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the Country, the Jersey Shore is dream destination for residents and vacationers alike. From family friendly beaches to some of the best nightlife in the state in Atlantic City, there is a little something for everyone along the New Jersey seaboard. Like most beach communities, the population along the Jersey Coast decreases dramatically after the summer months leaving homeowners with a quiet respite for the remainder of the year.

Steps for Your Move:

If you are planning on buying a home, you can start your research on several popular real estate web sites such as realtor.com or realestate.com. There are plenty of fine New Jersey mortgage companies to choose including American Financial Resources who is based in Parsippany, Quicken Loans, and Gold Mortgage. As you prepare to get settled into your new home, you are going to want to update your address with friends, family, creditors, the IRS and anyone else that you need to communicate with. If you have children, you will want to get them registered in their new schools. You will also want to contact the New Jersey Division of Elections to register to vote and the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to ensure that you take the proper steps to update your driver's license and automobile registrations.

Nat Criss is a mortgage and real estate copywriter helping New Jersey mortgage and NY mortgage companies connect with consumers.