Bernardsville, N.J.: A Gilded Age Enclave Looking to the Future
With grand estates and rolling meadows, this Somerset County borough has long attracted the wealthy. But now it’s courting younger, less affluent buyers.
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With grand estates and rolling meadows, this Somerset County borough has long attracted the wealthy. But now it’s courting younger, less affluent buyers.
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Residents say this northern Passaic County borough resembles the Catskills: “You’re in the country, and yet you’re not far from the city.”
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The neighborhood, known as New York’s first suburb, is a place where ‘people want to stay forever.’
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The Burlington County community often surprises new residents with its woodsy vibe: “It’s not at all what we thought of when we thought of New Jersey.”
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This 1.5-mile-long island, with “a beach on almost every block,” may feel like small-town New England, but it’s part of the city.
By Aileen Jacobson
Once known as a military town, this Monmouth County borough is reinventing itself with a slew of new development. (Just ask Netflix.)
By Jill P. Capuzzo
Home prices are way up in this Columbia County town, which is luring artists and writers from the city with its bucolic views and chic Main Street.
By Karen Angel
The Saratoga Race Course has long been a big draw, but it’s not the only one in this small, walkable city with a ‘phenomenal quality of life.’
By Jill P. Capuzzo
With relatively affordable prices and an easy commute to Manhattan, the area is attracting new residents, but it still has a strong sense of community.
By Kathleen Lynn
This shoreline borough is becoming more polished, but residents still cherish its old-fashioned vibe: “That’s the cool part about growing up here.”
By Jill P. Capuzzo
This Middlesex County community was once a place “where middle-class people built cottages.” Now cash buyers are winning bidding wars.
By Lisa Prevost
This Ulster County town is known for its nature preserves, waterfront homes and quietly affluent residents: ‘They’re not in-your-face flashy.’
By Karen Angel
With good schools and relatively low property taxes, this Morris County community is popular with buyers. No surprise, then, that the market is tight.
By Jill P. Capuzzo
The Hartford suburb draws residents with its bustling downtown, plentiful activities and long history (including a ferry established in 1655).
By Lisa Prevost
The Bergen County borough has an unhurried pace and a multigenerational flavor, because many who were raised there never want to leave.
By Jay Levin
The Westchester community attracts an eclectic mix of residents who appreciate the artsy vibe, the charming homes and the proximity of the city.
By Anne Mancuso
This once traditional Bergen County township has an increasingly diverse population and is ‘very much pro-L.G.B.T.Q.’ But its biggest draw may be affordability.
By Jill P. Capuzzo
This shoreline town attracts buyers with its beaches and good schools. But available homes are scarce, and they sell very quickly.
By Lisa Prevost
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In this ‘family-friendly' Union County township just 25 miles from Midtown Manhattan, ‘you’re going to get a little bit more for your money.’
By Kathleen Lynn
This Ulster County hamlet may not be as fashionable as some Hudson Valley towns, but it’s more affordable. And everyone turns out for the spring Duck Derby.
By Karen Angel
In this quaint Hunterdon County community, ‘everybody is interested in the good things in life.’
By Jill P. Capuzzo
With more than 2,800 new housing units approved in the last three years, ‘Port Chester is certainly on the move.’ Not everyone is happy about it.
By Lisa Prevost
With major highways running through it, the 38-square-mile township offers easy access to schools, shopping and medical care: ‘There’s something for everyone.’
By Jill P. Capuzzo
This Fairfield County city is working to shed its ‘rundown’ image, although progress is happening slowly: “The city’s turning itself around.”
By C. J. Hughes
Natives and newcomers are transforming this Greene County town, with an eye toward preservation. (And they want you to know it’s pronounced ‘cook-SAH-kie.’)
By Karen Angel
The Bergen County borough offers New York City views, a large selection of co-ops and condos — and a quick commute to Manhattan.
By Kathleen Lynn
The Passaic County township attracts those seeking more affordable homes with easy city access. (And yes, an episode of ‘The Sopranos’ was shot there.)
By Jill P. Capuzzo
The Ulster County hamlet has long been a magnet for New Yorkers seeking weekend homes, including celebrities like Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody. Since the pandemic, many have become full-time residents.
By Karen Angel
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With less expensive housing than in surrounding areas, the Middlesex County city attracts buyers looking for a good deal. But the market is tight.
By Lisa Prevost
The Bucks County borough may be small, but it has a lot to offer — and much lower taxes than towns on the other side of the Delaware River.
By Dave Caldwell
With its central location, stunning scenery and culturally diverse community, the Ulster County hamlet has seen an influx of residents in recent years.
By Karen Angel
Some residents resent efforts to brand the area as a separate space within Harlem, but it’s clearly a neighborhood in transition: “Everywhere you look, there’s construction.”
By Aileen Jacobson
A commitment to preservation has kept this Hunterdon County township bucolic: “There’s no traffic, unless you get stuck behind a tractor.”
By Jill P. Capuzzo
This small Middlesex County city, once a neglected industrial area, is reinventing itself with new development and a ferry to Manhattan in the works.
By Kathleen Lynn
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