NY Times: To Rent or to Buy?

That is the question people have been asking lately in this economy. For some, paying a mortgage nearly equivalent to the cost of rent is more valuable. For others, living without the responsiblility of being the homeowner is more convenient. Read about two couples in this New York Times article that explain why they chose … Continue reading NY Times: To Rent or to Buy?

The W comes to Hoboken

March 14, 2010 The W comes to Hoboken By Andrea Sachs If the W Hotel can make it there (New York), can it make it anywhere (Hoboken)? "It's the closest thing you can get to New York atmosphere in Hoboken," said Aron Grodinsky, a New Jersey local who on a recent weekend was spending cocktail … Continue reading The W comes to Hoboken

Golden opportunity

February 21, 2010 Golden opportunity Winning Olympian visits Hoboken wrestling club by Timothy J. Carroll      More than 80 kids and parents gathered in the Edge Wrestling club in Hoboken on Friday, Feb. 12 to see Olympic champion Henry Cejudo show off his moves. At 21, Cejudo was America’s youngest Olympic wrestling champion ever at … Continue reading Golden opportunity

Bungalow, Long Branch

                                Bungalow Long Branch, NJ Words: Catherine Martin Photography: Joshua McHugh (unless otherwise stated) The city of Long Branch, New Jersey has a new addition to its recently rejuvenated coastline in the form of Bungalow, a luxury lifestyle -hotel. The … Continue reading Bungalow, Long Branch

W is for WOW! Forward PATH

October 22, 2009 By ADAM BONISLAWSKI       The W Hoboken sold the last of its 40 residential units in April 2007. By the time the building began closings in April 2009, however, the real estate market was much softer. And, in what’s become a familiar story, some of the original condo buyers were no longer … Continue reading W is for WOW! Forward PATH

Bungalow Hotel

September 2009 Bungalow Hotel 50 Laird Street Long Branch, NJ, USA Style: Modern Design Atmosphere: Lively 24 Rooms Go ahead and hold on to your anti–New Jersey prejudices if you like. It just means more space for those of us who have learned to embrace the Jersey Shore. Though it’s technically west of the Hudson … Continue reading Bungalow Hotel

Hoist ‘W’ flag at the home port

September 16, 2009 Hoist 'W' flag at the home port Jersey firm behind posh hotel to buy land and build 800 units keyed to young renters By KAREN O'SHEA A New Jersey company that developed the swank W Hotel and residences on the Hudson, the Trump Plaza in Jersey City and amenity-packed apartments on River … Continue reading Hoist ‘W’ flag at the home port

GATECRASHER: W HOTEL

Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - Jets teammates Donald Strickland and James Ihedigbo must be rolling in dough. The best-bud ballers, who beat the Giants on Saturday, checked out matching luxury condos at the W Hoboken on Monday night. The fancy digs go for upwards of $2 million. Later, they celebrated their potential new homes at … Continue reading GATECRASHER: W HOTEL

Hot SPOT

September 7, 2009 Celebs like Ashley Tisdale are flocking to Bungalow, say reps, a superhip hotel on the shore in Long Branch, NJ. The mod-meets-beachy accomodations are within walking distance of the Atlantic. And in case of rain, the lobby boasts an endless assortment of games for guests to play, including billiards, Foosball and chess. … Continue reading Hot SPOT

Bungalow, New Jersey

August 6, 2009 BUNGALOW, NEW JERSEY LONG BRANCH, NEW JERSEY Hoteliers David and Michael Barry of W Hoboken have just opened the doors to Bungalow, the Jersey Shore’s first boutique luxury hotel. Located in Pier Village, the Jersey shore's destination for dining and shopping, Bungalow is steps from sand beaches, world-class restaurants and exciting nightlife. … Continue reading Bungalow, New Jersey