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CaesarZeppeli_ t1_jebly3p wrote

Reply to comment by gmoor90 in TN teacher NJ apartment hunting by gmoor90

Around 6-7 years now, love it. There’s more to do than just go to the wolf chase mall, Shelby farms and Beale st. I think the thing that was difficult for me to get used to was traffic and the way roads work around here as well as the driving etiquette. If you need any advice hmu

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CaesarZeppeli_ t1_jebkii0 wrote

Fellow former Memphian who moved up here. Much better, I also saw a Shelby county plate up here once and had to do a double take 😂.

There is seriously way much more to do up here and safer than Memphis. Also if you’re not looking to spend high rent prices you can always go a bit further south than Princeton, the commute isn’t much further and gives you more options.

I wouldn’t listen to people who say South Jersey is bad, full of crazy republicans, etc. these people have never left the state more than likely.

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structuremonkey t1_jebkd4t wrote

Similarly, with the hosta and deer, if you have rabbits in your area, they will eventually eat the hosta once other foods are gone.

The rabbits by me love to destroy the asiatic lillies first, then move to the lirope. I use wire surrounds to keep them away as much as possible...

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grilled_cheese1865 t1_jebin0t wrote

Piscataway has a lot of rental options and is close to Plainfield. Rahway especially but cranford does too as well plus both have train stations and a good downtown for to things in. Rahway is more down to earth than cranford, I think that's your best bet

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rawbface t1_jebhu8w wrote

Keep in mind that "less water usage over the summer" also means it doesn't consumer as much water as turf grass overall. Make sure your yard is graded properly and your drainage is on point. For me, living at the bottom of a hill, it would turn my backyard into a bog.

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rpg25 t1_jebhkts wrote

That may have been your experience… But I have it on good authority from people who I trust that would have no reason to lie to me that they got dropped after a single claim. And honestly? It stands to reason that they might drop you after one claim to keep rates low.

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bighaircutforbigtuna t1_jebgure wrote

I can't speak to Geico - but I've had NJM since I started driving in 1992. I now have them for home owners as well, and they have been wonderful. They were amazing and responsive during Sandy when I had tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage to my home. They are my ride or die, pardon the pun.

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poolkakke t1_jebgovi wrote

My brother teaches in Plainfield and commutes from Ocean County every day. The traffic is bad up there regardless of where you're coming from.

North Jersey has a faster pace, but you have tons of options for food and culture. Any of the surrounding towns will have rent you can afford. Iselin is right near a major railroad hub, Clark is right next to the parkway. Monmouth County may also be an option for you depending on your car situation.

Welcome to our awesomely cultural, diverse and inclusive state!

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