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Helpful Resources

Practical starting points for homeowners, buyers, sellers, and the work that follows an inspection.

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Homeowner Tools & Supplies I Recommend

A practical, inspection-inspired guide to the tools, safety items, moisture-control equipment, HVAC filters, and Homeowner 101 basics worth owning.

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Use this page as a starting point—not a substitute for your own due diligence. I have used, worked with, or referred the listed professionals through my professional network. Their inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee of work, availability, pricing, insurance, licensing, or fit for your project. Obtain written proposals, verify required credentials and insurance, and choose the professional who is right for the job.

Professionals I Know

A practical directory of local professionals for common next steps. Legal services have their own scope, so speak directly with an attorney about your specific matter.

Real estate & landlord-tenant law

Mark H. Aronowitz, Esq.

Horan & Aronowitz, LLP

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Personal injury litigation

Stewart M. Leviss, Esq.

Berkowitz, Lichtstein, Kuritsky, Giasullo & Gross

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Trusts, estates & commercial litigation

Anthony N. Gaeta, Esq.

Gaeta & Friedman, LLC

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Business & contract law

Daniel Lopez, Esq.

Empire Business Law, Hoboken

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Home repair & small projects

Karen Thomas — House Doctors of Essex County

West Orange

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Garage flooring

Eric Feinstein — GarageExperts of Essex County

Orange

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Financial planning & retirement income

Anthony M. Calabrese, CFP®, PPC™, CPFA™

Beacon Wealth Management

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Community, History & Homes

Local nonprofit, preservation, garden, and public resources that help residents understand, care for, and connect with the homes and places that give our communities their character.

For Buyers & Sellers

Useful public information to review alongside your agent, attorney, lender, and other qualified professionals.

Flood maps

Find the current FEMA flood-hazard map for a property or community.

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Maplewood property records

Use Maplewood’s official record-request page for permits, liens, zoning violations, certificates of occupancy, and related property records.

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South Orange permits

Review South Orange’s official permit process before a project or when confirming local requirements.

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New Jersey Homeowner Tools

Verify a professional

Check current state licensing information before hiring a licensed trade.

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Property-tax relief

Current state information for ANCHOR, Senior Freeze, and Stay NJ programs.

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Heating-oil tank guidance

NJDEP’s homeowner guidance for unregulated heating-oil tanks. An oil-tank sweep is a screening service; tank closure and remediation are separate work.

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Federal Safety & Home Resources

Lead-safe renovation

EPA resources for planning renovation, repair, or painting work in homes built before 1978.

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Product recalls

Search current Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls and safety warnings.

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Home energy upgrades

Department of Energy resources on energy-saving home upgrades, rebates, and incentives.

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Need help deciding which type of professional to call after an inspection? Call me at 973-996-8257 for a post-inspection conversation.