Derek Jeter's Greenwood Lake🏞️ mansion under contract & pros and cons of adding a pool🏊

Happy Tuesday North Jersey!

I hope you all have found ways to stay cool during New Jersey's first heat wave of the summer. And there's a lot more days with brutal humidity and high temperatures ahead of us, so we're just getting started.

If you're looking for ways to stay cool, check out our big list of recommendations . It includes things like places to swim, cold restaurants to beat the heat and cooling centers for those in need of emergency relief. And as the hot weather continues, we at NorthJersey.com will continue to bring you the latest information, as well as more recommendations for keeping cool.

But for now, let's get into this week's real estate updates:

New business openings

Let's start with some new business openings in North Jersey:

• At the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, The Gameroom Powered by Hasbro is hosting their VIP grand opening tomorrow. The gaming and entertainment center, which comes from the company behind well-known brands like Dungeons & Dragons, G.I. Joe, Transformers and more, will featuring laser tag, arcade and roller games, as well as a Candy Land shake bar.
• Also at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, the NJ Hall of Fame will be open to the public starting Friday. The 10,000-square-foot center pays tribute to 230 Garden State icons like Thomas Edison, Frank Sinatra, Jon Bon, Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Albert Einstein, Gloria Gaynor and more.
• Dream Pairs held their grand opening this past weekend at Bergen Town Center in Paramus. The store's second brick-and-mortar location, the business sells women's shoes under the Dream Pairs, Nortiv 8 and Bruno Marc brands, as well as an array of accessories.
• Shaka Kitchen opened this past weekend in Morristown's downtown area. The eatery offers vegetarian dishes, tacos, smoothies, poke bowls, coffees and teas.

Are you opening a new business in North Jersey, or know of one in your town? Or, know of a business closing in your area? Send your information and photos to business reporter Daniel Munoz at munozd@northjersey.com so we can include them in our next roundup.

Derek Jeter's Greenwood Lake mansion under contract

In case you missed it, the grand Greenwood Lake getaway owned by Yankees legend Derek Jeter is finally under contract after years of market struggles. Known locally as Jeter's "castle," the property was most recently listed in late May for $6.3 million after Jeter had been unsuccessful in selling the property at the $15 million price point he sought for years.

Having been in the Hall of Famers family for more than 70 years, Jeter acquired the mansion in the early 2000s. Sitting just north of the New York-New Jersey border, the property features a main house, guest house, pool house and boat house. The six-bedroom, 13-bathroom mansion offers 12,5000-square-feet of living space, nearly 4 acres of land, an infinity pool, gardens and 700 feet of lakefront.

Considering adding a pool to your North Jersey home? Here are the pros, cons and costs

New Jersey is officially in the midst of its first heat wave of the summer, and there's a lot more days with soaring temperatures ahead of us. This means that many of us have probably started to consider whether its worth adding a pool to our properties. In fact, pool permit applications in New Jersey have spiked in recent years.

But is it worth it? While Bankrate estimated that adding a pool can boost one's home value by about 7%, the construction of an in-ground pool in New Jersey can cost as much as $59,000. Plus, having a pool will also create ongoing maintenance expenses, so it's important to consider whether the costs will outweigh the potential value increase.

There's also other things to consider, like that the average swimming pool takes between 18,000 and 20,000 gallons of water to fill — not factoring in water splashing out or evaporation — as well that a pool pump could use between 3,000 and 5,000 kilowatt hour of electricity per year.

So before you make any quick decisions about adding a pool to your home, consider all of the pros and cons outlined by business reporter Daniel Munoz.

Two NJ cities named among the worst places for a staycation in the nation

Staycations and day trips are easy ways to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life without having to commit to traveling to far away destinations. But certain locations offer more options for entertainment, relaxation and experiences than others, meaning there's some spots you might want to avoid.

Out of 182 total cities ranked by WalletHub based on recreation, food and entertainment, and rest and relaxation, Jersey City and Newark ranked among the 20 worst cities for a staycation in the Nation. Newark ranked 167th overall — coming in 119th for recreations, 132nd for food and entertainment, and 165th for rest and relaxation — while Jersey City ranked 168th overall and had individual rankings of 127th for food and entertainment, 137th for recreation and 170th for rest and relaxation.

Fremont, California; Irving, Texas; Pearl City, Hawaii; Chula Vista, California; and Yonkers, New York, were the top five worst cities in the nation for a staycation. The top five best cities for a staycation included Orlando, Florida; Honolulu, Hawaii; Cincinnati, Ohio; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Tampa, Florida.

Gallery of the week

Every year, State Fair Meadowlands is held in East Rutherford. The event features carnival rides, games, food vendors, live entertainment and much more. This year's fair is in full swing, and will only be open until July 7. So enjoy some photos of the fun in our gallery , and check out the fair for yourself before it's too late.

Check out some more work from myself and others below. But for now, that's what's up in North Jersey. See you next time!

Maddie McGay is the real estate reporter for NorthJersey.com and The Record, covering all things worth celebrating about living in North Jersey. Find her on Instagram @maddiemcgay , on X @maddiemcgayy , and sign up for her North Jersey Living newsletter. Do you have a tip, trend or terrific house she should know about? Email her at MMcGay@gannett .

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