Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Messinger of Coldwell Banker, East Brunswick, completes Smart Home Technology Education Course

    Messinger of Coldwell Banker, East Brunswick, completes Smart Home Technology Education Course

    Shirley M. Messinger, an independent sales associate affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in East Brunswick, has announced her completion of the Smart Home Technology Education Course offered by Coldwell Banker University. Developed by Coldwell Banker Real Estate, LLC and CEDIA, the global trade association for the home technology market, the course is offered to…

  • Sea Bright sets date for referendum

    Sea Bright sets date for referendum

    By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer SEA BRIGHT — The questions concerning a referendum that if passed would invalidate a trio of bond ordinances totaling nearly $13 million for new municipal buildings have all been set. During the Aug. 2 Borough Council meeting, the council passed a resolution that established the referendum date as Sept. 27, while…

  • The best is yet to come

    The best is yet to come

    By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features If things go as planned, lots of retirees won’t have to travel to find fun, it will be available right at home. So much attention has been paid to older homeowners who move to a smaller, less expensive place to ease tight retirement budgets that the word describing the…

  • Brexit a boon for U.S. homebuyers

    Brexit a boon for U.S. homebuyers

    How Britain leaving the European Union may make it easier for you to buy or sell a home By Erik J. Martin CTW Features They say the first rule of real estate is location, location, location. So how can events in as far off a location as Britain possibly affect your ability to buy or…

  • Five reasons to get preapproved when credit is bad

    Five reasons to get preapproved when credit is bad

    For those with credit issues, preapproval is more important than a prequalification By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Dreaming of buying a home but have less-than-perfect credit? Scoring that house you’ve been eyeing could possibly be easier than you expect — even with a relatively low FICO score. All it takes it getting your financial…

  • Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie names top agents for July

    Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie names top agents for July

    Iris Lurie, broker/owner, Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, announces the top individuals and teams for the month of July. Top Listing Agent is Laurin LaLima and Top Selling Agent is Carrie Moyer. The Top Listing and Top Selling Team is the Cole Gold Team. The office is located at 47 Route 9 south Morganville.…

  • Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie announces Pacesetter Award recipients

    Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie announces Pacesetter Award recipients

    Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie announces the recipients of the 2016 Pacesetter Award. This mid-year award signifies that the recipients are on track to achieve top producer awards in the Century 21 System, based on the current production. Pacesetter Platinum recipients are Brian Lichtenthal and The Andrea & Harry Mesh Team, who are on track for…

  • MCAR names Realtor of the Year and Realtor-Associate of the Year

    MCAR names Realtor of the Year and Realtor-Associate of the Year

    The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) announces they have chosen Fran Krumholz-Bookman, Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie as 2016 Realtor of the Year and Lisa English, Keller Williams Realty East Monmouth as 2016 Realtor-Associate of the Year. These individuals are being recognized for their effort and work expended in the interest of their…

  • NJAWBO networking luncheon set for Aug. 12

    NJAWBO networking luncheon set for Aug. 12

    The Central Region of the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) is hosting a Networking Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Gennaro’s Italian Restaurant, 47 State Road B, Princeton. The topic for discussion will be “Networking Tips and Techniques.” Business owners and entrepreneurs will have the opportunity share…