Author: Greater Media

  • Mission: down payment

    Saving for a down payment is tough, but there are programs that can make buying easier By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features The will is there, but the way is murky. Surveys show that young adults — traditionally a big home buying group — would like to purchase homes but face far more hurdles to…

  • KW Realty West Monmouth participates in Red Day by volunteering at Harbor School

    On May 14, the Keller Williams (KW) Realty West Monmouth office participated in an annual charity event called Red Day — a day dedicated to giving back to the communities they live and work in. It is a companywide endeavor, and efforts are put forth by the Realtors and staff of each KW office, nationwide,…

  • Luxury Townhomes at Carriage Gate at Little Silver ideal spot for summer fun

    There’s no doubt about it: summer is one of the best times of the year to be in the Little Silver area. A quaint, intimate borough set by the Shrewsbury River and close to Rumson, Little Silver offers residents a desirable lifestyle near the water, with endless opportunities for summer fun. During the warmer seasons,…

  • The best use for your money

    Put down more or save for other expenses? Here’s what to consider when it comes to making the down payment. It takes dedication and discipline to save for a down payment. Once potential buyers accumulated those precious dollars, they will want to allocate every dime to their best advantage. Surprisingly, that may mean diverting some…

  • Why it’s a good time to buy a high-mileage car

    Low gas prices are making larger and less fuel-efficient models more attractive, which makes it a buyer’s market for some of the industry’s most frugal rides By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features 2015 FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has been falling like a rock since last summer, settling just above…

  • Airbag recall

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: How can I find out if my car is among those being recalled as part of the massive airbag recall? A: You should have received a recall notice from the automaker if your car is among the millions in this country being recalled for problems with driver and passenger side…

  • Deadline for grant application is May 31

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Community Hope Fund has announced its request for proposals for its Youth Development Grant Program, which supports local, innovative programs and research-based models to promote youth development. The application deadline is May 31. The Community Hope Fund is seeking local programs that build developmental assets in youth. Grants will be awarded…

  • Grants awarded to animal-rescue groups

    SHREWSBURY — The Purr’n Pooch Foundation for Animals recently awarded over $25,000 to six nonprofit animal-rescue and rehabilitation organizations. Since 2010, the foundation has awarded over $150,000 in financial and in-kind donations of pet supplies and food to nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue and welfare organizations. Recipients of the grants include All Critters Rescue in Spotswood;…

  • Raritan Poets meet monthly at library

    The Raritan Poets, a reading group and workshop active since 1994, will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the East Brunswick Library, 1 Civic Center Drive. All ages are welcome. Bring 10 copies of the reading sample.