Author: Greater Media
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Somerset Gate nearing completion
The final buildings at Somerset Gate, a brand-new, gated community of luxurious townhomes located less than a mile from downtown New Brunswick, are under construction for early 2015 delivery, according to sales manager Debra Buragina, a licensed broker at HouseMart Realtors. Now more than 90 percent sold out, Somerset Gate is distinguished by a convenient…
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Weichert to make the words ‘Happy Holidays’ ring true
The Weichert Family of Companies recently announced the start of its 36th Annual Toy Drive. Members of the community are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys at the company’s sales offices through Dec. 12. The toys will be delivered throughout the holidays in conjunction with local charities that assist financially and physically disadvantaged children.…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Pat Dineen, broker of Dineen Realty, announced that Mary Edgerton and Andy Cotroneo were named the company’s top listing and sales associates for October 2014. “These two experienced, full-time real estate professionals receive repeat business because they understand and cater to the needs of their clients,” Dineen said. Edgerton can be reached at 908-463-0423. Cotroneo…
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Use only the most professional real estate experts when buying a home
By Michael J. Timoni This is the time of year when the list of home sales from the spring selling season are closing. So, what did we learn in this 2014 post-Sandy real estate environment? We learned that values have stabilized for the most part and mortgages are readily available at historically low rates. The…
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Upwardly mobile-mobiles
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Sales of the most affordable luxury cars are booming, with many models selling more than half their volumes to consumers moving up from conventional brands. I t’s a sure sign that the economy is on the upswing when the socalled “entry level” segment of the luxury car market not only…
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Color values
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: My husband has long (for decades) desired a Porsche 911. (I love the idea, too). We finally have the means to do it. But he is kind of taken with an odd color called lime gold metallic, which worries me because I think that will wreck resale value. What do…
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Adoption center set to open
By GREG KENNELTY Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN –— Local animal lovers will no longer have to travel to Eatontown or Freehold to adopt a furry friend in need of a forever home. The Monmouth County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) will open a new adoption center inside the local Petco store on…
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West Long Branch mayor, council incumbents win
West Long Branch Mayor Janet Tucci held off a challenge from Democrat Jack Gindi in the Nov. 4 municipal election. The Republican mayor almost doubled her challenger’s vote count, tallying 1,489 votes to Gindi’s 768. Republican Borough Council incumbents Fred Migliaccio and Christopher Neyhart fended off a challenge from Democrats Mark Engel and Melissa Klang.…
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Middletown Arts Center to celebrate Italian culture
The Middletown Arts Center at 36 Church St. in Middletown will offer a unique way to enjoy artistic experiences from around the globe with Savor the Arts, a series of culture-specific events that blends performances with culinary tastings, exhibits, workshops, armchair travel presentations and more. Savor the Arts: Italy will take place from Nov. 14-16…
