Author: Greater Media
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Andrew Zastko, broker/owner of Gloria Zastko, Realtors, North Brunswick, congratulates Mark J. Schmidt, a top producing agent, who led the firm in August, both in listings taken and sales. “Although August is not typically an active selling season, we at Gloria Zastko, Realtors had a brisk month, taking in 27 new listings and writing 52…
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Fashion Blast Off
Young models show off the latest in fashion at the Back to School Blast Off Fashion Show held at the Monmouth Mall in Eatontown on Sept. 5. Clockwise from top: A model struts the runway in boho style, while Paige Peyton sports a classic look for the finale of the event, which was presented by…
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Bulletin Board
– 2015 Open Space Pace draws attention to horses, farmland By Christine Barcia FREEHOLD — All-day family fun will be at hand when a parade and festival spotlighting horses and New Jersey’s open space comes to town.
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HUD, FEMA deliver reprieve to Sandy homeowners
By Adam C. Uzialko Staff Writer Homeowners impacted by superstorm Sandy got some much needed relief today compliments of two federal agencies. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it would not seek to recoup Sandy grant funds from homeowners whose insurance payouts are revised upward by up to $20,000 as…
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Protecting pets when disaster strikes
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Pet owners should be proactive in protecting their pets before an emergency occurs by creating an action plan, preparing a to-go kit and visiting a new state website that provides tips about how to keep animals safe. FILE PHOTO Most residents know how to prepare for an emergency: have an…
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County acquires tract for new waterfront park
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer Above: A view of Chris’ River Plaza Marina, which is slated to become a new Monmouth County park by the end of September. Below: Chris’ River Plaza Marina will soon become home to a new waterfront park where residents will be able to launch small crafts, picnic and go…
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Senator to speak at chamber luncheon
The Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Women in Business networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Beacon Hill Country Club, 8 Beacon Hill Road, Atlantic Highlands. The guest speaker will be state Sen. Jennifer Beck (R-Monmouth), who will present, “The Changing Economic Environment of New Jersey and Its…
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Top 5 renovation tips to create more space in your home
Fall Home & Garden As real estate prices continue to climb, the cost to trade up to a larger home is on the upswing across the country, especially as markets remain hampered by tight inventory levels. As a result, more and more Americans are choosing to renovate their current homes instead of relocating. In fact,…
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SMART Carpet and Flooring recommends pet-proof carpet and laminate flooring
As the summer winds down,Americans and their pets will soon be spending more time indoors — and that means more wear and tear on floors. Now is a good time for homeowners to consider updating floors with the new waterproof, stain-proof, and pet-proof carpet and laminate options on the market, says SMART Carpet and Flooring.…
