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The ARM alternative
Why you may want to consider an adjustable-rate mortgage By Erik J. Martin CTW Features When you’re buying a home, it’s natural to want to reduce your stress level and eliminate as much uncertainty as possible. It’s a big reason why many mortgage borrowers opt for a rate that’s fixed in order to nix any…
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A New ARM?
Ask Our Broker With Peter G. Miller By Peter G. Miller CTW Features Question: We obtained a mortgage at 4.25 percent a few months ago. Now our loan officer has called and says we can get a 3/1 ARM with a start rate of just 3 percent. Should we take it? Answer: If an ARM…
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Fundraiser to benefit Sayreville family in need
An Evening for Emil, a tricky tray/bingo community fundraiser for the Overmeres, will be held at 6 p.m. on June 10 at O’Dea Hall of St. Bernadette’s Church, Villanova Road and Princeton Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. Emil Overmere, who has worked for St. Bernadette’s for more than 25 years, is unable to work due…
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Inventory down, demand up, sales slow
April home sales were cooler than expected, according to new report By Jesse Darland CTW Features Home-selling season started with a bang in 2017, but that quick pace has since cooled, according to a report out this month. The RE/MAX National Housing Report, which draws on listing data from 53 metro areas, showed that April…
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Temporary dwelling
Percentage of homebuyers that believe the idea of a “forever home” is outdated: 56. Source: Taylor Morrison’s 2017 Consumer Study © CTW Features
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Columbiettes to hold annual scramble
The Immaculate Conception Columbiettes will hold a scramble (tricky tray) on June 2 at the Columbian Club Banquet Hall, 30 Crescent Ave., Spotswood. Doors open at 6 p.m. Calling begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10. For advance tickets, call Liz at 732-251-2173. Adults 18 and older. Alcohol is prohibited.
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Two suspects charged after powerwashing house
EAST BRUNSWICK – Police charged two individuals with burglary after they allegedly stole items from inside a residence they were hired to power wash. Patrol units responded to Henry Street and spoke with the victim, who stated that she left for a short time while the individuals were power washing the residence, according to information…
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Man charged in North Brunswick Mother’s Day homicide
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Authorities have charged a Piscataway man with fatally shooting a North Brunswick resident last week. Jerome Davis, 40, of Piscataway, was charged with murder and burglary following an investigation into the May 14 fatal shooting of Patrick Olarerin, 57, of North Brunswick, according to information provided by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C.…
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South River police seize eight bricks of heroin
SOUTH RIVER – Members of the South River Police Department located more than eight bricks of heroin totaling 425 decks as well as drug paraphernalia. At approximately 7 a.m. May 11, officers executed a Superior Court-approved search warrant upon a residence on Whitehead Avenue as a result of a narcotics investigation conducted by the South…
