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  • HomeServices of America acquires Gloria Nilson &  Co. Real Estate

    HomeServices of America acquires Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate

    HomeServices of America., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, announced on April 4 the acquisition of Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate, a recognized leader in the New Jersey residential real estate market. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Monmouth County, Gloria Nilson & Co. serves central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania with…

  • The young American dream

    The young American dream

    According to a pair of new studies, Millennials’ disinterest in owning a home is a myth By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Don’t believe the hype. Contrary to popular belief, the vast majority of Generation Y, better known as Millennials, want to own a home, and most actually do, new data suggests. That’s good news…

  • Non-profit holds event to give cancer patients comfort

    Non-profit holds event to give cancer patients comfort

    Peppermints & Ginger Comfort Kits, Inc., will present its third annual “Ladies Night Out” fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. on April 28 at the Philo Lodge, 120 Old Bridge Turnpike, South River. A variety of vendors will offer items for sale. Refreshments and music will be provided. There will be a silent auction. Proceeds from the event…

  • Does debt type matter?

    Does debt type matter?

    Ask Our Broker With Peter G. Miller By Peter G. Miller CTW Features Question: My wife has been successfully treated for breast cancer but the financial side effects have included a substantial amount of debt, several maxed-out credit cards and a lower credit score. Will mortgage lenders give us a break because our debts are…

  • Hula dancer to accompany Hawaiian band

    Hula dancer to accompany Hawaiian band

    A free show including a Hula dancer and Hawaiian music band will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on May 3 at the Sayreville Senior Center, 423 Main St., sponsored by the Sayreville Cultural Arts Council. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Edna at 908-208-2358 or email [email protected]

  • Rising rates concern buyers

    Rising rates concern buyers

    Rising rates concern buyers By Jesse Darland CTW Features About half of potential homebuyers consider rising interest rates to be one of their top concerns, according to a recent survey from Zillow Group Mortgages. This is the first time in several years interest rates have been a major concern. The recent mortgage rate increases have…

  • Lock it in

    Lock it in

    Percentage of homebuyers that got pre-approval from a lender before finding a home on which they are interested in placing an offer: 77. Source: Zillow © CTW Features

  • YMCA to hold events for Healthy Kids Day

    YMCA to hold events for Healthy Kids Day

    Raritan Valley YMCA will celebrate Healthy Kids Day with a variety of activities on April 29. The day will feature an open house for the Camp Yomeca summer day camp from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For a list of events, visit raritanvalleyymca.org. The Y is located at 144 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. For more information, call…

  • CentraState offers non-surgical treatment for skin cancer

    CentraState offers non-surgical treatment for skin cancer

    FREEHOLD – CentraState Medical Center is offering a new, non-surgical treatment for certain types of localized skin cancer. Skin brachytherapy uses radiation to destroy cancer without the need to cut into the skin, often resulting in a superior cosmetic outcome. “A woman in her 80s recently came to see me because she had a small…