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The future is now
How President Trump and his policies may impact homeowners, buyers and sellers By Erik J. Martin CTW Features It’s a new year and a turn of the clock toward a new administration. Which begs the question: What can home buyers, sellers and owners expect from President Trump when it comes to housing matters in 2017…
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Ask our broker
Payday loan fallout? By Peter G. Miller CTW Features Question: A few years ago we ran into financial problems between jobs and got financing from a payday lender. After several loan extensions we were able to repay the debt. How will this impact our ability to buy a home? Answer: Payday loans are a form…
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Refinancing? Watch for hidden fees
‘No hidden fees’ doesn’t always mean what it says By Jesse Darland CTW Features When homeowners refinance their homes, their lender provides them with a HUD-1 Settlement Statement. By law, this standardized form itemizes the services provided by the lender and any associated fees. Many lenders point to this form as proof that the rates…
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By the numbers
Fewer Underwater 2.2 Number of homeowners (in millions) that have negative home equity – a decrease of one million since the start of 2016. Source: Black Knight Financial Services, Inc. © CTW Features
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Ideas, instructors sought for community education
The Monroe Township School District is seeking candidates with experience, talents and passions they would like to share through lecture, demonstration or hands-on workshops during the Monroe Township Community Education Program spring session. Upcoming classes are planned for Tuesday and Thursday evenings March 14-May 25; there will be no sessions April 11 and 13. Letters of…
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Novak to offer fun advice on decluttering
The East Brunswick Jewish Center Sisterhood will sponsor a program titled “Toss This, Not That,” featuring organizing expert and author Jamie Novak, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at the synagogue, 511 Ryders Lane. Snow date is Feb. 8. Novak will offer a humorous presentation on how to declutter by deciding what to keep, what to toss…
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College-planning seminar scheduled at OBHS
A free college-planning financial workshop is planned for 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Old Bridge High School (OBHS), 4209 Route 516. Guest presenter will be Doug Schorpp of Schorpp Capital, East Brunswick. The event will focus on high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Topics of discussion will include how to increase college-related tax deductions and…
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Meeting to feature figure-drawing session
The Suburban Artist Guild (SAG) of Central New Jersey will hold a figure-drawing workshop at its meeting set for 2 p.m. Feb. 10 at the East Brunswick Public Library, Jean Walling Civic Center. Participants, who should bring their favorite drawing materials, will practice drawing a clothed model. Both long and short poses will be included…
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Theater seeks actors for black-box production
Playhouse 22, East Brunswick’s community theater, will hold open auditions for its upcoming black-box production of “The Complete Works of Shakespeare: Abridged” 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and 15 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Callbacks, by invitation only, are planned for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16. The show, written by Adam Long,…
