Category: Independent Business

By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features New-vehicle sales are up, but so are transaction prices, loan terms and monthly payments While new-car sales continue to skyrocket — the National Automobile Dealers Association in McLean, Va., predicts that close to 17 million units will be delivered to customers this year, which is the highest number recorded since…

The Weichert Family of Companies recently announced the start of the 37th Annual Weichert Toy Drive. Members of the community are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys at Weichert sales offices through Dec. 11. The toys will be delivered throughout the holidays to local charities that assist financially and physically disadvantaged children. Additionally, employees…

Nearly 600 Weichert real estate professionals recently met in Orlando for a three-day national convention, themed “The Magic is YOU!” Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. (WREA) franchise owners, brokers, managers and sales associates from more than 240 offices across 36 states gathered at the Caribe Royale Orlando Hotel and Convention Center for a packed schedule…

New Jersey Realtors announces Lorraine M. Piro-Colavito with Keller Williams, Elite in Metuchen is the 2015 Realtor of the Year, and Mary M. Nuziale with Weichert, Realtors in Manalapan is the 2015 Realtor-Associate of the Year. These two members were recognized for their contributions to the real estate industry, commitment to the Realtor organization, and…

David Wood, manager of Weichert, Realtors’ Ocean Township office, announced that his office will be joining forces with Cinderella’s Closet of Monmouth County to collect new and gently used formal wear. Now through Feb. 15, the community is encouraged to drop off new and gently used dresses and tuxedos, as well as accessories including dressy…

The Waverly at Neptune luxury rental community has become well known for its brand-new apartments, upscale clubhouse amenities and beautiful Jersey Shore location. But for many residents, it is the easy access to the Garden State Parkway that truly makes it an ideal place to call “home.” The proximity to Exit 100 of the Parkway,…

Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: My sister recently went to some organization where experts advised her (for free) about whether her baby seat was properly installed and secured. I’ve got a teen, but also a little one on the way, and I’d love the same kind of advice, but I don’t know where to begin…

HelpLightNJ coordinated a distribution of over 200 LED light bulbs to the Poricy Park Conservancy in Middletown. Additionally, over 1,450 LED light bulbs were distributed to Covenant House locations in Newark and New York City and St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark. The bulbs will help each organization reduce energy costs. HelpLightNJ’s founder, Matthew Erickson,…

Aris Maniotis of Century 21 Cataneo & Associates, Holmdel, has sold the highest priced property thus far for the year 2015 at Cataneo & Associates. Maniotis is an agent with many years of experience who specializes in residential and commercial listings and sales. His top sale this year topped the company sales record for 2015…