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Study finds more similarities between Caucasians, Hispanics and African Americans than differences when it comes to real estate Hispanic buyers are more optimistic, want bigger homes, and prefer city living when compared to Caucasians and African Americans, according to a recent survey by Better Home and Gardens Real Estate. The survey found that all three…

Ranked by most properties sold, RE/MAX residential specialists led all competitors among the top 1,000 real estate agents in the nation. Published by The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends, “The Thousand” ranked the top 250 agents and top 250 teams for transaction side and sales volume. When the 500 transaction standings are combined, RE/MAX…

Life savers? with Sharon Peters Q:  We’ve had some horrible car-wreck fatalities lately, and in every case the driver survived and the passengers did not. I’m wondering if all the extra airbags and things that are on the driver’s side now are the reason more passengers than drivers die in car wrecks these days.  A:…

By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Automakers are slaving attention on their cars’ and trucks’ passenger compartments like never before. While sleek exterior styling may catch one’s eye on the street or in a dealer’s showroom, having to spend an hour at a time sitting in an inferior interior during a grueling commute can quickly take…

Jemm Optical, a new eyeglass store in Downtown Freehold, offers a full line of high-end frames, including Bvlgari, Tiffany and Judith Lieber, as well as a full collection of less expensive frames. The staff is well versed in the latest lens designs and coatings, and will assist patients in making a suitable choice to fit…

The Goddard School, 1480 Englishtown Road, Old Bridge, a preschool for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, will celebrate its 10th birthday by hosting a birthday gala 4-8 p.m. July 19. The rain date is July 26. Currently enrolled families and formerly enrolled families are invited to attend. The event will feature refreshments and…

iStar Financial Inc announces its luxury townhome community, VIVE, sold out its entire inventory of homes in phase two of the project within one day of the release on July 8, 2013. This record demand from buyers is similar to the response that VIVE’s first phase of homes experienced, also selling out the first day…

Pent-up housing demand has finally exploded. For sellers who were discouraged months or years ago, is it time to try again? By Chrystal Caruthers CTW Features A fter five years of steady housing market declines, homeowners are finally seeing light at the end of the recession. For many municipalities and metro areas, it is now…

This summer, beautify your home to boost curb appeal for potential buyers — Chrystal Caruthers © CTW Features Every home needs an “ah-ha moment,” says Scott Grams, executive director of the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association. “You have to invest in that moment,” he says. Homeowners attempting to sell their homes in today’s real estate market…