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Housing market improves with proximity to city By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features What does a driver’s license have to do with home prices? Experts think they might be a clue to a mystery, namely why home prices in outlying suburbs have remained depressed, while values in suburbs closer to city centers have largely rebounded…

By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features For some buyers, only a brand-new home will suffice. But purchasing a new-construction home can bring its own set of challenges. Here’s what potential buyer should be on the look for. So you’ve decided to move to a new home, a place you can call your own. Some first-time…

Iris Lurie, broker/ owner of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie announces the top individuals and teams for the month of October. Top Listing Agent is Garry Klein. Top Selling Agent is Alan Katz. Top Listing and Selling Team is the Cole Gold Team. “The competitive intelligence, professionalism and dedication of these Realtors have make…

By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With more cars and trucks on the road, commuters are paying the price with increased travel times. Here’s where to find (or avoid) the worst gridlock while driving. It should come as no surprise to commuters that traffic on our nation’s highways is worse than its ever been, due largely…

Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I read or heard there’s a mid-size American car (the U.S. part is important to us) — not a hybrid — that has an automatic cut-off/cut-on function for when you’re at stoplights. I haven’t been able to learn what car that is. Can you help? A: The 2014 Chevy Malibu…

Quick move-in homes are an increasingly popular choice and a very attractive option for home buyers today. These homes are complete, providing a unique opportunity to close rapidly. Quick move-in homes are an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers, for buyers who don’t have an existing home to sell, and for those who have recently sold…

Frances Graffeo, manager of Weichert, Realtors’ Brick office, has announced that her office will be joining forces with several local organizations and animal shelters to make a difference within the community this holiday season. The local community is invited to participate by bringing their donations for the following drives to Weichert’s Brick office, located at…

By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features And by ‘hot’ we mean stolen. Here’s where motorists face the highest car-theft rates and how to best protect your ride no matter where you reside. It seems the Golden State is indeed golden — for auto thieves. Seven out of the 10 U.S. cities suffering the most stolen cars…

Purchase a new Subaru by Jan. 2 and help make a big difference in a child’s life! Freehold Subaru has chosen Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties (BBBSMMC) for a second year as their hometown charity for the Annual “Share the Love” Event. For each car that is purchased, Freehold Subaru will…