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Mary Burke, CRB, CRS, GRI, president and broker of record, Heritage House Sotheby’s International Realty, and Karen Saltzbart, branch manager, welcome Pascale Coppola, sales associate, to the Holmdel office located at 4 S. Holmdel Road. A seasoned professional, with deep-rooted familiarity in the Colts Neck area, Coppola brings passion and a deep sense of responsibility…

The Monmouth County Association of Realtors announces its 2013 Distinguished Sales Award recipients. These agents are recognized for achieving the NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award for 10 or more years (not necessarily consecutively). They are: Maryann Callahan, Laurance Conti, Sheryl Dente, Amelita Faelner, Susan Farrant, Mary Hoffman, Elizabeth A. Leston, Thomas J. McCormack, Christina…

New federal regulations related to flood insurance can make covering your home more difficult and the premiums more pricey By Maggie Flynn CTW Features Flooding is a nightmare for homeowners. A few inches of water can cause immense damage, and repair costs can be ghastly. Yet, insuring a home against such disasters is getting more…

RE/MAX Central, Manalapan, was named the No. 1 RE/MAX office in New Jersey in commissions earned in 2013. This was the fifth consecutive year that RE/MAX Central was named the No. 1 RE/MAX office in New Jersey. Jeff Fox, Helene Fox and Irina Krongauz, owners of RE/MAX Central, received the recognition at the RE/MAX of…

Seth Arndt of Manalapan has joined the staff of Tomoro, Wall Township, as an associate. With more than 15 years of financial industry experience, Arndt is trained in investments and financial planning. Most recently, he worked as a financial planner for Prudential. Details: 732-528-2231. Andrew S. Blumer of Freehold has been certified as a life…

Staging often is called upon to help a for-sale home fetch a higher price, but a new study says it doesn’t make as much of a difference as we’ve come to believe. By Madhusmita Bora CTW Features A new study that says home staging does not translate into higher selling price, has sparked a controversy…

I ris Lurie, broker/owner of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, announces that in recognition of its outstanding sales production and commitment to quality service, Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently honored Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie with the Century 21 President’s Award. The annual award is bestowed upon those Century 21 System offices…

The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) held its 2014 Installation of Officers and Directors recently at Stella Marina in Asbury Park. The members welcomed President Robert White and the new MCAR leadership as well as recognized the outgoing directors for their work and dedication to the association. Installed officers for 2014 are President- Robert…

Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Kathleen Pascocello of the Howell office was individually recognized for her exceptional industry success during the month of January. A top producer, Pascocello led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resales. She can be reached in Weichert’s…