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Buyers: How’s your credit? There’s a lot of competition out there for homes, so review your credit report and correct any questionable statements. If scores are below 620 or so, a conventional loan will be a difficult. But if it is anything under 740, you still might not get the best rates. Many buyers get…

27th annual gala set for May 15 at The Palace at Somerset Park The 127th Annual Commercial Real Estate Awards Gala will be presented by the New Jersey Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, on May 15 at The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset. Lawrence Russo Jr., founder, Russo Development, will receive…

There are fewer first-time buyers house hunting today, and more repeat buyers are getting back in the market By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Repeat homebuyers have a leg up on first-time homebuyers: They have longer credit histories, stronger understanding of real estate and more buying power, typically. But that doesn’t mean the next home…

Depending on who’s looking, your home may have just the thing that today’s homebuyers’ desires. Here are the features that buyers must have to close the deal — and they might be right inside your home. By Chrystal Caruthers CTW Features Every homebuyer is different, but each purchase provides valuable information that forms trends. Today’s…

By DONNA KENYON Executive Editor Albivi Brick Oven offers traditional Italian fare and many specialty dishes at its location on Perrineville Road in Millstone Township. A lbivi Brick Oven offers much more than chicken parmesan. Albivi owner Vincenzo Castronovo, interviewed on a busy Valentine’s Day, said his favorite dish is the filet mignon. The restaurant’s…

iPlay America, Freehold Township, has announced that Jessica Schwartz has joined the organization as director of marketing and promotions. Schwartz brings to the position more than 15 years of experience creating and implementing strategic brandbuilding promotions in radio and out-ofhome media. In her role at iPlay America, she will oversee all marketing communications and promotions…

70 percent of homeowner associations are underfunded, and homeowners will feel the pinch A nyone who lives in a townhouse or a condominium relies upon a homeowner association (HOA) to manage and maintain the building and common areas. Unfortunately for homeowners, a new study shows that most HOAs are drastically underfunded. While regular HOA assessments…

Ethnic minority groups are disproportionately barred from homeownership; new study examines the consequences A recent report by real estate listing website Zillow.com reveals that minorities face unequal access to housing. Results show that different races have different experiences when seeking a mortgage, buying a house and owning a home. The report, “A House Divided: How…

Jim Weichert, founder and president of Weichert, Realtors, and Marty Rueter, president of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, have been selected for the Swanepoel Power 200: The Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate in 2013. Weichert and Rueter were ranked No. 20 and No. 85, respectively. Weichert was recognized in the “Brokerage” category for his…