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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. announces that Robin Jackson, an award-winning sales associate, has been selected to market and sell a private retreat owned by Grammy-award winning singersongwriter, actress, and talk show hostess Queen Latifah. The property, situated on nine acres in Colts Neck, will be marketed through the…

Century 21 Real Estate LLC announces that it is the official real estate company of the USA Bobsled and Skeleton Federation (USBSF). The Century 21 USBSF sponsorship includes a dedicated sled wrapped in black and gold featuring the brand’s iconic logo. The sled made its debut at the Century 21 Senior Leadership Conference in Miami…

ZIP codes lauded for their popularity with young professionals and families are ripe for real estate investment By Alexandra Gallucci CTW Features I f you’re in search of a locale to launch a new business or invest in real estate, a recent analysis by the real estate website, RealtyTrac.com may shed some light on some…

Standardizing the value of ‘green’ home updates can help buyers and sellers While growing numbers of homeowners are saving money on energy bills by making “green” updates to their homes, getting a lender or appraiser to realize the value of those updates may not be as straightforward. But, getting proper valuation on sustainable home features…

Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I heard part of a report that seemed to be indicating that Great Britain is banning all non-hybrids sometime in the future. Can this be true? A: No. One party in England proposed a bill that would, in effect, essentially ban all non-hybrid cars by 2040. No one is suggesting…

By Erik J. Martin CTW Features After the price haggling and before closing, home inspections are an essential part of the homebuying process. Here are the top 5 misconceptions. Considering that a home purchase is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, it’s smart to enlist the help of a professional home inspector prior…

Century 21 Cataneo & Associates announce that Aris Maniotis was the Top Listing Agent and Ginny Kotler was the Top Sales Agent for November. The Top Listing Team was Antoinette and Gerry Pagano of Team Pagano and Bridgette and Joseph Oberhuber of Team Elite were the Top Sales team. “I am very proud of the…

By Madhusmita Bora CTW Features Older homes are more affordable and have “character,” but they can come with more problems, too. Here’s how to care for your aging home. You may have heard that America’s population is aging, and so is the country’s housing stock. According to RealtyTrac, real estate data provider, more than 70…

By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Some housing indicators show that the market’s bouncing back, but others do not. Time to recalibrate this housing recovery. Yes, real estate prices and existing home sales are on the rise. True, foreclosure activity continues to drop. But does this really feel like a bona fide housing recovery in…