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Bonefish Grill, 55 Route 9, Manalapan, has partnered with the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties as part of its grand opening festivities, set for 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 25. Guests will sample Bonefish Grill’s house specialties including a variety of market fresh fish and signature sauces. Libations will include specialty martinis and cocktails, as well…

As the benefits outweigh the costs of residential solar panels, more homeowners and builders install solar arrays By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features This could be the tipping point. That’s what advocates of residential solar power are hoping as they weigh factors like the lower cost of solar panels and the availability of tax breaks…

With big changes coming to the mortgage industry at the beginning of next year, many consumers will evaluate their home-buying plans. Regulations drafted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will change the definition of a qualified mortgage for any loan applications received on and after Jan. 10, and many consumers may find themselves challenged by…

Iris Lurie, broker/owner of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, announces the top individuals and teams for the month of November. Top Listing Associate is Frank Fortino and the Top Listing Team is the Andrea & Harry Mesh Team. Top Sales Associate is Susan Kaplan and the Top Sales Team is the Cole Gold Team.…

Fear takes the fun out of a lot of things, but reasonable fears can be handled through common sense. Begin by working through the worst/best case scenarios, fearlessly examining the most concerning questions. What if we can’t make our payments? This question can be balanced by a best case. What if we manage our money…

Overall foreclosure numbers are down: Here’s how it affects you Here’s a bit of encouraging news for the real estate market: Foreclosure rates are further shrinking, according to the latest report from CoreLogic, a real estate data source. In fact, foreclosure inventory (homes in some current stage of foreclosure) and completed foreclosures are down, respectively,…

Valley National Bank will host an Identity Theft Awareness event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 14 at its Manalapan branch, 801 Tennent Road, Manalapan. This event is partnered with USA SHRED, which will provide an on-site truck to shred personal and confidential documents in an effort to help customers avoid becoming victims of…

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., announces that Pamela Molloy, an award-winning sales associate affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Holmdel/Colts Neck office, has been selected to exclusively market and sell an ultra-luxurious 127-acre equestrian estate in Colts Neck. Built to the specifications and resided in by internationally renowned…

You’ve looked at dozens of homes. Your real estate agent is about to tear her hair out with frustration. You are paralyzed, letting one great home after another pass you by. Buying a home can be an overwhelming process. A home is hardly a liquid asset; it’s your greatest financial debt, even while it puts…