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Don’t shy away from cold weather; listing your home during the fall or winter can bring unexpected advantages By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Many home sellers choose to sit on the sidelines during the colder autumn and winter months and get in the game come springtime, when they expect greater interest from buyers. But…

Preparing a home for sale can be stressful, but brokers say these top tips will smooth the way for a quick turnaround By Chrystal Caruthers CTW Features Selling a home can be disruptive. Homeowners must walk a fine line between living comfortably in their own homes and making them as appealing as possible for potential…

The Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking breakfast gathering event for chamber members 7:45- 9:15 a.m. Oct. 31 at Panera Bread, Manalapan. The fee is $10. The chamber holds a networking event every Thursday. Entrepreneurs and professionals from various industries attend these events to promote their businesses, work together and help the…

Colonial American Bank presented Robert Solomon of Colts Neck with an iPad Mini for being the winner of the “Guess the Pennies” contest at the new Shrewsbury branch. Solomon’s entry of 8,875 pennies was the closest guess to the actual number of pennies in the jar — 8,897. Applebee’s restaurants will celebrate Halloween with free…

Make energy efficient updates to your home and apply for tax credits by Dec. 31 Tax Day next April is a long way off, but the deadline to take advantage of a valuable tax credit — worth up to $500 — is Dec. 31, 2013. Taxpayers can save more green by going green and making…

Mortgage shoppers can once again lock in rates and avoid rising mortgage rates Several lenders around the country are reviving special “lock and shop” programs that allow pre-approved borrowers to avoid the threat of rising mortgage rates by locking in a preferred rate while they search for a property. “Lock and shop” lending opportunities all…

Under water and considering a short sale? Get the full story before you make your choice By Alexandra Gallucci CTW Features Short sales have become increasingly common since the mortgage crisis of 2008. In fact, they accounted for 22 percent of all residential sales in 2012, according to the 2012 U.S. Foreclosure and Short Sales…

New advocacy group aims to represent the interests of homeowners for federal policy With homeownership rates on the decline, a newly established national alliance wants to be the voice in Washington for those who own. America’s Homeowner Alliance is the first-of-its-kind lobbying group charged with protecting and advancing the rights and interests of America’s homeowners.…

Despite a general upswing in economic fortunes for many Americans in recent months, the economic rebound and housing recovery largely have left black and Latino households behind, according to a recent report from the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. NAREB’s report, “The State of Housing in Black America,” states that homeownership rates for black…