Category: Tri-Town Business
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Top flooring choices to keep homes looking merry and bright
BACK TO BUSINESS News of Greater Media Newspapers’ advertisers Decorating for the holidays? Don’t forget the floor, says SMART Carpet and Flooring, the tri-state area’s original shop-at-home flooring leader. And to help homeowners choose flooring that performs well and looks great in high-traffic areas this holiday season, SMART Carpet and Flooring has released its short…
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New rules for mortgage interest deduction
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features IRS requiring more info from lenders to confirm the mortgage interest owners can deduct The Internal Revenue Service has a keen interest in your mortgage interest. One of the big perks of homeownership is the deductibility of mortgage interest, allowing owners to whittle down the amount of their gross…
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Suburban sprawl slows to a crawl
Housing market improves with proximity to city By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features What does a driver’s license have to do with home prices? Experts think they might be a clue to a mystery, namely why home prices in outlying suburbs have remained depressed, while values in suburbs closer to city centers have largely rebounded…
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Gloria Nilson & Co. opens Toms River office
Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate announces it is scheduled to open its newest office in Toms River at 411 Main St. this month. This newest location brings the company’s total number of offices to 24 throughout New Jersey, with two locations in Bucks County, Pa., and more than 700 agents working throughout the region.…
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Where motorists spend the most time in traffic
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features With more cars and trucks on the road, commuters are paying the price with increased travel times. Here’s where to find (or avoid) the worst gridlock while driving. It should come as no surprise to commuters that traffic on our nation’s highways is worse than its ever been, due largely…
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Stop and start
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I read or heard there’s a mid-size American car (the U.S. part is important to us) — not a hybrid — that has an automatic cut-off/cut-on function for when you’re at stoplights. I haven’t been able to learn what car that is. Can you help? A: The 2014 Chevy Malibu…
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Business association will provide holiday dinners
PLUMSTED – An organization that supports local businesses is giving back to the community during the holiday season. The Plumsted Business and Merchants Association (PBMA) has teamed up with other organizations to provide holiday dinners to families in need and to make downtown New Egypt a more festive area for visitors. For more than a…
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Only one quick move-in home remains at The Grande at Howell
Quick move-in homes are an increasingly popular choice and a very attractive option for homebuyers today. These homes are complete, providing a unique opportunity to close rapidly. Quick move-in homes are an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers, for buyers who don’t have an existing home to sell, and for those who have recently sold their…
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Weichert of Brick collecting items for local organizations and animal shelters
Frances Graffeo, manager of Weichert, Realtors’ Brick office, has announced that her office will be joining forces with several local organizations and animal shelters to make a difference within the community this holiday season. The local community is invited to participate by bringing their donations for the following drives to Weichert’s Brick office, located at…