Category: Independent Business

  • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage among highest performing real estate companies in NYC metro

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage among highest performing real estate companies in NYC metro

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. ranked as a top residential real estate company for sales volume and transaction sides in the New York City metro area in 2016, along with other residential brokerage firms owned by NRT, LLC. The rankings were reported in the 2017 REAL Trends Market Leaders…

  • Avoid commuter’s remorse

    Avoid commuter’s remorse

    Why ease of commute should be high on your home purchase priority list By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Lest we forget the hard lessons learned from the cautionary tale told by suburban sprawl, long hauls to work and favorite destinations that are uncomfortably far to drive still make for an unhappy and regretful homeowner.…

  • Columbia Bank unveils new corporate logo

    Columbia Bank unveils new corporate logo

    Columbia Bank has introduced a new corporate logo, part of a statewide rebranding program. The blue, gold and white logo showcases a new look that better reflects Columbia’s current and future direction with respect to serving the diverse financial needs of its two niche markets – New Jersey businesses and consumers, according to Thomas J.…

  • Millennial homeowners follow convention

    Millennial homeowners follow convention

    Despite online-only services, millenials sticking with traditional lenders and agents By Jesse Darland CTW Features Bucking accepted wisdom, a recent survey revealed that – when it comes to homeownership, at least – millennials are more traditional than previously thought. The survey, conduced the online financial wellness community CentSai, interviewed 2,050 Americans between ages 18 and…

  • Keeping the peace with bad neighbors

    Keeping the peace with bad neighbors

    By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Robert Frost once wrote that good fences make good neighbors. But even the tallest, strongest barrier can’t always keep the peace between two owners on the block – one of whom usually inspires the other to harbor resentment or take action because of an inconsiderate act or oversight. Indeed,…

  • 3 tips to stay in money love

    3 tips to stay in money love

    30 percent experience weekly financial stress. 42 percent have discussed long-term financial goals. 51 percent have a monthly household budget. “There’s no doubt that when the numbers in the bank account start dropping, the tempers can start flaring,” said Dan Carter, an investment advisor representative for Safeguard Investment Advisory Group. Below are his top tips…

  • Thomas Connors of Weichert, Realtors recognized for regional award

    Thomas Connors of Weichert, Realtors recognized for regional award

    Christopher Anthony, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that sales associate Thomas Connors of the Holmdel office was individually recognized for industry success in April. A top producer, Connors led his sales region, which is comprised of locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties, for resale dollar volume. Invite this talented neighborhood specialist in to…

  • Back to Business: Mazzola Bakery

    Back to Business: Mazzola Bakery

    A taste of the past that will keep customers coming back in the future: that is the mission of Mazzola’s Bakery, located in the Towne Pointe shopping center, 357 Route 9 south, Manalapan. Authentic recipes from Palermo, Italy, and generations of dedication and hard work continue to be the recipe for success at the more…

  • Amanda Collette affiliates with Coldwell Banker

    Amanda Collette affiliates with Coldwell Banker

    Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., is pleased to announce that Holmdel resident Amanda Collette has affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Holmdel/Colts Neck office. “I am very pleased that Amanda has affiliated with the Holmdel/Colts Neck office,” said Jonathan Keates, branch vice president of…