Category: Independent Business

  • Incentive plan for commercial development along Route 35 unveiled in Aberdeen

    Incentive plan for commercial development along Route 35 unveiled in Aberdeen

    Aberdeen Township officials have unveiled incentive plans designed to encourage new commercial development and improvements to existing buildings located along the Route 35 corridor and on nearby roads in the municipality’s Cliffwood and Cliffwood Beach sections. In afternoon and evening sessions on Jan. 10 with local business owners and other interested parties, Mayor Fred Tagliarini…

  • Restaurant offering specials for Valentine’s Day weekend

    Restaurant offering specials for Valentine’s Day weekend

    ALLENDALE — Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar is sharing the love this Valentine’s Day, inviting guests to enjoy half-priced bottles of wine and guest favorites at its locations in New Jersey. From Feb. 10-14, guests can enjoy select bottles of wine offered at half price to share with that special someone. Applebee’s will also be…

  • Couple finds home in Monmouth Woods

    Couple finds home in Monmouth Woods

    Coming to a decision on where to live is never easy. There are so many factors to take into account; and especially when two people are involved in the decision. Luckily, for Debbie and Jeff Brier, K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods provided the perfect balance. “My husband, Jeff, really wanted to move to…

  • Business Brief

    Business Brief

    UFC Gym locations will support the American Heart Association by designating February “Red Out Workout.” Each collaborating location will hold events for featuring special classes, activities, food and entertainment for the entire family. All proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. In addition, UFC Gym members and guests at each participating location can purchase heart pin ups throughout…

  • So you want to be my realtor?

    So you want to be my realtor?

    5 Questions to ask a prospective realtor to ensure a good working relationship By Rachel Stark CTW Features No matter the size of the market in which a prospective buyer is looking, there will several choices when it comes to selecting a realtor. Just as no two buyers are exactly alike, realtors offer different skills,…

  • Top sales people named

    Top sales people named

    Middletown- EXIT Realty East Coast’s Denise Ripnick and Lori Lustica was recently awarded number one and two in sales for 2016. Denise Ripnick was stated number one and Lori Lustica as number two. “Denise and Lori have worked hard and this award is well-deserved recognition of that effort,” said Robert Shirvanian, Broker of Record of…

  • 2017 To see modest sale growth

    2017 To see modest sale growth

    Affordability pressures are expected to dampen – but not extinguish – buyer enthusiasm in the coming year By Jesse Darland CTW Features While existing-home sales are expected to rise slightly in 2017, such gains are expected to be small due to rising mortgage rates and low consumer confidence. Those are the findings of a new…

  • Ask our broker with Peter G. Miller

    Ask our broker with Peter G. Miller

    Rent to own OK? By Peter G. Miller CTW Features Question: We pay $1,200 a month for rent and have been considering a rent-to-own program. How much more would we have to pay per month to qualify? Answer: Rent-to-own programs are designed for buyers that do not have the cash or credit to purchase at…

  • Aberdeen welcomes new florist

    Aberdeen welcomes new florist

    ABERDEEN — Flowers by Gina recently celebrated the grand opening of its location in the Strathmore Shopping Center on Route 34 in Aberdeen with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by owner Gina Caliguiro and Aberdeen Township officials. On hand to welcome the store to Aberdeen were Mayor Fred Tagliarini and Economic Business Council Members Carmine Visone…