Category: Independent Business
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Letting sellers stay can pay
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features Time is money. Since affordably priced homes are in short supply in many markets, buyers that fear other purchasers will be offering more money than they are willing to pay might entice a seller by accommodating his need to take time moving out. This strategy is only effective, however,…
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How to fix a gender gap in the housing market
Why buying a home is more profitable for men than women — and what women can do about it By Erik J. Martin CTW Features For years, it’s been widely reported that women typically earn less in the workplace than men — as evidenced by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing that females made…
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Putting tuition on the house tab
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features Many of the students headed for college this fall won’t be leaving home totally behind: The value of their family home will be helping pay tuition bills. Given the low interest rate environment and “depending on the situation,” home equity lines of credit or loans are popular, says Deborah…
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Housing peaks and valleys
Buyers and homeowners face hurdles despite a strong real estate recovery By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Home values and selling prices are up. Mortgage interest rates remain low, and demand for housing remains high. More formerly underwater owners have climbed above the surface. Sounds like ideal conditions for a healthy and vibrant real estate…
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Weichert of Holmdel honors Connors for July success
Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Thomas Connors of the Holmdel office was recognized for his industry success in July. Connors led his sales region, which is comprised of locations throughout Middlesex, Ocean and Monmouth counties, for resale dollar volume. Connors can be reached in Weichert’s Holmdel office, located at 43…
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Medical walk-in center adds 2 doctors to staff
HAZLET — Dr. Lisa M. Golding-Granado and the staff of Immediate Care Medical Walk-in of Hazlet welcome two new physicians, Dr. Mary Ann Yehl and Dr. Elaine Bacci, to the center, which will host an open house from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 25 for patients and community members to meet them. The facility will offer free…
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RE/MAX Synergy to hold back to school supply drive
RE/MAX Synergy in Long Branch is hosting a back to school supply drive to benefit local children in need. Suggested items include, but are not limited to: pencils, pens, erasers, lined paper, glue sticks, dry erase markers, backpacks, lunch boxes and pencil cases. Gift cards for stores like Staples, Kohls, AC Moore, Target and Old…
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The best is yet to come
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features If things go as planned, lots of retirees won’t have to travel to find fun, it will be available right at home. So much attention has been paid to older homeowners who move to a smaller, less expensive place to ease tight retirement budgets that the word describing the…
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Brexit a boon for U.S. homebuyers
How Britain leaving the European Union may make it easier for you to buy or sell a home By Erik J. Martin CTW Features They say the first rule of real estate is location, location, location. So how can events in as far off a location as Britain possibly affect your ability to buy or…
