Category: Independent Business
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Extra credit: Paying more than due helps mortgage approval
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia Content That Works Knocking off more credit card debt every month may now be a better deal for anyone looking to buy a home. Fannie Mae, the government-sponsored enterprise that buys mortgages and sets rules on how to assess the risk of loan applicants, is rolling out revised underwriting software that…
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Gloria Nilson hosts two VIP ‘Art of Speed’ events
Iconic brands aligned recently in Northern New Jersey during two “Art of Speed” events that featured auto maker Ferrari and Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate, the exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate. Both events featured the new Ferrari California T on display and ready to test-drive at two premier estate properties listed for…
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K. Hovnanian offering summer savings event on quick move-in homes
This summer, K. Hovnanian Homes’ Northeast Division is offering a special sales event with the some of the biggest savings of the year on quick move-in homes at every one of the builder’s communities in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. The Red-Hot Summer Spectacular sales event provides buyers with additional savings on top of already-reduced…
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Aberdeen welcomes Cash for Gold and More!
ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP — Cash for Gold and More! recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location on Route 34 and Cambridge Drive in Aberdeen with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by owners Sam and Carmela Weiner and Aberdeen Township officials. On hand to welcome the store to Aberdeen were Mayor Fred Tagliarini and Economic Business…
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Business brief
Mary Riccardi has been promoted to senior vice president and chief risk officer of Amboy Bank. Riccardi’s 21-year career with Amboy Bank began when she joined as controller in 1995. She was promoted to chief financial officer in 2007 and senior vice-president in 2009. She has been a certified public accountant for almost 30 years. She is…
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Mario Venancio of Gloria Nilson & Co. named one of America’s Top 1,000 by REAL Trends
Mario Venancio of Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate was named one of America’s top real estate professionals by REAL Trends, as advertised in The Wall Street Journal. He is a member of the “The Thousand Top Real Estate Professionals,” a prestigious national awards ranking sponsored annually by REAL Trends and advertised in The Wall…
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Six smart ways to save for a starter home
By Erik J. Martin Content That Works Many people dream of stepping up to home ownership. They’d love to purchase a starter house but worry about breaking the bank. It’s a valid concern, considering the cost of housing, the difficulty of salting away a down payment and then meeting a monthly mortgage. Adopting a few…
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How to view lender referrals from agents, builders
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia Content That Works Input “mortgage” in a search engine and you’ll instantly be swamped with pop-up rate offers from online lenders. Those interest rates and attendant fees are important, of course, and will determine your housing cost in the months and years ahead. But first you actually have to find and…
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Sickles Market has artisan mozzarella cheese
LITTLE SILVER — Fresh, small-batch, artisan mozzarella cheese is a favorite at Sickles Market throughout the year, but in the summer months this popular and versatile Italian cheese reaches an all-time high. Mozzarella complements summer Jersey produce or it can be enjoyed by itself. Mozzarella is a fresh cheese that requires no aging. In the summertime,…
