Category: Independent Business
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Weichert of Holmdel recognized for regional awards
Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Holmdel office was recognized for exceptional industry success in May. The office led its sales region, which is comprised of locations throughout Middlesex, Ocean and Monmouth counties, for new home dollar volume. In addition, Holmdel sales associates Thomas Connors and Michael Arbolino were recognized…
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Five things to do when there’s trouble paying the mortgage
Late with a mortgage payment? Act quickly to regain your footing. Here’s how. By Laura Depta Content That Works Overall, the U.S. housing market is well on its way to pre-2008 health. In February 2016, there were 98,121 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings. That is down 4 percent from a year ago and significantly lower…
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How to hire a real estate all-star
Buying? Selling? The right real estate agent can make all the difference. By Erik J. Martin Content That Works You wouldn’t walk into a courtroom without a skilled attorney by your side. Why enter into what could be the biggest financial transaction of your life without the right real estate representation? An experienced, market-savvy agent…
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Model grand opening June 18-19 at new Middletown community
Tanglewood Estates at Chapel Hill, a new community of upscale single-family estate homes from New Jerseys largest homebuilder, K. Hovnanian Homes, is hosting its first Model Grand Opening on June 18-19. The new community, located just off of Route 35 in the Chapel Hill section of Middletown, will open its Boulder II model home to…
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‘Know before you owe’
Four ways new rules make homebuying better for consumers By Erik J. Martin Content That Works Big changes to lending rules in the wake of the foreclosure crisis appear to be doing their job: making the cost and terms of mortgage loans and the home purchasing process much more clear to home buyers. The legislation…
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Student debt is just one piece of the puzzle for first-time homebuyers
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia Content That Works No doubt you’ve heard: student debt is clouding the future of college graduates, derailing hopes they will one day own a home. That forecast doesn’t hold up, according to a report from the Brookings Institution. Drawing on Federal Reserve data from 2003 to 2012, the report finds that…
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A higher cost for living larger
For renters, the math is simple: A one-bedroom for $1,585 is cheaper than a two-bedroom for $1,833 and a lot less than a three-bedroom for $2,048. But from the perspective of a landlord intent on making the most money out of every square foot, the larger units are a relative bargain. Look at the cost…
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Looking for storage in a tight market
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia Content That Works The more you own, the more likely it is you’ll need to rent. Nearly one in 10 U.S. households store belongings they don’t have a place for in a rented storage unit, according to the Self Storage Association. Many people discover a need for storage when they’re moving,…
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Homeownership seen as a little less thrilling come tax day
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia Content That Works Pay rent and “you’re throwing money away.” Like many adages, this one contains a kernel of truth. But that kernel has shrunk a bit, considering that, for many homeowners, the tax advantage of buying has vanished. Homeownership traditionally delivered income tax savings because a homeowner’s mortgage interest payments…
