Category: Independent Business
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HELOCs on the rise
Home equity lines of credit are a popular way to tap the rising equity in your home. Be sure to do your homework. By Erik J. Martin Content That Works With the resurgence in home prices and tightening inventories, home values aren’t the only things on the rise. Thanks to increasing equity — the difference…
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EMACC names three new board appointments
Bob Baerenbach, chairman of the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce (EMACC), announced the appointment of three new directors to the EMACC board of directors. Those appointed include Kieran Tintle, Jersey Central Power & Light Company area manager on the external affairs team for portions of Monmouth County; Dan Turi, commercial marketing manager for Servpro…
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The old-school rule: know the schools
The home you’re eyeing gets an ‘A.’ Does the school district earn a passing grade? By Erik J. Martin Content That Works You have your heart set on a dream home that’s within your budget, close to work, in a nice neighborhood and ripe for the picking. It passed the test with a home inspector…
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Happy new home — prepare to renovate
At the top of the wish list for most homebuyers: a home that’s move-in ready, no renovation required. Sellers and their agents work hard to deliver the dream. Houses prepared for sale these days are often dutifully de-cluttered (thank you, Marie Kondo), freshly painted and whistle-clean. Often, a home is at least partially staged with…
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Coldwell Banker Cares Day to benefit communities in New Jersey
All 52 real estate offices affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. will give back to local communities in both states via charitable efforts as part of the fourth annual Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (CBRB) Cares Day event. Each office has selected a Cares Day service project, with most…
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Charles of Weichert of Middletown recognized for success in February
Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Middletown office was recognized for industry success in February. The office led its sales region, which is comprised of locations throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties, in new home dollar volume for the month. In addition, sales associate Mary Pat Charles from the Middletown office…
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Selling this spring? Stash the signs
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia Content That Works There’s no debating it: Political rhetoric is everywhere, thicker than ever this election year. While homeowner associations often limit the number of signs an owner can display, in many neighborhoods free speech translates into a thicket of front-yard signs promoting candidates. If you’re selling a home, it’s wise…
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How to flip the script – with paint
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features They may not say they want a home because it has spotless walls and pristine moldings. But consciously or unconsciously, buyers are influenced by the condition and color of walls. Agents often recommend painting to prep a home for sale. While a fresh coat of paint can yield a…
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Weichert launches new brand for property management services
The Weichert Family of Companies announces the launch of its wholly owned property management company, Aureus Property Management. Aureus builds upon Weichert’s more than 30 years of experience and proficiency providing in-house property management services by consolidating its property management businesses into this new entity poised to become the industry leader in personalized property management…
