Category: Independent Business

Buying a home soon? You may want to pay close attention to how smart it is. By Erik J. Martin Content That Works Folks who want to up their IQ often go to college and load up on knowledge. But homeowners who want to increase their dwelling’s intelligence simply need to load up on the…

In the vanguard of the rental boom: baby boomers. Many 50-plus, empty nesters still seek high-end amenities as they set aside the responsibilities of home ownership. By Marilyn Kennedy Melia Content That Works The last decade saw the biggest jump in Americans renting, rather than owning, of any 10-year period on record, finds a recent…

By Erik J. Martin Content That Works Bright borrowers know that a higher credit score, an indication of creditworthiness, can help them qualify for more preferred loans and lower interest rates. Now, Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO), the company responsible for creating your FICO score, the credit score most valued and used by lenders, offers a…

Carlo Siracusa, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Chris Anthony of the Toms River office was named the region’s Manager of the Year. This award is given to one manager from Weichert’s offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties who has demonstrated exceptional management skills and has led his or her office to…

Home improvement stores should be crowded this spring, as record numbers of homeowners tackle project they’ve been putting off. “In most markets across the country, rising house prices are bringing more homes to the market and increasing sales, which is a large driver of home improvement activity,” says Chris Herbert of the Joint Center for…