Category: Independent Business

  • Weichert affiliates ranked No. 2 traditional real estate franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine

    Weichert affiliates ranked No. 2 traditional real estate franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine

    For the second year in a row, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. has been ranked the No. 2 traditional real estate franchise and the No. 3 company overall in the Real Estate category by Entrepreneur magazine in its 37th annual 2016 “Franchise 500” list, a ranking of America’s top franchise opportunities. The full list appears…

  • The path to success: a career in real estate

    The path to success: a career in real estate

    According to Weichert, Realtors, there are three common perks that draw people to pursue a career in real estate: the opportunity for independence, the ability to create their own flexible hours, and the potential to earn unlimited income. With the freedom to operate like an entrepreneur, being a real estate agent is very much like…

  • Location, location, location (repeat)

    Location, location, location (repeat)

    How to balance your neighborhood preferences with the realities of your budget By Laura Depta CTW Features It is relatively simple to find the average rental costs or home values for a given city, but choosing a specific home location might prove more difficult. Most urban areas are full of different neighborhoods, the features and…

  • Tips for buyers and sellers in 2016

    Tips for buyers and sellers in 2016

    How to make sure you close the deal in the new year 2016 is expected to be a healthy year in the real estate market, according to the experts at Realtor.com, which predicts home prices, new-construction starts and new home sales all will rise in the coming year (3, 12 and 16 percent, respectively). But…

  • JCP&L posts best service reliability numbers in 2015

    JCP&L posts best service reliability numbers in 2015

    As a result of an ongoing infrastructure investment campaign, Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) posted its best service reliability numbers in 13 years in 2015. The statistics include an 18 percent reduction in the number of outages customers experienced the previous year. Last year, JCP&L customers overall averaged less than one outage for the…

  • What do you know about home insurance?

    What do you know about home insurance?

    Many homeowners and renters are confused about insurance, from what it covers to how much coverage they need. Here’s what to know to be better protected By Carley Lintz CTW Features Whether you own or rent your home, you need protection. Yet, when it comes to their protecting residence, many Americans remain confused by key…

  • Master of the house

    Master of the house

    Single-family homes make up a significant portion of the rental market. But before investing in a property, be aware of what awaits in the land of landlords By Marilyn Melia Kennedy CTW Features Looking into being a landlord? No longer can homebuyers count on purchasing now and selling for a profit later. Instead, buyers wanting…

  • Americans upbeat on the housing market

    Americans upbeat on the housing market

    Consumers think it’s a great time to buy, but affordability remains a major concern, according to new housing pulse survey By Alex Burnham CTW Features Many Americans think it’s a good time to buy — and sell — a home. A vast majority of Americans believe purchasing a home is a good financial decision, and…

  • When selecting apartments, renters make fast choices

    When selecting apartments, renters make fast choices

    High-speed Internet access, cell-phone reception among the amenities that today’s renters are prioritizing Apartment hunters place a high priority on something they can’t really see when they step into a unit — fast Internet connectivity and cell phone reception. Renters of all ages want to be able to live easily online wherever they choose to…