• Back in brown

    Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I have come to the conclusion that I’m seeing a lot more new cars in various shades of brown on the road. Am I right? A: Good eye. Some years ago the death knell was sounded for brown, but, happily (in my opinion), many carmakers ignored that and we’re seeing…

  • Coupe du jour

    By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features The nimble new Scion FR-S sports coupe combines style and grace in a budget- minded package. B ack in the 1960s and 1970s, motorists looking for something “different” were often drawn to a fleet of small and nimble imported sports cars. Models like the Fiat 124, Triumph Spitfire, Opel GT…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announces its top agents in Monmouth County for the month of May 2013. Alan Kurlander was named Monmouth County Associate of the Month, ranking No. 1 in sales production in the Marlboro/Manalapan sales office and among all Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage agents in Monmouth County. Additionally, the following Monmouth County agents…

  • Real-deal demographics

    Study finds more similarities between Caucasians, Hispanics and African Americans than differences when it comes to real estate Hispanic buyers are more optimistic, want bigger homes, and prefer city living when compared to Caucasians and African Americans, according to a recent survey by Better Home and Gardens Real Estate. The survey found that all three…

  • Next-door nemesis

    Try these mediation steps before resorting to legal confrontation in a neighborly dispute Whether the problem is loud parties, grass-killing canines or nuisance foliage, difficult neighbors can make the American dream seem like a nightmare. A residential clash can escalate quickly, but experts say it’s best to avoid taking it to court. “The best way…

  • Find your fixer-upper

    With more distressed properties on the market, home rehabbers can find the perfect home to make anew By Erik J. Martin CTW Features A diamond in the rough may not look like much at first, but polish it up and it can reveal a breathtaking sparkle. The same can be said of homes with tarnished…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The Black Knight Bowbenders archery range will become Sherwood Forest this week. The club is hosting its 19th annual Big Foot Open at its range on Perrineville Road (off Anderson Road) in Jackson Township on July 13-14. Some of the finest archers in the state and from around the East Coast will participate in a…

  • Monmouth Park hosting Mini Golf Festival

    Monmouth Park will host the firstever Joes vs. Jocks Mini Golf Festival, sponsored by Monmouth Medical Center’s “Roll Out the Ribbons” campaign, on July 26 at the new Bluegrass Mini Golf course. The event will serve as the kickoff to William Hill Haskell Weekend and help raise money and awareness for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys…

  • Run For Water 5K at Battlefield State Park on July 13

    Superstorm Sandy gave everyone a glimpse of what it’s like to be without water. It’s something that an estimated 1 billion people experience every day, according to Michael Johnson, race director for the fifth annual Run For Water 5K that will benefit Water For People on July 13. This year’s event, which includes a Toddler…

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