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Q&A
Blind-sided with Sharon Peters Q: My car has no blind spot detector. I’ve tried attaching one of those tiny mirrors to the side mirror, and it’s not very helpful. Are there other options? A: You might try the $60 Allview Mirror System, which, at 15 to 17 inches wide, is much bigger than standard in-cabin…
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Rise of the townhome
Townhomes can provide the privacy of single-family homes with the convenience of multi-unit housing at an affordable price point By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Homebuyers who want to have their cake and eat it, too — in the form of a residence that lives like a singlefamily house yet offers the conveniences of an…
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Being a better neighbor
A new study shows that homeownership could cause more civic engagement in middle- to low-income communities Some people believe that good fences make good neighbors, but as a new study shows, it’s actually homeowners who make good neighbors. Homeowners are more likely to be involved in neighborhood groups than renters, according to researchers at the…
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I got chills…
It might be chilly outside, but the housing market is still looking hot. Find out why buyers and sellers can get excited this winter. By Erik J. Martin CTW Features The temperatures outside may be plummeting, but the potential for a hot homebuying and selling season this winter may be rising, the experts say. Typically,…
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N.J. Realtors work with state officials to allow temporary housing in age-restricted units
The New Jersey Association of Realtors (NJAR) Chief Executive Officer, Jarrod Grasso, issued the following statement regarding the NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA) accepting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidance on allowing Hurricane Sandy evacuees to temporarily use unoccupied units in age-restricted communities: “I want to thank the Governor’s office…
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Hornets fall in state final
Above: Holmdel High School’s Dom Arena (c-r) and Newton High School’s TJ Chrustic (c-l) battle over the ball during the NJSIAA Group II championship final played at The College of New Jersey in Ewing on Dec. 1. Newton stung the Hornets, 3-1, denying them a state championship in 2012. Below: Holmdel goalie Mitchell Walier makes…
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sport shorts
The Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) reached an agreement with Freehold Raceway to conduct a 110-date meet in 2013. The calendar, which will be finalized and released soon, includes racing in the months of January and February. Initially, Freehold had requested only 90 dates and the track’s proposed calendar did not…
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CBA harriers are fourth at Nike Cross Nationals
Christian Brothers Academy’s (CBA) bid to make history at the Nike Cross Nationals in Portland, Ore., were dashed on Dec. 1 when the Colts finished fourth. Tom Heath’s harriers were seeking to become the first repeat winner in the nine-year history of the event. After a flawless season in which the Colts set several course…
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Eagles outscore Cougars to advance to CJ IV final
BY WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Above: Middletown High School South’s Elijah Smith breaks through the Colts Neck defense to pick up extra yards during the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group IV semifinal played in Colts Neck on Dec. 1. Smith rushed for 240 yards on 26 carries and one touchdown in the Eagles’ 45-35 triumph. Below: Middletown…
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