• Lines for gas a ‘crazy’ new reality after Sandy

    Motorists wait hours to fill gas tanks and cans to power generators Staff Writer BY KATHY CHANG Kathleen Williamson (l), of Helmetta, and Manuella Sampredo, of Monroe, chat while waiting to fill their gas cans in North Brunswick on Oct. 30. SCOTT FRIEDMAN When Hurricane Sandy finished wreaking havoc on the area last week, it…

  • Power companies shed light on post-Sandy effort

    JCP&L spokesman: This is the worst damage we’ve ever seen in the history of the company BY JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Downed power lines dot the northbound lanes of Route 130 in the Dayton section of South Brunswick on Oct. 30. SCOTT FRIEDMAN A lthough the effects of Hurricane Sandy in various sections of New…

  • Tech sells

    For the modern house hunt, tech is the all-important tool that helps real estate agents, buyers and sellers alike By Greg Scoblete CTW Features When it comes to real estate, the old saying goes, there are only three things that matter: location, location, location. Today, it’s more like: information, information, information. Whether it’s information about…

  • The short list

    “Most cities are similar in that they have some recreation, nightlife, social life and family events, but not every area has the same job opportunities,” says Brian Coester, appraisal expert. “What makes a city a great place to live depends on whether people can afford to live there comfortably.” Other criteria to carefully consider when…

  • The top-town crown

    How ‘best city’ lists should factor into your decision to relocate By Erik J. Martin CTW Features I tching to relocate? Many homeowners eventually get the “grass is always greener on the other side” urge and dream of moving to a more favorable location — perhaps one that is less expensive or brimming with greater…

  • real estate briefs 

    Century 21 Cataneo & Associates announces the top five associates for the third quarter of 2012: Marie Gentile, Silvana Persie, Christine Lundberg, Theresa Balbi and Stacey DiGrande. “These agents have all consistently proven themselves to be the best of the best and all work very hard to achieve their goals,” said broker/owner Steven Cataneo. “In…

  • Weichert offers first steps to taking advantage of low interest rates

    Mortgage rates continue to go down. In fact, according to Freddie Mac, during the last week of September, the average rate on a 30- year fixed rate mortgage reached the lowest point since long-term mortgages began in the 1950s. “The markets are responding to the recent decision by the Federal Reserve to buy mortgage-backed securities,…

  • NJSIAA playoff games rescheduled due to Sandy

    BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Scholastic sports can bring stricken communities together. However, even they couldn’t escape the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, sending New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) officials and athletic directors scurrying for alternative schedules for the state tournaments that were supposed to begin play last week. The NJSIAA pushed the starting…

  • Annual Mudslingers Art Show and Sale Nov. 11

    IN THE ARTS “The Dublin House” by Mike Quon The 15th anniversary celebration of the annual Mudslingers Art Show and Sale will take place 1-6 p.m. Nov. 11. The show will be hosted by Red Bank potter Lauren Bellero in her home/studio at 39 Leroy Place, Red Bank. Every year, a local artist is also…

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