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The best use for your money
It takes dedication and discipline to save for a down payment. Once potential buyers accumulated those precious dollars, they will want to allocate every dime to their best advantage. Surprisingly, that may mean diverting some cash to other purposes. Consider: The lower a borrower’s credit score, the higher the interest rate on the mortgage. Even…
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Everybody’s walkin’
Thirty years ago, “Back to the Future” predicted that in 2015 we wouldn’t need roads. While roads obviously remain a necessity in 2015, for millennials, a roadless society would be most welcome — even without the flying DeLoreans. Millennials — the young demographic of 18- to 34-year-olds — prefer walking as a mode of transportation…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
July was a sizzling month at Gloria Zastko, Realtors, where the firm took in 33 new listings. Leading the team for listings taken was Peter Maimone. Maimone can be reached by calling 732-297-0600, ext. 23 or 732-439-0472, or email [email protected], or visit www.zastko.com/pete. There were 40 new transactions, and leading the team for sales was…
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Weichert, Realtors appoints new regional vice president
Weichert, Realtors has announced that Carlo Siracusa has been named regional vice president. Siracusa will be responsible for the management and growth of Weichert sales offices throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey. Siracusa brings 13 years of real estate experience to his new role, most recently serving as sales manager of Weichert’s Corporate…
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Smalley brings toughness to East Brunswick’s softball team
By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Samantha Smalley Samantha Smalley plays center field for the East Brunswick High School softball team and plays it well, but no one skill can measure up to her unbreakable mental toughness. This was never more evident than last July when Smalley was nailed in the head with a fastball during a…
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Van de Sande thrives in a familiar setting at Monroe
By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Matt van de Sande, middle, of Monroe Township High School hands the football off to running back Akeer Franklin in a game last season. Van de Sande is slated to take over as the Falcons’ quarterback this year. ROY DEBOER Matt van de Sande is home for good. And that signals…
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Office on Aging offers trip to Hunterdon Hills
The Friends of the Spotswood Office on Aging will sponsor an Aug. 27 trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Hampton, to see “Country Connections” starring Tim Gillis and Crazy Elmer. The bus will depart at 9:45 a.m. from the Spotswood Senior Citizen Center, 1 Arlington Ave. Cost is $62 per person and includes lunch, the…
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Field day, open house set at EARTH Center
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County will host its Garden Field Day/Open House 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 15 at the EARTH Center located in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Ave., South Brunswick. Rain date is Aug. 16. The day will feature family activities, garden tours and presentations on gardening and landscaping. Children will…
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Shore Chef Crab Cake Cook-Off
TOP PICK Does anything scream summer at the Jersey Shore more than fresh seafood? The Shore Chef Crab Cake Cook-Off will feature several seafood restaurants and eateries from the Jersey Shore. The event will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 15 and 16. Monmouth Park celebrates the best the ocean has…
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