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‘Real world’ MPG tests proposed
By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Federal regulators are hoping to make new-car fuel economy estimates more accurate by getting vehicles out of the laboratory and on the road. A version of the boilerplate phrase, “Your mileage may vary,” is typically embedded in new-car ads whenever fuel economy is cited, and with good reason. With gas…
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Weichert Workforce Mobility named Relocation Company of the Year
Weichert Workforce Mobility, one of the world’s leading providers of global talent deployment solutions, was named Relocation Management Company (RMC) of the Year during the Expatriate Management and Mobility Awards (EMMA) ceremony held in Orlando, Fla. Presented by the Forum for Expatriate Management, the EMMAs recognize excellence in workforce mobility. In acknowledging Weichert Workforce Mobility…
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Century 21 Burke Realty opens in North Brunswick
Century 21 Burke Realty announced it has opened its doors in North Brunswick, further expanding the presence of the Century 21 brand in the Garden State. Led by husband and wife duo John and Ann Marie Burke, Century 21 Burke provides fullservice real estate services to home buyers and sellers in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and…
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Where the first-time buyers are
Current housing conditions have kept out some young buyers, but certain markets have prime conditions for millennial buyers T he homeownership rate fell to 64.7 percent in the second quarter of 2014, matching a nearly 20-year low, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. One reason: fewer first-time buyers. The percent share of first-time buyers in…
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Credit where credit’s due
By Erik J. Martin CTW Features New consumer-friendly changes to the FICO formula could bump your credit score, make it easier to obtain mortgage financing S mart borrowers know that a higher credit score can help them qualify for more desirable loans and lower interest rates. Now, the credit score most valued and used by…
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Coldwell Banker to host ‘Fall in Love with the American Dream’ open house event Oct. 19
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is hosting a unified “Fall in Love with the American Dream” Tri-State Open House Event on Oct. 19, encompassing hundreds of homes for sale throughout New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. “The vast majority of Americans desire homeownership and the lifestyle benefits that it offers,” said Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell…
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RE/MAX expands digital marketing capabilities
RE/MAX, LLC will significantly expand the digital marketing content it provides its 75,000-plus agents in the U.S. and Canada. The Premium Services package provided by Imprev is now available at no additional cost to agents using the award-winning RE/MAX Design Center, a web-based marketing tool. The Premium Services package includes two-dozen highly targeted digital and…
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Rutgers beats Michigan for first Big Ten win
By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent RUTGERS UNIVERSITY T he performance by quarterback Gary Nova was the most dominant out of many players who distinguished themselves during the Rutgers University football team’s 26-24 triumph over the University of Michigan on Oct. 4 at sold-out High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway. The senior completed 22-of-39 pass attempts and…
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Knights stay aggressive in rebound win on gridiron
By WARREN RAPPLEYEA Correspondent Old Bridge High School’s Jake Esposito is in motion before the start of a play during the Oct. 2 game against J.P. Stevens High School in Old Bridge. Esposito would score on the play, and the Knights went on to secure a 17-6 victory on a night when they honored the…
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