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Holiday spirit
Individuals perform traditional Indian dance moves during the Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey’s celebration of the holiday of Navratri at South Brunswick High School on Sept. 27. For more photos, see page 3. Photos on left: Individuals perform traditional Indian dance moves during the Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey’s celebration of the holiday…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Old Bridge office was recognized for outstanding performance in August. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resales, resale revenue units and resale dollar volume. In addition, sales associate Julianne Siciliano of the Old…
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William McNamara named president of Weichert Title
Stephen Adamo, president of Weichert Financial Services, announces that William McNamara has been named president of Weichert Title, and will assume all leadership responsibilities for the company’s various title businesses. McNamara is a 30-year veteran of the financial services industry and spent the past 18 years in the title, appraisal and settlement service industry. For…
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Credit where credit’s due
New consumer-friendly changes to the FICO formula could bump your credit score, make it easier to obtain mortgage financing By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Smart 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 lenders…
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Four easy steps to shopping for a mortgage
You want to buy a home. That’s the easy part. Understanding everything that goes into securing a loan? Not so easy. Follow these points to simplify the financing process. By Erik J. Martin CTW Features I t’s easy to understand why the concept of buying a home is a feel-good notion. In fact, nearly all…
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Weichert, Realtors donates $80,000 to ACS for breast cancer research
Weichert, Realtors successfully raised $80,000 in donations for the American Cancer Society (ACS) to fund breast cancer research during its 14th Annual Charity Golf Outing. Proceeds from the successful event bring the grand total that Weichert has raised for the ACS to more than $730,000 since the annual fundraiser began in 2001. “The generosity of…
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N.J. Apartment Assoc. announces finalists for 2014 Garden State Awards of Excellence
The New Jersey Apartment Association (NJAA) has announced the finalists for its 2014 Annual Garden State Awards of Excellence. In its 21st year, this annual program recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of NJAA’s multi-family rental housing member companies and their professionals. Nearly 600 industry leaders and guests are expected at this year’s celebration, which will be…
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Local standouts help Rutgers football to 4-1 start
By JIMMY ALLINDER Bishop George Ahr High School’s Diego Gambotto heads the ball over Carteret High School’s Brandon Porras in the first half of their game on Sept. 17 in Edison. Carteret came away with a 2-0 victory. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY The college careers of local products Leonte Carroo of Edison and Dorian Miller of Metuchen…
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‘Alien’ to come alive in staged radio play
Raconteur Radio will commemorate the 35th anniversary of the science fiction horror film “Alien” at 8 p.m. Oct. 3. The Old Franklin Schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen, will be transformed into the commercial towing ship Nostromo for the staged radio play and themed party. Complimentary “alien secretions” will be served, along with fried calamari appetizers.…
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