• Q&A

    Aggressive laws with Sharon Peters I received many comments from readers when I requested a sharing of ideas about how to address aggressive driving in ways that might reduce it. Several recommended this: “stricter laws with teeth.” I love stronger highway laws — not all drivers do. And lawmakers are often reluctant to upset that…

  • All about the passive house

    The eco-minded passive home is far from a new concept. Here’s how it got started and how you can learn more. While the number of passive-home projects in the U.S. is on the rise, the passive home is not a new concept. Heck, it doesn’t even use any breakthrough technology. Experimentation with the first superinsulated…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the Marlboro office was recognized for outstanding performance in June. The office led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resale dollar volume. You can visit Weichert’s Marlboro office at 455 Route 9 south in Manalapan or by…

  • Get to know the passive home

    ‘Super-insulated’ passive homes offer homeowners increased energy savings and a quiet environment. Take a look at these eco-focused homes are on the rise. By Alex Gallucci CTW Features Since 2004, the price of residential electricity has risen by nearly 37 percent, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. With homeowners ever more conscious of their…

  • Gloria Nilson & Co. closed $1.34 billion in sales, ranks second in New Jersey

    A fter closing more than $1.34 billion in transactions in 2013, Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate was ranked as the second most successful residential real estate firm in New Jersey, according to the 2014 REAL Trends 500 annual research report released on June 27. Gloria Nilson & Co. ranked in the top 20 percent…

  • Marketing for mobile

    How to make sure your home stands out where buyers will see it — on their mobile devices By Alex Gallucci CTW Features I s your next home a swipe or tap away? Homebuyers increasingly are utilizing websites, search engines, maps and apps, alongside their agent, to help them buy and sell real estate. The…

  • 3 real estate apps to try

    Looking to buy a home? Download one of these apps to browse home in between meetings with your agent HOMESNAP This mobile app allows users to take and send photos of MLS real estate listings. Users can snap a photo of a home to find out more information, or even take a virtual look inside…

  • RE/MAX agents, brokerages excel in industry report

    RE/MAX brokerages outnumbered competitors and RE/MAX agents outproduced them in the RISMedia 26th Annual Power Broker Report. Of the 1,000 brokerages who qualified for the extended version of the survey, nearly 30 percent, or 292 brokerages, were RE/MAX affiliates. That is more than any other brand in the report, which ranked participating brokerages by total…

  • Resilient Manalapan captures District 19 Major League crown

    By TIM MORRIS Putting away the Manalapan Little League’s Major League (11-12 years olds) all-star team proved to be too difficult a task for area teams. Like a cat with nine lives, Manalapan escaped defeat time and again on its way to the District 19 championship. Manalapan went through the tournament undefeated (5-0), but that…

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