• Homebuying school

    A new government counseling and education program can lower mortgage fees to qualified homebuyers The Department of Housing and Urban Development and Federal Housing Administration are preparing to aid prospective homebuyers by rolling out a new four-year pilot program called Homeowners Armed With Knowledge that will reduce the cost of FHA loans and provide housing…

  • Get to know your Realtor

    National Association of Realtors’ annual survey takes a closer look at the housing pros who help you buy and sell Expect to see some new faces the next time you work with a Realtor. Twenty-thirteen saw an influx of new and younger members, according to the 2014 National Association of Realtors’ Member Profile. Compared to…

  • Weichert Corporate Housing earns high marks in nationwide survey

    Weichert Corporate Housing, a leading provider of temporary accommodations and furnished apartments, earned high service marks from corporate buyers of relocation services according to the results of a prominent workforce mobility survey. In the 2014 Relocation Managers’ Survey on Relocation Mortgage, Spouse/Partner/ Family Services and Corporate Housing Service Industries, conducted by Trippel Survey & Research,…

  • Black Knight Bowbenders to host Bigfoot Open’s 20th anniversary

    The best archers in New Jersey and surrounding states are coming to the Black Knight Bowbenders’ (BKB) 50-acre range in Jackson Township on July 12-13. The BKB will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Bigfoot Open with its usual array of events that make the competition attractive for archers of all skill levels. The…

  • Rugged Maniac 5K coming to Raceway Park July 12-13

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer The 50-foot waterslide is one of the highlights of the Rugged Maniac 5K Obstacle Race coming to Raceway Park July 12-13. Competitors will tackle 25 obstacles, including a tunnel and fire, during the 5K race. Raceway Park has been witness to legendary races over the years, but nothing quite like…

  • Open tour of horse farm impacts visitors

    Mark Mullen of Fair Winds Farm opened the doors to his Cream Ridge farm on June 29 and thinks the event has already yielded favorable feedback. “That’s a home run,” Mullen said of the three-hour program that drew nearly 300 visitors for a tour of the Hogan Equine Clinic, a blacksmith demonstration and the opportunity…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    John McDermott, Jennifer Lauer and Maja Bown have been selected to receive the Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) Scholarships for 2014. Each will receive $2,500 and will be honored in winner’s circle ceremonies at the Meadowlands. McDermott of Lyndhurst is the son of John and Nancy McDermott and was a 2013…

  • Lowing captures 50th anniversary Takanassee Race Series opener

    By TIM MORRIS The Rolling Stones’ 1964 hit “Time is on My Side” is the perfect theme for the Shore Athletic Club’s Lake Takanassee Summer Race Series. Time has clearly been on Lake Tak’s side. It’s the oldest road race in the Shore area and has become a tradition passed down through generations. In was…

  • Coluccio fulfills dream by signing with Orioles

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Former Freehold Township High School and Brookdale Community College star Brandon Coluccio is now a player for the Baltimore Orioles’ Single A affiliate, the Aberdeen IronBirds. Brandon Coluccio was heading to Belmar for a day at the beach on June 30 with some friends. It was his day off, and…

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