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Blue dividends
$5,400: Increase in sale price for homes with blue bathrooms (especially hues such as powder blue or light periwinkle) – the highest sales premium of all colors analyzed. Source: Zillow 2017 Paint Color Analysis © CTW Features
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Middlesex County College to promote athletics June 28
Middlesex County College (MCC) will hold its Athletic Spotlight June 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its Edison campus. This program will introduce MCC’s athletic department to high school athletes and others who may be interested in playing a sport at the school. “We have an outstanding program of 11 sports for men and women,”…
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Money shortage
Ask Our Broker With Peter G. Miller By Peter G. Miller CTW Features Question: We have run into financial problems because of a job loss and worry that we will lose our house. However, because home values have been rising, we now have a lot of equity. Can we get a second mortgage or home…
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Homeowners reluctant to tap equity
Many unfamiliar with or reluctant to try home equity lines of credit By Jesse Darland CTW Features Even though the housing crisis ended a decade ago, most homeowners are reluctant to take out home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), according to a recent survey. The survey also found that one in five homeowners are unfamiliar…
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Republican candidates plan to bring change to North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The Republican challengers for two seats on the North Brunswick Township Council have been chosen by voters. George Callan received 289 votes, or 47 percent, and Mayra Pais received 257 votes, or 42 percent, during the primary on June 6. Thomas Lichwa received 73 votes, or 12 percent, according to election…
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Avoid commuter’s remorse
Why ease of commute should be high on your home purchase priority list By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Lest we forget the hard lessons learned from the cautionary tale told by suburban sprawl, long hauls to work and favorite destinations that are uncomfortably far to drive still make for an unhappy and regretful homeowner.…
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Utility company completes upgrade
As part of Jersey Central Power & Light’s (JCP&L) ongoing efforts to make its electric system stronger and more flexible, a new transmission line has been energized in Monmouth County to benefit more than 180,000 customers in Colts Neck, Howell, Neptune, Tinton Falls and Wall Township, according to a press release. The $124 million Oceanview…
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North Brunswick Fire Co. 3 to hold flea market June 17
North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3 will hold a flea market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 17 at the firehouse, 1470 Cozzens Lane, North Brunswick. For vendor information, visit nbvfd3.net.
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