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Slip and slide
Q&A with Sharon Peters Q: I’ve hydroplaned twice recently. What am I doing wrong? A: That unmistakable feeling of a too-light steering wheel — like when you’re driving on sheer ice — signals that you’re traveling on a film of water. There are three major contributors. 1. You’re driving too fast. Defensive driving experts say…
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‘Minicars’ fail latest crash test
Bigger is still better when it comes to occupant protection By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features HONDA FIT The laws of physics dictate that, all else being equal, a larger and heavier vehicle will always fare better in a crash than will a smaller and lighter one. For years, automotive engineers have been fairly successful at…
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It gets better? Millennials think so
The generation is more bullish on the economy, and that extends to their thoughts on the home They may be “entitled,” “self-centered” and “needy,” but they’re also the most optimistic about the country’s future. Nearly half (49 percent) of millennials — those born between 1981 and 1996 — say the country’s best years still lie…
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Only five homes remain for sale at Cedar Village at Ocean
Weichert New Homes and Continental Properties report only five homes remain at the ultra popular Cedar Village at Ocean a centrally located active adult community for ages 55+. The rapid sales pace reflects the serious interest buyers have maintained in Cedar Village, a resort-style collection of 295 single-family homes in Monmouth County’s Ocean Township. “We…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
The office of Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, Marlboro, announces that the Top Listing Agent for April is Laurin Manco LaLima; the Top Listing Team is the Andrea and Harry Mesh Team; and the Top Sales Agent is Frank Fortino. Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie is located at 47 Route 9 south, Marlboro.…
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RE/MAX agents lead competitors
RE/MAX agents continue to outperform all competitors, ranking as the most productive among the elite national real estate franchises. According to preliminary results from the 2014 RIS Media Power Broker Report Top 500, the productivity of RE/MAX agents was more than double the average of agents at competing brokerages. RE/MAX agents on average not only…
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Owner of Century 21 Cataneo & Assoc. honored with Stivale D’Italia Award
Steven Cataneo, the real estate broker/ owner and CEO of Century 21 Cataneo & Associates, Holmdel, has been awarded the Stivale D’Italia Award of Excellence, which was presented by The Italian Voice Newspaper. The Italian Voice Newspaper was founded in 1932 and is circulated in the United States and Italy, including New York, New Jersey,…
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Woodrow Wilson Commons receives 2014 Smart Growth Award from N.J. Future
Woodrow Wilson Commons, an affordable, mixed-income housing community in Long Branch, has received a 2014 Smart Growth Award for its construction, design and green features. The community was developed by Pennrose Properties, LLC, in partnership with the Long Branch Housing Authority and Maestro Community Development Corp. It was designed by WRT and MidAtlantic Engineering. The…
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Toll Brothers honored at Sales and Marketing Awards
Toll Brothers was recently honored at the 27th Annual Sales and Marketing (SAM) Awards Banquet presented by the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA). The SAM Awards recognize excellence in residential design and marketing programs within New Jersey. “The SAM Awards honor the sales and marketing professionals that have the creative vision and marketing savvy to…
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