• Somerset Gate more than 60 percent sold out; community to open new section

    The final sections of Somerset Gate, a luxurious gated community featuring spacious two-bedroom townhomes priced from $239,900, have just been released for sale. According to Debra Buragina, licensed broker and sales manager at the Franklin Township community, the opening of the new sections represent an outstanding opportunity for homebuyers to start enjoying the exciting Somerset…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Joseph Marino and Janine Heishman of the South Brunswick office were recognized for exceptional performance at the office level during the month of March. Marino was recognized as top lister, while Heishman was highlighted for top sales. They can be reached in Weichert’s South Brunswick…

  • RE/MAX First Realty to host grand opening event May 15

    RE/MAX First Realty in East Brunswick announces its Office Grand Opening Event on May 15. The event will take place from 5-8 p.m. at the office, located at 385 Route 18 in East Brunswick. “The Grand Opening Event is a great way to engage in our community and remind everyone that we are here,” said…

  • How low can your numbers go?

    By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features After years of ultra-conservative mortgage criteria, lenders are easing up on what it takes to secure a loan. A re you one of the many who’d like to buy a home, but you’re waiting for your number to come up? The door-opening digit might refer to your outstanding debt,…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Donna Warters of the East Brunswick office was recognized for her exceptional industry success during March. Warters led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resale listings. She can be reached in Weichert’s East Brunswick office at 431…

  • New homes: bigger, greener

    What do homebuyers really want? New research shows home size is getting larger with more rooms and more energy efficiency. The burst housing bubble saw many homeowners seeking out smaller homes, but the average size of new home actually has over the past four years, from 2,362 square feet in 2009 to 2,679 square feet…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Kevin Brady, the softball coach at East Brunswick High School, registered his 300th softball win on April 19 when the Bears shut out Woodbridge High School, 11-0. Brady, who has a winning percentage of .748 in his 15 years as softball coach, was presented with a plaque to commemorate the landmark victory. The East Brunswick…

  • Rams showing no mercy in undefeated softball run

    SOUTH RIVER By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Have mercy. That has to be the unified plea of all seven opponents that have faced the South River High School softball team this season. The Rams have benefited from the 10-run mercy rule, which terminates games after five innings if the lead is 10 or more runs. South…

  • Chargers softball battling to defend Blue Division crown

    SPOTSWOOD By JIMMY ALLINDER Correspondent Spotswood High School hurler Alexa Raba whips a pitch to a John F. Kennedy Memorial High School batter during the April 18 game played in Spotswood. The Chargers went on to win the game, 12-1. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The Spotswood High School softball team, defending champion of the Greater…

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