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Black history shows education is key
By THOMAS CASTLES Staff Writer Thomas Daniels discusses his efforts to promote awareness of the contributions African-Americans have made to society. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR I t was just after suppertime on a lazy summer evening three-quarters of a century ago when Thomas Daniels’ grandfather gave him a piece of advice he would never forget.…
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Nalitt, longtime Monroe councilman, dies
BY STELLA MORRISON Staff writer Longtime Monroe Township Councilman Irwin Nalitt died Feb. 18 at home. He was 96. Nalitt served six terms on the Township Council between 1988 and 2011, when he decided to not seek a seventh term. He served as council president several times during his 24 years on the governing body.…
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Big trucks in smaller packages
Two new pickups coming later this year should to appeal to truck buyers who don’t necessarily need a bulkier full-size model By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Pickup truck sales are booming thanks largely to the recovering economy, specifically in the housing and construction markets. Most of these are full-size models, with the Ford F-150, Chevrolet…
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Q&A
Green savings with Sharon Peters Q: How much of a savings do these hybrids and new cars that come with stop/start technology for when you stop at a stop light accrue? I’m wondering if it makes sense for me, since I drive 66 miles round trip for work every day. A: It totally depends on…
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What today’s buyers want
Depending on who’s looking, your home may have just the thing that today’s homebuyers’ desires. Here are the features that buyers must have to close the deal — and they might be right inside your home. By Chrystal Caruthers CTW Features Every homebuyer is different, but each purchase provides valuable information that forms trends. Today’s…
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Real estate redux
There are fewer first-time buyers house hunting today, and more repeat buyers are getting back in the market By Erik J. Martin CTW Features Repeat homebuyers have a leg up on first-time homebuyers: They have longer credit histories, stronger understanding of real estate and more buying power, typically. But that doesn’t mean the next home…
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NAIOP New Jersey announces 2014 Commercial Real Estate Award recipients
27th annual gala set for May 15 at The Palace at Somerset Park The 127th Annual Commercial Real Estate Awards Gala will be presented by the New Jersey Chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, on May 15 at The Palace at Somerset Park, Somerset. Lawrence Russo Jr., founder, Russo Development, will receive…
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Prepping sellers and buyers: Orange Key Realty
Buyers: How’s your credit? There’s a lot of competition out there for homes, so review your credit report and correct any questionable statements. If scores are below 620 or so, a conventional loan will be a difficult. But if it is anything under 740, you still might not get the best rates. Many buyers get…
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REAL ESTATE BRIEFS
Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Kathleen Pascocello of the Howell office was individually recognized for her exceptional industry success during the month of January. A top producer, Pascocello led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resales. She can be reached in Weichert’s…
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