• Domestic violence has no boundaries

    By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer A punch in the face marked the end of what started as a festive night for Lauren. The Old Bridge resident had attended a wedding with her husband, who had gotten drunk and had never before exhibited any signs of violence. “I was pretty much blown away,” she said. “All…

  • Cars that can avoid crashes

    A growing number of cars and crossovers offer sophisticated accident avoidance technology to help prevent collisions; a new rating system grades their performance By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features New cars have long been rated according to how well they protect their occupants in controlled crash tests. The latest ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway…

  • Q&A

    Rule breaker rant with Sharon Peters I heard from a reader regarding my recent rant against hideously self-absorbed drivers who ignore traffic rules and put the rest of us at risk. This gentleman put forth a different point of view, and one that I hear (different words/same message) often lately: “People break the rules because…

  • Bussel brokers sale of 351 Route 22 in North Plainfield

    Bussel Realty Corp. (BRC), a leading industrial real estate services firm in Edison, announces it has brokered the sale of 351 Route 22 in North Plainfield, a 14,000-square-foot retail property. The property was purchased by Blitz Family Trust for $875,000 from Homeowner Haven. Vice President James Hodgkins of BRC was responsible for the transaction and…

  • Middlesex County Association of Realtors announces 2014 Board of Directors

    The Middlesex County Association of REALTORS (MCAR) announces its Board of Directors for 2014 who were installed on Jan. 25 at the Pines Manor, Edison. The newly elected 2014 officers and directors are: Officers President – John Zennario of Stern & Dragoset in Woodbridge President-Elect – Dorothy Bellas of Coldwell Banker in East Brunswick Secretary/Treasurer…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    RE/MAX Platinum, North Brunswick, announces that Jennifer Rems has joined the team as a sales associate. Rems is just beginning her real estate career. She will focus on residential and commercial real estate and will work with clients in Middlesex and Somerset counties. Rems joined RE/MAX because of the brand awareness and professionalism. She lives…

  • Mortgages: Go small

    As big banks stay stingy with mortgage money, small community banks fill in the gaps By C.J. Caruthers CTW Features A s the largest banks in the country lose market share in the residential lending sector, small community banks are picking up the slack. According to some experts, that’s good for the economy and the…

  • Home equity: to borrow or not to borrow?

    With the growth in home equity, it can be tempting to borrow more. Learn more about what this means for your finances. By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features Many homeowners who were once underwater now find that not only are they high and dry, but that their home sits above a well of cash. Home…

  • New Farrington Lake home nears completion

    Finishing touches are now under way by D&D Developers on an exquisitely detailed 6,600-square-foot estate home. This five-bedroom, four full bath custom home, with full walk-out basement and finished walk-up attic, can be delivered in 30 days. It is set on a one acre cul-de-sac lot in the esteemed Farrington Lake section of East Brunswick,…

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