• Pondering parking

    Prospective homebuyers should seek property with space for their vehicles and easy access for visitors, too By Erik J. Martin CTW Features They say buying a home is the most important financial transaction of your life — followed closely by the purchase of a new car. At the intersection of those two is an important…

  • A storm’s brewing

    Coastal properties have always been popular, but recent storms and flooding will make buyers do their homework before investing in disaster-prone areas By Madhusmita Bora CTW Features The effect of climate change and severe weather on coastal properties is one of the top 10 issues affecting real estate this year, according to a report released…

  • Real estate lifeguard

    Insurance for ‘drowning’ homes guards against foreclosure and devaluation Not to be mistaken for flood insurance, which covers your property in case of actual water damage, underwater mortgage protection insures a home if the value of the property falls below the amount owed on the mortgage. This circumstance is often referred to as “negative equity,”…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Natalie “Natty” Wolle with RE/MAX Central in Marlboro/ Manalapan, was just named a 2014 Five Star Real Estate Agent by Five Star Professional in New Jersey Monthly magazine. This is the fourth year in a row that Wolle has been selected for this award. Wolle joins an elite group of real estate agents who represent…

  • Opportunity to build custom home is limited at Holy Tree Estates in Jackson

    On the heels of selling two home lots at Oakley Hill in Jackson, sales associate Michael Tarantul announces that only one home lot is available for purchase at Holly Tree Estates. Home builder Greg Monesson has set pricing beginning at $399,900 for one of the models. “The two recent home sales at Oakley Hill prove…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Kelly and Emily Pereira teamed up to help Wagner College win the women’s 4×400 relay at Monmouth University’s Blue and White Invitational. Wagner won the race in 3:56.96. The twins from Freehold Township High School also ran second and third in the 800 meters. Kelly posted a 2:15.55 and Emily finished 2:15.71. Monmouth’s Kendal Hand,…

  • Gallene puts 2013 disappointment behind him with county triumph

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Freehold High School’s Matt Gallene was haunted all year by the memory of his second-place finish in the 50- yard freestyle at the Monmouth County Swimming Championships. It was tough enough to be second, but losing by just .01 made it that much worse. “That was killing me,” he said.…

  • CBA to play outdoor game at Yankee Stadium Jan. 31

    By NEIL BORENSTEIN Staff Writer CHRISTIAN BROS. ACADEMY O utdoor games have become a regular part of the National Hockey League (NHL) schedule, and now several top high school programs in New Jersey are getting a piece of the action. During a series of varsity games coinciding with the NHL’s Stadium Series at Yankee Stadium…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    The Breeders Committee of the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey has selected Michael Parisi’s White Birch Farm of Allentown as the 2013 New Jersey Standardbred Breeder of the Year. White Birch Farm (whitebirchfarmnj.com) will be among the honorees at the 57th Annual New Jersey Breeders Awards Luncheon at 1 p.m. on Jan.…

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