• Fueling the future

    A wave of new ‘clean diesel’ cars and trucks boasts strong performance with impressive fuel economy By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features While diesel-powered autos remain far more popular in other parts of the world, they’re finally beginning to catch on here in the United States, fueled by several new models debuting for 2014 from automakers…

  • Q&A

    End of the road with Sharon Peters Q: I own a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville. It is my third Bonneville. They have all been great cars that drive well and I always have felt very safe and comfortable in them. I had my current one at the dealer yesterday and the service person commented that I…

  • Foreclosure avoidance seminar slated for Jan. 18

    Monmouth County’s Pan African Chamber of Commerce will join with local distressed property expert, Marilyn D’Angelo CDPE of Keller Williams Realty West Monmouth, to offer a foreclosure avoidance seminar on Jan. 18 at the Asbury Park Municipal Chambers from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event features an expert panel of industry professionals to address…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate announces Maryanne Stout has joined the Monroe Township office as broker-sales associate. Stout brings many successful years of real estate sales and marketing experience, having most recently spent 12 years as a real estate sales associate in Milltown, serving clients throughout Middlesex and surrounding counties. “Everyone in the Monroe…

  • Dual agent dilemma

    Dual agency is not preferable for most buyers and sellers, but those who must go with a dual agent can protect themselves by staying informed By Madhusmita Bora CTW Features I n the business of buying and selling a home, real estate agents have an attorneylike role, protecting, advocating and representing the rights and interests…

  • RE/MAX recognized among top franchise opportunities

    Global franchisor RE/MAX, LLC once again holds the top ranked position among real estate brands in the 35th Annual Entrepreneur 2014 Franchise 500. Appearing in the January edition of Entrepreneur magazine, this year’s ranking is the 11th time in 15 years that the Franchise 500 names RE/MAX as the top franchisor in the real estate…

  • Foot-friendly neighborhoods

    Mixed-use, walkable communities are all the rage for modern homebuyers — and for good reason By Erik J. Martin CTW Features A mericans favor walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods that provide shorter commutes, per the results of a National Association of Realtors survey. According to the study, 60 percent of those polled prefer a community with a…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Iris Lurie, broker/owner, Century 21 Mack Morris Iris Lurie, announces the top individuals and teams for the month of December. Top Listing Associate is Laurin Manco LaLima and the Top Sales Associate is Alan Katz. Top Listing and Top Sales Team is the Cole Gold Team. “The competitive intelligence, professionalism and dedication of these Realtors…

  • Property tax burden

    A study shows how property taxes vary and affect homeowners across the country Property taxes are a burden for homeowners in these tough economic times. But, they are also an important revenue source for governments, making up 34.6 percent of total local revenues, and nearly 64 percent of local own-source revenue. A recent study released…

View our current articles

Stay connected to your community