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County rolls out $9M Sandy grant program
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer Monmouth County residents still struggling with expenses stemming from superstorm Sandy may be eligible for up to $15,000 in federal grant funds as part of the Superstorm Sandy Homeowner/Renter Assistance Program (SHRAP). The $9 million program is being rolled out by the county this month to help stormimpacted residents purchase…
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Rumson-Fair Haven High School football team
The is indeed No. 1 after defeating Weequahic, 14-6, to capture the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II championship. The game was played Dec. 7 at Kean University in Union.
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‘O, Christmas Tree’: Roots run deep in N.J.
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer Employees at Anne Ellen Christmas Tree Farm in Manalapan prepare a tree for a ride to its home for the holidays on Dec. 4. PHOTOS BY STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The pilgrimage is one taken by countless families at this time each year — the search for the perfect Christmas…
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Beating winter’s icy grip
Those hitting the road to visit friends or family need to take the proper precautions to ensure their vehicles are up to the task By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features I t’s that time of the year again, when the weather in much of the country has turned wintry and millions take to the roads for…
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Q&A
Still circling with Sharon Peters The matter of roundabouts continues to generate passion. I recently shared some of the positive comments about roundabouts that came after a column in which I expressed skepticism that the proliferation of roundabouts would accomplish every traffic-control miracle promised by the “experts.” After the roundabout proponents who got in touch…
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House flipping down, profits up
With fewer foreclosures, house flipping activity is down — but high-end flips mean profits per home are going up House flippers are finding it harder to get a good deal since foreclosures are at a seven-year low. But flipping can still be profitable — a recent report by RealtyTrac, real estate data sources shows that…
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Borrowers feeling lukewarm
With home prices up, a moderate decrease in borrower health isn’t a big issue, new report suggests Home prices are rising, which is a good economic sign, but that also makes it more difficult for homebuyers to qualify for loans. The average loan-to-value ratio for potential borrowers increased slightly in the third quarter 2013, according…
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Catch that contractor
Remodeling activity is up this year, so plan ahead and find the right contractor for the job I n many markets, homebuyers are investing money on new roofs, kitchen makeovers and brand new bathrooms. So much so that contractors are turning down new business because their schedules are full. “It’s really picking up,” says Dan…
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Orange Key Realty: overcoming home purchase objections
Fear takes the fun out of a lot of things, but reasonable fears can be handled through common sense. Begin by working through the worst/best case scenarios, fearlessly examining the most concerning questions. What if we can’t make our payments? This question can be balanced by a best case. What if we manage our money…
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