• HOT CARS, COLD CASH

    Buying a collectible car can be one of the most enjoyable ways to invest one’s excess income, but the secret is to choose one more for love than money. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features Owning a classic car is one of those rare hobbies in which one actually gets to appreciate his or her investment…

  • RE/MAX No. 1 among real estate franchises

    For the fifth consecutive year, RE/MAX ranked as the leading real estate franchise organization in the Franchise Times Top 200. The survey is based upon annual worldwide sales. In the 2013 Top 200 ranking, RE/MAX placed 14 among all franchises, gaining two places over its standing last year. RE/MAX also ranked sixth among the Top…

  • REAL ESTATE BRIEFS

    Jack Waters, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Thomas Connors of the Holmdel office was individually recognized for his exceptional industry success during the month of September. Connors led the region, which is comprised of offices throughout Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties, in resale dollar volume. He can be reached in Weichert’s Holmdel…

  • Real-deal demographics

    Study finds more similarities between Caucasians, Hispanics and African Americans than differences when it comes to real estate H ispanic buyers are more optimistic, want bigger homes, and prefer city living when compared to Caucasians and African Americans, according to a recent survey by Better Home and Gardens Real Estate. The survey found that all…

  • Brookdale women’s soccer team is ranked No. 1 in the country

    By TIM MORRIS Staff Writer Brookdale Community College All-American Chelsea James is among the nation’s leading scorers. The sophomore helped the Jersey Blues become the No. 1 ranked team in the country. BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS Being the No. 1-ranked Division III women’s soccer program in the country may not get Brookdale Community College anywhere…

  • Doubles teams help carry Hornets to fifth straight sectional crown

    By MATTHEW ROCCO Correspondent Holmdel High School’s Alicia Lai won her first singles match and the Hornets won their fifth straight NJSIAA Central Jersey Group II title by defeating Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, 5-0, on Oct. 14. STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER ERIC SUCAR The Holmdel High School girls tennis team won its fifth consecutive state sectional…

  • Huskies still hope to contend despite offensive struggles

    MATAWAN By WAYNE WITKOWSKI Correspondent Matawan Regional High School’s football teams in past seasons were well-regarded, even feared at times, because of their explosive offenses. Nearly midway through this season, however, the Huskies’ leading scorer is their kicker, Mike Creamer, who has 22 points. Nobody has scored more than one touchdown through four games. Matawan,…

  • Taking the ball away

    Raritan High School’s Patrick Goggins (r) steals the ball away from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School’s Eamon Kitson during the Oct. 10 soccer match in Hazlet. Raritan came up short in a double overtime marathon, 3-2. MATT DENTON

  • Awards announced for Open Juried Show

    Best in Sculpture: “Quiet Time” Marble by Mitsu Walters of Albrightsville, Pa. The Guild of Creative Art’s 21st annual Open Juried Show features 54 paintings selected from the 106 submitted, 32 photographs selected from 62 submissions, and eight sculptures of 11 submitted. Independent judge Stephen McKenzie selected the entries and awards, which were presented at…

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