• Ask our Broker….Fire Facts

    Ask our Broker….Fire Facts

    By Peter G. Miller CTW Features Question: We have been looking at several homes in our area and wonder how much value is created with fireplaces and chimneys? Answer: Fireplaces are entirely common and they can add value and increase ease of sale. A 2013 study by the National Association of Realtors, the latest available,…

  • Old Bridge community protests charter school proposal

    Old Bridge community protests charter school proposal

        BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — School officials, students and the community made it clear that a charter school has no business in a school district like the Old Bridge Township Public Schools. Schools Superintendent David Cittadino addressed a large crowd that attended the Superintendent’s Forum meeting on Jan. 31 at Old…

  • Matthew Merritt recognized for excellence

    Matthew Merritt recognized for excellence

    Matthew Merritt, a broker associate with Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate, was awarded the 2016 NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® Platinum, having distinguished himself among his peers with more than $21.3 million in completed transactions last year. “Real estate is one of the biggest investment decisions most people make in their lifetime,” said…

  • Middlesex County announces 2017 History Grant Awards

    Middlesex County announces 2017 History Grant Awards

    The Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the Office of Culture and Heritage have announced $55,500 in grants awarded to local history organizations. The 2017 History Grants Program supports local organizations seeking to offer history programs and exhibitions, conduct oral histories, conserve and digitize historic documents, and provide staff for local history organizations, according to a statement prepared…

  • Couple finds home in Monmouth Woods

    Couple finds home in Monmouth Woods

    Coming to a decision on where to live is never easy. There are so many factors to take into account; and especially when two people are involved in the decision. Luckily, for Debbie and Jeff Brier, K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Monmouth Woods provided the perfect balance. “My husband, Jeff, really wanted to move to…

  • Mark J. Schmidt celebrates milestone

    Mark J. Schmidt celebrates milestone

    Gloria Zastko, Realtors is proud to announce a huge milestone for one of its agents, Mark J. Schmidt, broker-associate, is celebrating his 15th year selling real estate. After a successful selling career in the hospitality industry, Schmidt became interested in real estate, and was eager to dive in headfirst.  He got his real estate license…

  • Business Brief

    Business Brief

    UFC Gym locations will support the American Heart Association by designating February “Red Out Workout.” Each collaborating location will hold events for featuring special classes, activities, food and entertainment for the entire family. All proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association. In addition, UFC Gym members and guests at each participating location can purchase heart pin ups throughout…

  • Officials seek extension of Earle housing stay

    Officials seek extension of Earle housing stay

    Elected officials who represent Monmouth County, Colts Neck and Tinton Falls are planning to ask the U.S. Navy to extend a stay that was in place during December and January and prevented a private company from renting housing on Naval Weapons Station Earle to members of the public. The stay that was in place for…

  • Parish to hold gift auction March 5

    Parish to hold gift auction March 5

    Divine Mercy Parish will hold the Annual Gift Auction in the Holy Family Parish Center, 213 Pershing Ave., Carteret, on March 5. (The snow date is March 12.) Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. The first number will be called at 2 p.m.. Great prizes and good food will be featured. A 50/50 Drawing, Super…

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