Examiner Business
Young buyers shape home trends
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia
Young, first-time homebuyers may account for the lowest share of home sales in almost three decades, but their tastes and preferences...
Monmouth County Association of Realtors installs new officers and directors
The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) held its 2016 Installation of Officers and Directors recently at Buona Sera Palazzo in Ocean.
The members welcomed...
Home sales going, happily, to the dogs
Nearby dog parks a drawing card when it comes time to sell
What might cause one home, nearly identical in style and condition to another...
Going forward on reverse mortgages
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia
CTW Features
Thanks to the TV commercials touting its virtues, the reverse mortgage is a familiar term but it’s hardly a well-understood product.
Just...
What homeowners want from a remodel
2016 looks to be a stronger year for home remodeling, buoyed by homeowners seeking immediate satisfaction as well as a return on investment down...
Quick move-in homes now available at two in-demand 55+ communities from K. Hovnanian
K. Hovnanian Homes has seen a tremendous response to its two newest 55+ neighborhoods in New Jersey: K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Monroe in...
Monmouth County Association of Realtors announces Circle of Excellence Sales Awards
The Monmouth County Association of Realtors (MCAR) honors the 723 members who achieved the 2015 New Jersey Realtors Circle of Excellence Award. Formerly the...
When boomers go the rental route
Cashing in the homestead for a nest egg and freedom
By Marilyn Melia
CTW Features
While many young adults struggle to improve their finances in order...
Let’s get it started: how buyers show for a new home
For most homebuyers, the search starts online — and leads to a knowledgeable agent
By Madhusmita Bora
CTW Features
Hanieh Razzaghi of Bryn Mawr, Pa., is shopping...
2015 N.J. Realtors Circle of Excellence Awards presented to 111 Gloria Nilson & Co. Realtors
Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate announces 111 of its more than 700 sales associates have distinguished themselves in the New Jersey real estate...
Weichert affiliates ranked No. 2 traditional real estate franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine
For the second year in a row, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates Inc. has been ranked the No. 2 traditional real estate franchise and the...
Weichert executives named to 2015/2016 Swanepoel Power 200
Jim Weichert, president, chairman and CEO of Weichert, Realtors, and Martin J. Rueter, president of Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., have once again been...
The path to success: a career in real estate
According to Weichert, Realtors, there are three common perks that draw people to pursue a career in real estate: the opportunity for independence, the...
Location, location, location (repeat)
How to balance your neighborhood preferences
with the realities of your budget
By Laura Depta
CTW Features
It is relatively simple to find the average rental costs or...
Tips for buyers and sellers in 2016
How to make sure you close the deal in the new year
2016 is expected to be a healthy year in the real estate market,...
JCP&L posts best service reliability numbers in 2015
As a result of an ongoing infrastructure investment campaign, Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) posted its best service reliability numbers in 13 years...
What do you know about home insurance?
Many homeowners and renters are confused about insurance, from what it covers to how much coverage they need. Here’s what to know to be...
Americans upbeat on the housing market
Consumers think it’s a great time to buy, but affordability remains a major concern, according to new housing pulse survey
By Alex Burnham
CTW Features
Many Americans...
