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Help Your Seller See the Light on a Realistic List Price

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 06/20/2016

“But in 2003, we upgraded the bathroom, built a jungle gym and put in a new dishwasher.”   What Realtor® hasn’t felt challenged during pricing discussions with homeowners in a similar situation? And why wouldn’t an average homeowner expect to earn a return on home improvements?   Thankfully, there is a common ground when it […]

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Newark and Trenton Will Receive Millions to Reduce Lead Hazards

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 06/15/2016

U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker announced on June 13 that Newark and Trenton will receive millions in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to reduce lead hazards in public housing and protect children and families from the health risks associated with exposure to high levels of lead.   […]

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2016 Educational Foundation Scholarships Awarded

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 06/13/2016

“Every year, the trustees have the distinct pleasure of getting to know dozens of accomplished students through the application process,” said Judy Lewis, 2016 President of the New Jersey Realtors® Education Foundation, a non-profit organization that fosters education, promotes knowledge, and assists in the education of students pursuing a college or university degree. “When our […]

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New Jersey Primary Election Recap

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 06/08/2016

Voters in New Jersey had the chance to have their voices heard in June 7’s primary election.  Despite early reports that Secretary Hillary Clinton had enough Super Delegates to be the presumptive Presidential nominee for the Democratic Party’s, it was the votes cast in New Jersey that put her over the top in the official delegate […]

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NJ Realtors® Warn of Email Scam Hitting Consumers

By Colleen King | Published 05/27/2016

Consumers and Realtors® beware: There’s a new hacking/phishing email scam that’s hitting the real estate market, according to information issued recently by the Federal Trade Commission and the National Association of Realtors®.   This isn’t your average run-of-the-mill email scam. This is a sophisticated scheme where hackers break into the email accounts of brokers, agents, […]

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NJ Realtors® Hill Visits Recap

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 05/18/2016

During the May Realtors® Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo, New Jersey Realtors® and its members met with members of Congress in Washington, D.C.   U.S. Senator Bob Menendez was among the Members of Congress that NJ Realtors® met with. The Senator was enthused to meet with Realtors® and gain firsthand knowledge and insight into issues […]

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Federal Open Market Committee Will Not Increase Federal Funds Rate

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 05/04/2016

Last week, the Federal Open Market Committee —the group that sets the benchmark interest rate for bank lending —elected to hold steady and not increase federal funds rate. The current rate is set at between 0.25% and 0.5%, and will remain so, until at least the FOMC’s next meeting in June.   The FOMC noted that […]

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Register to Vote

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 04/20/2016

Vote: It is one of the best things you can do for your business. We talk often about the importance of the Realtor® voice and the power that a unified voice of 45,000 has on local, state, and national issues. One of the best ways for Realtors® to impact the political landscape is to vote. […]

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Realtors® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 04/20/2016

Each May, approximately 10,000 Realtors® from across the country attend the Realtor® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C.  The annual mid-year meeting is a great opportunity for members to take an active role in the real estate industry, learn about public policy and get to know the association better.   This years meetings […]

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National Flood Insurance Program Changes As Of April 1

By Amanda Thorogood | Published 04/06/2016

On April 1, the National Flood Insurance Program began implementing additional flood insurance program changes resulting from reform legislation. These changes may significantly affect what your clients pay for their flood insurance. While some property owners may see minimal policy cost increases, others will experience larger premium increases—for example, clients with buildings in high-risk areas […]

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