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Metuchen Passes Vacant and Abandoned Property Ordinance
On Tuesday, September 8, the Metuchen Borough Council voted to pass ordinance 2015-10, which addresses vacant and abandoned properties and storefronts within the community. After the ordinance was proposed earlier in the summer, the Middlesex County Association of Realtors® worked with members of the Borough Council to address some concerns over areas of the ordinance that pertained to […]
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Stanhope Exempts Realtors® From Vacant Property Requirements
At its August 25, 2015 meeting, the Stanhope Borough Council adopted an ordinance exempting real estate licensees from being required to register vacant properties they have listed with the municipality. This ordinance was adopted in response to a request from the Sussex County Association of Realtors® and New Jersey Realtors® over concerns that Realtors® would be […]
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New Jersey Realtors® Prevails In Case Limiting Municipal Licensing Fees
New Jersey Realtors® won a significant victory for tenants and the rental industry when the court held that municipalities are limited in the licensing fees they can charge for apartments. In the case, Timber Glen Phase III, LLC v. Township of Hamilton, the Appellate Division held that municipalities can only impose a licensing fee with […]
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Safety Webinar — September 10
Safety is always a main concern, especially for Realtors® whose livelihoods depend on often meeting with clients on a one-on-one basis. Every September, the Realtor® community places extra emphasis on Realtor® Safety and the methods real estate professionals can integrate into their businesses to better protect themselves. To help ensure you’re up-to-date on the […]
NJ Realtors® Good Neighbor Award Recipient Named National Finalist
Ida M. Petkus, ABR, of Keller Williams in Medford — and the New Jersey Realtors® 2014 Good Neighbor Award recipient — has been announced as a finalist for Realtor® Magazine’s 2015 Good Neighbor Award. Petkus, who is cofounder and executive director of the Domestic Violence Advocacy Center, is one of 10 finalists from around […]
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Thank You For Your RPAC Support!
Investing in the Realtors® Political Action Committee is more important than ever. As one of the main methods of ensuring that Realtor® issues maintain relevancy, RPAC’s nonpartisan efforts at all levels of government help achieve legislative outcomes that protect private property rights, as well as the livelihoods of Realtors® in New Jersey and across the […]
Enhance Your Home’s Curb Appeal – Part 2
When it’s comes to buying and selling homes, first impressions start on the sidewalk. Though a home’s interior is profoundly important — and where new residents will spend a vast majority of their time — the significance of a home’s exterior cannot be negated. Curb appeal is real. And it’s important. In the second part […]
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Enhance Your Home’s Curb Appeal – Part 1
When it’s comes to buying and selling homes, first impressions start on the sidewalk. Though a home’s interior is profoundly important — and where new residents will spend a vast majority of their time — the significance of a home’s exterior cannot be negated. Curb appeal is real. And it’s important. Front Door […]
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Report Shows 23 Percent Increase in Residential Loan Origination
RealtyTrac® has just released its Q2 Residential Loan Origination Report for 2015 which shows a 23 percent increase from a year ago. “The rise in loan originations particularly the sharp rise in FHA purchase originations indicates the FHA premium reduction at the end of January really is having a big impact, pushing people off […]
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How Generational Trends Impact Real Estate
Every year, the National Association of Realtors® conducts a study of homebuyers and sellers throughout the country of diverse age groups, locations, and income levels to gain insight on how different generations view the process of buying and selling real estate property. The graphic below illustrates some key data from this year’s report, including […]