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This summer New Jersey Realtors® Educational Foundation awarded $53,700 in scholarships to 39 students pursuing a college education.   Since 1969, the NJ Realtors® Educational Foundation has awarded scholarships to hundreds of deserving students that are enrolled or will be enrolled in an undergraduate program. The selection process for these students included their academic achievements, financial need, interest in real estate endeavors, and contributions to family, school, and communities.   Congratulations to the 2020…

New Jersey Realtors® named Angela Sicoli, of Fairfield, the 2020 President during the Triple Play Realtor® Convention & Trade Expo President’s Installation and Gala. Also installed was Jeff Jones, of Morris Plains, who will serve as President-Elect; Robert White, of Interlaken, who will serve as First Vice President; Kathleen Morin, of East Brunswick, who will serve as Treasurer; and Ilene Horowitz, of Rockaway, who will serve as Immediate Past President.   “For the past 35 years I’ve had the pleasure of helping clients…

New Jersey Realtors® named Ya Yuan “Y.Y.” Lien, of Somerset, as 2019 Realtor® of the Year and Patricia Salzer Beam of Wall Township as 2019 Realtor-Associate® of the Year during the annual New Jersey Realtors® Awards Ceremony at the Triple Play Realtor® Convention & Trade Expo.   “While we are constantly applauding the achievements of our more than 56,000 members, it’s always special to be able to celebrate two outstanding New Jersey Realtors®,” said 2020 NJ Realtors® President Angela Sicoli. “Y.Y. and Patricia are dedicated…

New Jersey Realtors® recognized three outstanding volunteer leaders with 2019 the Good Neighbor Awards at the Triple Play Realtor® Convention & Trade Expo during New Jersey Realtors®’ annual awards ceremony.   “The Good Neighbor Awards celebrate an often-overlooked part of the Realtor® world—community service,” said 2020 NJ Realtors® President Angela Sicoli. “Our winners this year are no exception. They are exceptional Realtors® who chose to give back to their communities and neighborhoods with their time and talents and we…

When a member has served for 40 years he or she can be inducted as a Realtor® Emeritus. Members who have been part of the association for 25 years can be inducted into the Quarter Century Club. This year, New Jersey Realtors® honored those who have served as Realtors® and Realtor-Associates® faithfully for many decades. Emeritus Members Randy Ketive Janet Klein George Kraus Carole Kubis Christine Kuhlman Barbara Kukura Louis Levine Susan Levine Robert Levinson Allen Lewis Janet Liggio Betty Ann Lynch Dennis Lynch Cynthia Malsbury…

2019 Local Realtors® of the Year   Atlantic City & County Board of REALTORS® Jeanine Pescatore   Cape May County Association of REALTORS® Christine L. Rothwell   CORE Association of REALTORS® Teresa Trigas-Pfefferle   Cumberland County Board of REALTORS® Jane Jannarone   Gloucester/Salem Counties Board of REALTORS® William H. Nelson, III   Greater Bergen REALTORS® Terrie O'Connor   Liberty Board of REALTORS® Corrado Belgiovine   Metro Centre Association of REALTORS® Ya Yuan Lien  …

Written by Erin McFeeters, Content Coordinator, New Jersey REALTORS®   What was once a vacant lot on Centre Street in Trenton, New Jersey is now an educational community garden for the Boys and Girls Club. The Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County offers countless indoor activities and programs for children, however, they struggled to have outside play time because of the lack of safe parks and outside areas in the city. The club acquired a vacant lot across the street from their Trenton location with the goal of transforming the…

NJ Realtors® is proud to announce the results of the new quarterly member poll and heat map. Thanks to NJ Realtors® Issues Mobilization Fund, our association now has an invaluable lobbying tool featuring how members feel about the New Jersey real estate market. Here are some highlights from the results: Members are generally positive on current economic conditions in New Jersey, but there is little intensity in their feelings (11 percent excellent, 68 percent good). Property tax concerns weigh heavily on buyers. Nearly a fifth (17…

Educational Foundation Awards their Annual Scholarships   Last week New Jersey Realtors Educational Foundation presented 39 scholarships to students pursuing a college education. They are proud to announce this year the scholarships totaled $53,400.   Established in 1969, the NJ Realtors Educational Foundation celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Through the years, hundreds of deserving students pursuing a college education have been awarded scholarships. The selection process for these students included their…

2018 NJ Realtors® Good Neighbor Winners   First Place: Christopher Dickson Award: $2, 500 for Rent Party Pantry First place was awarded to Chris Dickson, of Maplewood. He began his career in 2005, became a Broker/Salesperson in 2015 and recently became a licensed Real Estate Instructor. In 2009, Chris created “Rent Party,” a monthly live music series that presents original music by local and nationally known artists. Proceeds from these shows are used to help fight hunger in the community and support three local food pantries…