Monthly Archives: January 2014

Fiocchi Introduces Tax Relief Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi, R-Cumberland, Cape May and Atlantic, has introduced the “Direct Tax Relief for New Jersey Families Act” that will provide a property tax cut for New Jersey homeowners. The bill (A-157) establishes the New Jersey Direct Property Tax Relief Program which also increases a renter’s gross income tax credit and increases the earned income tax credit.

New Jersey’s Year-End Real Estate Report: 2013 Was a Great Year for Housing

Edison, N.J. - January 28, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The December 2013 housing market report from the New Jersey Association of Realtors shows that over the course of the year, the housing market proved to be strong. In fact, closed sales were at the highest levels since 2005, to 94,671 units, up 18.1 percent. There are still fewer homes to comprise the total state inventory, but new properties came on the market in greater numbers than during 2012, so if that continues, 2014 will see a well-balanced market.

Radon Awareness Program – limited supply of free radon test kits available for homeowners

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 27, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- West Windsor Township Health Department is pleased to announce that they will cooperate with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Radon Section in a special radon awareness program to promote testing of radon in residential homes. In its “Radon Awareness Program”, the NJDEP Radon Section provides outreach assistance to promote radon testing in homes. A limited supply of free radon test kits will be available in the Health Department for homeowners on a first come, first serve basis. West Windsor Health Department provides services to the communities of West Windsor, Robbinsville and Hightstown. Residents are encouraged to contact the office at 609-936-8400 to check availability, reserve a kit or request educational materials.

Pascrell, Pallone React to State’s Termination of Sandy Housing Contract

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 27, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09) and Frank Pallone (NJ-06) released the following statement regarding reports that the State of New Jersey canceled its contract with Hammerman & Gainer Inc. (HGI), a Louisiana firm hired to manage that state's nearly $1 billion Hurricane Sandy housing recovery programs

Morris 2014 Capital Budget Reduces Debt, Focuses on Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 24, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The 2014 capital budget proposed by the Morris County Freeholders continues to reduce the county’s debt, while at the same time meets the county’s ongoing capital needs.

Congressman Andrews Announces $3.2M to Create Jobs and Preserve Affordable Housing in Pennsauken

Camden, NJ - January 24, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Last Wednesday, Congressman Andrews announced a $3.2 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLB). According to the FHLB, the grant will create between 75 to 100 constructions jobs in South Jersey. The grant, part of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2013, will pay for the rehabilitation of a 304-unit affordable housing community in Pennsauken known as Sycamore Ridge, which is in critical need of upgrades and repairs to remain a viable and safe option for South Jersey families to live

Union County Joins in National Census of Homeless Population

Union County, NJ - January 23, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Union County will once again participate in the national Point-in-Time Count of the Homeless, a national census of homeless persons that takes place each January. In Union County, it will be conducted from the night of Tuesday, January 28 to Wednesday morning, January 29

Bergen County To Hold 8th Annual Project Homeless Connect

Hackensack - January 23, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Bergen County Executive Kathleen A. Donovan and the Department of Human Services announces that Bergen County’s 8th Annual Project Homeless Connect (PHC) will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 from 9:30 am to 4 pm at the Bergen County Housing, Health and Human Services Center located at 120 South River Street in Hackensack. PHC is a one-day event which provides information, direct and referral services, assistance and hospitality in a convenient one-stop location for people experiencing homelessness

Home Improvement Program offers financial assistance to eligible Township residents

Cherry Hill, N.J. - January 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Chuck Cahn announced today the availability of funds for the Township’s Housing Improvement Program (HIP), which provides funds to qualified homeowners looking to rehabilitate their homes.

Fiocchi Hails IRS Decision Sparing Emergency First-Responders and Property Taxpayers from Obamacare Snag

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Assembly Republican Sam Fiocchi today commended the Internal Revenue Service for clarifying a requirement under Obamacare that threatened the continued service of volunteer fire and medical first responders.

Report Calls for Improvements to Sandy Recovery Efforts

TRENTON - January 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In a report released today, civil rights, housing and community advocates reviewed the challenges facing Sandy affected residents and neighborhoods, and recommended a series of comprehensive changes to New Jersey’s recovery programs to address racial and economic imbalances in funding allocations. Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC), the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network), the Latino Action Network (LAN), and the NAACP New Jersey State Conference analyzed the performance of New Jersey's Sandy recovery programs to date and made numerous suggestions to increase transparency, fairness and efficiency throughout the rebuilding effort.

Runyan Announces $442,500 Affordable Housing Grant in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ - January 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York announced today the award of a $442,500 grant to Project Freedom, Inc. to help finance the Freedom Village at Toms River project, which will construct a 72-unit affordable rental housing community on 10 acres of land in Toms River. Investors Bank, a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, submitted the application for the funding.

pascrell renews call for State to Reopen Grant Programs for Home Elevations

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In continuing his efforts to assist families devastated by Hurricane Sandy, today U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) renewed his call for Governor Christie to reopen applications for two federally funded grant programs that would help homeowners impacted by Sandy complete the required elevations of their homes. Today's announcement of the amended New Jersey Disaster Recovery Action Plan still leaves thousands of families on waitlists for critical federal Sandy recovery. Rep. Pascrell submitted public comments to Governor Christie's office urging a modification to the amendment to reopen the RREM program and allocate additional federal funds to this program

Schepisi-Ciattarelli Bill Aiding Homeowners of Flood-Prone Properties Approved by Assembly

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi and Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli to exempt flood-prone properties acquired by municipalities from county, school and fire district property taxes for the following tax year, was approved today by the General Assembly

FEMA Aids Mental Health Groups during Sandy

LINCROFT, N.J. - January 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- When a disaster strikes, the damage is not limited to property and nature. The fallout from severe storms and flooding can cause significant emotional stress on top of the physical and financial demands of dealing with the aftermath. Since Superstorm Sandy hit New Jersey in October 2013, the counselors and volunteers of New Jersey Hope and Healing have been helping affected residents cope.

Title Company Owner Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Stealing $5.3 Million Entrusted...

TRENTON - January 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that a title company owner was sentenced to prison today for stealing a total of $5.3 million entrusted to him as a settlement agent to pay off multiple mortgage loans in connection with real estate closings he handled.

CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION MAKES 272 POST-SANDY HOME BUYOUTS OFFERS IN SAYREVILLE AND SOUTH RIVER

TRENTON - January 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Christie Administration today announced that the state’s post-Superstorm Sandy residential property buyout program has made substantial progress, with 272 buyout offers made in Sayreville and South River in Middlesex County, and closings finalized on 22 Sayreville homes, in an effort to move families out of harm’s way and create natural buffers for potential future storm and flooding events.

Lakewood Township Helps the Homeless and the Cold throughout the Night

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lakewood Committeeman Meir Lichtenstein, liaison to the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Lakewood Police Chief Robert Lawson and Lakewood police officers spent the night making sure everyone was safe, warm, and sheltered from the frigid cold and biting winds.

Freeholders Reorganize-Pledge No Increase in County Taxes

The Morris County Freeholders began 2014 with a pledge of working toward another year with no increase in county taxes.

Popular Government & Nonprofit Press Releases

Lautenberg Announces Millions in New Funding for Housing in New Jersey

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) announced millions of dollars in new funding for New Jersey’s public housing authorities to rehabilitate and modernize public housing units in New Jersey. The capital improvement money was included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed into law by President Obama.

Recent Government & Nonprofit Press Releases

Norcross Announces $200K+ for Affordable Housing in Camden

U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced that Saint Joseph’s Carpenter Society will receive $207,500 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) NeighborWorks America program to help provide affordable housing in Camden.