Monthly Archives: February 2014

Brown Measure That Dries Up Concern About Flood-Damaged Appliances Clears Consumer Protection Panel

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 21, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Consumer Affairs Committee today advanced a bill sponsored by Assemblyman A. Brown to protect families from fraud when buying or renting major appliances. “Unscrupulous people who are trying to take advantage of those recovering from Superstorm Sandy need to be stoped. This bill will work to protect our consumers,” Brown said. “After Superstorm Sandy, we have become aware of the long-term effects of flood damage to homes, cars, and appliances like washers, dryers, and refrigerators. Problems resulting from water damage may not become apparent until weeks or months later. People just want to get on with their lives.”

LoBiondo, Pascrell Announce House Vote Scheduled to Give Relief on Flood Insurance Premiums, Certainty...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 14, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Representatives Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02) and Bill Pascrell (NJ-09) today announced that the full House will vote in February on new flood insurance legislation to address the increases in many premiums mandated under the 2012 Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform law. The new bill will meld provisions from the previously-introduced legislation by Reps. Michael Grimm (NY-11) and Maxine Waters (CA-43) – which LoBiondo and Pascrell were cosponsors – and proposals from Rep. Bill Cassidy (LA-06). The new legislation will also permanently remove the home sale rate increase trigger for homeowners looking to sell, thus providing certainty to the real estate market

The Largest Trade Show for the Building Industry in the Northeast Atlantic City Convention...

Hamilton, NJ - February 14, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The 65th Annual Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) is scheduled for March 25-27, 2014 at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ. It is the largest convention for the building industry in the Northeast attracting more than 6,500 attendees and housing nearly 400 exhibits

Muñoz Calls for Immediate Action on Sick Leave Payout Reform Following Report that Suspended...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 14, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Citing a report today that a Paterson police officer on paid suspension for alleged sexual assault may cash in $70,000 worth of unused leave when he retires, Deputy Republican Leader Nancy F. Muñoz said there is no excuse for not ending such an egregious and costly practice

Christie Administration Announces $26.3 Million in Federal Aid for Post-Sandy Buyouts of 89 Residential...

TRENTON - February 10, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Christie Administration today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the state $26.3 million in federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding for the voluntary acquisition of 89 homes in flood-prone sections of Woodbridge. This action is part of the Administration’s plan to buy out homes from willing sellers impacted by Superstorm Sandy to preserve the land as open space and protect against future flooding

Bayonne Property Tax Grace Period Extended to Tuesday, February 18

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 10, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Mark A. Smith has extended the grace period for paying first quarter property tax payments to Tuesday, February 18. The original end of the grace period had been Monday, February 10. Mayor Smith extended the deadline, because winter weather conditions made it difficult for some property owners to make payments. Payments made by Tuesday, February 18, will avoid a late fee.

Online tax, sewer bill payments now available

Cherry Hill, N.J. - February 4, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- As part of Mayor Chuck Cahn’s commitment to making government more accessible, Cherry Hill Township now offers residents the ability to pay property taxes and Township sewer bills online by credit card, debit card or electronic check

Bayonne Property Taxes Due Monday, February 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 3, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Bayonne Tax Collector’s Office announced that first quarter property tax payments are due on Monday, February 10. The nominal legal due date for the tax bills was Saturday, February 1. However, the City Council authorized a grace period through February 10. Payments made by that date will avoid a late fee. Property owners may pay their taxes by mail or in person at City Hall, 630 Avenue C, or at Bayonne branches of BCB Community Bank, or through the City website

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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.

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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.