Yearly Archives: 2013

Torrance, CA - December 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. (Partner), a national engineering, environmental and energy consulting firm with offices in Eatontown and Ramsey, N.J., has been rated the number one service provider of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in New Jersey and nationally for the third-quarter of 2013 by Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (EDR) ScoreKeeper – the nationwide market monitor for the environmental due diligence industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman, Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli and Assemblywoman Donna Simon, all R-Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer and Middlesex, welcomed the Christie administration’s announcement that schools in Legislative District 16 will be receiving nearly $8.7 million in grants for school construction projects

LINCROFT, N.J. - December 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In New Jersey, Superstorm Sandy destroyed or damaged 40,500 primary residences. Two years ago, in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, FEMA granted nearly $152 million to New Jersey for housing assistance. After Hurricane Floyd, just over a decade before Irene, FEMA issued Disaster Housing Assistance Grants to more than l72,700 households

LINCROFT, N.J. - December 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In New Jersey, Superstorm Sandy destroyed or damaged 40,500 primary residences. Two years ago, in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, FEMA granted nearly $152 million to New Jersey for housing assistance. After Hurricane Floyd, just over a decade before Irene, FEMA issued Disaster Housing Assistance Grants to more than l72,700 households.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Assembly Republican Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon today called the announcement by the Christie administration that Monmouth County will receive $37.8 million in school facilities grants “welcome news” for the Jersey Shore county.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Although it has been more than a year since Superstorm Sandy impacted the coastal communities of New Jersey, there are still many individuals and families in need of housing assistance

TRENTON - December 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman and Division of Law Director Christopher S. Porrino announced today that the State has entered into a $6.25 million settlement with PHH Mortgage Corporation that resolves allegations the company misled financially struggling homeowners who sought loan modifications or other help to avoid mortgage delinquency or foreclosure

TRENTON, N.J. - December 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) today announced that registration is still open for the upcoming “Using New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) in the Development Process” workshop being held on December 6, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at Thomas Edison State College in Trenton. This course is part of the NJRA Redevelopment Training Institute hosted by the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority, an affiliated agency of the DCA

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Assembly Republican Ron Dancer, R-Ocean, Burlington, Monmouth and Middlesex, has introduced legislation (A-4480) that requires the Commissioner of Health to annually audit a minimum 10 percent of a nursing home’s records and quarterly statements to ensure residents’ funds are not misappropriated. In the event a misappropriation is discovered, charges will be filed against the person responsible, the nursing home, or both.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Assemblyman Ron Dancer has introduced legislation to streamline paperwork and reduce expenses when an individual with developmental disabilities is receiving residential services.

JERSEY CITY - November 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today the nine of the twenty largest office buildings in New Jersey – based on square footage – are located in Jersey City, according to a report released by NJBIZ.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- It’s a win-win for everyone in Lakewood. The approximately $4,000,000 solar panel project nearing its completion didn’t cost Lakewood taxpayers a penny, but they and the Township will benefit financially from reduced electricity costs and the improved clean energy generation that will help the environment

Trenton, NJ - November 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Continuing the ongoing development of affordable housing opportunities in Sandy-impacted communities, the Christie Administration today announced the award of $2.65 million in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery funds to cover the predevelopment costs of 603 units of affordable housing.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Builder’s Choice Custom Home Design Awards is a national awards competition that honors housing projects for their excellence in design and construction; it’s judged by leading professionals from the architecture and building industries. The award was given to Burgermaster at the “Designing for Resilience” 2013 Reinvention Symposium, and the house is also featured in the October issue of Builder, the magazine of the National Association of Home Builders.

Trenton - November 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- To ensure as many New Jerseyans as possible have the opportunity to obtain property tax relief, the Christie Administration has extended the deadline for filing Homestead Benefit applications to Tuesday, December 31

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - November 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Richard E. Constable, III and New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Anthony L. Marchetta today highlighted the grand opening of the Women Aware Permanent Supportive Housing, an affordable permanent supportive rental housing project in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, for women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. The HMFA, an affiliate of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), provided approximately $566,000 in construction and permanent financing through the Special Needs Housing Trust Fund (SNHTF). Additional funding came from the City of New Brunswick HOME and a private donor

HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ - November 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Last week, Congressman Andrews announced that Gloucester County was awarded a $50,000 competitive grant that will improve homes and create skilled trade jobs in South Jersey. These federal funds will be used to help repair the homes of low-income homeowners in rural areas throughout Gloucester County. This past March, Congressman Andrews cast his vote in favor of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Housing Preservation Grant Program, which will provide the funds

LYONS, N.J. - November 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Anthony L. Marchetta, representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) New Jersey Health Care System, Peabody Properties, Inc., Windover Development, Community Hope, and MetLife recently celebrated the grand opening of Valley Brook Village, an affordable permanent supportive rental housing project in Bernards Township, Somerset County, for homeless and at-risk low income veterans.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Middle Township Committee will entertain discussion regarding a program that would result in property owners enjoying savings on their property tax bills simply by patronizing local businesses. The discussion will occur during the Township Committee’s work session meeting on Monday, November 18th, at 4:00pm inside Middle Township Municipal Hall.