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UCEDC Offers Training for Small Business Owners across New Jersey

Upcoming training programs offered in several areas of the State by not-for-profit economic development corporation UCEDC are designed to help develop financial and business literacy for business owners at all stages of maturation. In partnership with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA), the comprehensive, six-week “Entrepreneurship 101” program walks entrepreneurs through all aspects of starting a business, culminating in the development of a business plan.

CIATTARELLI WELCOMES NEW ACCOUNTING LAW SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE IMPACT OF TAX ABATEMENTS

Citing abatements as a major factor in navigating New Jersey’s very challenging fiscal obstacle course, Assembly Republican Jack Ciattarelli welcomed a new rule approved by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) that shines light on abatements and their impact on taxpayers

NJBIA To Host Women Business Leaders Forum “Building the Next Generation of Women Executives”

Women currently hold 4.6 percent of CEO positions at S&P 500 companies and 16.9 percent of public company board seats. While these numbers may be improved from even one decade ago, the message is clear—there is plenty of room for stronger representation of women at the top of the corporate ladder. What does it take to get there? The right skills and the right opportunities.

Expectations High for Spring Selling Season

The market is gearing back up for the traditionally busy spring season and statewide data for the first quarter of the year shows that a healthy and energetic housing market is likely over the next few months for both buyers and sellers, with many pending sales and new listings in the pipeline

New Jersey’s November Real Estate Report

Edison, N.J. - December 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The November housing market report from the New Jersey Association of Realtors shows that the market is continuing to steadily recover. The market showed a modest 1.9 percent increase in both the median sales price as well as closed sales over November 2012, while continuing to show a decrease in the days on market and total inventory.

Morris Freeholders Pledge to Repeat No Increase in County Taxes as Goal for 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- “This year, for the first time in 15 years, Morris County taxes did not increase,” said Freeholder Hank Lyon, budget committee chairman who presented the proposal. “Stopping the rise in property taxes is the number one issue I hear from Morris County residents, and after delivering a zero in 2013, we should deliver another zero in 2014.”

NJAR Statement on 4Q Home Prices

Edison, NJ - February 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Reacting to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®' (NAR) 2012 Fourth Quarter Metropolitan Area Home Prices report, New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) Chief Executive Officer Jarrod C. Grasso today issued the following statement

Final Opportunities at K Hovnanian’s® Cross Creek at Chesterfield

April 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sam Franklin, sales associate with Gloria Nilson REALTORS®, Real Living office in Princeton Junction is pleased to announce the release of the final eight home sites at K Hovnanian’s® Cross Creek at Chesterfield, a K Hovnanian Homes community. Located in Chesterfield Township,K Hovnanian’s® Cross Creek at Chesterfield consists of 318 single family homes featuring neo-traditional designs with community parks and tot lots.

TRYKO CAPS YEAR OF GROWTH WITH ATLANTIC CITY MULTIFAMILY ASSET

BRICK, N.J. - January 26, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- With the January acquisition of Barclay Arms in Atlantic City, N.J., private equity real estate group Tryko Partners, LLC, marked a 12-month period of aggressive growth that nearly doubled its multifamily portfolio and substantially grew its skilled nursing holdings. The Brick-based firm has added more than 1,800 residential units and 200 nursing home beds, with another 680 housing units under contract to close during the first quarter of 2012.

NEW JERSEY’S INDUSTRIAL VACANCY DECLINES AS U.S. VACANCY FALLS TO TWO-YEAR LOW

N.J. - August 3, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Cushman & Wakefield released midyear 2011 statistics for the U.S. industrial market that show the overall vacancy rate for New Jersey has declined. At the same time, the overall vacancy rate for the U.S. has declined to a two-year low.

$5,000 IN FREE UPGRADES AVAILABLE AT THE POINTE AT TURNBURY

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J. - July 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Luxury options and extras offered to homebuyers at The Pointe at Turnbury are becoming more popular every day. Buyers see them as an opportunity to truly customize their new homes. Taking note of this, Millennium Homes, the developer of The Pointe at Turnbury, has decided to offer a $5,000 incentive on the purchase of a home at the active-adult community that can be applied toward the upgrades of the buyer’s choice.

CURE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION ADDS NINE NEW PARTCIPANTS FOR 2nd ANNUAL “LEASE FOR A...

CLIFTON, N.J. - July 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The list of prominent real estate industry leaders signing up to participate in the 2nd Annual Lease For A Cure program continues to grow with nine new companies joining the fundraising effort in which participants donate to the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) for every new lease and renewal signed at their rental communities this October.

GLORIA NILSON APPOINTS REAL ESTATE MARKET VET

July 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gloria Nilson, REALTORS®, Real Living, the preeminent high-end real estate brokerage in central New Jersey, announced today the appointment of Casey Jones as director of its Elegant Homes International division. With more than 35 years of real estate sales growth and brand marketing experience, Jones joins Gloria Nilson’s executive team where he will assist its real estate agents with the day-to-day efforts of servicing existing clients and generating new business for all associates. An expert in sales positioning and market presence, Jones’ ambition is to increase the firm’s presence and build a successful, customer service-driven real estate boutique office in the Princeton marketplace.

South Jersey Mobile Home Campground Agrees to Settle With State Division of Consumer Affairs

NEWARK, NJ - June 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Cape May County campground, accused of failing to tell mobile home owners it would take half the profit when their mobile home was resold, plus a 10 percent sales commission, has agreed to pay restitution to affected consumers, under terms of a settlement reached with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.

NEW MODEL WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS OFFERS GREAT VISUAL OF LIFE IN A 40 PARK...

MORRISTOWN, N.J - June 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- 40 Park’s brand new, fully-furnished Penthouse model is now open. The spectacular new Penthouse features sensational views from a magnificent terrace that is ideal for entertaining.

NEW JERSEY’S INDUSTRIAL LEASING ACTIVITY INCREASES AS U.S. MARKET STRENGTHENS

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - May 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Cushman & Wakefield’s first quarter statistics for the U.S. industrial market show leasing activity in New Jersey increased in the first three months of 2011, as the U.S. market continued towards recovery.

THE PENINSULA AT CITY PLACE PARTNERS WITH BOCONCEPT TO DESIGN NEW MODEL HOME

EDGEWATER, N.J. - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Peninsula at City Place’s newest model home was born out of a recently-established partnership between Savanna Partners, developer of the luxury condominium community located along the Hudson Riverfront in Bergen County’s Edgewater, and furniture designer and retailer, BoConcept.

VIZCAYA’S MAISONETTE OPENS TO RAVE REVIEWS

WEST ORANGE, N.J. - May 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Two months after introducing “The Maisonette”, an exclusive residence at the luxury community of Vizcaya that combines the best aspects of brownstone and penthouse living, the homes have been met with rave reviews by homebuyers looking for the right mix of elegance, convenience and amenities.

SENSE OF COMMUNITY IS STRONG AT THE CLUB AT AUTUMN RIDGE

Hoboken, NJ - May 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- There is one quality that people consistently mention when they talk about the best active adult residences in New Jersey: a strong sense of community. Having an active social life and plenty of recreational opportunities is something that distinguishes The Club at Autumn Ridge, a luxury adult rental community in Union Township, NJ.

MANHATTAN-STYLE AMENITIES SPRING TO LIFE AT CRYSTAL POINT ON JERSEY CITY’S WATERFRONT

JERSEY CITY, NJ - May 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Memorial Day weekend signifies the official start of summer for many and residents of Crystal Point in downtown Jersey City are gearing up for the warmer temperatures and anxiously awaiting the debut of the 42-story condominium building’s Manhattan-style outdoor amenities.

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.