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WASHINGTON - August 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for amending the rules pertaining to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding by allowing New Jerseyans who have started rebuilding their homes to apply for CDBG funding. Previously, CDBG rules required homeowners to wait months for their application to get approved before they could even begin the process of rebuilding. This would have penalized homeowners who started the rebuilding process, and acted as a disincentive for the most expeditious Sandy recovery possible.

WASHINGTON, DC - August 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced New Jersey has been awarded $2,173,288 to support efforts to end homelessness in New Jersey through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care program.

Little Ferry, NJ - July 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Delivering on his pledge to get recovery funds out the door as quickly as possible, Governor Chris Christie today joined New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Richard E. Constable, III in Little Ferry to announce that storm-affected homeowners have begun receiving $10,000 Homeowner Resettlement checks. These funds are targeted at allowing those impacted by Sandy to stay in or return to their homes and home counties

Long Branch, NJ - July 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) held three town hall meetings with residents at senior complexes operated by the Long Branch Housing Authority (LBHA) where he shed light on the crippling effect the across the board federal budget cuts, also known as the sequester, are having on housing programs in New Jersey and nationally. The sequester has caused housing authorities to nearly stop issuing new rent vouchers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- There’s an app for that, and now a real estate agent to go with it. Real estate brokerage Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate has partnered with Appleto train its agents on the iPad.

TRENTON, N.J. - July 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Repairing your home after a storm like Sandy can be a physical and financial challenge but there are improvements you can make that won’t ruin your back or break the bank.

Trenton, NJ - July 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Christie Administration today launched a $70 million Landlord Rental Repair Program to provide grants to help rental property owners repair, reconstruct or elevate rental units damaged by Superstorm Sandy. The program is part of the ‘reNew Jersey Stronger’ Housing Initiative, and will provide up to $50,000 per unit to be made available at affordable rental rates. Eligible owners of rental property in the 9 most-impacted counties from Sandy will be prioritized, but the grants will be available for rental properties damaged by the storm in all 21 counties. It is anticipated the program will benefit approximately 1,500 rental units.

WASHINGTON, DC - July 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ), Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government-Sponsored Enterprises, issued the following statement after the Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act (PATH Act), H.R. 2767, a bill that would create a sustainable housing finance system, passed the Financial Services Committee

WASHINGTON, DC - July 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ), Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government-Sponsored Enterprises, issued the following statement today after introducing the Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act (PATH Act), H.R. 2767, a bill that would create a sustainable housing finance system.

Brick, NJ - July 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Demonstrating his commitment to protect New Jersey residents from future storms, Governor Chris Christie today joined Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Richard E. Constable, III and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Bob Martin in Brick to launch a $100 million home elevation program in the nine counties hardest hit by Superstorm Sandy

HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ - July 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- This week, Congressman Andrews announced that South Jersey gained 50 new construction jobs for a 70-unit, five-story apartment building that broke ground in Collingswood on Tuesday. Rep. Andrews helped make the project possible by helping Collingswood restore its quality credit rating so that the project could be financed. Andrews led a dialogue between the town and Moodys, the credit rating agency, which led to an upgrade in the town’s credit rating to investment grade in late May 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate Estate today announces Sima Parisi has joined the Brick Office as a Broker/Sales Associate. Parisi brings 30 years of real estate experience, having most recently spent 17 years as a real estate sales associate and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for a major builder of adult communities in Ocean County

Washington, D.C. - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Sires along with Congressman Donald Payne Jr. and (D-NJ) and Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) have announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will award a $2 million Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) grant to the non-profit organization, Soldier On. Funds will allow Soldier On to expand services that assist veterans who are at-risk of becoming homeless in Hudson, Essex, and Bergen Counties

Trenton, NJ - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Christie Administration today announced that Sandy-impacted homeowners have until August 1, 2013 to apply for the Homeowner Resettlement and Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Programs. After August 1, applications will no longer be accepted for the two grant programs. Eligible homeowners can apply for grant assistance online at www.renewjerseystronger.org, by phone at 1-855-SANDYHM (1-855-726-3946), or in person at any one of the Housing Recovery Centers open in each of the nine counties most affected by Superstorm Sandy.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Last week, the Department of Veterans Affairs awarded nearly $300 million in competitive block grants all across the nation to aid more than 120,000 veterans. More than $2 million of those grants will go to groups in South Jersey to help get struggling veterans get back on their feet. The Department of Veterans Affairs will partner with these non-profit groups to cut down on the number of homeless veterans in our region.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority is seeking nominations for awards to be presented at “Highly Caffeinated Recycling,” the 26th Morris County Recycling Awards Dinner that is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2014, at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Following a recent state Supreme Court ruling which struck a blow to residents resisting state efforts to construct property protecting sand dunes along beachfront properties, Sen. Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin today reiterated their call for action on legislation they sponsor which they say strikes the right balance between vital beach replenishment projects and fair compensation for homeowners.

Washington, DC - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Helping low income veterans in Central New Jersey who are at risk of losing their homes is the aim of a $2 million federal grant that has been awarded to the veterans organization Soldier On, announced Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), who helped bring Soldier On to New Jersey and is a longtime champion programs aimed at reducing homeless including and especially among vets.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In response to the decision by the State Supreme Court in the Borough of Harvey Cedars v. Harvey Karan and Phyllis Karan, 9th District Legislators Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove issued the following statement

TRENTON, N.J. - July 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- To protect a home from damage from a flood or a hurricane takes more than just making the outside stronger. The inside of the house can be better protected from wind and water with a little planning and preparation