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Edison, NJ - December 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to the 2009 Profile of New Jersey Home Buyers and Sellers, first-time buyers account for a larger portion of the housing market than in previous years, largely due to the impact of the federal home buyer tax credit.

Edison, NJ - November 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Reacting to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®' (NAR) 2009 Third Quarter Metro Home Prices/State Resales report, New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) Executive Vice President Jarrod C. Grasso, RCE, today issued the following statement:

Edison, NJ - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- President Obama today signed legislation H.R. 3548, which includes a provision to extend and expand the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit.

Edison, NJ - August 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Reacting to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ (NAR) 2009 Second Quarter Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Home Prices/State Resales report, New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) Executive Vice President Jarrod C. Grasso, RCE, noted that first-time buyers are the key to successful recovery of the New Jersey real estate market.According to Grasso, “the home price data signifies an unprecedented opportunity for home purchasers, particularly first-time buyers. Single family homes, apartment and condominium units are more affordable now than they have been in years.”

Edison, NJ - August 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey REALTORS® are committed to the profession, according to results from a survey commissioned by the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®).

Edison, NJ - July 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) will continue its educational seminar series on July 29 at the Grand Versailles Hotel in Maple Shade, with a free event from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Clock is Ticking -- Time to Harness Your Home Buying Power will give attendees insight on the many different aspects of buying a home.

Edison, NJ - July 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Housing affordability is higher in New Jersey than it has been in years, and buyers are taking advantage.

Edison, NJ - June 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) is currently seeking nominations of REALTORS® who have acted as "good neighbors" through their dedication to community service.

Trenton, NJ - June 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - Officials from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) today said the state has enormously important housing incentives available to first-time home buyers and that the programs are helping to invigorate New Jersey's housing market.

Edison, NJ - June 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) Governmental Research Foundation (GRF) today unveiled an online, interactive database prepared by the nationally recognized Center for Housing Policy that compares wages for selected occupations with the costs of owning and renting a home.

Edison, NJ - June 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) today voiced its enthusiastic support for legislation establishing continuing education requirements for real estate licensees. As a means of increasing consumer protections and encouraging the use of the most up-to-date educational tools by real estate licensees, the bill requires real estate brokers, broker-salespersons and salespersons to complete continuing education requirements as a condition for license renewal.

Edison, NJ - June 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®), in partnership with The Star-Ledger, will kick off its educational seminar series on June 24 at the NJ Convention and Exposition Center at Raritan Center in Edison, with a free event from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Clock is Ticking -- Time to Harness Your Home Buying Power will give attendees insight on the many different aspects of buying a home.

Edison, NJ - May 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The newly re-launched website at http://www.REALstoryNJ.com has been updated to inform and educate potential buyers and sellers of New Jersey real estate, offering first-hand knowledge from individuals, couples and families who recently bought or sold in this market.

Edison, NJ - May 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — An increasing number of homeowners in coastal areas throughout New Jersey are experiencing greater difficulty in obtaining homeowner's insurance at an affordable rate. In response to this growing problem, the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) today voiced its support for the "New Jersey Consumer Catastrophe Preparedness and Protection Act."

Edison, NJ - May 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) applaud Monday's confirmation of Christina P. Clemans to the State Housing Commission by New Jersey Senate.

Edison, NJ - April 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) today said the significant downturn in realty transfer fee collections shows that high taxes on real estate have a detrimental impact on the state economy.

Edison, NJ - April 03, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — With an $8,000 federal tax credit available to first-time home buyers and mortgage rates at 40-year lows, the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) announced today the launch of a newly designed website, www.REALstoryNJ.com, featuring a countdown to the expiration of the federal first-time home buyer tax credit.

Edison, NJ - March 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® Educational Foundation (NJAREF) will present 39 scholarships this year, ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 each. Applications will be accepted until April 6, 2009 from:

Edison, NJ - March 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Reacting to Point Pleasant Beach's proposal to increase parking fees and restrict free parking permits for permanent and seasonal residents, New Jersey Association of REALTORS^® (NJAR^®) Executive Vice President Jarrod C. Grasso, RCE issued the following statement

Edison, NJ - February 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The New Jersey Association of REALTORS^® (NJAR^®) today said President Obama's budget proposal to reduce the amount of mortgage tax deductibility for families earning over $250,000 will negatively impact housing and economic recovery efforts in high cost areas like New Jersey.