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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.

Edison, N.J. - August 3, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) Governmental Research Foundation (GRF) today released a report showing the economic costs and benefits associated with “green building” practices or techniques improving the energy efficiency of a home. The study, Costs and Benefits of Residential Energy Efficiency Improvements, was conducted for NJAR® GRF by the Rutgers Center for Green Building at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University

JERSEY CITY, N.J. - August 3, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Lori Grifa today joined State Senator Sandra B. Cunningham, Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, and other officials at the ribbon cutting for 13 affordable housing units in Jersey City that received $1 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds through the DCA. The grant is paid for with federal funds intended to stabilize neighborhoods hard hit by home foreclosures.

MONROE, NJ - July 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Buyers at Lennar’s Greenbriar Stonebridge have something in common: once they tour the active adult community in Monroe Township, they can’t wait to start enjoying the resort-like lifestyle it offers.

WASHINGTON, DC - July 4, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) today joined other federal and City of Paterson officials in opening the Belmont Senior Apartments, which provide 85 units of affordable housing for seniors. The Congressman also announced a $425,491 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for resident support services at the Belmont Senior Apartments and other affordable housing developments in the city.

HAMILTON, N.J. - June 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- For more than 40 years, buyers from throughout the state and beyond have traveled to Central and Southern, NJ to enjoy the very best in active adult living in a Greenbriar lifestyle community

MORRISTOWN, NJ - June 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Headquarters Plaza, the Class A commercial buildings in downtown Morristown with 706,000 square feet of office space, recently introduced a new service that is unique to New Jersey’s commercial real estate market: an on-site corporate concierge.

TRENTON, NJ - June 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Division of Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that two Pennsylvania men and a construction company have been charged in a state grand jury indictment for their alleged roles in an insurance fraud scheme that targeted homes purportedly damaged by hail.

TRENTON, N.J. - June 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Lori Grifa and New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Anthony Marchetta today urged prospective homebuyers to take advantage of The Road Home New Jersey, a new consumer education tool that will help guide them in the home buying process

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LOPATCONG, N.J. - June 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Larken Associates is pleased to announce its rebranded signature series of active adult communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania which will cater to the growing number of 55-plus homebuyers looking for resort-style living, magnificent homes, desirable locations and value-driven pricing.

WARETOWN, N.J. - June 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- For the residents of Greenbriar Oceanaire, enjoying the amenities, services and lifestyle of a luxury resort doesn’t necessitate traveling thousands of miles to a far-off destination; it’s just a matter of walking out their front door.

WARETOWN, N.J. - June 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- For the residents of Greenbriar Oceanaire, enjoying the amenities, services and lifestyle of a luxury resort doesn’t necessitate traveling thousands of miles to a far-off destination; it’s just a matter of walking out their front door.

WARETOWN, N.J. - June 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- For the residents of Greenbriar Oceanaire, enjoying the amenities, services and lifestyle of a luxury resort doesn’t necessitate traveling thousands of miles to a far-off destination; it’s just a matter of walking out their front door.

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.

NEWARK, NJ - May 26, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary Ron Sims today awarded $18.4 million to revitalize the Alexander Hamilton development in Paterson, NJ. The high and low-rises formerly on the site will be replaced with 201 townhouse rental and for-sale units, as well as 70 off-site rental units for seniors. Sims made the announcement at the Paterson Housing Authority site, and was joined by Senator Frank Lautenberg, Congressman Bill Pascrell, Paterson Mayor Jeffrey Jones, and Paterson Housing Authority Executive Director Irma Gorham

May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Property owners consider home improvements for many more reasons in that one of the common reasons is to have the home wonderful look on the occasion for festive season. Another most important reason is improve the safety quotient of the home. A home improvement and Home Remodeling also can be done to increase the comfort level of your home. But, it is possible by hiring professional licensed home improvement contractor because of they had lot experience in their profession.

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.

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J. - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Recognizing the growing demand for move-in-ready homes in active adult communities, the developers of The Pointe at Turnbury have outfitted one of their most popular models with $15,000 worth of free upgrades and are offering it as a quick-delivery home at no additional charge.

NEWARK, NJ - May 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- With the home improvement season well underway, the State Division of Consumer Affairs last week continued its crackdown on unregistered and non-compliant home improvement contractors, assessing $66,500 in civil penalties against 25 contractors nabbed as part of the Division’s new monitoring and enforcement initiative.