SOMERSET, N.J. - March 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A combination of desirable assets are responsible for the brisk sales which have positioned Canal Walk in Somerset County at the top of New Jersey’s active adult marketplace.

FORT MONMOUTH N.J. - March 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Despite being the nation's number one natural disaster, statistics continue to show that most people ignore the risks associated flooding and do not purchase flood insurance. Since the year 2000 there have been 11 declared disasters in New Jersey, 7 of which included severe flooding, yet only a relatively small number of New Jersey households have flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). These low figures cause concern amongst officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

LOPATCONG, N.J. - March 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Larken Associates will host an open house on Sunday, April 10th for two new model residences recently completed at Belview Estates, the intimate collection of upscale single-family homes in Warren County’s Lopatcong Township.

TRENTON, NJ - March 15, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance has proposed regulations that will temporarily allow financially healthy companies offering mortgage guaranty insurance, which covers lenders for losses if a borrower defaults on a mortgage loan, to seek a waiver of some financial requirements. Granting that waiver will ensure the continued widespread availability of mortgage guaranty insurance, also known as private mortgage insurance (PMI), which is generally required for prospective home buyers who make less than a 20 percent down payment when purchasing their home, and will help stimulate the housing market.

Hamilton, NJ - March 15, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) is pleased to announce its annual Industry Awards recipients. These awards honor professionals who have made outstanding contributions to housing and/or the building industry in New Jersey. The awards will be presented at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at the Atlantic City Convention Center during the NJBA Annual Industry Awards Luncheon featuring Lori Grifa, Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs who will be the Keynote Speaker

WESTFIELD, N.J. - March 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- When Westfield residents Arlene and Donald Roden started their search for a new home, they had a difficult time finding one that was the right fit for them

NEWARK, NJ - March 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Office of the Attorney General and State Division of Consumer Affairs this week filed administrative actions against 11 unlicensed businesses offering “mortgage loan modification” services for homeowners in dire financial straits. State law requires that anyone providing these services in New Jersey be licensed as a Debt Adjuster by the Department of Banking and Insurance, or be otherwise authorized

Red Bank N.J. - March 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The sales associates and office staff of the Holmdel, Brick, Point Pleasant, Spring Lake, Ocean, Manalapan/Freehold, Middletown, Pennington Princeton and Princeton Junction offices of Gloria Nilson REALTORS®, Real Living® recently went red for the day when they participated in National Wear Red Day for Women, sponsored by the American Heart Association, to help bring attention to the number one killer of New Jersey and American females – cardiovascular disease.

WEST ORANGE, N.J. - March 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Heidi Katz, a professional and single mother, woke up in the five-bedroom Colonial in Livingston where she lived with her daughter Steffanie, 17, and uttered two words to herself: “I’m done."

FREEHOLD, N.J. - March 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lennar is turning March into a month of incredible savings for active adult buyers starting with a special St. Patrick's Day Weekend event this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, March 12th and 13th, at its Greenbriar residential communities in New Jersey.

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J. - March 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- With the announcement that The Pointe at Turnbury passed the 50 percent sold mark last month; sales activity at the active adult community in Monmouth Junction has risen sharply as buyers try to claim their choice of home design and location before the opportunities run out. One model they are looking is the Baybury home, which offers unique features and represents one of the best values in this 55-and-better townhome community.

NEWARK, NJ - March 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- To prepare for spring, the peak season for home improvement work, the State Division of Consumer Affairs last week launched a proactive effort to seek out unregistered home improvement contractors, and warn them to get into compliance with the law – or face fines up to $10,000 each.

LOPATCONG, N.J. - March 3, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homebuyers are expressing great interest in the “Immediate Occupancy” homes available at Belview Estates, the intimate collection of upscale single-family residences in Warren County’s Lopatcong Township.

CLIFTON, N.J. - March 3, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- 2010 proved to be the most successful year on record for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation, which recorded the highest fundraising totals in its history

HOBOKEN, N.J. - March 3, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hoboken Brownstone principals Daniel Gans and George Vallone are proud sponsors of the New Jersey entry in the US Department of Education’s (DOE) biennial Solar Decathlon, a worldwide competition that challenges collegiate students from across the globe to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are affordable, highly energy-efficient, attractive, and easy to live in.

March 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) and the Star-Ledger/NJ.com will present the New Jersey New Home Showcase Parade of Homes from Saturday, April 9 through Sunday, April 17, 2011. Many of the state’s leading homebuilders will participate in the event which will showcase dozens of new home communities throughout New Jersey. The event will be featured in print, online and in radio promotions beginning in early April and running throughout the event.

Marlton, NJ - March 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Metro Commercial announced today that it has brokered a 15,250-square-foot lease for Club Metro USA at Meadow’s Edge Marketplace in Marlton, NJ.

WASHINGTON, DC - March 1, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government-Sponsored Enterprises, delivered the following opening statement today at a hearing to examine the Obama administration report on mortgage finance reform:

EAST WINDSOR, NJ - March 1, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Metro Commercial, the region’s premiere full-service retail real estate firm, announced today that as part of their exclusive representation of Windsor Hights Shopping Center, it has completed an 12,500-square-foot lease transaction for Party Fair

FREEHOLD, N.J. - March 1, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Active-adult buyers are invited to experience the Luck of the Irish during a special St. Patrick’s Day Weekend event on Saturday and Sunday, March 12th and 13th when Lennar, one of the nation’s largest and most respected home builders, will offer outstanding opportunities to save big amounts of “Green” at any of its three Greenbriar residential communities located in New Jersey.