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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 - 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 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.

Iselin, N.J. - May 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Hampshire Companies, a full service, private real estate investment fund manager with equity in assets valued at over $2 billion, has announced the acquisition of a 98,459-square-foot four-story office building located at 186 Wood Avenue in Iselin, N.J. from Siemens Corporation.

Matawan, NJ - May 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — ATAK Trucking, a wholesale supplier of building and construction materials, including topsoil, dirt, gravel, stone, sand and aggregate materials, is pleased to introduce their new construction materials calculator to the public. The materials calculator, available online on their website at www.ataktrucking.com, helps users determine the amount of materials required for construction or landscaping projects

Robbinsville, NJ - April 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) – the Northeast’s largest building industry tradeshow – offers various designations and continuing education credits for builders, planners, architects and electrical professionals. Credits can be earned April 21-24, 2009 during the ABC which takes place at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ.

Robbinsville, NJ - April 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) – the Northeast’s largest building industry trade show – convenes April 22-24, 2009 in Atlantic City, NJ at the Atlantic City Convention Center. The 60th annual event hosted by the New Jersey Builders Association is expected to attract 10,000 attendees and 600 exhibits, along with a distinguished list of guests and presenters for a variety of educational and informational programs, demonstration clinics, celebrations, events and awards.

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.

Saddle Brook, N.J. - February 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The Hampshire Companies, a full service, private real estate investment fund manager with equity in assets valued at over $2 billion, has inked two lease deals at its Class-A office building, Park 80 East, located at 160 Pehle Avenue in Saddle Brook, N.J. The 80,000-square-foot building is an asset of The Hampshire Generational Fund, one of the firm’s private equity real estate investment funds tailored to high net worth investors

Edison, NJ - January 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – According to the 2008 Profile of New Jersey Home Buyers and Sellers, first-time buyers account for a larger portion of the housing market than in previous years.

Edison, NJ - January 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Preparing a home for sale in today's market often requires more than just few cosmetic improvements - it requires keeping an open mind about what buyers are looking for, and staying up to date on the local housing market.

Glen Rock, N.J. - January 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The Hampshire Companies, a full-service, private real estate investment fund manager with equity in assets valued at more than $2 billion, in a joint venture with Onyx Equities have announced the acquisition of a 48,000-square-foot office building located at 85 Harristown Road in Glen Rock N.J. The property was purchased from Motorola, Inc

Tinton Falls, NJ. - November 13, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its Chelsea outlet division opened Jersey Shore...

Mahwah, N.J. -November 12, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – The Hampshire Companies, a full service, private real estate investment fund manager with equity in assets valued at...

Planned to Begin at Dixon Mills This Fall PARSIPPANY, NJ - October 07, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Planned Companies, a leader in the real estate...

Robbinsville, NJ - September 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Booth sales are brisk for the 60th Annual Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) – the mid-Atlantic region’s...