nj: NJAR Support Continuing Education for New Jersey Real Estate Licensees - 06/13/08 10:52 AM
According to the latest NJAR email communications, "on June 10, 2008, the NJAR® Board of Directors voted to strongly support state-mandated continuing education for real estate licensees. The board considered the NJAR® Continuing Education Task Force Outline and the draft Report and Recommendations of the Continuing Education Task Force of the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (REC) throughout its discussion. The NJAR® board voted to accept the NJAR® Continuing Education Task Force Outline.
The REC Task Force's Report and Recommendations draft was presented to the REC at its public meeting on April 29, 2008. The draft report was discussed at the … (2 comments)

nj: McCain Town Hall Meeting Held At Burlington County College, New Jersey - 06/13/08 08:20 AM
McCain Introduced by Joe Lieberman at Burlington County NJ Town Hall MeetingGOP Presidential hopeful, John McCain, held a major Town Hall meeting at the Burlington County College (BCC) auditorium, a host to many past political events because of it's facilities and location.I was curious to see what McCain was like outside of the sound bites that are normally presented on the news.  Barack Obama was also appearing in the Delaware Valley, but BCC was much more convenient, easier to reach and the meeting was open to anyone.There was the typical long line getting in through security but I arrived about 45 minutes before … (2 comments)

nj: For Sale: 3,200 SF Refurbished Historic Building for Office and/or Retail - 06/07/08 04:32 PM
This distinguished property is conveniently located in Medford's Historic District and zoned Historic Village Commercial (HVC). The current owners, over the past 16 years, have lovingly remodeled and upgraded this property while retaining it's historic charm and value. It includes a variance for residential with home office and in-home retail business, allowing a variety of types of usage. It also has a 2nd floor apartment that can be rented out for an additional source of income. The building is designed on the main floor with access to all rooms through a central hallway, allowing separate private offices. One room can be … (0 comments)

nj: Burlington County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - Through May 2008 - 06/05/08 05:59 AM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of May vs. April, March and January) for Burlington County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
See previous article for prior year 01/200X year-to-date comparisons.This shows that while the trend is still slightly downward, it is slowing and hopefully will soon level and even reverse direction.The current inventory is 4226, with an average monthly Sold of 405, yielding a backlog of 10 months to sell off the inventory at current rates of sale.
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nj: Salem County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - Through May 2008 - 06/05/08 05:35 AM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of May vs. April, March and January) for Salem County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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nj: Mercer County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - Through May 2008 - 06/05/08 05:12 AM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of May vs. April vs. March vs. January) for Mercer County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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nj: Camden County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - Through May 2008 - 06/05/08 05:00 AM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of May vs. April, March and January) for Camden County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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nj: New Pinelands National Reserve Brochure Available - 05/30/08 03:41 PM
State unveils new brochure highlighting the treasures of the Pinelands National Reserve of southern New Jersey.The natural, cultural and historic treasures found in the 1.1-million-acre Pinelands National Reserve take center stage in a new brochure that was unveiled during the New Jersey Pinelands Commission's meeting earlier this month. "This brochure will serve as a vital tool to help people navigate and better understand an area of southern New Jersey that is unlike any other place in the world," said John C. Stokes, Executive Director of the Pinelands Commission. "The more people discover what makes the Pinelands so special, the more they will … (2 comments)

nj: Burlington County WIC Program - 05/30/08 05:57 AM
WIC:  Women, Infants and Childern
Burlington County's Women, Infants & Children Program provides supplemental foods and nutrition education to pregnant, postpartum, and nursing women and their children.The WIC program provides nutritional counseling and supplemental foods to pregnant, postpartum, and nursing women and their children through age 5.  A lactation consultant is available for breast feeding support and information. Children are monitored to ensure proper growth and development. Eligibility is based on income and nutritional need.  All recipients must live in New Jersey.   WIC clinics are located at multiple sites within the county (Currently eleven sites throughout Burlington County). Services are by appointment only.For more information … (0 comments)

nj: Jersey Shore: Season Off To A Good Start - 05/29/08 03:24 AM
One of the great benefits of living in South Jersey is that the Jersey Shore and it's beaches are within easy reach by car, which allows South Jersey residents the ability to go to the beach for the day or the afternoon and return home in time for dinner and still have the evening.Friends of ours decided, last minute, to go to the beach for the Sunday afternoon this past Memorial Day weekend with their kids and invited us to go along.   We accepted the invitation, as our original plans had been canceled and we wanted to spend some time with them.The weather was beautiful and … (0 comments)

nj: Mercer County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - 05/03/08 04:56 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of April vs. March vs. January) for Mercer County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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nj: Salem County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - 05/03/08 04:51 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of April vs. March vs. January) for Salem County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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nj: Camden County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - 05/03/08 04:38 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of April vs. March vs. January) for Camden County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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nj: Burlington County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - 05/03/08 04:29 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of April vs. March vs. January) for Burlington County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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nj: New Jersey Paid Family Leave Legislation Now State Law - 05/03/08 02:57 PM
Governor Jon Corzine signed into law paid family leave legislation, A873 - Albano (D1), Oliver (D34), Greenstein (D14), DeAngelo (D14)/S786 - Sweeney (D3), Buono (D18), in a ceremony held on Friday at the State House.  New Jersey is the third state to inact paid family leave legislation, along with California and Washington.The legislation allows for six weeks of paid leave to care for a newborn or newly adopted child or sick parent, spouse or child. The legislation went into effect immediately upon signing. Any employee applying for this paid leave will be eligible to receive benefits after a waiting period of seven consecutive days.  Employers can require … (0 comments)

nj: NJ Governor Signs Executive Order on Lead Poisoning - 05/03/08 02:38 PM
After reviewing a report conducted by Public Advocate Ronald Chen, Governor Jon Corzine signed Executive Order #100 (04/29/08), taking effect immediately, which provides additional protections against lead poisoning based on recommendations in the Public Advocate's report.
The Executive Order calls for the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to review current policies and if necessary, propose new rules to better protect children from lead hazards. NJAR® will review any rule proposals initiated by either DHSS or DCA to also determine the impact on real estate licensees. For example, "The Department of Health and Senior … (0 comments)

nj: Eminent Domain Hearing Monday - 05/03/08 02:29 PM
On Monday, May 5, 2008, the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee will hold a hearing and possible vote on eminent domain legislation, S757 - Rice (D28). The bill revises current procedures for the use of eminent domain in municipal redevelopment programs. The legislation will impact on all New Jersey property owners and municipalities, hopefully narrowing it's usage criteria in order to minimize abuse.New Jersey Public Advocate Ronald K. Chen has released two reports on eminent domain abuse calling upon the Legislature to reform the state redevelopment law. A few of the Public Advocate's reform recommendations include: making it easier for … (1 comments)

nj: New Dates For 2008 Gypsy Moth Aerial Treament In New Jersey - 05/03/08 02:45 AM
New Jersey's Gypsy Moth Aerial Suppression Program for 2008 is now preparing to go into action beginning next week.  If you are in an area that will treated by aerial spraying, your local community should have notified you of the details.  If not, or you want to get the latest information, then click here for my previous article and corresponding links to the state's online schedule and local contact information.   This program will involve 17 counties, 98 municipalities, 9 agencies and over 93,000 wooded acres!The date and times are all subject to weather and local conditions, but at this point in time, the schedule indicates … (0 comments)

nj: Salem County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - 04/26/08 01:57 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of March vs. January) for Salem County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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nj: Camden County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - 04/26/08 12:13 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of March vs. January) for Camden County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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