nj: New Jersy Primary Registration Deadline January 15, 2008
- 01/12/08 11:01 AM
The deadline to register to vote in the New Jersey primary is January 15, 2008. On Tuesday, February 5, 2008, registered New Jersey residents will vote for the candidates in their party running for president. If you have not registered, download and complete the application.There is still time to return your application by January 15.New Jersey Division of Elections allows you to view the list of 2008 candidates online.They also have additional resources that cover Election Dates, Results, Information, Candidate Resources, Deadlines & Notices.(Source: NJAR)
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nj: New Jersey State of the State Address 2008
- 01/12/08 09:24 AM
This week, in his State of the State address to the new Legislature, Governor Jon Corzine highlighted various achievements from the previous year and goals for the future. Much of his speech focused on the need to overhaul long-troubled state finances, involving financial restructuring and reducing debt by raising capital.During his address, Governor Corzine outlined four proposals that he believes will fix the state's financial foundation. Those proposals include:- A freeze on state spending for the FY 2009 budget at this current fiscal year's $33.47 billion level;- A plan that includes drastically increasing highway tolls over the next 15 years to … (0 comments)
nj: EPA: January Is National Radon Action Month
- 01/06/08 03:08 AM
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month.According to the EPA, this is a time when state radon programs and other partners conduct special radon outreach activities and events across the country. The aim of National Radon Action Month is to increase the public's awareness of radon, promote radon testing and mitigation, and advance the use of radon-resistant new construction practices. Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is a natural by-product of the radioactive decay of uranium in soil, rock and water. According to the EPA, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer … (0 comments)
nj: NJ Governor To Hold Town Meetings In January 2008
- 01/04/08 04:09 PM
New Jersey Governor Corzine will be holding 21 town hall meetings to discuss financial restructuring and debt reduction in New Jersey.The meetings, starting January 12, 2008, will be open to the public and held throughout the state and at various times of the day. You must RSVP in order to attend.View the meeting schedule and access the online form or published telephone number to RSVP.Note: Each listed meeting includes a separate link and telephone number to RSVP.(Source: NJAR)Visit my web site for additional services and support: LawrenceYerkes.com and visit Besthomes-NJ.com to shop for the latest New Jersey Real Estate property listings (Residential, Commercial, Multi-Family, Farm, Land). Copyright 2008 by Lawrence … (0 comments)
nj: New Jersey's Clean Energy Program
- 12/30/07 07:29 PM
Property owners, whether residential, municipal, commercial or industrial, need to keep aware of programs that are available through the state to provide incentives, including monetary, to promote energy efficiency and use of renewable resources. It can yield direct benefits to their pocketbook. But, more importantly, it will improve the quality of life for all of us who live and work in New Jersey. The New Jersey Clean Energy Program "promotes increased energy efficiency and the use of clean, renewable sources of energy including solar, wind, geothermal, and sustainable biomass. The results for New Jersey are a stronger economy, less pollution, lower costs, and reduced … (0 comments)
nj: Help For Avoiding Foreclosure and Mortgage Fraud In New Jersey
- 12/16/07 06:41 AM
Don't lose the home! If you or anyone you know are experiencing difficulties with meeting mortgage payments and are concerned about the possibility of foreclosure in New Jersey, then we have compiled important resources below to help you quickly get to the information you need to understand your options, to enable making better decisions and hopefully to avoid fraud being committed against you...Avoiding Foreclosure In New Jersey - guidance on default and foreclosure prevention in New Jersey, provided by the state of NJ and HUD.Avoiding Foreclosure - practical suggestions for helping you face problems quickly and directly so you're much more likely to avoid foreclosure.Owning And Keeping … (0 comments)
nj: Proposed New Jersey Fire Supression Regulation May Be Costly For Owners and Tenants
- 12/15/07 12:15 AM
If you are not already aware, the following update from NJAR® concerns proposed regulations changes to the State Fire Prevention Code, which may cause you to incur significant cost (which the NJAR believes is not warranted) if you are a Goup B or R-2 property owner (e.g., highrise buildings) and even tenants of those properties."The NJAR® counsel submitted comments on behalf of the Association concerning the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs' (DCA) amendments to the State Fire Prevention Code. One of the amendments to N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.17 requires existing highrise buildings of Group B (business or office) and Group R-2 (residential) … (0 comments)
nj: Ocean County Resource Center
- 11/30/07 09:22 AM
Ocean County, New JerseyOcean County Seal Welcome to the Ocean County Resource Center. If you're considering, planning or in the process of living, working or vacationing in this county, located within the area of New Jersey, known as South Jersey, then you've come to the right place. This is for you! Think of this page as your starting point or gateway for accessing everything you need to know and locate about Ocean County, New Jersey. It's been designed to help lead you to the best information available online about Ocean County, NJ. Ocean County is composed of 33 municipalities and located in South Jersey. … (0 comments)
nj: South Jersey Properties - Quick Search By County
- 11/29/07 05:04 AM
Quick Search by CountyClick on following links to open a corresponding county search page:Burlington CountyCamden CountyGloucester CountyMercer CountyAtlantic CountyCumberland CountySalem CountyOcean County:- Ocean County - North (includes Monmouth County)- Ocean County - South- Ocean City Area (includes part of Ocean County and North Cape May County)Cape May:- Ocean City Area (includes North Cape May County and part of Ocean County)- Cape May - SouthOnce a county search page is selected, you will be able to select by town (municipality), zip code and MLS# within county.Click here for the South Jersey Resource Center.
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nj: New Jersey "Truth in Renting" Guide Now Available Online
- 11/09/07 05:33 PM
The ninth edition of the "Truth in Renting" guide is now available online for viewing and download (as a PDF file) through the Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards (DCA/DCS) website. The guide, which is now obtainable at no cost, includes an outline of the various laws and responsibilities that apply to residential tenants and landlords in New Jersey. Landlords are responsible for disseminating the booklet to tenants upon entering into a lease. The DCA/DCS Bureau of Homeowner Protection's web page provides a Landlord-Tenant Information Service where, in addition to the "Truth in Renting" guide, landlords and tenants … (0 comments)
nj: 2007 Annual Commercial Real Estate Show Another Success
- 11/03/07 03:55 PM
The 2007 Annual Commercial Real Estate Show (2007 A.C.R.E.S.), presented by TriState REALTORS Commercial Alliance experienced another successful event on Thursday, Oct 26, 2007. It's theme was, "Building Bridges, Making Connections". Besides the exhibitors representing service providers and leading practitioners in the Delaware Valley commercial real estate industry, a big feature was the Corporate Real Estate Executive Panels.The panel members were primary members of established organizations involved in the commercial real estate industry either as brokers, clients or service providers. Three main topic areas were covered and some key points from the discussion are summarized below... The Investment Outlook for the Delaware Valley … (0 comments)
nj: Lakefront Home For Sale In Medford Lakes, NJ
- 10/27/07 03:21 PM
Beautiful Lakefront home in desirable Medford Lakes. 3 BR, 2 BA with master bedroom on first floor.Newly renovated, while retaining the original log cabin look and charm that includes a magnificent lodge room with stone fireplace, balcony and large porch overlooking the lake. With the upgraded kitchen and bathrooms and full appliance package, it's ready for you to move in and enjoy this great community!Property is convenient to major transportation routes, shopping and excellent schools. Complete appliance package included, so it's ready for you to move in and enjoy. This is a great opportunity to obtain a great full-size home in wonderful neighborhood! For more information about … (0 comments)
nj: Home for Sale in Desirable Mount Laurel Township, NJ
- 10/27/07 02:53 PM
This spacious town home is a well-maintained 4 BR, 2.5 BA end-unit backs up to woods. This is the largest unit in the neighborhood. It has many updates, such as Anderson windows and sliders.It features a full, finished basement with family room, 4th BR (or office) and walk-out to patio. It also has an upper deck accessible from the full kitchen and dining area. Property is convenient to major transportation routes, shopping and excellent schools. Complete appliance package included, so it's ready for you to move in and enjoy. This is a great opportunity to obtain a full-size home you can move … (0 comments)
nj: New Jersey DCA Releases Fire Suppression Regulations
- 10/27/07 03:07 AM
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has proposed numerous amendments to the State Fire Prevention Code. One of the amendments to N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.17 requires existing highrise buildings of Group B (business or office) and Group R-2 (residential) to be equipped with an approved automatic fire suppression system installed in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code. The proposed rule allows four years for highrise building owners to comply. The comment period on the proposed rule has been extended from November 16, 2007 to December 17, 2007. For more information, view the rule proposal in its entirety. Source: NJAROnline DFS Resources:DCA … (0 comments)
nj: New Jersey's Home Sales Tax and the Fight Against It
- 10/20/07 08:11 AM
Living In New Jersey provides one with a many advantages and benefits. However, as in every state, citizens need to be on guard for when the state government attempts to impose taxes that have the potential to do more harm than good. Such, we believe, is the situation regarding New Jersey's Home Sales Tax. The NJAR and other organizations and individuals are campaigning, on your behalf, against this regressive tax....Do you want to pay a local home sales tax?Efforts are underway to allow individual municipalities in New Jersey to establish their own realty transfer fees, which is really a home sales tax, … (0 comments)
nj: Amateur Radio In and Around New Jersey
- 10/14/07 07:04 PM
For those that may have an interest in Amateur (or Ham) Radio, New Jersey and the greater Delaware Valley have a wide range of resources and opportunities for you to begin the process of obtaining an amateur radio operator's license and for obtaining advanced licenses. Amateur Radio clubs are spread throughout New Jersey and the Delaware Valley area. Check out the links below to find the club and training center nearest you. Among radio hams, there are a broad spectrum of special interests groups centered around equipment, communications, training, establishing contacts and eventing. Training and testing for licenses, while regulated by … (0 comments)
nj: Medford - Vincentown Rotary Club's Halloween Parade - 2007
- 10/14/07 05:44 PM
The Medford-Vincentown Rotary Club is sponsoring the 61st Annual Halloween Parade on Main Street in Medford, New Jersey on Saturday, October 27, beginning at 7:00 p.m. "Put on your costumes and get ready to celebrate Halloween, Medford-style on Main Street. Kids who dress up are invited to join the parade. Judges are present to hand out prizes for the best costumes. Floats from local organizations make their way down Main Street for our best attended parade of the year. Bring your Trick-or-Treat bags because the candy is plentiful." This large parade is a popular annual event, held on the Saturday before Halloween, that kids as well as … (2 comments)
nj: Historic Kirby's Mill, Medford, New Jersey
- 10/14/07 05:08 PM
Kirby's Mill is one of the largest and oldest mill complexes remaining in southern New Jersey. It was built in 1778 by Isaac Haines and originally known as Haines Mill. It became Kirby's Mill after William Kirby purchased it in 1877. Here grain for the Continental Army was processed, and the mill became a center of commerce and information in the surrounding communities from the eighteenth through the early twentieth centuries. The mill exhibits distinctive wooden pegs and wedges, and is a fine example of massive timber construction. The Medford Historical Society purchased it from the Kirby brothers in 1969. Kirby's Mill … (1 comments)
nj: Skydiving in New Jersey
- 10/10/07 12:48 PM
New Jersey and the surrounding area provides skydivers and those that want to experience skydiving for the first time with some great skydiving centers and certified training facilities. For example, if you are already a skydiving enthusiast on the east coast, especially the Delaware Valley region, then you probably already know about Skydive Cross Keys, located at the Cross Keys Airport in Williamstown, NJ (part of Monroe Township, Gloucester County, South Jersey). If not, then you may not be aware that it is a major skydiving center (billing itself as the "premier dropzone") on the east coast, providing jumps for the first-time skydiver (whether you … (0 comments)
nj: Foxtons Files For Bankruptcy in New Jersey Courts
- 10/10/07 11:15 AM
Foxtons, the residential real estate company known for it's heavy discounting of commissions and notorious among real estate agents for it's poor and frustrating service in handling real estate transactions, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Trenton, New Jersey this past week along with it's affiliate, Foxtons Financial.According to most published reports of filed bankruptcy documents, the company, under the name Foxtons of North America, is headquartered in Long Branch, New Jersey. The documents list over $40 million in liabilities with assets of only $488,000. Reportedly, $90 thousand of those assets are in the form of a Bentley.A large portion of the … (0 comments)
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The deadline to register to vote in the New Jersey primary is January 15, 2008. On Tuesday, February 5, 2008, registered New Jersey residents will vote for the candidates in their party running for president. If you have not registered, download and complete the application.There is still time to return your application by January 15.New Jersey Division of Elections allows you to view the list of 2008 candidates online.They also have additional resources that cover Election Dates, Results, Information, Candidate Resources, Deadlines & Notices.(Source: NJAR);)
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