William Collins, Broker Associate
South Orange ,
NJ
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ERA Queen City Realty
Office Phone: (973) 275-5454 x 11
Cell Phone: (908) 531-4979
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I just read a New York Times article (As Homes Are Lost, Fears That Votes Will Be, Too_ about those who have been foreclosed upon and the potential inability to vote in the presidential election.
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