Here are some of the Realty Reality blog articles that appeared during the month of November:
NJ Highlands Council Releases New Master Plan
The New Jersey Highlands Council has released a revised regional master plan (RMP) to oversee development and preserve the natural resources of the Highlands region...
New Jersey Senate Holds Eminent Domain Legislation
The New Jersey Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing on November 29, 2007. Discussion centered on S1975 - Rice (D28) [PDF], which was held for further review after extensive testimony...
Home Buyers In 2008 - What's In, What's Out
Mark Nash, author of four real estate books including 1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home has completed his annual survey...
Southern New Jersey and the Delaware Bay
Here's a report, by the National Park Service, discussing "Historic Themes and Resources within the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route". It goes into interesting detail about the historical, geographical and cultural history of the South Jersey and Delaware Bay area, focusing on Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties...
Federal Reserve Beige Book November 2007 Report
Reports from the twelve Federal Reserve Districts suggest that the national economy continued to expand during the survey period of October through mid-November but at a reduced pace compared with the previous survey period. Among Districts, seven reported a slower pace of economic activity while the remainder generally pointed to modest expansion or mixed conditions...
Property Tax Exemptions Available to Qualified Military Veterans
If you are a veteran of the military or currently on military active duty on a "peacekeeping mission", then you need to fill out one of the following state forms for an exemption from taxes from municipality in which you reside...
South Jersey Properties - Quick Search By County
Quick Search by CountyClick on following links to open a corresponding county search page..
Celebrate: Thanksgiving Day - Interesting Facts from Census Bureau - 2007
What many regard as the nation's first Thanksgiving took place in December 1621 as the religious separatist Pilgrims held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest...
Green Building Benefits to Homeowners and Sellers
While nearly seven in every 10 consumers believe that energy conservation is important or extremely important, the cost of green improvements is still a significant factor in many home buyers' decisions about purchasing energy-efficient home features...
Lawn Care: Winterization Feeding
Just as your house requires winter-proofing, so does your lawn. Almost all lawns, both in the North and in the South, will react to the cooler weather in the fall by entering a period of dormancy or extremely slow growth. Just prior to this period of dormancy is the time you should apply your last fertilization application...
Owning And Keeping A Home
There's nothing like the feeling of being a homeowner. But owning a home is an ongoing commitment - new issues and responsibilities can come up at any time.
Natural Disaster Preparations
We often forget what a real emergency is until we are reminded by a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or fire. Emergencies and disasters can occur anytime, anywhere. Some are primarily seasonal and allow for certain preparations; others occur swiftly and without warning...
Fighting Foreclosure -- Eight Do's and Don'ts
In the beginning of the foreclosure process, homeowners can still save money, their credit or their house if they act quickly. Even when declaring bankruptcy, avoiding a foreclosure on your credit report can salvage your ability to rebuild credit and buy another house, which makes the struggle against a possible foreclosure well worthwhile...
How To Excape A Mortgage Mess
Stress in the nation's mortgage industry is putting a financial squeeze on home buyers and homeowners alike. Buyers are finding it harder to obtain home loans as lenders tighten their credit standards or even go out of business...
Celebrate: Veterans Day 2007
Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars...
Pinelands Commission To Hold Municipal Meetings
The Pinelands Commission is holding a series of meetings to inform Pinelands area residents and officials about the impact of septic systems on water quality, property value and public health...
Truth in Renting" Guide Now Online
The ninth edition of the "Truth in Renting" guide is now available online through the Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards. The guide, which is now available at no cost, includes an outline of the various laws and responsibilities that apply to tenants and landlords in New Jersey...
NJ DEP Adopts Flood Hazard Rules
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) adopted the Flood Hazard Area Control Act rules proposed in October 2006.
More Banks Have Tightened Lending Standards on Home Mortgages
More banks have tightened lending standards on home mortgages, the Federal Reserve said Monday in the latest sign of fallout from a spreading credit crisis...
Avoiding Foreclosures
Many markets are seeing a rise in delinquencies and foreclosures. If you've missed payments on your mortgage or are worried about future payments, it's easy to feel like you're all on your own. With your house on the line, you may be tempted to hide and merely hope for the best. However, if you face problems quickly and directly you're much more likely to avoid foreclosure...
Honda Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle Certified for Tax Credit
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has acknowledged the certification by American Honda Motor Company, Inc., that its Honda Civic GX Model Year 2008 vehicle meets the requirements of the Qualified Alternative Fuel Motor Vehicle Credit...
Housing Economists Expect Market Turnaround To Begin in 2008
Economists participating in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Fall Construction Forecast Conference on Oct. 24 said they expect the industry to bottom out and to start turning around in 2008...
NJ Highlands Council Releases New Master Plan
The New Jersey Highlands Council has released a revised regional master plan (RMP) to oversee development and preserve the natural resources of the Highlands region. There will be three hearings and a comment period for public response to the plan.
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