New Jersey RealEstateRama

Trenton, NJ - January 25, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Chris Christie today conditionally vetoed legislation that fails to reform how affordable housing is provided in New Jersey. The heavily amended legislation falls far short of its original intent by creating a new bureaucracy and continuing and even increasing an unnecessary burden on the State’s municipalities.

TRENTON, NJ - January 24, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that a former employee of the Essex County Division of Welfare was sentenced today for falsifying employment records in order to qualify for a $357,050 loan to buy a home in Newark

January 24, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Toll Brothers, the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, and the Franklin Group sales team at Gloria Nilson, REALTORS®, Real Living® in Princeton Junction, are pleased to announce that only two condominiums remain at Toll Brothers’ Cranbury Brook the Highlands. Priced to sell, these two homes are available for immediate move-in. Prospective home buyers interested in moving now should act quickly for unprecedented value at this desirable active-adult community located in Plainsboro, NJ

WASHINGTON, DC - January 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) today announced U.S. Housing and Urban Development grants totaling more than $2.4 million nonprofit agencies servicing the Eight Congressional District to provide housing and services to help the homeless

NEWARK, NJ - January 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Office of Weights and Measures within the State Division of Consumer Affairs today conducted unannounced inspections of home heating oil delivery trucks near two fueling depots, with some trucks placed out of service because of serious violations found during the inspections

NEWARK, NJ - January 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Office of Weights and Measures within the State Division of Consumer Affairs today conducted unannounced inspections of home heating oil delivery trucks near two fueling depots, with some trucks placed out of service because of serious violations found during the inspections

TRENTON, NJ - January 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that a Paulsboro woman who formerly worked as a local administrator of the New Jersey Home Energy Assistance (HEA) Program has pleaded guilty to defrauding the program of $22,980 by filing false applications to obtain benefits.

January 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- After adding a technical amendment on Monday, both the State Senate (on a vote of 21 in favor and 16 opposed) and the General Assembly (45-32) passed S-1, which would abolish the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) and transfer its duties to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). The bill includes further substantive and procedural reforms relating to the provision of sufficient safe and affordable housing.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will receive $936,420 in federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding to help non-elderly residents with disabilities move from nursing homes to independent living

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will receive $936,420 in federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding to help non-elderly residents with disabilities move from nursing homes to independent living.

January 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gloria Nilson, REALTORS®, Real Living® announced today that their Holmdel office achieved a 100% Customer Satisfaction Rating in 2010, as measured by an independent research company. In the real estate industry, which is driven by repeat business and referrals, customer service is the highest priority. The seasoned sales professionals in this office consistently provide Premier Service® to home buyers and sellers in their market area.

TRENTON, NJ - January 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that a former local administrator of the New Jersey Home Energy Assistance (HEA) Program was sentenced to prison today for stealing from the program

WASHINGTON, DC - January 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Sens. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced that Paterson will receive a $6.387 million federal investment to expand access to affordable housing for low-and moderate-income families through various housing development, community revitalization, and emergency homeless shelter programs. The grants, awarded and administered through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), are part of four HUD initiatives: The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, the HOME Investment Partnership, the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) program, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) program

Mt. Laurel, NJ - January 4, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- MAMCO Property Management, an Associa company, recently expanded its diverse New Jersey client base with the addition of Watergate Condominium Association, Legacy at Meadowcroft HOA and Waters Edge Condominium Association.

WASHINGTON, DC - December 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) today announced a U.S. Housing and Urban Development grant of $42,866 to the Paterson Housing Authority for the agency’s housing counseling program.

December 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- On December 7th, at the REALTORS® Triple Play Convention in Atlantic City, the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® recognized Gary P. Foulks, Regional Vice President and Broker of Record of Gloria Nilson, REALTORS®, Real Living® for receiving REALTOR® Emeritus Status from the National Association of REALTORS®. Emeritus status is awarded to a REALTOR® or REALTOR® Associate who has held membership in the National Association for a period of at least 40 years.

December 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Concerned that a significant number of already-expired public employee contracts would not be subject to the proposed two percent cap on arbitration awards to public employee unions, Assemblyman Declan O'Scanlon introduced today a measure clarifying that the cap would apply to contracts that expired before the cap begins on Jan. 1

December 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Assembly Republican Deputy Conference Leader Scott Rumana, R-Passaic, Bergen and Essex, issued the statement below regarding approval today by the Assembly Housing & Local Government Committee of Democrat COAH legislation, A-3447, that still contains bonus density, which allows developers to build more housing than a municipality and taxpayers can support

TRENTON, NJ - December 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that a father and son were arrested today on charges that they used the construction companies they own and operate to defraud clients and a bank in connection with a $2.1 million condominium project in Jersey City.

December 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Assembly Republican Declan O’Scanlon, R-Monmouth and Mercer, released the following statement regarding an announcement by Governor Christie of a bipartisan agreement on arbitration reform which is a key component of the governor’s property tax reform Tool Kit package:

December 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gloria Nilson, REALTORS®, Real Living is pleased to announce that Dick Schlott, Chairman and CEO of Gloria Nilson, REALTORS®, Real Living and RLS, REALTORS®, Real Living, served as one of the panelists for RISMedia’s 15th Annual Power Broker Forum during the recent REALTORS® Conference & Expo in New Orleans.

December 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce, R-Morris and Passaic, released the statement below regarding today's announcement by Governor Christie of a bipartisan agreement on arbitration reform which is a vital element of the governor's property tax reform Tool Kit package:

POMPTON PLAINS, N.J. - December 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Representatives from the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) joined local officials today to celebrate the grand opening of Evans Place, an affordable supportive housing community for individuals with special needs. The HMFA, an affiliate of the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), provided $2.4 million in construction and permanent financing from the Special Needs Housing Trust Fund.

WASHINGTON, DC - December 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Calling it a significant response to Pompton Lakes residents concerned about groundwater affected by a DuPont works facility, U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) today lauded an agreement reached by the EPA, NJDEP and the DuPont Company that enables residents outside of the soil vapor plume area to test for and mitigate a total of 61 possible contaminants at their properties. Previously, those residents could only receive help in testing and mitigating their properties if the 10 chemicals attributed to DuPont’s contamination were found.

December 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Industry icon Richard L. (Dick) Schlott, Chairman & CEO of Gloria Nilson, REALTORS®, Real Living and RLS, REALTORS®, Real Living, was honored recently with the 2010 RISMedia National Homeownership Award, sponsored by Bank of America Home Loans. Schlott was presented with this prestigious award at RISMedia’s 15th Annual Power Broker Dinner, held last week during the annual NAR Conference & Expo in New Orleans. The Power Broker Dinner honors the industry’s top brokers, as determined by the results of RISMedia’s annual Power Broker Report & Survey.

NEW YORK, NY - December 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sheldon Good & Company, a Racebrook Portfolio Company and America’s leading real estate auctioneer, will hold a year-end liquidation auction of eight apartment buildings in northern New Jersey to be sold individually with suggested opening bids from $350,000. The seller-directed auction offers investors the opportunity to purchase a varied selection of high occupancy properties to be sold at competitive prices.

November 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The proposal would readopt the Division on Civil Rights’ rules pertaining to Advertisement Relating to Real Property, with certain amendments. The rules proposed for readoption set forth the prohibitions against advertisements by housing providers that express discriminatory preferences for prospective tenants or purchasers based on certain protected characteristics, such as race, national origin or creed. Upon readoption, the Division proposes amendments to clarify that the rules govern advertisements in both print and electronic form, and to include civil union status and gender identity or expression as protected characteristics to conform the rules to recent amendments to the Law Against Discrimination. The proposed readoption with amendments appears in the November 15, 2010 edition of the New Jersey Register.

November 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- With only 39 days left until the state’s new hard property tax cap takes effect and with no meaningful property tax reform legislation again on today’s General Assembly Board list, Assembly Republicans said Assembly Democrats are inaccurately portraying to the public their legislative efforts in advancing Governor Christie’s property tax reform Tool Kit

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - November 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Anthony L. Marchetta today joined local officials to dedicate 55 Harvey at Providence Square, a 53-unit affordable senior housing community located in New Brunswick’s Transit Village area. The HMFA, an affiliate of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), helped finance the project by providing $7.4 million in federal tax credit funds toward development costs

TRENTON, NJ - November 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that a woman was sentenced to state prison today in connection with a million-dollar mortgage and credit card scheme she and others conducted in Bergen County.