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Christie Administration Secures Federal Funding to Help Provide Permanent Supportive Rental Housing
The Christie Administration today announced that the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA), an affiliate of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA), in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS), has...
Redevelopment of historic trenton building advances with state support
Building on the Christie Administration’s commitment to expand opportunity and revival in the state’s cities, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today approved an award under the Economic Redevelopment and Growth (ERG) Program to h...
Congressman Norcross Announces $200,000 EPA Grant for Camden Brownfields Cleanup
The grant will be used to develop a plan to transform the area’s existing blighted homes and buildings into cleaner and safer structures that will attract new businesses and residents.
COAH Decision Will Result in More Effective Enforcement of Constitutional and Statutory Obligations, Say...
In the face of COAH’s continued recalcitrance, the Supreme Court ordered today that advocates for affordable homes may go to court without waiting for further action from COAH.
Success Stories: Byram Laboratories
Byram Labs was also interested in improving cash flow by refinancing the mortgage on its facility.
City of Rochester to Hold Open House in Support of the East Main Arts...
The open house will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.
Protecting Your Home: Consumer Tips on Hiring a Home Improvement Contractor or Home Elevation...
Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs continued the commemoration of National Consumer Protection Week with advice for consumers on hiring a home improvement contractor or home elevation contractor
Manasquan Awarded $2.4M to Repair Sandy Damage
The Borough of Manasquan was awarded a nearly $2.4 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today to help rebuild dunes, snow fence and beach access destroyed by Superstorm Sandy, Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) said.
Sandy Recovery- Christie Administration Announces RREM Information Session in Ocean County to Assist Homeowners...
Trenton, NJ - March 3, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Continuing its ongoing efforts to assist Sandy-impacted families in rebuilding their storm-damaged homes, the Christie Administration today announced that the 11th information session rescheduled becau...
Pallone Urges FEMA to Notify Sandy Victims of Insurance Fraud
WASHINGTON, DC – March 3, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sent a letter to Administrator Fugate requesting that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) notify homeowners who have filed claims with ...
Christie Administration Announces Supportive Housing Connection Program for DHS Clients
Trenton, NJ - March 2, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA), an affiliate of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA), celebrated the launch of the Supportive Housing Connection (SHC), it...
Menendez, Booker Announce Nearly $2M in Housing Grants for Jersey City, Paterson, Rahway, Phillipsburg
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 27, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker today applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) awarding of a combined $1,903.435.00 in Resident Opportunities and Sel...
The Hampshire Companies Sells Industrial Warehouse Building to Park Avenue Motor Corporation in South...
South Hackensack, N.J. - February 26, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Hampshire Companies, a full-service, private real estate investment firm with equity in assets valued at over $2.5 billion, has announced sale of its 112,270-square-foot industrial w...
MetLife Home Loans LLC, Successor to MetLife Bank N.A., to Pay $123.5 Million to...
Washington, DC – February 25, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — MetLife Home Loans LLC has agreed to pay the United States $123.5 million to resolve allegations that MetLife Bank N.A. (MetLife Bank) violated the False Claims Act by knowingly originatin...
Governor Christie Delivers FY 2016 Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 25, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- On February 24, Gov. Chris Christie presented his Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal to a joint session of the New Jersey State Legislature. In his speech, Christie announced his proposed budget...
NJBIA’s Michele Siekerka Available for Business Community Reaction to Christie’s Budget Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 24, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Michele Siekerka, president of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association (NJBIA), will be available to provide reaction to Governor Chris Christie’s budget address on Tuesday, Febr...
NAR Responds to FAA’s Proposed Rule for Drones
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 18, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Sunday, February 15, the Federal Aviation Administration released its long-awaited proposal for governing small commercial drones, setting a plan for remote-controlled aircraft to share the...
Pallone Announces $5.23 Million to Improve Public Housing Developments in New Jersey’s 6th District
WASHINGTON, DC – February 13, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) located in New Jersey’s 6th District will receive a total of over $5.23 million to make improv...
$1.2 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
TRENTON, NJ – February 11, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that a mortgage broker who owned a property management company in Jersey City pleaded guilty today to laundering the proceeds of a criminal sch...
Municipal Officials Take Aim at Problem Properties Plaguing NJ
Trenton, NJ – February 10, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — Municipal officials from across the state convened at a forum in South Jersey to explore best practices for managing vacant and abandoned problem properties. Local decision makers including m...
Gebroe-Hammer Associates Completes Multifamily Sales Totaling 463 Units throughout Northern New Jersey and Pennsylvania
LIVINGSTON, N.J., - December 8, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gebroe-Hammer Associates’ investment brokerage activity in Northern New Jersey and Pennsylvania is nearing unprecedented levels as multifamily buyers and sellers seek properties with rent-gro...
Major Rebrand Announcement: New Jersey Realtors
Edison, N.J. - December 8, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the New Jersey Association of Realtors announced it has rebranded and will now be known as the New Jersey Realtors, or NJ Realtors for short. In addition to its new name, the organization has...
New Jersey Apartment Association Offers September Education Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 19, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- NJAA members earn Continuing Education Credits (CECs) towards National Apartment Association Designations (NAA) at each session they attend. Programs will be held at NJAA, 104 Interchange Plaza, ...
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES THE STATE PASSES THE 100 MARK ON POST-SANDY...
TRENTON – The Superstorm Sandy Blue Acres Program has completed 107 closings on Sandy-damaged homes in Sayreville and South River, and is moving towards the first home purchases this spring and early summer in Woodbridge, East Brunswick and Newark, D...
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES APPRAISALS COMPLETED ON 96 WOODBRIDGE AND EAST BRUNSWICK HOMES...
TRENTON - April 22, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Christie Administration today announced the state is closing in on the first buyouts of Superstorm Sandy-damaged homes in Woodbridge and East Brunswick, in Middlesex County, with appraisals completed a...
LRRC and STEPS to Sponsor a Free Homebuyer Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 22, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The LLRC (Lakewood Resource and Referral Center) and STEPS (Solution to End Poverty Soon) are sponsoring a free program for first-time Ocean County homebuyers Sunday, April 27, 2014, from 2:00 to ...
Bucco Happy to Hear Discussion on Eliminating Estate and Realty Transfer Taxes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 18, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Assembly Deputy Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco said he is pleased to hear of the support for repealing the estate and realty transfer taxes which lead New Jersey residents to leave the state f...
Bramnick: Best way to observe April 15 is to lower taxes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 15, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today is the final day for filing federal and state income taxes. Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick said the deadline is a reminder that reducing the tax burden should be the highest priorit...
House Members Ask HUD, CEQ for Meeting to Address Concerns of Homeowners Victimized by...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 14, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- A group of New Jersey members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to Secretary Shaun Donovan of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Acting Chair Michael B...
Ciattarelli Requests OLS Study Estate Tax, Transfer Inheritance Tax and Pension Exclusion Laws
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 10, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- As the discussion continues on how to make New Jersey a more affordable place to live, work and retire, Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli said he is requesting the Office of Legislative Services (OLS) ...