Christie Administration Announces Close of Application Period for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM)...
Trenton, NJ - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Christie Administration today announced that Sandy-impacted homeowners have until August 1, 2013 to apply for the Homeowner Resettlement and Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation ...
Congressman Andrews Announces $2.2 Million Grant to Fight Veteran Homelessness
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Last week, the Department of Veterans Affairs awarded nearly $300 million in competitive block grants all across the nation to aid more than 120,000 veterans. More than $2 million of those grants w...
Notices of Intent for HUD Funds Being Accepted by Human Services Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority is seeking nominations for awards to be presented at “Highly Caffeinated Recycling,” the 26th Morris County Recycling Awards Dinner that is sched...
Holzapfel-Wolfe-McGuckin Easement Bill Affords Protection to both Communities and Homeowners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Following a recent state Supreme Court ruling which struck a blow to residents resisting state efforts to construct property protecting sand dunes along beachfront properties, Sen. Jim Holzapfel an...
Smith: Increased VA Grant Will Serve Homeless Vets in Central NJ
Washington, DC - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Helping low income veterans in Central New Jersey who are at risk of losing their homes is the aim of a $2 million federal grant that has been awarded to the veterans organization Soldier On, announc...
Rumpf, Gove: Court’s Decision on beachfront homeowners “Views” Serves the public’s Interests
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In response to the decision by the State Supreme Court in the Borough of Harvey Cedars v. Harvey Karan and Phyllis Karan, 9th District Legislators Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian ...
Protecting A Home From Storms And Flooding Begins On The Inside
TRENTON, N.J. - July 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- To protect a home from damage from a flood or a hurricane takes more than just making the outside stronger. The inside of the house can be better protected from wind and water with a little planning a...
Runyan to Host 2nd Annual Housing Expo in Burlington County
Washington, D.C. - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Saturday, July 13th, Congressman Runyan will host his 2nd annual Burlington County housing expo at the Kennedy Center in Willingboro, New Jersey from 9a.m. until 4p.m. Representatives from several federal, state, and local agencies will be in attendance, along with loan servicers and housing counseling agencies.
Bramnick: NJ Job Growth Report Shows State’s Recovery is Real
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick today lauded a recent report by Rutgers Economists James Hughes and Joseph Seneca that shows New Jersey’s job growth continues to gain momentum.
Gloria Nilson Expands Into Morris And Somerset Counties
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate, one of the preeminent real estate brokerages in New Jersey, announced today its expansion into Morris and Somerset counties by adding two new offices in Bernardsville and Mendham.
Christie Administration Launches $10 Million Predevelopment Loan Fund For Affordable Rental Housing To Revitalize...
Trenton, NJ - June 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and its affiliate the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA) today announced the creation of the Predevelopment Fund for Affordable Rental Housing...
Hey Gen Y, It’s Time to Buy!
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Generation Y—also known as the Millennials—are now of the age where they may be thinking about home buying. And as the market picks up, we will start to see many renters in their mid 20s to ear...
Freeholders Award Historic Preservation Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Morris County Freeholders have approved spending $2.7 million from the historic preservation portion of the county’s Preservation Trust Fund to help preserve 22 historic sites and resources a...
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Highlights Available Services at ‘reNew Jersey Stronger’...
NEWARK, NJ - June 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Richard E. Constable, III today met with Sandy-impacted residents at the ‘reNew Jersey Stronger’ Housing Recovery Center serving Essex Co...
Wind, Rain, Hail, Lightning: Is Your Home Ready to Weather the Storm?
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As extreme weather becomes more common across the state, homeowners should make sure their homes are prepared to deal with storms.
Menendez, Chiesa Announce $29.5 Million in Federal Sandy Relief for Buyouts of 129 Sayreville...
WASHINGTON, DC - June 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Jeff Chiesa (R-NJ) today announced $29,455,545 in federal Sandy relief for the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection for the acquisition and demolitio...
Christie Administration Launches $40 Million Landlord Incentive Program To Assist Sandy-Impacted Homeowners And Renters
Trenton, NJ - June 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Addressing the ongoing need for rental housing for residents impacted by Superstorm Sandy, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Richard E. Constable, III today announced that gr...
Lighten Up Your Home for Summer
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Summer: The kids are getting out of school, the temperature is starting to rise, and you're ready to finally throw open the windows. However, once you take a look around your newly re-opened home, ...
Pallone Announces Two Grants to Perth Amboy Organizations for Housing Counseling
Washington, DC - June 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced two grants through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Counseling Program to help provide individuals or families with a...
Menendez, Enzi Introduce Legislation to Boost US Commercial Real Estate Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) today re-introduced legislation to promote access to private capital that will help boost America’s commercial real estate in the...