Friday May 17 | via The Two River Times
The new franchise studio opened Wednesday, May 8, at 127 Broad St. It is owned by Melanie Colman and Molly D'Alessio. "There are many group and individual exercises out there, but Pure Barre is the one that allows you to tone your entire body and burn fat, eliminating the need for other workouts," D'Alessio said. Comment?
Hudson City profit hurt by lower mortgage interest
Wednesday May 1 | via Asbury Park Press
Hudson City Bancorp said its net income fell 34 percent in the first quarter mainly due to a decline in interest it made on mortgages. Comment?
Heritage House SIR Celebrates 2012 Top Monmouth Coun...
Apr 18, 2013 | via AmericanBankingNews.com
Heritage House Sotheby's International Realty, a leading real estate firm in Monmouth County, New Jersey with a reputation for market innovation and extraordinary client service, recently celebrated its 2012 successes with the company's 22nd annual awards breakfast celebration. Comment?
For new renters, it's all about sacrifices
Mar 31, 2013 | via The Town Talk
Drew Elia and Kelsey Tooker might lack a kitchen pantry and scenic living room view, but they do have a message for those who are ready -- or think they are ready -- to move into their first apartment. Comment?
Mar 23, 2013 | via Asbury Park Press
After losing his landscaping trailer full of equipment, pickup truck and business records in the flood waters of superstorm Sandy, Kenneth Vasquez is facing the high cost of plain living. Comment?
City backs $8M renovations to Victorian Towers complex
Wednesday May 15 | via Lower Township Gazette
City council approved a resolution Monday supporting the Diocesan Housing Services Corporation's grant application to fund major renovations to the Victorian Towers housing complex here. Comment?
Rebuilding Jersey Shore's Real Estate Post- Sandy
Tuesday May 14 | via Fox News
Last fall, Peter Van Sciver watched Hurricane Sandy's waves destroy both his home and business. Comment?
Mortgage interest deduction, eyed for reform, cuts o...
Sunday May 5 | via The Jersey Journal
A new home under construction in Atlanta. A buyer who finances their home purchase can claim a tax deduction for the interest they pay on the mortgage. Comment?
Star-Ledger: Christie's Jersey Comeback Never Happened
Thursday May 2 | via The Paramus Post
Star-Ledger: Christie's 2012 "Jersey Comeback" Never Happened. "[I]n his State of the State last year, [Christie] promised a 'Jersey Comeback' for our economy that never happened. Comment?
Sandy Damage Prompts Some to Walk Away Instead of Stay
Tuesday Apr 30 | via WNYC-AM New York
In some places, Sandy's wrath is a reason to walk away from their homes as opposed to staying on and fixing them up. Comment?
Scoop: Crowd Rules on CNBC - Tuesday, July 2, 2013
15 min ago | via BroadwayWorld.com
Crowd Rules #8 - Become Your Own Boss Tonight is all about self-made business owners who decided to stop working for "the man" and become their own boss: a mortgage broker who decided to leave the real estate business and open his own roadside assistance company called Call Charley; an audio technician turned business owner of his own repair shop ... (more) Comment?
Smaller lenders express concern about final ability-...
15 min ago | via The Hill
Community banks are pressing a federal consumer watchdog to wrap the bulk of their reliable mortgage products under the qualified mortgage rule to ensure they can keep up their pace of lending. Comment?
Calculating the Real Retirement Number
27 min ago | via Patch.com
The "million dollar" question many of those preparing for retirement ask themselves is simply stated but not necessarily easy to answer - "how much money do I need to save to secure a comfortable retirement?" In some circles, this is referred to as "the number" - that magical figure that tells pre-retirees how prepared they may be. Comment?
Goldman sees two more bullish years
29 min ago | via The Globe and Mail
The New York Stock Exchange: Goldman Sachs' chief U.S. equity strategist David Kostin sees little risk to U.S. stocks even if bond yields rise. Comment?
OSFI head warns low rates spurring risky moves by banks
29 min ago | via The Globe and Mail
Canada's banking watchdog fears that ultra-low interest rates are forcing banks to take undue risks in order to maintain profits. Comment?