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Federal Reserve Uncertain About Ending Stimulus [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:15:50 +0000

The Federal Reserve right now is debating whether its economic stimulus program should continue or be curtailed, and their decision may have a deep impact on growth.

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Cautiously Optimistic Outlook For Economy [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:43 +0000

Amidst all of the doom and gloom there are some positive prediction for our economy, especially in housing and some job fields.

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Sandy Strains Already-High Rents In NJ [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:11:10 +0000

Rent in New Jersey has always cost a pretty penny, and now housing is harder to come by after Sandy.

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Animal House Law Could Be Expanded In New Jersey

Kevin McArdle — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:06:04 +0000

New Jersey actually has an “Animal House” law that holds property owners responsible for offending behavior by letting towns enact ordinances to require posting bond against disorderly behavior. A bill sponsored by State Senator Steve Oroho adds rooming and boarding houses to the state’s existing statute. The measure was drafted in response to several problems in the town of Newton.

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New Jersey Builders Start Strong In January [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:01:17 +0000

2013 started strong for New Jersey homebuilders as they bounce back from the recession and Hurricane Sandy.

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Retail Sales To See 2013 Spike [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:58:23 +0000

Retail sales are expected to go up 3.4 percent in 2013 which is slightly less than the preliminary 4.2 percent growth seen in 2012.

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Home Prices Rise Nationally, Mixed In NJ [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:00:51 +0000

A mixed bag on home prices, as they rose across the Country last year and are expected to go up again this year. But, here in Jersey, there is a cloudy price picture.

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Shore Towns Brace For Housing Market Changes [AUDIO]

Rosetta Key — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:00:38 +0000

Superstorm Sandy will undoubtedly have an impact on the property tax landscape of the Jersey shore, according to Ocean County Administrator Carl Block.

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Mixed News For NJ Housing Market, Report Shows [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:00:58 +0000

Foreclosure sales are down in New Jersey, but short sales are up, according to a report by RealtyTrac, an online marketplace for foreclosure properties.

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Sandy's Effect on NJ Housing Market [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:11:53 +0000

Even before Sandy hit the Northeast, New Jersey was dealing with a weaker housing market than the rest of the nation.

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