There is a lot happening in Monmouth County NJ New Jersey. Many resources for Monmouth County news and information. Below I will detail some of the useful links that can take you to that Monmouth County news and information. You will find information about Monmouth County parks, history, employment, real estate, mortgages, shopping and much more. Bookmark this blog for future reference. Monmouth County News                                            Local Resources Asbury Park Press                                          Lenders In NJ New Jersey Monmouth County News                                  Realtors In Monmouth County   Monmouth County Information Monmouth County History - Includes Demographic Data Monmouth County Parks Monmouth County Public Records Monmouth County Library Mo... 01/02/2010

Another story that just leaves you shaking your head.... This week a Monmouth County New Jersey Grand Jury returned a seven count indictment charging Rebecca Marchese DePeri Grande of Jackson Township, N.J. and her sister Meredith Miller of Brick Township, N.J. with second degree Conspiracy, second degree Misapplication of Entrusted Property, second degree Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Property Received, and second degree Misconduct by a Corporate Official. The indictment also charges Miller with one count each of third and fourth degree Bad Checks, and one count of third degree Theft by Deception. The indictment follows an investigation which was initiated in 2005 after numerous individuals complained that after they had refinanced their homes, disbursements which we... 12/29/2009

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Housing counselors, who've received more than $400 million in federal funds to help mitigate the mortgage crisis, are helping troubled homeowners avoid foreclosure and lower their monthly payments, a study released Wednesday has found. Borrowers facing foreclosure are 60% more likely to hold onto their homes if they receive counseling, according to the Urban Institute's findings. Also, these borrowers received loan modifications with average monthly payments $454 lower than those who did not see counselors. The study looked at the effectiveness of the National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling program, which was launched in 2007 to help stem the mortgage meltdown. Housing counseling agencies nationwide have received $410 million in federal funding to help deli... 11/29/2009

Obama set to sign a big tax break for homebuyers   WASHINGTON - Missed out on Cash for Clunkers? Congress has another deal for you: Buy a home before May 1 and collect up to $6,500 from the government. If you're a first-time homebuyer, get up to $8,000. As part of the government's efforts to encourage people to spend money to help revive the economy, the House voted 403-12 Thursday to expand a popular tax credit for homebuyers. The bill, which also extends unemployment benefits and expands a tax break for money-losing businesses, now goes to President Barack Obama, who plans to sign it Friday. First-time homebuyers have been getting tax credits of up to $8,000 since January as part of the economic stimulus package. But with that housing program scheduled to expire at the end of November... 11/05/2009

 GREAT UNIT WITH LOTS TO OFFER. ONE LEVEL, RAMP IN BACK. NEWER SLIDER TO PATIO. A/C, DISHWASHER,STOVE, HOT WATER HEATER, REFRIDGE AND CARPETING ALL REPLACED BETWEEN 2004-2006. COMMUNITY OFFERS COUNTRY CLUB LIVING FOR MATURE ADULTS. VERY AFFORDABLE! SPACIOUS ATTIC FOR LOADS OF STORAGE. 2 LARGE BEDROOMS AND LOTS OF WINDOWS. THIS FRESHLY PAINTED UNIT IS LIGHT AND BRIGHT AND READY TO GO.THIS UNIT IS PRICED BELOW ASSESSED VALUE. To directly access this property, use this shortcut: http://www.fizber.com/new-jersey-buy-condo-townhome-co-op-home-11648533.html 10/23/2009

Freehold New Jersey Real Estate Statistics I continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Freehold's real estate statistics for the week of  October 14 - October 21, 2009. New Homes on the market    24 New Homes under contract   10 Number of homes closed        13 Number of homes Expired       6  To find out what your home is worth with a free over the net evaluation,, please visit my website: www.jodigoldberg.com or www.HomesbyJodiGoldberg.com If you would like  a free list of homes in this area/neighborhood, or would like more information about Freehold, then give me a call at: 908-770-2150.  Jodi Goldberg RE/MAX Central 908-770-2150 Mobile www.jodigoldberg.com 10/21/2009

Freehold New Jersey Real Estate Statistics I continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Freehold's real estate statistics for the week of  October1 - October 7, 2009. New Homes on the market    25 New Homes under contract   14 Number of homes closed         9 Number of homes Expired      10 To find out what your home is worth with a free over the net evaluation,, please visit my website: www.jodigoldberg.com If you would like  a free list of homes in this area/neighborhood, or would like more information about Freehold, then give me a call at: 908-770-2150.  Jodi Goldberg RE/MAX Central 908-770-2150 Mobile www.jodigoldberg.com 10/07/2009

THE VILLAGES 55+ Adult Community. TOTALLY RENOVATED 2008-2009 New Kitchen, cabinets, counter top,new appliances, washer & dryer. Two new full baths, master with walk-in shower,new tile,vanity, fan ,lights ,recessed lights in kitchen. all electric outlets replaced, new 3/4" solid hardwood flooring in living rm,dining rm and kitchen, new laminate flooring in bed rooms. New concrete Patio. New A/C indoor and outdoor units replaced 2008. New 50 gal HW Heater replaced 2009. Move-in condition. BUYER'S AGENT Allowed. To directly access this property, use this shortcut: http://www.fizber.com/new-jersey-buy-condo-townhome-co-op-home-11648462.html 10/01/2009

Freehold New Jersey Real Estate Statistics I continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Freehold's real estate statistics for the week of  September 23 - through September 30, 2009. New Homes on the market    19 New Homes under contract   11 Number of homes closed         7 Number of homes Expired       7 To find out what your home is worth with a free over the net evaluation,, please visit my website: www.jodigoldberg.com If you would like  a free list of homes in this area/neighborhood, or would like more information about Freehold, then give me a call at: 908-770-2150.  Jodi Goldberg RE/MAX Central 908-770-2150 Mobile www.jodigoldberg.com   09/30/2009

Homeowners facing Foreclosure Points to remember. If you have a 2nd mortgage, you are still eligible for a Short sale. Both of your lenders will need to be satisfied in some way to complete the short sale.   You do not have to pay the listing agent commission, the bank will pay the commission along with all the other usual closing costs.   You do not have to miss a payment to do a Short Sale. Most major lenders started accepting short sale offers from sellers who have never missed a payment late last year.   Consult your Tax Attorney or Qualified CPA vor tax  questions.   Property taxes will always have to be paid as part of any accepted short sale.   Mortgage insurance does not protect you against the deficiency amount. 09/25/2009

Freehold New Jersy Real Estate Statistics I continuosly monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Freehold's real estate statistics for the week of  September 16 - through September 23, 2009. New Homes on the market    22 New Homes under contract   10 Number of homes closed       15 Number of homes Expired     10 To find out what your home is worth with a free over the net evaluation,, please visit my website: www.jodigoldberg.com If you would like  a free list of homes in this area/neighborhood, or would like more information about Freehold, then give me a call at: 908-770-2150.  Jodi Goldberg RE/MAX Central 908-770-2150 Mobile www.jodigoldberg.com 09/23/2009

Freehold New Jersy Real Estate Statistics I continuosly monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Freehold's real estate statistics for the week of  September 9, through September 15, 2009. New Homes on the market   12 New Homes under contract   9 Number of homes closed       2 Number of homes Expired    10 To find out what your home is worth with a free over the net evaluation,, please visit my website: www.jodigoldberg.com If you would like  a free list of homes in this area/neighborhood, or would like more information about Freehold, then give me a call at: 908-770-2150.  Jodi Goldberg RE/MAX Central 908-770-2150 Mobile www.jodigoldberg.com 09/15/2009

Freehold New Jersy Real Estate Statistics I continuosly monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the realestates trends. Below you will find Freehold's real estate statistics for the week of  August 6, 2009- August 13, 2009. New Homes on the market   16 New Homes under contract   10 Number of homes closed         9 Number of homes Expired       6 To find out what your home is worth with a free over the net evaluation,, please visit my website: www.jodigoldberg.com If you would like  a free list of homes in this area/neighborhood, or would like more information about Freehold, then give me a call at: 908-770-2150.  Jodi Goldberg RE/MAX Central 908-770-2150 Mobile www.jodigoldberg.com jodigoldberg@remax.net  e-mail 08/30/2009

I imagine that the new $8000 tax credit is on the tip of most people's tongues these days...at least I know it is in my corner of the world.  Whether you agree with the basis of the $8000 tax credit or not, there's no denying that millions Americans are looking for a reprieve or any sign of "light at the end of the tunnel."  Below is a collection of a 5 different questions I've received over the past couple of weeks from buyers, sellers, family members and former colleagues who are considering home ownership.  The people asking the questions might be different, but it seems like everyone is curious about the same thing.  Questions #1, #4 and #5 seem to be the ones I keep getting the most. I've too have asked a bunch of questions and enslisted assistance from two reliable CPAs (certified... 02/21/2009

Freehold's Neighborhood Pride Committee to Host Gardeners' Workshop   The Freehold Borough Neighborhood Pride Committee has announced that it is sponsoring a Gardeners' Workshop for all Freehold Borough gardeners and potential gardeners on Saturday, February 28, at 2:30 p.m. at the YMCA located at the intersection of Center and Jackson Streets.  Bob Mellert, a Monmouth County Master Gardener, will conduct the workshop.  Mellert has been gardening for a half century and, thanks to their freezer, he and his wife enjoy eating the produce they grow in their own back yard all year long.  "Can you imagine never having to buy another vegetable and having fresh, healthy, 95% organic food available at all times?" asks NPC member Donna Koloski. "Bob will help others get started or improve their ... 02/21/2009

There are plenty of GOOD LOCAL NEWS STORIES of Freehold, NJ residents and business owners who are making great things happen, locally and around the world. With so much negativity and bad news on TV, the radio and Internet, I think it's about time we start spreading the GOOD NEWS!  Freehold Borough: A Thriving NJ Community  In the twilight hours of February 2, 2009 a raging conflagration took the life of a beloved 12-year-old girl and displaced her mother and two sisters. All aspects of the community of Freehold Borough immediately began making plans to take care of their own. Within hours, a network of concerned citizens offered the survivors an apartment, rent free. Others began raising money, and still others began to coordinate an item drop off to give them.   Freehold Borough is s... 02/11/2009

Ever find yourself in a pinch trying to locate a website or phone # quick? Just don't have the time to rummage through thousands of web pages?                                  Below are links to several local, national and international companies that millions of people use each day. Whether your in Manalapan, Marlboro, Freehold or some other part of the world, I hope you find this information useful and bookmark this page or add it to your "favorites." By the way, if you have a company you'd like me to add to this directory by all means please let me know.  Enjoy!     Arts & Entertainment Count Basie Theater Madison Square Garden Movies Netflix NJ Meadowlands/IZOD Center NJ Pac PNC Arts Center Prudential Center Banking & Finance American Express Bank of America CHASE Discover Card ING ... 02/07/2009

WHAT IS THE FLU? The flu is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. The flu is different from a cold, although they share many of the same symptoms. The cold is caused by a different virus, and it tends to have milder symptoms than the flu. Flu is more likely to cause complications that are more serious than a cold.   Flu symptoms can include any or all of the following: Coughing Sneezing Fever Body aches Runny nose and/or congestion Tiredness Although they are uncomfortable, typically the symptoms mentioned above are usually not dangerous. But the flu also weakens the immune system, leaving it vulnerable to more serious infections. High-risk individuals in particular are susceptible to serious complications, such as:  Bacterial pneumonia Dehydration Sinus problems and ear ... 01/27/2009

Amber, My wife & I have fallen about a month behind on our mortgage payments and bills. Now we are starting to panic. Our credit is not that great right now. Our mortgage was sold by the original lender to a bigger mortgage company. I saw something on the news about a loan modification and called my mortgage company to see if they would give me a lower interest rate than the 6.75% we currently have. They said right now they're only dealing with people who are several months in default. Then today I got this letter in the mail from a mortgage company that says they can refinance my mortgage for a rate under 4%, with no money down and no closing costs, blah, blah. I don't want to lose our house. Please explain what a loan modification really means. I don't want to get caught up in any sc... 01/19/2009

As I began my day today, I turned on one of my favorite national news channels, and watched the various broadcasts about the presidential inaugural activities, as well as the many community service initiatives surrounding Dr. Martin Luther King. It got me about how much this country has evolved, and how it truly IS the land of opportunity. Sure, we still have a ways to go, but we must give credit where credit is due...America, we've come a long way baby!  As I sat at my computer and thought about what "Monday Motivation" I'd write today, the quote below intrigued me. It has an inspirational quality that anyone could relate to, and the words "bricks and mortar" gave it somewhat of a real estate-esque quality. It goes...   "Your own words are the bricks and mortar of the dreams you want t... 01/19/2009