Don't Forget to “Spring forward” one hour before going to bed Saturday night March 13.
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2021 NJ Realtors® Circle of Excellence Award Recipients List Congratulations to all the winners on a highly successful year! Click here to view the list of winners. New Jersey Realtors emailed all recipients the 2021 advertising package, and it’s also available here. To view the advertising rules, click here. |
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Hunterdon County Suspends Business with Russian-Backed Companies To show solidarity with the people of Ukraine, Hunterdon County has declared it will no longer buy Russian products or products produced by Russian companies in the U.S. or other countries. Read more.
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Mercer County: Weights & Measures is On Your Side As gas prices steadily rise due to several global economic forces, Mercer County reminds motorists that a function of the Office of Weights & Measures is to ensure that gas stations are playing by the rules. Read more.
The Deadliest Intersection in the Country is in Mercer County You might feel like you’re taking your life into your hands when you hit the New Jersey roads, and, according to a study by a law firm, your fears are well-founded. The review of National Highway Traffic Safety statistics shows that the three most dangerous intersections in the country are in New Jersey. The Fang Law Firm looked at intersections with at least seven fatalities from 2000-to 2019 and then ranked them from 1 to 40. Read more.
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Somerset County: Upscale Steakhouse Coming to Downtown Somerville This week, the borough's Planning Board approved the construction of Three Oak Steakhouse and an adjacent restaurant at the southeast corner of Main and Bridge streets across from the county courthouse. Construction of the restaurants should take 14 months, with the earliest possible opening in summer 2023. Read more.
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Webinars
Cyber Security Briefing for Small Businesses On Tuesday, March 15, from 11 am -Noon, the Office of Representative Tom Malinowski is hosting a cyber security briefing for small businesses in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. Business owners will learn best practices and strategies for defending against malware attacks and other cyber security threats. The briefing will include representatives from the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity, and Infrastructure Security Agency. Click here to RSVP for the event.
NJ Redevelopment Authority: Minority Developers: Investment, Equity & Access to Opportunities in NJ Register for this free webinar to learn about new and emerging opportunities for minority developers to secure debt and equity capital at the New Jersey. Thursday, March 17, at 10 am. Register by March 15 to attend. Register here.
Somerset County Business Partnership: Lunch & Learn (In Person) - Why Your Business Must Have a Cybersecurity Assessment Cyber attacks on all businesses, particularly small to medium-sized businesses, are becoming more frequent, targeted, and complex. According to Accenture’s Cost of Cybercrime Study, 43 percent of cyber-attacks are aimed at small businesses, but only 14 percent are prepared to defend themselves. Tuesday, March 29, from Noon - 1:30 pm, in the Tap Room at The Bradford (Bar) at AC Hotel Bridgewater. SCBP Member $25 / Non-member $55. Register now.
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SUPRA
Daylight Saving Time Reminder for Supra Lockboxes Remember that Supra BTLE lockboxes do not adjust for Daylight Saving Time. For agents that have access hours programmed for their lockboxes, the effective access hours on those lockboxes are one hour later during Daylight Savings Time than the pre-set access hours. For example, the access hours programmed into a lockbox are 8 am to 8 pm. Standard Time, the effective access hours will spring forward to 9 am to 9 pm on Daylight Saving Time.
CORE's SUPRA Reciprocities CORE has reciprocity with most SUPRA providers in NJ, meaning you don't always need to pay for another key to get access. See a list of CORE's reciprocities here and activate yours today!
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Commercial Real Estate
Society of Industrial and Office Realtors: TransACT 360 Conference - Where Deals Get Done When you connect with other top commercial real estate professionals from around the world, you create greater possibilities—possibilities that advance your business goals. TransACT 360 brings leaders from every facet of industrial and office commercial real estate and across the globe together to share tactical knowledge, hear different perspectives on emerging market trends and form strong relationships that facilitate business deals. April 27-30 in Phoenix, AZ. For pricing and to register, click here.
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NJ Homeowners Are Now Eligible to Receive a Rebate When They Upgrade Their Oil Heat System NJ homeowners who install a new oil heat boiler, furnace, or heating and hot water system that meets the minimum efficiency standards of the New Jersey Clean Energy Program can receive a rebate of up to $700. Your clients can also “double-up” their rebates by securing one rebate through their heating oil company and a second rebate directly through the NJ Clean Energy Program, for a maximum of $1,400. Learn more at OilheatNewJersey.com
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New Jersey Realtors Education Foundation: Do you have a family member heading to or already attending college? Encourage them to apply for a scholarship through NJ Realtors Educational Foundation. Applications are due April 8. Apply here.
NJ.com: You Might be Among Nearly 1M Drivers Receiving a New E-ZPass Transponder in the Mail Soon Close to 1 million drivers who have accounts with the New Jersey E-ZPass consortium will get a new transponder in the mail this year to replace old tags that are nearing the end of their useful life. Read more.
Revised Contract of Sale and New Form NJ Realtors updated its Contract of Sale, form 118, to reflect Governor Murphy's legislation regarding excess rates and charges for title insurance. It also agrees to use title or settlement company services subject to attorney review. Additionally, there is a new form in the NJ Realtors Forms Library, form 125, Lease Rider Regarding Steam Radiator Notice. The form was developed after the Governor signed legislation that requires residential landlords to install covers on steam radiators at the written request of tenants. Visit the Forms Library.
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Realtor.com: Why Builders, Buyers Are Favoring Townhomes Rising costs are making townhomes more attractive - not just for builders but for buyers as well. Townhome construction has grown over the last year, making up nearly 13 percent of all single-family starts, an increase of 38 percent in one year, BUILDER reports. Read more.
Realtor.com: Many Black Americans Had Their Land Stolen - Now They’re Fighting To Get It Back In the early part of the 20th century, Willa and Charles Bruce created an oceanfront oasis for Black families barred from nearby “whites only” beaches. In 1912, they built Bruce’s Beach Lodge in Manhattan Beach, CA. Just outside of Los Angeles, it had a restaurant and a dance hall. Read more.
NAR: New Realtor & MLS Broker Resource: The National Association of Realtors recently rolled out a new website Competition.Realtor that serves as a hub of information about how Realtors and local MLS broker marketplaces create competitive, efficient, pro-consumer markets. Additionally, the website is a resource for the public and empowers members to serve as informed ambassadors. The website houses fact sheets, FAQs, articles, infographics, and other information that explains the current real estate landscape, provide updates on NAR actions and legal matters.
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FEMA: National Flood Insurance Program
Quick Resources
General Information on the NFIP
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