Perfect Time To Invest In Real Estate Is Today
Pru New Jersey broker sees success in current market
GREEN BROOK, NJ (February 26, 2008) – With mortgage rates at a historic low, Pratiksha “Preet” Kumar, a broker with Prudential New Jersey Properties, believes right now is the best time to invest in real estate.
“About every ten years, a home’s value doubles,” says Kumar, who is also a member of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). “Home prices in today’s market make it the perfect time to invest in real estate, especially for the first-time buyer.”
Kumar hasn’t seen her real estate business slowing down.
“It isn’t hard for me to find something to do at the office,” says Kumar. “I’m constantly working with clients and making sure their needs are being addressed.”
For the past five years, Kumar has worked with homebuyers throughout New Jersey, including Middlesex, Mercer, Somerset, Union and Burlington counties, at Pru New Jersey’s Green Brook office.
Beyond her real estate expertise, Kumar is also a strong advocate for the issues facing today’s homeowners. As a member of the NAR and the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR), she adheres to a strict Code of Ethics, which protects home buyers and sellers during realty transactions. In addition, Kumar is Quality Service Certified and e-Certified.
“Preet gives her clients a full-service, one-on-one real estate experience with the goal of exceeding expectations,” says Russell Williams, Green Brook office manager. “Her strong work ethic impresses everyone in the industry.”
An Edison resident, Kumar was honored with NJAR’s prestigious Circle of Excellence Bronze Level in 2003-2004, and Silver Level in 2005-2006. She has also earned membership in Prudential Real Estate Affliate’s esteemed Leading Edge Society Award in 2005 – 2006, and Honor Society in 2003-2004. In 2006, Quality Service Certified, Inc. awarded her its QSC Platinum Level of Client Service Award.
Information on home buying and selling in the area, as well as to other real estate-related services, is available by contacting Kumar at the Green Brook office of Prudential New Jersey Properties, located at 211 Route 22 East, at (732) 968-8173 ext. 331.
About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 25 offices and more than 700 sales associates serving 11 counties -- Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren -- PNJP is the state's largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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Residente de Raritan esta ampliando ėxitosamente sus horizontes en el Mercado Hispano
La población de idioma español es proyectada a representar el 40 por ciento de compradores por primera vez de casa
GREEN BROOK, NJ (Febrero 26, 2008) – Mientras el Mercado de bienes raíces aparece estar en lo bajo, Brenda Vasques-Rivera residente de Raritan y agente de bienies raíces- no ha notado la diferencia.
Como asociada en la oficina de Green Brook de Prudential New Jersey Properties, Vasquez-Rivera ha trabajado con vendedores y compradores de idioma español por más de una decada.
Nacida en Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, Vazquez-Rivera empezó trabajando en administración y manejo de propiedades antes de entrar a la industria de bienes raíces. Hoy, ella asiste primordialmente a personas de raíces hispanas ha encontrar “la casa perfecta”.
“Mis clientes tienen una ventaja muy grande por que yo hablo fluentemente el español,” dice Vazquez-Rivera. “Yo crecí en Puerto Rico, lo cual me da un entendimiento genuino de la cultura y el tipo de vida hispano.”
El mercadeo de bienes raíces hecho hacia la población de hable hispana está esperado a que incremente dramáticamente, con los hispanos siendo proyectados a representar el 40 por ciento de compradores por primer vez en los años que vienen. De más de 1.4 millones de dólares en prestamos otorgados en el año 2005, el 35 por ciento fueron para familias hispanas.
“Es fabuloso ver este incremento histórico en propietarios de casas,” dice Vazquez-Rivera. “Pero, todos los compradores siempre deberían consultar a un profesional en bienes raíices para que los guien sobre toda la terminología de esta industria y los asistan durante el proceso de comprar la casa.”
De acuerdo a la National Association of REALTORS®, el número promedio de patrimonio neto de los compradores es $171,000, lo que es casi 46 veces major a la de una persona que renta, la cual tiene un promedio de patrimonio neto de $4,800.
“En este momento, el mercado es de compradores,” dice Vazquez-Rivera. “La gente que está esperando para comprar esta cometiendo un error muy grande.”
Vazquez-Rivera atendió la universita, donde se graduó con un título de Gerente. Ella posee certificados cómo: Quality Service Certified and e-Certified, demostrando su sabiduria de implentos de mercadeo en el Internet. Vazquez-Rivera tambien es especialista en Income Tax, y co-propietaria de una compañia de reformas de casas.
“Brenda is dedicada a cada uno de sus clients y trabaja día y noche para ayudarles en sus necesidades, sin importar si ellos estan comprando o vendiendo su casa,” dice Russell Williams, gerente de la oficina en Green Brook. “Ella está constantemente superando las metas para ayudar al cliente a tener una mejor experiencia con los bienes raíces.”
Vazquez-Rivera es miembro activa de la National Association of REALTORS®, la New Jersey Association of REALTORS®, y la Hunterdon/Somerset Association of REALTORS®. Ademas, ella es miembro de Middlesex County Multiple Listing Service como también de el Garden State Multiple Listing Service.
Información sobre compras o ventas de casas en el area, como tambien acceso a todos los servicios de bienes raíces, está disponible al contactar a Vazquez-Rivera en la oficina en Green Brook de Prudential New Jersey Properties, localizada en el 211 de la ruta 22 East, al (732) 968-6565.
Sobre Prudential New Jersey Properties
Basado en Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties ofrece reventas, casas nuevas, casas finas y propiedades de vacaciones como tambien servicios de recolocación, hípotecas, títulos y seguros. Con 25 oficinas y más de 700 asociados de ventas sirviendo 10 condados- – Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Union and Warren – Pru New Jersey es el afiliado de bienes raices más grande en el estado y la segunda compañía residencial independientemente mas grande de de bienes raíces. Para mas información, visite http://www.PruNewJersey.com o contacte la oficina central en en Somerset al 1-800-526-3845.
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Morristown office to host “Selling Your Home in a Buyer’s Market”
Prudential New Jersey Properties seminar to
provide tips on proactive selling techniques
MORRISTOWN, NJ (February 20, 2008) — Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Morristown office will host, “Selling Your Home in a Buyer’s Market,” a free seminar on real estate selling techniques for today’s market, on March 8 at its 17 Elm Street office.
Open to the public, the seminar will help homeowners adapt to current real estate trends and prepare them for the different facets of the selling process. Hosted by Prudential New Jersey Properties Morristown manager Jeffrey Halpern, the seminar will feature Dan Helmstetter, a home inspector with US Inspects, Michael Resnick, Esq. of Morristown, and Cathy Maloney and Frank Approvato, loan officers with Home Capital Network.
“These speakers have the knowledge and experience to dealing with issues that face today’s real estate market,” says Halpern. “Homeowners will walk away with a better understanding of negotiating techniques, effective pricing, legal aspects, and merchandising a home.”
Participants must reserve a seat by contacting Halpern at Pru New Jersey’s Morristown office at (973) 538-5555 ext. 302 or JeffHalpern@PruNewJersey.com. Attendees will also receive a Home Selling Information Kit, which will include supplemental techniques and tips, and have the opportunity to win several door prizes. A continental breakfast will be served at 9:30 a.m.
About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 24 offices and more than 700 sales associates serving 10 counties – Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren – Pru New Jersey is the state’s largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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Pru New Jersey broker associate to lead Hunterdon Somerset Association of REALTORS
REALTOR® ON THE RISE (February 20, 2008) – Prudential New Jersey Properties broker associate Karl von Loewe has been elected president of the Hunterdon Somerset Association of REALTORS®. With almost three decades of industry experience, he will lead the membership of 3000 real estate brokers and associates throughout the two counties to uphold the REALTOR® code of ethics, while addressing professional concerns, client grievances, and providing the public with real estate information.
About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 24 offices and 700 sales associates serving 10 counties -- Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Union and Warren -- PNJP is the state's largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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Pru New Jersey Welcomes Deborah Curley-Reid to New Providence Office
Murray Hill resident brings five years of industry experience
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ (February 19, 2008) – Prudential New Jersey Properties has appointed Deborah “Debbie” Curley-Reid as a sales associate to its New Providence office. In her new position, Curley-Reid will work closely with home buyers and sellers throughout Union County.
“Debbie has a unique, creative approach to meeting the demands of today’s dynamic market,” said Mike Del Duca, office manager. “By assisting clients, she will have the opportunity to utilize her skills and embrace the evolving marketplace head-on.”
With five years of real estate industry experience, Curley-Reid specializes in Berkeley Heights, Summit, Chatham, and New Providence real estate properties. She is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR), and the North Central Jersey Association for REALTORS® (NCJAR), as well as the Garden State Multiple Listing Service. Curley-Reid is also Quality Service Qualified and e-Certified.
A resident of Murray Hill for more than 20 years, Curley-Reid is actively involved in the local community. She is the executive board member of the Governor Livingston Band Organization, past president of the Thomas P. Hughes Parent Teacher Organization, and a catechist teacher at Corpus Christi in Chatham. A former member of the Junior League of Summit, Curley-Reid served on its executive board and was named “Volunteer of the Year” in 1997.
Information on a career in real estate, the local market, and access to all real-estate related services, is available by contacting the Prudential New Jersey Properties New Providence office, 1260 Springfield Avenue, at (908) 464-5200.
About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 25 offices and more than 700 sales associates serving 11 counties – Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren – Pru New Jersey is the state’s largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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Prudential New Jersey Properties Honors Top Sales Associates in Hunterdon and Mercer counties
December winners demonstrate outstanding performance
HUNTERDON AND MERCER COUNTIES, NJ (February 13, 2008) — Prudential New Jersey Properties has honored the December winners of its Sales Associate of the Month award for its Hunterdon and Mercer counties offices. Monthly awards recognize sales associates attaining high sales while meeting the expectation of customers.
“These sales associates possess an incredibly strong work ethic, which leads them to continually succeed in our industry,” said William O. Keleher, Jr., chairman and CEO of Prudential New Jersey Properties. “They are detail-orientated, and driven to meet their clients’ demands.”
The award recipients, by office, are:
Clinton: Richard Speedie
Flemington: Marion Tine
Princeton: Amy G. Worthington
Information on home buying and selling in the area, access to all real estate related services, and details about a career in real estate are available by contacting the three Prudential New Jersey Properties Hunterdon and Mercer county offices:
Clinton office, 33 Old Highway 22, (908) 735-9700
Flemington office, 310 Walter E. Foran Blvd., (908) 782-0711
Princeton office, 138 Nassau Street, (609) 430-1288
About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 25 offices and more than 700 sales associates serving 10 counties -- Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Union and Warren -- PNJP is the state's largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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Note to Editor: High-resolution, digital images of the award winners are available by contacting Allison Cassara at (973) 992-7800 ext. 278 or acassara@successcomgroup.com. The images are also accessible at the following links:
Richard Speedie: (http://picasaweb.google.com/SUCCESSCOMGROUP/PrudentialNewJerseyPropertiesBrokersAssociates/photo#5166515905884816114)
Marion Tine: (http://picasaweb.google.com/SUCCESSCOMGROUP/PrudentialNewJerseyPropertiesBrokersAssociates/photo#5158041121338815586)
Amy G. Worthington: (http://picasaweb.google.com/SUCCESSCOMGROUP/PrudentialNewJerseyPropertiesBrokersAssociates/photo#5143487560170144626)
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Prudential New Jersey Properties Honors Top Sales Associates in Union County
December winners demonstrate outstanding performance
UNION COUNTY, NJ (February 11, 2008) — Prudential New Jersey Properties has honored the December winners of its Sales Associate of the Month award for its Union County offices. Monthly awards recognize sales associates attaining high sales, while exceeding client expectations.
“These sales associates give each client undivided attention and are in tune with their needs,” said William O. Keleher, Jr., chairman and CEO of Prudential New Jersey Properties. “They continuously exceed their professional goals and have become valuable assets to our company.”
The award recipients, by office, are:
New Providence: Denise Hrynkiewicz
Summit: Thomas McDonough
Westfield: Karen Levine
Information on home buying and selling in the area, access to all real estate related services, and details about a career in real estate are available by contacting the three Prudential New Jersey Properties Union County offices:
New Providence office, 1260 Springfield Ave., (908) 464-5200
Summit office, 428 Springfield Ave., (908) 273-0400
Westfield office, 215 N. Ave. West, (908) 232-5664
About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 25 offices and more than 700 sales associates serving 10 counties -- Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Union and Warren -- PNJP is the state's largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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Note to Editor: High-resolution, digital images of the award winners are available by contacting Allison Cassara at (973) 992-7800 ext. 278 or acassara@successcomgroup.com. The images are also accessible at the following links:
Denise Hyrnkiewicz: (http://picasaweb.google.com/SUCCESSCOMGROUP/PrudentialNewJerseyPropertiesBrokersAssociates/photo#5158047692638778498)
Thomas McDonough: (http://picasaweb.google.com/SUCCESSCOMGROUP/PrudentialNewJerseyPropertiesBrokersAssociates/photo#5158047679753876594)
Karen Levine: (http://picasaweb.google.com/SUCCESSCOMGROUP/PrudentialNewJerseyPropertiesBrokersAssociates/photo#5158047709818647698)
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Westfield office raises over $10,500 for the Sunshine Kids Foundation
Prudential New Jersey Properties raffle winners announced
PARSIPPANY, NJ (February 4, 2008) – Prudential New Jersey Properties has raised over $10,500 through a recently held raffle organized by its Westfield sales team to benefit the Sunshine Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing positive group activities throughout North America for children with cancer.
Tickets for “Chance for the Sunshine Kids” raffle sold for $20 each, capping off a successful year of fund raising for the 215 North Avenue office.
“The raffle was a huge success, largely due to the outpouring of support from the surrounding community through their participation,” said Dana Hutchinson, sales associate and organizer of the raffle. “Our office looks forward to continuing our partnership with this wonderful organization.”
The winners of the raffle are:
1st Prize – Dina Rapuanno, “Taste of the Town Basket” featuring gift certificates to five local restaurants and five bottles of wine
2nd Prize – Judy Brugger, 15” flat screen television and a DVD player
3rd Prize – John Williams, “Spa Basket” featuring three gift certificates for treatments at local spas
4th Prize – Lynn Dziadzio, 14-carat gold bracelet
5th Prize – Keith Allen, Westfield YMCA one-year Silver Membership Package
As the foundation of choice for Prudential New Jersey Properties affiliates nationwide, The Sunshine Kids organization received more than $2.3 million from fund-raising efforts throughout the affiliate network in 2006.
Donors still interested in contributing should contact Dana Hutchinson or Marge Cuccaro, Prudential New Jersey Properties, at 908-232-5664, or stop by the Westfield office, 215 North Avenue West.
About Prudential New Jersey Properties
Based in Somerset, Prudential New Jersey Properties offers resale, new homes, fine homes and resort properties as well as relocation, mortgage, title and insurance services. With 25 offices and more than 700 sales associates serving 11 counties – Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren – Pru New Jersey is the state’s largest Prudential Real Estate Affiliate and the second largest independently-owned residential real estate company. For more information, visit http://www.PruNewJersey.com or contact the home office in Somerset at 1-800-526-3845.
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SUCCESS FOR THE SUNSHINE KIDS – Associates at Prudential New Jersey Properties’ Westfield office celebrate the success of their raffle, which raised over $10,500 for the Sunshine Kids Foundation. Tickets for “Chance for the Sunshine Kids” raffle sold for $20 each, capping off a successful year of fund raising for the 215 North Avenue office.
Pictured in front (from left): Marge Cuccaro (office manager), Dana Hutchinson
Pictured in back (from left): Colleen Berg, Peter Jordan, Cynthia McGrath, Karen Levine, Ann Weiss, Amy Hynes, Kim Gibson
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