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NJ Unemployment Drops, But Struggles Continue [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:51:01 +0000

New Jersey's unemployment rate continues to drop, reaching it's lowest level in four years at 8.7 percent with private sector employers adding 4,100 jobs in April.

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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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There's No Place Like Home

Justin Louis — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:01:26 +0000

There can definitely be times that we take home for granted. Especially those of us who are creatures of habit and more or less do the same thing every weekday. It's one of those things that we may not fully appreciate until we've been away for an extended time.

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The First Step of my Condo Makeover Begins

Justin Louis — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:58:48 +0000

As you can see in the picture, my kitchen is a bit of a mess at the moment.

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The Ocean County Home Show Is This Weekend [AUDIO]

Shawn Michaels — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:33:31 +0000

The Ocean County Home Show is this weekend

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Meadowlands American Dream May Be Alive And Well [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:19:15 +0000

For the past several months the mega-entertainment extravaganza project in the Meadowlands called American Dream, which used to be known as Xanadu, has been financially stalled. But now there's word it could soon be revived.

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NJ Faces Construction Worker Shortage [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:26:20 +0000

As the rebuilding process from Superstorm Sandy continues, towns are facing yet another obstacle: a shortage of construction workers.

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Developer Plans Asbury Waterfront Project [AUDIO]

Ilya Hemlin — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:25:07 +0000

An approved financing agreement between the city of Asbury Park and developer iStar Financial will pave the way for new waterfront infrastructure improvements and the construction of a luxury town-home community.

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Are Home Improvements Fun or Stressful? [Poll]

Justin Louis — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 19:26:37 +0000

I'm currently in the process of working on some renovations to my condo. I'm honestly wondering if I'm enjoying it, or stressing out.

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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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Sandy Rebuilding Could Spur New Jersey's Economy [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:31:07 +0000

Sandy has caused untold billions of dollars in damage all over the Garden State, and major rebuilding efforts are being planned in numerous communities up and down the shore.

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A Housing Shortage In NJ? Experts Say It Could Happen [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:09:31 +0000

Last week, we were telling you how the pace of construction of single-family homes is picking up in many parts of the country, but Jersey continues to lag behind.

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New Home Construction Pace Picks Up [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:12:34 +0000

New Commerce Department data shows the pace of construction of single family homes and apartments in September was the fastest since the summer of 2008.

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NJ Leaders Push Higher-Ed Bond Question Ahead Of Election [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:38:23 +0000

New Jersey voters will be asked to approve a higher-education bond question on the November ballot that will allow the state to borrow $750 million to fund construction projects at the state's colleges and universities. Its an issue that has bipartisan support, but in the end its up to you.

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Nighttime Bridge Repairs Begin at Routes 9 and 166

Tom Mongelli — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:00:02 +0000

Nighttime bridge repairs reduce traffic flow in a busy stretch of Toms River, where Route 9 meets Route 166, through October 26.

New Jersey transportation officials say the Parkway overpasses at Exit 83 will require lane restrictions between 9 PM and 6 AM weeknights

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Ocean County Spring, Summer Paving Set

Tom Mongelli — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:26:15 +0000

Drivers who frequent almost 10 miles of heavily-traveled Ocean County roads in Toms River, Lakewood, Barnegat, Beachwood and Jackson can expect fewer bumps and jostles by summer's end.

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