Homeowners who want to preserve or raise their property value must understand the housing market. Economic variables, interest rates, supply and demand, and demographics affect the market. When selling, refinancing, or upgrading, homeowners can benefit from knowing these tendencies. Interest rates are a major impact on home value. Higher mortgage rates make borrowing more expensive,…
A court-approved search of a Hackensack luxury apartment found a large amount of cocaine, hundreds of thousands of dollars in stolen U.S. Treasury checks, and other suspected financial crimes. Two Bergen County residents are facing serious charges. Asia Kelly, 39, and Wakimi Joseph, 37, were arrested Friday after investigators executed a search warrant at their…
Lara Trump, a Fox News personality and daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, suggests the Trump family may remain politically active. She said on the New York Post’s “Pod Force One” podcast that familial political ambitions are possible. Lara Trump said the family had discussed future campaigns in the interview. When asked if she, Eric…
This week, U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver announced $1 million in government support for a new afterschool STEM initiative in Newark. Through United Community Corporation, the funds will expand science, technology, engineering, and math education for youth. Rep. McIver, of New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District, presented the grant at the nonprofit’s Newark office. The funds will…
A new national study issued around Presidents Day shows that Americans are divided on President Donald Trump’s legacy. The current data suggests that a large portion of the public rates him among the weakest presidents, while a smaller proportion ranks him among the finest. The results show a country with strong and contrasting views of…
A group of New Jersey high school students may be disciplined for protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations this month. Family, educator, and municipal official debates have erupted over student rights, school rules, and political expression in school. Highland Park in Middlesex County and North Plainfield in Somerset County warned students about sanctions for…
A new political push in Florida could rename one of its busiest airports after President Donald Trump. Florida House Republicans have adopted a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport “Donald J. Trump International Airport,” moving it closer to legislation. The Florida House’s Republican majority voted 81-30 to pass the proposal. The bill advances, and…
Twelve Democratic lawmakers plan to attend a National Mall protest instead of Trump’s State of the Union address. The move indicates political tensions before one of Washington’s biggest yearly events. President Trump will address Congress at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 24. Traditionally, the speech states the administration’s goals and updates national issues. Several…
Democrats are facing big challenges as this year’s gubernatorial races approach after new election research. CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten says the latest polling trends imply Democrats may be facing a substantial state-level battle, even as national political talks center on party momentum. Enten called the numbers a “major wake-up call” for Democrats. Polling…
After a court decision, the Trump administration unfroze $205 million for the Gateway rail tunnel project. The payment restarts construction, but New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says the interim hold has cost millions and interrupted hundreds of workers. The Gateway Development Commission stated Wednesday that federal transportation agencies have refunded the full $205 million withheld…
