February 2007 - Posts

NEW Daylight Savings Time Changes
27 February 07 08:18 AM | Emil Ratti | 0 Comments   

I just received this and thought everyone may be interested. Good Afternoon, You are receiving this e-mail as an effort to make you aware of the change made by Congress to Daylight Savings Time (DST) in the United States starting in 2007 (also referred Read More...

Filed under: General Subjects

Upbeat Economy
16 February 07 10:17 PM | Emil Ratti | 0 Comments   

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke offered an upbeat assessment of the economy this week, citing improvements in the housing market, and suggesting the Fed will leave interest rates alone for a while. As he delivered the Federal Reserve’s economic Read More...

Filed under: Housing Outlook

Corporate United, selects Weichert Relocation
12 February 07 09:05 AM | Emil Ratti | 0 Comments   

Corporate United, the nation’s largest group purchasing organization, announced that it has selected Weichert Relocation Resources as its preferred relocation and assignment management services provider. Through this agreement, Corporate United’s Read More...

Schools Districts Share Services
12 February 07 08:42 AM | Emil Ratti | 0 Comments   

The Senate also passed A-4 ( Roberts , Wisniewski)/S-10 (Smith) , which would make it easier for municipalities and school districts to voluntarily share services. The measure includes provisions for greater local government budget transparency, simpler Read More...

Filed under: School Issues

Market Absorption
10 February 07 09:26 PM | Emil Ratti | 0 Comments   

According to Real Estate Insights , the National Association of Realtors (NAR) magazine, as 2006 came to a close, there was a marked decline in the month's supply of inventory available on the market, down from an average of 7.2 months to 6.4 months. Read More...

Filed under: Housing Outlook, Market Monitor

Property Tax Reform Bills Sent to Governor Update
06 February 07 10:26 PM | Emil Ratti | 0 Comments   

The Senate on January 29 gave final legislative approval to property tax reform bills that would create a State comptroller position to monitor spending, reform pension laws, and encourage towns to consolidate and share services. The measures now go to Read More...

Filed under: Property Tax