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Month: April 2014

New Jersey Banks Bringing Opportunities to New York City

A Little History

Beginning around 2001, different New Jersey banks have expanded, and now continue to expand into the New York City region. TD Bank, as it is today, is the result of a bank merger in which co-headquarters were placed in Cherry Hill, NJ and Portland, ME.

Companies tend to travel where advantageous opportunities are more numerous. 2007 brought a real estate bust followed by recession, which motivated more banks to follow suit with such moves. Continue reading “New Jersey Banks Bringing Opportunities to New York City”

What Inspires Jon Bon Jovi?

Jon Bon Jovi grew up in Sayreville, New Jersey. The ties between this man and New Jersey are those of which the entire state should be proud! Not only is Bon Jovi an incredible band, Jon Bon Jovi makes an effort to change the world for the better. He is involved with several charity projects including rebuilding work by Habitat for Humanity.

“Success is falling nine times and getting up ten.”

This is Jon Bon Jovi’s way of saying that success takes great effort. He lives by this statement. Although Jon Bon Jovi makes it look easy, his music career took years of hard work. The same goes for the charity work to which Jon Bon Jovi devotes his time.

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What can residents of New Jersey take away from this message? The statement can be used to build a confident community. Sure, things don’t always work perfectly, but they do improve with effort. If this message is taken to heart, neighborhoods can improve from within. The area will begin to flourish and real estate will improve alongside.

“You’re taking care of a part of your community.”

Jon Bon Jovi said this in an interview speaking about his homecoming after Hurricane Sandy. Bon Jovi played a benefit concert after the disaster. Even after becoming a star, Jon Bon Jovi has not lost his roots. New Jersey means a lot to him.

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Why does Jon Bon Jovi value New Jersey so highly?

There is something to be said for Jon Bon Jovi’s continued ties to New Jersey. He has not cut the cord demonstrating that there is something valuable about the state.

Residents should be proud of their community. The environment in which one grows up plays a large role in human development. Jon Bon Jovi’s humble nature demonstrated in interviews has New Jersey roots. This goes against many of the negative stereotypes of New Jersey residents.

What Can This Do for Real Estate?

If more people were aware that some of their heroes are proud of their New Jersey heritage, they would be less inclined to disregard it. They may even add it to a list of perspective places to live. What would be an advantageous way of getting this message to perspective home-buyers? Perhaps advertisements within real estate brochures could improve possibilities. It is difficult to judge what effect this may have. Readers have to be open to new ideas and it can be difficult to disband stereotypes. Well, to succeed there is no room for running away when obstacles appear!

 

 

 

 

Filming in New Jersey: A Method Used to Boost Hometown Pride

Let’s face it, the population of New Jersey is not anywhere near its full potential. There is room for growth in several respects: residential features, the job market, the infrastructure of the state, and sheer number of people to be bothered by any shortcomings. Instead of focusing on the problems, that most regions have to some extent, let’s take a look at what is right within New Jersey. In particular, the impact of the movie industry upon residents. The world is a stage, and sources of inspiration abound within New Jersey.

Continue reading “Filming in New Jersey: A Method Used to Boost Hometown Pride”

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