Be Part Of Something BiggerMDA August 6, 2013

ERA Central visits MDA Summer Camp!

We’re gearing up for our annual fundraiser to benefit MDA Summer Camp, and were excited to be invited to visit the New Jersey MDA Summer Camp which is happening this week!

Carol Stevenson, Director of Education and Training for ERA Central Realty Group will be joined by Sue Kelly, Office Coordinator, and Grace Soden, Broker Associate from our Freehold office at the campsite on Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Sue has been working for months to make this year’s Bowl-Over-MDA event at Colonial Lanes in Lawrenceville, NJ even more fantastic than last year is looking forward to having the opportunity to visit the camp which gives so many children “the best week of the year.”   She shared her thoughts on tomorrow’s visit, “Together with Carol and Grace, I am honored to represent ERA Central Realty Group as a guest at this year’s camp being held August 2 – 9 in Hardwick, NJ.  At MDA camp, kids with neuromuscular disease discover a world created specifically for them, and meet many other kids sharing the same needs and experiences. Working directly with the children for whom our fundraising benefits is a very personal and very rewarding experience.”

 In 2012, we were proud to raise enough to send ten children to camp this year.   We’re looking forward to our event this Thursday night and are hoping to exceed last year’s donation to this most worthwhile cause.
Be Part Of Something Bigger May 26, 2013

ERA Tough Mudders raise funds for the Wounded Warriors Project

On May 18th, Team ERA Mudders completed a Tough Mudder in Jacksonville, Fl.  Four hours. Twelve miles.  Working as a team to make it through obstacles like Everest, the Gauntlet, and ElectroShock Therapy.

The day was a culmination of months of training –  to prepare for an event where the challenges are are as much mental as physical.

Stephanie Bellanova, Linda Shinn and Jennifer Razoux represented ERA Central Realty Group in Jacksonville with the full support of their NJ team behind them.

“In my leadership position, I’m always heading up the team. The Mudder taught me that it’s OK not to have it ‘all together,’ and that sometimes leaders need to rely on others for help.”  Stephanie Bellanova.

The ERA Mudders did more than rock the course, they raised more than $7,500 to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. To date, Tough Mudder participants have raised over $5 million to support thousands of warriors returning from the battlefield.

Every dollar raised for the WWP is well spent

  • Providing combat stress recovery programs
  • Adaptive sports programs
  • Benefits counseling
  • Employment services

These programs and services aid in brave Americans’ transition from service-connected injury to civilian life.

In training and fundraising for the Mudder, Stephanie and Linda demonstrated the core belief that drives us at ERA Central.  We strive everyday to be part of something bigger.    It’s a goal that isn’t possible without relying on your team.

“Talk about a life-changing event! I participated in this Tough Mudder to be part of something bigger for ERA and the Wounded Warrior Project and if has forever changed my outlook on teamwork and reaching outside of my comfort zone.  So thankful to have been part of it!” – Stephanie Bellanova

Be Part Of Something Bigger May 15, 2013

Two tough mommas ready for a Tough Mudder

They’re packing their bags right about now  –  two of our fearless leaders off to face a few fears head on for a cause you may have heard of, but not fully appreciated.

Stephanie and Linda are leaving tomorrow to complete a Tough Mudder in Florida and will join a team of ERA agents, brokers and staff – all getting down and dirty to raise funds for the Wounded Warriors Project.  

The Wounded Warriors Project (WWP) has a simple mission –  To honor and empower wounded warriors.      They strive every day to fulfill this mission:

  • To raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members.
  • To help injured service members aid and assist each other.
  • To provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members.

You can learn more on the WWP website and get to know some of the warriors they’ve been able to help.

Stephanie and Linda have been training and fundraising for months to be ready for this event.  We are super proud of them and can’t wait to share their journey with them.   Join us in cheering them on (you know by now that ERA is all about the team)….we’re behind you every step of the way!  Go TEAM ERA!

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We are a Finalist for the Jim Jackson Memorial Award for 1ST IN SERVICE®!

ER Finalists 2013The finalists  for ERA Real Estate’s national customer service award were announced yesterday, and ERA Central Realty Group was selected as a finalist for the ERA Jim Jackson Memorial Award for 1ST IN SERVICE®! (more…)

Be Part Of Something Bigger February 1, 2013

EDGE Scholarship for NJ High School Seniors – Apply Now!

Giving back to our communities is important to us – and supporting the next generation of professionals is something we believe in.   The EDGE Scholarship is a way of honoring your family and the families that have supported us over the last two decades.   We look forward to receiving and reviewing the applications each spring and continue to be amazed at the talented and driven students in our local high schools.

Why call it the EDGE Scholarship?  These are the qualities we are looking for in our recipients….students who are Ethical, Dedicated, Genuine and Entrepreneurial – thus reflecting the same ideals for which our real estate professionals are so well known.

To be eligible for the scholarship program for the 2012-2013 academic year, college bound students from New Jersey must apply during their senior year, or within one year of receiving a high school diploma, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Home schooled students are also eligible and are encouraged to apply.

The scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated ethical, forward thinking, results-oriented life and work habits and who take a proactive approach to their own life and to the life in their communities. To be considered for the EDGE Scholarship, students should visit EDGEScholarship.com.

Be Part Of Something Bigger November 7, 2012

Regrouping and rebuilding…after Sandy.

The real devastation from Hurricane Sandy might be happening as you read this.  It’s been more than a week – and some families haven’t been able to even see their homes yet.  It’s cold.  It’s snowing right now.  Some of you have been home and have had to grab a bag and go.  Some of you have just stood where your home used to be.

Real estate is the work we do every single day, and it has never been this real.   We’ve talked to so many people today who have lost their homes – some for months, and some forever.    No talk of square footage and master baths – only memories.   The space to just be a family.  Video tapes of a son who has passed…were they high enough to escape the water?   The photo albums…are they there? Is anything there?  I just need to get my kids back with me.   Can we just go home?

I wish you could.  Today was a good day – we helped families find a place to go.  More tomorrow, and the next and the next.   We aren’t going to forget about you, you’re part of our family now too.  If we haven’t called you yet, we will.  There are so many agents working to find a place for you.  It may not be home – but for now, it might be just enough.

Be Part Of Something Bigger November 4, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Relief | Short and long term rentals available

Our hearts and thoughts go out to the families who have lost too much in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.  Already, we have families calling, and looking for short or long term shelter – a place to rent and recover while the rebuilding begins.

We have rental units available immediately in the Northwestern Monmouth and Ocean Counties, as well as Burlington and Mercer Counties.  Please see the map below to get an idea of the area.   Many of these would be an hour or less depending on which area of the shore you are living in.   We have volunteers who can find furnishings and stock your home if you need help.

If you are reading this because you want to help a family, please let us know about immediate rentals available in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, or if you would like to join us to support individual families in furnishing their rental homes.

If you must stay closer to the shore, please click here for local rental information.

You can reach us by filling out the form below, emailing us at help@eracentral.com  or call (609) 298-4800.     If you have a home to rent that is available now, please email or call with the information so we can put your home on the list and connect you with a family in need.

We know that a roof over your head doesn’t make it home – but it’s a place to start.

Stay strong, New Jerseyans – and know your state has your back.

***Please give as much detail as you can about what you need in a home (how many bedrooms, do you have pets and what kind?, what you can afford per month) as well as the areas you’ll consider so we can do preliminary research before calling you back.

 

 

Sellers July 27, 2012

Thinking about walking away? Reality of a Short Sale

question markJuly 2012 – In real estate, short sales are a part of our day to day business.    The lender requirements, rules and regulations,  REALTORS® need to stay educated to be able to help our clients through the process.   However, the true reality of a short sale is that it more about (more…)

Be Part Of Something Bigger July 17, 2012

Thank You to our Sponsors!!

Thank you to our bowlers and sponsors who “Made a Muscle for MDA” on August 2 at Colonial Bowling and Entertainment in Lawrenceville for our first annual BOWL over MDA event! ERA Central Realty Group and our partners raised over $8,500 – enough to send 8 children afflicted with neuromuscular disease to MDA Summer Camp!

Our guest of honor at ERA Central Realty’s first annual “BOWL over MDA” and the 2006 MDA Good Will Ambassador, 14-year old Anna Landre, is an amazing young lady. We are very honored that Anna, her mother, Laura, and youngest brother Carson, attended the event.
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Please join us in supporting and thanking our sponsors for their commitment to MDA.

First Niagara Bank, N.A.

First Choice Loan Services, Inc.

First Heritage Title Agency

Advisors Mortgage Group

Midlantic Title

Bordentown Self Storage, Inc.

Shamrock Home Inspections

Allentown Auto Body, LLC

EJA/Capacity Insurance Agency, LLC

e-Title Solutions, LLC

GK Inspections, LLC

Thanks to our bowlers and Colonial Lanes in Lawrenceville for their support, we are looking forward to next year!