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2008 Chatham High School Graduates 233
July 18th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Chatham Living, Education in NJ
Chatham New Jersey has a lot to be proud of:
In February 2008, Chatham, NJ was named the best place to live by New Jersey Monthly and the 2008 Graduating Class from Chatham High School is sending four to the Ivys including Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth and Harvard.
Where are the rest of the 2008 graduates going?
8-Villanova University
7-St. Joseph’s University
6-University of Scranton
5-County College of Morris
5-George Washington University
5-Lehigh University
5-Loyola College of Maryland
5-Miami University Oxford
4-Elon University
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2008 Livingston NJ High School Sends Twelve to Ivys
July 18th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Education in NJ, Livingston Living
The 2008 graduates of Livingston High School have big plans for their Freshman year at college.
Twelve will be entering Ivy League Schools including Brown, Columbia, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania.
Where are the rest going? It is quite an impressive list:
29 - Rutgers University
16 - County College of Morris
12 - SUNY – Binghamton
11 - Montclair State University
10 - University of Maryland
9 - New York University
8 - University of Rhode Island
7 - Pennsylvania State University
7 – College of New Jersey
7 - University of Arizona
7 - University of Delaware
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Where Will the Road Lead the Students from Madison High School?
July 13th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Education in NJ, Madison Living
Madison, New Jersey is home to three important Universities:
College of St. Elizabeth
Drew University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
With a bustling downtown, great restaurants and college feel, Madison, New Jersey has long been a favorite community along the Midtown Direct Train line.
So where are the 2008 graduates of Madison High School off to next year?
Two students are off to the Ivy’s: Columbia and Cornell.
28-County College of Morris
11-Rutgers University
4-Montclair State University
4-University of Delaware
3-College of New Jersey
3-Pennsylvania State University
3-Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
3-Susquehanna University
3-United States Marine Corps
3-University of Illinois – Champaign/Urbana
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241 Students Graduate from Summit High School in 2008
July 12th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Education in NJ, Summit Living
On a beautiful June evening 241 Seniors graduated from Summit High School at the Metro Homes Field in Summit, New Jersey.
Eight students are heading to the Ivy’s: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth and Princeton.
Where are the rest going? It is quite an impressive list:
9 Rutgers University
5 Bucknell University
5 George Washington University
4 County College of Morris
4 Dickinson College
4 Kean University
4 Loyola College of Maryland
4 New York University
4 University of Vermont
3 College of William and Mary
3 Cornell University
3 Drew University
3 Duke University
3 Elon University
3 Gettysburg College
3 Lynchburg College
3 School of Visual Arts
3 Seton Hall University
3 Skidmore College
3 Universidad Interamericana de Costa Rica
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Short Hills Ranked #6 Gay Ghetto
July 7th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Millburn & Short Hills Living
Short Hills, New Jersey was ranked sixth in the GLBT Gay Ghetto Top 10 based on their analysis of demographics and real estate sales data throughout the USA linking towns that are “most in vogue with the diverse GLBT community.”
Short Hills was tied with Dallas/Fort Worth
(Metuchen/Surrounding NJ was included…but for those not in the know, these two towns are too far enough apart and different to be grouped together…could they have meant Millburn?)
And I quote:
#6
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX & Short Hills/Metuchen/Surrounding, NJ
(2-Way Tie)
Dallas/Fort Worth has a relatively young population, a steady economy, a low cost of living, and one of the biggest commercial fashion and furniture districts in the USA. The “Big D” is also big in terms of GLBT communities that can be found throughout the sprawling city with a high concentration along Greenville Ave., Cedar Springs Road, and Oak Lawn Avenue. The Dallas gay Mecca converges in the gorgeous historic Turtle Creek area – home to the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Dallas Theater Center. Neighboring Fort Worth is a smaller city with big city GLBT amenities including its own gay film festival and rodeo.
Short Hills/Metuchen/Surrounding Areas Natural and historical beauty, vibrant downtown venues that retain quaint charms but exceptionally innovative restaurants and shops, the nationally recognized Paper Mill Playhouse, a first-class school system, and easy commutes into the Big Apple all conspire to make this area a uniquely awesome place to live. These valuable features have not been lost on the GLBT community that thrives in this Victorian-era central New Jersey enclave of restored antique homes and outstanding real estate investment opportunities.
To read the full article: GLBT Gay Ghetto Top 10
Want to learn more about Short Hills or see all available homes in Short Hills? Call Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727 to learn more.
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South Orange NJ Home Sales First Half 2008
July 5th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Recent New Jersey Home Sales, South Orange Living
South Orange, NJ home sales for the first six months of 2008 saw a 19% drop in volume and a 10% drop in average price of homes sold versus last year.
The good news is that buyers are continuing to view properties in town and that homes that are priced well are selling. Average Days on Market are up only 1% over the first six months of 2007.
So if you are looking for a 3-4 bedroom home thirty minutes from New York City, South Orange has wonderful values with the average price of homes sold currently at $575,503.
There are currently 177 homes on the market in South Orange, the same as were on at this point last year. Want to see what is available? Contact Perri K. Feldman @ 973.650.4727 or see for yourself online
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Need Short Commute to NYC?
June 27th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Commuting to NYC, South Orange Living
So often Buyers call needing a home
within 30 minutes to New York City.
Look no further.
This 1552 square foot Classic Colonial
in South Orange, New Jersey is Perfect!
Four Bedrooms and Two Baths, a Sunny Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Cozy Den and Updated Kitchen…and priced at only $450,000.
The jitney to the Midtown Direct Train in South Orange stops in front of the house, or, if you wish, it is only a half mile away.
You can be in your office in Manhattan
in less than an hour door-to-door.
Whether your commuting needs take you to
Hoboken or Penn Station,
this is the house you have been looking for.
149 FAIRVIEW AVENUE
SOUTH ORANGE, NEW JERSEY
OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY, JUNE 29th
FROM 1-4pm
Directions: South Orange Avenue to Fairview or Irvington to Fairview
Please contact Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727 or email Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com for a personal tour of
149 Fairview Avenue in South Orange, New Jersey
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Summit NJ Springfield Avenue Bridge Opens Tomorrow
June 26th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Commuting to NYC, Summit Living
If you have been in Summit, New Jersey these past few months you have noticed that the Springfield Avenue Bridge is closed.
What a Pain!!!
At 4pm Friday, June 27, 2008, the Springfield Avenue Bridge is OPENING!!!
What terrific news for Keller Williams as the bridge sits in front of our office.
There will be a ceremony on Tuesday, July 1 at 6pm.
JOIN THE CELEBRATION
and stop into Keller Williams to say hi.
If you are looking to relocate to Summit, New Jersey please contact Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727 or email Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com
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Millburn Sidewalk Sale June 18-21
June 20th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Millburn & Short Hills Living
It has been very busy in Millburn this week with the 5K race on Monday, the opening of the Farmers Market on Tuesday and the Spring Sidewalk Sale Days from Wednesday-Saturday June 18-21. You should stop by.
There are many bargains from local merchants, from maternity (Shelly Belly) to furs (Schultz) to tabletop (Jalm at RBA’s).
Take a stroll down Millburn, Essex and Main Streets and enjoy this lovely weather and all that Millburn NJ has to offer.
Shelly Belly Maternity & Bardot Lingerie
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Millburn Farmers Market Opens Today
June 17th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Millburn & Short Hills Living, Selling A Home in NJ
Don’t miss the opening of the Millburn Farmers Market Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
The market will run every Tuesday through October 28th from 8am-2pm at the corner of Essex and Main Streets.
Today’s festivities include:
10 am Ribbon Cutting by Secretary of Agriculture, Charles Kuperus, Senator Tom Kean, Jr. and local dignitaries
11 am restaurant.mc will have a cooking demonstration & tasting. Two tickets to the PaperMill Playhouse production of Little Shop of Horrors will be raffled off.
This year’s vendors include:
Alstede Farms
ER & Sons Organic Farm
Greenwood Farms
Hoboken Farms
Dr. Pickle
Ginas Bakery
Ort Farm
A free raffle will be held each week with coupons donated by local Millburn retailers. The American Red Cross and Millburn’s First Aid Squad will also offer blood pressure readings throughout the season.
Search homes for sale in Millburn and Short Hills or for more information about this wonderful town please visit Midtown Direct Homes or contact Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727
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