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Livingston, NJ Open House Sunday March 7th
March 5th, 2010 Categories: Commuting to NYC, Livingston Living, NJ Open Houses
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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 7TH
FROM 1-4PM
49 GLENDALE AVENUE
LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY
Just a short stroll to Livingston Town Center & transportation to NYC, this classic three bedroom, two bath Bi-level is perfect for commuters.
An inviting sun-filled living room that flows into an open and spacious layout: dining room, updated kitchen & large sun room with 3 walls of windows overlooking the spacious professionally landscaped backyard. 2 bedrooms & full bath complete the top floor. A 3rd bedroom, full bath & family room can be found below.
Easily accessible to houses of worship, schools & shopping.
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Livingston Real Estate 2009 Year in Review
February 8th, 2010 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Commuting to NYC, Livingston Living, Recent New Jersey Home Sales
2009 Year in Review - Real Estate Trends for Livingston NJ
I am always asked: “What is so special about Livingston, NJ?”
Plenty, first my husband grew up there and graduated from Livingston High School.
His family still lives there as do many of my cousins.
So, OK I may be partial!
There are homes for sale at every price point…
whether you want:
single family homes, town homes, upscale senior communities
or in-town living.
Livingston is ranked in the Top 20 NJ High Schools.
Commuting to New York is EASY on the Express Bus from
The Livingston Mall (40 minutes)
or a short hop to Harrison and the PATH.
Some of my favorite restaurants are there
(Stretch’s, Livingston Bagel and Samurai Sushi)
If you are into Sports Memorabilia go to
Bob Beck’s Collectibles and tell him I sent you 
So how were 2009 home sales in Livingston, NJ?
Not bad, average sale priced dropped just a bit (6%)
from $637,002 in 2008 to $596,049 in 2009.
Surprisingly, 9 more homes sold last year (287)
It took longer to do so (72 vs 66 days).
As I watch the current flurry of early 2010 activity…
Now is the time to buy!
Current homes on the market in Livingston, NJ 07039
Livingston, NJ at a Glance
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How is the Livingston NJ Real Estate Market?
June 19th, 2009 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Livingston Living, NJ First Time Home Buyers
The Livingston NJ Real Estate Market is Heating Up!
Forty homes have gone Under Contract in the past month.
The average list price of these homes is $611,694.
Ten Homes are in Attorney Review
with an average list price of $506,399.
What does this mean for Livingston, NJ home buyers?
With pretty much the same number of homes on the market as last year (158) and the average price of all homes on the market in Livingston at $870,195, this is the time to buy your first home at a Great Price in a terrific community.
Homes under $600,000 are being gobbled up:
7 Under $400,000
10 $401,000-$500,000
9 $501,000-$600,000
3 $601,000-$700,000
3 $701,000-$800,000
5 $800,000-$999,000
3 $1,000,000+
Want to learn more about Livingston, NJ Real Estate? Call Perri @ 973.650.4727 or email at Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com.
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Updated 4 Bedroom Ranch in Livingston, NJ
May 13th, 2009 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Commuting to NYC, Livingston Living
Another Great Home in Livingston, NJ
With an Easy Commute into NYC
OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY APRIL 17TH
1PM TO 4PM
Just in time
to take advantage of all that Livingston
has to offer in the Summertime!!!
Please join us on Sunday.
If you have any questions about this wonderful home,
please call Perri K. Feldman @ 973.650.4727.
You can also visit 30GlendaleAve.com
for additional pictures and floorplans.
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Updated Center Hall Colonial in Livingston, NJ
April 15th, 2009 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Commuting to NYC, Livingston Living
If you want to have an easy commute to Manhattan
on an Express Bus from Livingston, New Jersey…
Look no further.
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday April 19, 2009
1pm-4pm
29 Briar Cliff Road
Livingston, New Jersey
Just in time for Mother’s Day, the perfect home comes on the market in Livingston.
Please join us on Sunday. If you have any questions about this wonderful home, please call Perri K. Feldman @ 973.650.4727.
You can also visit 29BriarCliffRd.com for additional pictures and floorplans.
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Livingston, NJ 2008 Home Sales
August 12th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Livingston Living, Recent New Jersey Home Sales
Housing prices in Livingston, New Jersey saw a dip in the the first half of 2008 over last year.
However, come May & June 2008, the average sale price was over that of 2007…in spite of the gloom and doom portrayed by the media.
Why? The downtown is thriving, the schools are Top Rated and you can be assured Top Value for your home in Livingston, New Jersey.
There is still a little more than 5.5 months supply of homes on the market in Livingston, NJ. Currently there are 167 homes for sale with an average list price of $793,334 (which is at par with February and March 2007 sale prices.)
What does that mean for the home buyers looking to purchase a home in Livingston, NJ…with school about to start, an abundance of homes for sale, NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!!!
Commuting to NYC from Livingston is easy: there are express buses into Port Authority or a short drive to Harrison puts you on the PATH into the city, Hoboken or Jersey City.
Looking to relocate to Livingston, New Jersey? Contact Perri K. Feldman 973.650.4727 or Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com.
Search for Livingston New Jersey Homes for Sale HERE
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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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Parks n’ Barks: Playful Places for You and Your Pooch
June 10th, 2008 Categories: Livingston Living, Maplewood Living, South Orange Living
Sprinkled throughout Essex and Morris Counties are several lesser-known parks made available specifically for dog enthusiasts.
Although some require residents to purchase permits at the start of each new year, the canine play spaces allow a leash free environment for owner and pet alike to mingle, socialize, and most of all PLAY!
These FETCHing parks are at the top of our list:
Morris County:
Lewis Morris Park- The Park is located at 270 Mendham Road.
(973) 326-7600
Bernards Township Dog Park
War Memorial Athletic Field Complex on South Maple Avenue.
908-630-5539
East Hanover Generation Pets Park
136 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Fees apply for entrance. See generationpets.net for pricing information. Pre-arranged Play dates $25/hr
(626) 676-3047
Essex County
Essex County Off-Leash Dog Facility
At Watsessing Park, Locust Avenue, Bloomfield Access to Locust Avenue from Prospect Street.
Essex County Brookdale Park Dog Park
Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair Access from Bellevue Avenue in Bloomfield or Grove Street in Montclair Parking is available inside Essex County Brookdale.
East Hills Park –Livingston Dog Park
Located in Livingston, NJ, on the east side of Shrewsbury Drive, between Route 10 (East Mount Pleasant Avenue) and Northfield Road. Permit Required (See website for details)
Maplewood Memorial Park
Oakview Ave. and Valley Street
South Mountain Dog Park
Essex County South Mountain Reservation, Crest Drive, Maplewood/Millburn. Entrance to Crest Drive is off of South Orange Avenue in South Orange
Mill’s Reservation
Normal Ave., Montclair
So grab your favorite pooch and join us at the Dog Park.
If you need to find a place to live with your Best Friend please contact Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727 or email Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com
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Livingston NJ Home Sales First Quarter 2008
April 15th, 2008 Categories: Livingston Living, Recent New Jersey Home Sales
Livingston, NJ home sales were down nearly 20% in the first quarter of 2008 with a similar drop in average sales price of $750,586 in 2007 and $598,696 in 2008 based on figures from the Garden State MLS.
There are currently 141 homes for sale in Livingston ranging in price from $265,000 for a two bedroom bungalow up to $4,250,000 for a six bedroom 6.5 bath Custom home in Bel Air that is absolutely gorgeous.
If you are thinking of buying or selling a home in Livingston, NJ please contact Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727 or email at Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com. For additional area information please visit Midtown Direct Homes.
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Lunch at Samurai Sushi in Millburn, NJ
March 27th, 2008 Categories: Livingston Living, Maplewood Living, Millburn & Short Hills Living, NJ Dining Out
I’m not a big out-to-lunch kind of gal, however, I will always go out for Sushi.
The best deal in town is Samurai Sushi: in downtown Millburn, Maplewood Village and in Livingston, New Jersey. With three locations, you can always satisfy your craving as you drive around the area.
For only $8.95, their lunch special is fantastic: Miso Soup, Green Salad with a terrific sesame dressing and a choice of two roll…I am partial to salmon & avocado and yellowtail with scallion…both inside-out with brown rice.
My favorite, tho’ is the Samurai Salad: with tuna, salmon, whitefish, green seaweed, fish roe, white radish, cucumber, crabmeat with the chef’s Spicy sauce ($10.95)
My kids love to get the Beef Teriyaki Bento Box that comes with a California Roll, Shrimp Shumai, Green Salad, Miso Soup and (Brown) Rice ($9.95).
Their menu is extensive and you can’t go wrong with any choice. Be sure to checkout their “special rolls” on the board behind the sushi chefs…they are always creative with a unique Samurai Sushi Twist.
Samurai Sushi
*Downtown Millburn: 333 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ 973.921.2848/2849
*Maplewood Village: 166 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 973.378.8336/8337
*Livingston: 517 South Livingston Ave (near Northfield), Livingston, NJ 973.994.3233/3299
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