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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!!!Â
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 [email protected].
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:Â
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. Â
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!  Â
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 [email protected]
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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 [email protected]. 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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214 Kensington Lane, Livingston NJ
March 12th, 2008 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Livingston Living, NJ Open Houses
Welcome Home
To Country Club Living
In Desirable Livingston, New Jersey
Minutes to Manhattan and within easy reach of train and bus service.
Home to an exciting collection of outstanding restaurants, stunning parks and eclectic entertainment venues, and just minutes from world-class shopping at The Mall at Short Hills, The Regency Club reflects sophisticated living at its best.
OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY, MARCH 16TH
1-4pm
This 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Excelsior Townhouse was just painted in a beautiful neutral color and has brand new carpets.
Plus it has been attractively priced…
So bring your toothbrush and your checkbook…
And a mortgage pre-approval letter…
You can move in this week!!!
I look forward to meeting you this Sunday!!!
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Livingston, NJ Real Estate and 2007 Home Sales
January 7th, 2008 Categories: Livingston Living, Recent New Jersey Home Sales
Livingston, NJ Real Estate saw an 11% GAIN in housing prices in 2007 over 2006
While the decrease in the number of homes sold in Livingston, NJÂ last year was also eleven percent, housing prices were up and Days on Market were down nearly 15%.Â
Buyers saw the value in Livingston, NJ and were willing to pay for it…thus keeping housing prices strong.
Livingston
Average Sold Price:Â $720,872
Average Days on Market (DOM):Â 64
Lowest Priced Home Sold:Â $300,000
Highest Priced Home Sold:Â $2,650,000
Average List Price:Â $748,412
Sold/List Price Ratio: 96%
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Stretch’s…Great Italian Restaurant in Livingston, NJ
December 5th, 2007 Categories: Livingston Living, NJ Dining Out
If you are looking for Great Italian food…try Stretch’s across from Livingston Center. We eat there at least three times a month.
We can always count on good service, large portions and reasonable prices. The kids have loved it since they were little (they are in high school now.)
Stretch’s got it’s start from Belmont Tavern in Bloomfield, NJ…which has been around forever!!! I recently found a recipe for their famous Chicken Savoy. I never made it. Didn’t need to…we just go to Stretch’s for our favorite dish. Read the rest of this entry »
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Homes Are Selling In NJ
December 2nd, 2007 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Chatham Living, Livingston Living, Madison Living, Maplewood Living, Millburn & Short Hills Living, Selling A Home in NJ, South Orange Living, Summit Living, West Orange Living
The New York City Real Estate market is thriving and homes along the Midtown Direct Train line and the 78/24 and 280 corridors are benefiting from it.
Buyers shut out of the NYC market are coming to New Jersey taking advantage of well priced homes.
Below are the November (11/1/2007–11/30/2007) closed sales of single family homes provided by the Garden State MLS.  Â
NOVEMBER 2007 HOME SALESÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
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Best Places for Sledding in Essex County NJ
December 2nd, 2007 Categories: Just Because..., Livingston Living, Maplewood Living, Millburn & Short Hills Living, South Orange Living, West Orange Living
It’s SNOWING!!!!
Pull out the boots and gloves, grab the sled, load up the car and head for the best places for sledding before anyone else gets there!!!!Â
Since I was a little girl, my three favorite places to go sledding in Essex County were at:
1. The top of Francis A. Byrne Golf Course at 1100 Pleasant Valley Way in West Orange. The walk from the parking lot was always a killer, but once you were there it was great…and not very crowded.
2. South Mountain Reservation. Drive along Brookside Dr. between Glen and South Orange Ave. and you will see cars parked along the way. Try to find a spot and grab your toboggan for a glide through a winter wonderland.
          Map of South Mountain Reservation
3. Cameron Field in Meadowland Park just below North Ridgewood Ave and above South Orange Village. You can park at the top or the bottom of the hill…watch out for people walking up for their next ride as you fly down fast and furious.
Don’t forget to load up on hot Chocolate!!!
Where is your favorite place?
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