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New Jersey Tree Removal Services
June 14th, 2008 Categories: Getting Your NJ Home In Order, Maplewood Living, Millburn & Short Hills Living
Wow!!!
The storm blew through NJ last week with a vengeance.
The sky was black. The wind howled. The rain turned into hail.
And then the trees came down!!!
Frantic phone calls started for Tree Removal Services in New Jersey’s Essex, Morris and Union Counties.
Keller Williams agents came to the rescue.
Here is their short list of suggested New Jersey Tree Removal Providers (in no particular order):
Well Done Tree Service
908.272.7780
Friendly Tree Service Inc.
973.678.8888
The Tree Guy
973.223.3227
Crestview Tree Service
908.464.2673
Carew Tree Experts Inc.
973.763.9323
Spring House Tree Service Inc.
908.273.6211
Save-A-Tree
908.301.9400
Frank’s Tree Service:
908-273-2228
If you can recommend any additional New Jersey Tree Removal Services, I’d love to hear from you. Or if you have any pix you’d like to share of your own backyard…just send them to Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com.
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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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Maplewood NJ Home Sales Jan-March 2008
April 16th, 2008 Categories: Maplewood Living, Recent New Jersey Home Sales
While Maplewood NJ home sales in the first quarter of 2008 were nearly half of what sold in Jan-March 2007, the April market is brisk.
Buyers are ringing our phones and open houses are full. Full priced offers are made when homes are priced right, but we are still seeing low offers on homes the buyers feel are overpriced for the neighborhood.
Maplewood NJ only saw a 6% drop in average sale price in the first quarter 2008 ($485,750) vs 2007 ($516,492) which speaks to the continued vibrancy of the town with its close proximity to New York City, the Express Midtown Direct Train into Penn Station (less than 30 minutes) and its wonderful downtown and lovely homes and parks.
There are currently 155 homes for sale in Maplewood New Jersey ranging in price from $180,000 for a one floor condo to $2,600,000 for a 2/3 bedroom, 4.2 bath penthouse at The Top with magnificent NYC skyline views. If that is too pricey, there is an 8 bedroom, 3.1 bath Victorian just a short walk into Maplewood Village available for$1,495,000.
Fifteen homes went under contract in as many days since the beginning of April and ten homes have closed…a good sign that Spring has Sprung.
If you are interested in buying a home in Maplewood New Jersey please do not hesitate to call Perri K. Feldman at 973.650.4727 or email Perri@MidtownDirectHomes.com.
You can search Maplewood NJ homes for Free with this Garden State MLS Link.
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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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Maplewood, NJ 2007 Home Sales
January 6th, 2008 Categories: Maplewood Living, Recent New Jersey Home Sales
294 Homes SOLD in Maplewood, NJ in 2007…
Maplewood Real Estate saw a decrease in Average Sold Price of 13%, a decrease of 2% in Volume of Homes Sold and a decrease of 4 days for Average Days on Market over 2006 (probably due to sellers being more realistic with pricing towards the end of 2007):
Maplewood
Average Sold Price: $537,548
Average Days on Market (DOM): 51
Lowest Priced Home Sold: $133,000
Highest Priced Home Sold: $1,800,000
Average List Price: $541,952
Sold/List Price Ratio: .99
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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.
NOVEMBER 2007 HOME SALES
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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!!!!
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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Best New Jersey Farmers Markets
October 8th, 2007 Categories: Buying a Home in NJ, Chatham Living, Livingston Living, Madison Living, Maplewood Living, Millburn & Short Hills Living, NJ Events, South Orange Living, Summit Living, West Orange Living
Throughout the Spring and Fall in Essex, Morris & Union Counties…Jersey Fresh Foods Abound at local Farmer’s Markets. Pick your day and enjoy the Goodies!!! I am in love with Gina’s Bakery & Dr. Pickle.
Sunday
Summit Farmers Market
June-October
8:30AM-1:30PM
DeForest Avenue
Between Summit & Maple Street
Summit, NJ 07901
Monday
East Hanover Farmers Market
June-August
Noon-6PM
Ridgedale Avenue
School Avenue Municipal Parking Lot
East Hanover, NJ 07936
Maplewood Farmers Market
July-October
2PM-7PM
Springfield Avenue at Indiana Street
Municipal Street Parking Lot
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Springfield Farmers Market
July & August
Noon-6PM
101 Mountain Avenue
Jonathan Dayton High School Parking Lot
Springfield, NJ 07081
Springfield Farmers Market
September & October
Noon-6PM
Ruby Field, Caldwell Place
Springfield, NJ 07081
Tuesday
Millburn Farmers Market
June-October
8AM-2PM
Main & Essex Street
Municipal Parking Lot
Millburn, NJ 07041
Wednesday
South Orange Village Farmers Market
June-October
2PM-7PM
Meadowland Park & Duck Pond
Ridgewood Road North & Mead Street
South Orange, NJ 07079
Thursday
Livingston Farmers Market
June-October
Noon-6PM
45 South Livingston Avenue
Across from Fire House Commons in Rear Parking Lot
Livingston, NJ 07039
Madison Farmers Market
June-August
2PM-7PM
Madison High School
Riverdale Avenue & Park Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
Madison Farmers Market
September-October
2PM-7PM
Madison Community Pool
Rosedale & Main Street
Madison, NJ 07940
Friday
West Orange Farmers Market
July-October
Noon-6PM
Behind Town Hall
66 Main Street
West Orange, NJ 07052
Saturday
Chatham Farmers Market
June-October
8AM-1PM
Railroad Plaza South @ Fairmount Ave
Chatham, NJ 07928
Montclair Farmers Market
June-November
8AM-2PM
Train Station Parking Lot
Walnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07043
Morris Plans Farmers Market
June-October
9AM-2PM
Speedwell Avenue Extension off 202
Downtown- Morris Plains, Merchants Block
Morris Plains, NJ 07950
Related Links
Chatham Chamber of Commerce
East Hanover Chamber of Commerce
Livingston Chamber of Commerce
Madison Chamber of Commerce
Maplewood Chamber of Commerce
Millburn Chamber of Commerce
Montclair Chamber of Commerce
Morris County Chamber of Commerce
South Orange Chamber of Commerce
Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Summit Chamber of Commerce
West Orange Chamber of Commerce
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