Love to Live in Maplewood/South Orange: June 2012

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Maplewood Open Houses July 1st

Maplewood is having 14 Open Houses tomorrow and 7 are Brand New to Market.

While we are all focusing on our summers, I have to tell you the Local Real Estate Market is quite HOT, like our temps.

Transactions are up over last year!

Days on Market are down from last year!

Percentage paid versus Final Asking prices are UP this year!

And pending transactions are larger than executed transactions for the year to day.

In fact, we had 85 closings in 16 towns I track for Patch.com, outnumbering the number of Open Houses scheduled for the coming weekend. In 2 years, this is the first time ever i have seen such a statistic.

So, while you are making your plans for this coming 4th of July, or our Annual Maplewoodstock festival, please come out and check out some of our Open Houses.

Mark Slade Keller Williams 917.797.5059

Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange//Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

Friday, June 29, 2012

Maplewoodstock Cover

Hot off the presses, this year's Maplewoodstock program book.

Headliners: Chris Berry & Panjea and James Maddock on Saturday; followed by Shemekia Copeland and Olabelle on Sunday. And my favorite act: Jill Criscuolo

Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/ Millburn/Short Hills area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

Thursday, June 28, 2012

So you want to live in Glen Ridge: here are your market statistics

Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/Glen Ridge area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange/Glen Ridge/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

West Orange Real Estate Statistics

Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/West Orange area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/West Orange/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

Millburn New Jersey Real Estate Update

Millburn Housing Statistics thru May of 2012

South Orange NJ Real Estate Statistics

Here are the latest statistics for South Orange. I can tell you from personal experience that the market is incredibly hot if you have your homes staged and priced properly I sold my last 2 South Orange listings in 1 and 4 days respectively.

Montclair Housing Statistics thru May 2012

Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/Montclair area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange/Montclair/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

Short Hills or Bust: Housing Statistics

Short Hills Real Estate Statistics through May 2012

Maplewood Housing Statistics in Detail

Maplewood Housing Statistics in Detail, brought to you by Mark Slade and Keller Williams Mid-Town Direct Realty, the area's #1 agency!

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Real Estate Rebound?

Housing Market: Finally On the Rise?

BY Carolyn Maynard-Parisi | Thursday, Jun 28, 2012 9:00am Baristanet

Home prices rose in nearly all major U.S. cities in April from March, according to the latest S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices report. But experts disagree on whether we have — finally, after six years of decline — seen the market’s bottom.

“It has been a long time since we enjoyed such broad-based gains,” David Blitzer, chairman of S&P Indices’ index committee, said in that report. “While one month does not make a trend … [the news] is a good sign.”

However, Robert Shiller, co-creator of the S&P/Case Shiller index, was less convinced than some that it was a definitive sign prices have stabilized, saying in an interview with Reuters Insider that while it was encouraging it is still too soon to tell. The article quoted Shiller as saying: ”They’ve been falling for six years now, and people have been asking me this question for six years, and there’s always this sense that it’s about to turn up.”

Of course, all real estate is hyperlocal. What are Baristaville real estate agents seeing? We asked two, one based in Montclair and the other in South Orange/Maplewood.

Realtor Pauline Panza of Keller Williams NJ Metro Group, blogs at www.walkablesuburb.com:

"Montclair is showing definite signs of stabilization and even modest appreciation. Between the 2003-era prices, interest rates below 4% and pent up buyer demand, Montclair houses are moving quickly – especially when they are priced right. Last week a house listed in the 500-600 range had 10 offers, going under contract for well over the asking price. Montclair housing inventory is down 30 % from June of last year (140 on the market this June vs 200 last June) and demand is up creating a situation that is ripe for multiple offers; With only 3 months of inventory available it has become a seller’s market in Montclair. Still, homes that are overpriced will not sell and unrealistic sellers will be waiting years before prices are back to their 2006 peak levels."

Mark Slade, Realtor, Keller Williams Midtown Direct, www.goodhomesforgoodpeople.com, Http://lovetoliveinmaplewood.blogspot.com

"We are having a really good year so far. In the combined towns of Maplewood and South Orange, we have had 180 closed sales thru June 26 v. 166 through the same period last year. That represents approximately 8.5% more sales this year. Average Days on Market is trending 63 days to sell, down from 75 days to sell in 2011. This represents an improvement of 16%.

And, as I often see, 31% of the homes sold thus far have sold for final asking price or greater. This means 30% of the homes have probably had a bidding war or multiple interest. We have also seen an improvement in the ratio of overall price paid v. final asking price, 96.3% in 2012 year-to-date and 95.9% in 2011. Also great news is that we have another 152 homes Under Contract at this stage and that represents a substantial increase over the trend last year.

The only curious figure is that average prices paid so far this year is $463.6K vs $503K in 2011. While this could be construed as a continuing weakness in the market, I would prefer to think this is a quirk in the game of statistics (flipping a coin should be 50 heads-50 tails, but often is askew early in the counting), when you pull up the details we had a 33% increase in the number of homes listed for under $300K this year vs last year and we had a decrease in the over million $ homes—more importantly a substantial decrease in the average listing price for the homes listed over $1.0M as last year they represented a total value of $5.6M and this year they only totaled $3.7M (this changes the average price paid by an average of $12,000/home)."
Mark Slade Keller Williams 917.797.5059
Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/ Millburn/Short Hills area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

OFF TO THE IVIES!

Scott White, director of Montclair High School's Guidance Department, called 2012 another exceptional year for MHS students in the college search process with nearly 90 percent of students attending college next year. He said Monday that a record 20 MHS students are attending colleges in the Ivy League, including Brown (5), Cornell (7) Harvard, University of Pennsylvania (4), Princeton and Yale (2). More than a dozen are attending the “Little Ivies,” including Bates (2), Colby, Connecticut College, Hamilton, Swarthmore, Trinity, Tufts (3) and Wesleyan (3). Six students are attending the “Seven Sister” colleges including Barnard (2), BrynMawr, Smith (2) and Vassar. Fifteen students are attending historically black colleges and universities, including Delaware State (5), Hampton, Howard, Morehouse (2), St. Augustine’s, Spelman (3) and Virginia State. More than 15 per cent of the class is attending Barron’s Most Selective colleges, including the University of Chicago, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Stanford and University of Virginia. Close to 25 students are attending conservatory and professional schools. Students are pursuing music at Berkelee College, fine arts at Maryland Institute, Pratt, RISD, SUNY Purchase and University of the Arts, acting at American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Fashion Design at FIT and culinary arts at Johnson and Wales and the Culinary Institute of America. A number of students are pursuing military careers or trades, including cosmetology, HVAC, EMT, etc. Students are also attending international colleges in Canada, Scotland and Wales. Additionally, one student will be living on a kibbutz before enrolling in college. For more: Montclair Patch Mark Slade Keller Williams 917.797.5059 Good Homes

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Summer Grilling Safety Tips

Now that the summer season is kicking off, it's time to get back in the grilling groove. According to the National Fire Protection Association, gas and charcoal grills cause more than 8,000 house fires each year. Before firing up the grill, homeowners should consider these safety tips:

• Grills should be located no closer than 10' (3m) from any structure. Never use a grill under a porch, deck, overhang, carport, or in a garage. Make sure the grill rests on a stable surface and can't be tipped over.

• Never use a propane or charcoal grill indoors.

• Check hoses and connections on gas grills periodically throughout the grilling season. Replace any cracked or brittle hoses before using the grill. Propane cylinders should never be stored inside a garage or other structure at any time.

• Start charcoal fires using a chimney starter instead of charcoal fluid. Not only is a chimney starter safer, but your meal will taste better. If charcoal fluid is used, never add it to the coals once the fire has been lit.

• Once the grill is lit, never leave it unattended. It can take just a few seconds for a serious fire to erupt.

• While lighting and cooking on the grill, do not wear clothes that are loose-fitting or that have wide sleeves that could catch fire. Use long-handled utensils to handle food while cooking. Wear close-toed shoes while at the grill - you can always change to flip flops later.

• Control flare ups by lowering the heat on a gas grill. On charcoal grills, remove the food from the grill and distribute the coals more evenly. If necessary, a flare up can be put out with water from a spray bottle, but remove food from the grill first to avoid smoke contamination.

• To help prevent grease fires, remove any accumulated grease and residue from inside the lid of the grill at least every 5-6 uses. Baking soda can be used to extinguish a grease fire still contained within the grill unit.

• Always keep young children and pets away from the grill during and after cooking. The grill's exterior can remain hot long for a long time.

And, its best to check to make sure the "drippings tray" is still functioning as I recently found that mine had rotted thru and grease drippings were getting to the bottom of my Grill stand

Mark Slade Keller Williams 917.797.5059

Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/ Millburn/Short Hills area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Last Week's Sold Homes in Essex County

The number of closings continues to increase and inventories remain low. This is great news for the laws of Supply and Demand and for our local housing market.

We had 74 Closings last week in 16 area communities in Essex County and they averaged $560K, which was 96.7% of Final Asking Price.

Here is the link to the list click here

Mark Slade Keller Williams 917.797.5059

Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

The Maplewood Pool: A great place to beat the heat!

I was driving around town showing a few homes yesterday and the it was much quieter than usual. While i was showing homes, my son Jakob was with some of his friends and they ended up at the town pool. Maplewood's town pool just underwent a series of upgrades and renovations, including 2 new water slides and a handicap ramp into the olympic size pool. These new features, in addition to our "baby" pool with fountains, our training toddler pool and our diving tank--complete with 30' diving platform--make this an incredible destination to beat the heat and have yourself a party with 2,000 of your closest friends! Here is a quick video tour:

Mark Slade Keller Williams 917.797.5059
Selling a Maplewood/South Orange area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange//Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Local Essex County Farmer's Markets

Looking for the freshest of fruits and vegetables and other savory food items, here is the weekly schedule for local farmer's markets: Maplewood Farmers Market Mondays 2:00 PM-7:00 PM 160 Indiana St, Maplewood, NJ The Maplewood Farmers Market will be held at the Municipal Parking Lot located on Indiana Street. A variety of tasty treats including fresh cheese, breads and baked goods, herbs, flowers, pickles and olives await everyone. These fresh produce are grown right here in New Jersey. Main Street South Orange Farmers Market Sloan and First Street parking lot (across from NJ Transit Station), South Orange Wednesdays, 2:00 - 7:00 pm Open: June 27th - Oct. 31st, 2012, Community Farmers Market: Variety of fruits and vegetables Also Available: Baked goods, fresh bread & cheese, handmade gelato & ices, olives, pickles, dried fruit & nuts, and prepared foods Livingston: THURSDAYS 12:00 NOON - 6:00 PM Firehouse Commons (Walgreen's) 43 South Livingston Ave. Info: 973 740-8815

Millburn 8:00 AM-3:00 PM Essex Street at Town Hall Montclair Farmers Market Walnut Street, Train Station Parking Lot Saturdays, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Open: June 2nd-Nov. 17th, 2012, Community Farmers Market: Variety of fruits and vegetables; organic produce; baked goods; eggs; cheese; frozen meats; seafood; pickles; honey; roasted coffees; specialty food purveyors For more area click here: Farmer's Markets Mark Slade Keller Williams 917.797.5059 good homes
Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/ area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange//Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Black Film Festival Starts Tomorrow

STARTS TOMORROW!
Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/ Millburn/Short Hills area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Happy Father's Day to you and your Dad!

Why this pic?

Well, if you have ever met me, you might see an uncanny resemblance--glasses, hair and mustache/goatee.

In case you are wondering, the inside of the card reads: "the more you butter them up the better they are."

Wishing all you DADS and all of your Dads a Very Happy Father's Day.
Mark Slade Keller Williams 917.797.5059 good homes
Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/ Millburn/Short Hills area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Essex County Free Concert Series Launches tonight!

With 2 half days left for school in the Maplewood/South Orange school district, that can only mean that Summer is on the verge. So, you won't be surprised to learn that the 2012 Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series launches tonight, Saturday, June 16, with a Gospel Festival in Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park.

It's just the first of 26 different performances, featuring some of the best local and international acts in jazz, rock and roll, big band, and reggae, that will play out over the course of the summer.

“Our Free Concert Series offers a diverse line-up of performers who will take center stage in venues throughout our historic Essex County Park System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze and dance to the sounds of classical, rock and roll, jazz, big band, Latin and more. We have an amazing line-up that is sure to entertain and impress,” said Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr.

So mark your calendars. The 2012 concert series schedule is as follows:
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Saturday, June 16th, 2 to 5 p.m., Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Gospel Festival
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Saturday, June 23th, 12 Noon to 8 p.m., Essex County Weequahic Park, Newark: House Music Festival (rain date is Saturday, June 30th)
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Tuesday, June 26th, 7 p.m., Essex County Veterans Memorial Park, Newark: Gordon James
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Wednesday, June 27th, 7 p.m., Essex County Irvington Park, Irvington: Layonne Holmes Quintet
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Thursday, June 28th, 7 p.m., Essex County Independence Park, Newark: Jose Chavarria Quintet
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Friday, June 29th, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Branch Brook Park, Newark: Concert by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Fireworks Spectacular
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Monday, July 2nd, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: Concert by The Duprees and Glenn Miller Orchestra, and Fireworks Spectacular
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Friday, July 6th, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: The Happenings & Kenny Vance and The Planotones
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Tuesday, July 10th, 7 p.m., Essex County Vailsburg Park, Newark: Bradford Hayes
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Wednesday, July 11th, 7 p.m., Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Denise Hamilton
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Friday, July 13th, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: A Tribute to Journey & The Four Tops featuring Separate Ways and Standing in the Shadows
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Tuesday, July 17th, 7 p.m., Essex County Riverbank Park, Newark: Son 9 Quintet
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Wednesday, July 18th, 7 p.m., Essex County West Side Park, Newark: Cross Culture Club
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Friday, July 20th, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: Jazz Under the Stars featuring the Muzzy Mercado Group and Ken Navarro
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Tuesday, July 24th, 7 p.m., Essex County Kip’s Castle Park, Montclair/Verona: Broadway Extravaganza
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Wednesday, July 25th, 7 p.m., Essex County Yanticaw Park, Nutley: The Dalton Gang
· Friday, July 27th, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: Springsteen Tribute with the B Street Band and The Infernos
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Tuesday, July 31st, 7 p.m., Watsessing Park, Bloomfield/East Orange: Carrie Jackson
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Wednesday, August 1st, 7 p.m., Essex County Grover Cleveland Park, Caldwell/Essex Fells: The 70’s Project
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Friday, August 3rd, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Brookdale Park, Bloomfield/Montclair: The Hitmen
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Tuesday, August 7th, 7 p.m., Essex County Ivy Hill Park, Newark: Jazz by Gradie Stone
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Wednesday, August 8th, 7 p.m., Essex County Weequahic Park, Newark: Lonnie Youngblood
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Friday, August 10th, 7:30 p.m., Essex County Eagle Rock Reservation, West Orange: The Garden StateConcert Band
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Sunday, August 12th, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Spanish Festival
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Saturday, September 8th, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park, Orange: Caribbean Festival
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Sunday, September 9th, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Essex County South Mountain Reservation, West Orange: Mike Griot presents the South Orange International Blues Festival

Mark Slade Keller Williams 917.797.5059 Good Homes

Selling a Maplewood/South Orange area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange//Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

The Power of FB and finding a great Band playing tonight in Maplewood

It's funny, you walk around your town, you drop and pick up your child(ren) at school, you shop and eat in your village and you met people and say hi. Then, one day, you see a FB post that shows 4 locals have formed a band. OK, i'm curious, i see they are playing tonight, 6/14, at 8:30 at Highland Place, so i go to check out their website and their sound. Gotta say, I loved what i heard and i plan to be there tonight to see them live! Mark Slade Keller Williams 917.797.5059
Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange//Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

A penny for your thoughts; 10,000 for a floor

I've heard the expression: a penny for your thoughts never realized what you could do with 10,000 of them. Pretty Cool and Unique (at least for now). Copper Pennies + Clear Resin = Beautiful Floor. If you want to try this: Save this picture and go to your local Big Box Home Improvement store and ask them what type of Clear Resin would work the best and what kind of under-lament would be needed. In this picture they had a concrete floor to work with. Yes, it would be cheaper than the average floor, if you did the work yourself. The price, including the cost of the pennies would probably range from $2.50 to $3.50 a square foot. Mark Slade Keller Williams 917.797.5059 Good Homes
Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/ Millburn/Short Hills area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

Saturday, June 9, 2012

One Month to Maplewoodstock!

One of my Top 10 Reasons for loving Maplewood is Maplewoodstock!

HERE IS THE SCHEDULE FOR DAY 1 Saturday, July 7, 2012

noon — 8bit ( … original and indie/alternative covers performed by four young rockers from Columbia High School …)

12:42 — Moodring ( … Maplewood and South Orange’s premier jam band; eclectic originals and covers; whatever the mood, they jam it …)

1:24 — Three Gentlemen Only ( … an eclectic vintage style rock band of original material loved by beautiful women …)

2:06 — 13 Scotland Road ( … the brainchild of Bill Binford plays a wide range of original music, featuring Aaron Seglin …)

2:48 — Elijah and the Rockers ( … straight out of Jamaica and NYC; roots rock reggae like it’s supposed to be …)

3:30 — Running Late ( … a smooth eclectic blend of funk, pop, and alternative rock that gets you moving …)

4:12 — Big Mamou ( … Cajun, Zydeco and Cosmic Country featuring John Sherman accordion and Julianne Fenhagen vocals from Montclair …)

4:54 — Jill Criscuolo ( … A NJ based pop/dance artist that delivers an energetic family oriented stage performance …)

5:36 — The Martays ( … a band of NYC’s most illustrious recording and touring musicians create rollicking, soulful re-imaginings of classic songs)

6:18 — featured artist The Martin Briley Band ( … The Martin (Salt in My Tears) Briley Band play gritty, yet sophisticated, pop gems …)

7:15 — co-headliner James Maddock ( … NYC’s WFUV 2011 Listener’s Poll named Wake Up and Dream one of the top albums of 2011, with the song “Beautiful Now” #9 in the same poll …)

9:00 — headliner Chris Berry and Panjea ( … the powerful groove and socially conscious message of Chris Berry and Panjea has its roots in the ghettos of Zimbabwe; the music speaks of personal power and the ability to change one’s own life and the world for the better …)

HERE IS THE SCHEDULE FOR DAY 2, Sunday, July 8, 2012

noon — Dachee & Culturally One ( … a band that uplifts, inspires, and entertains to make change in the world …)

12:42 — Matt Mattheis ( … South Orange singer/songwriter has been performing for over 30 years and will debut his new CD Living in Grey with his six piece band …)

1:24 — The Mungers ( … never too serious, The Mungers deliver pop hooks that you’ll be humming later …)

2:06 — Rachel Allyn ( … Jersey born, Nashville educated singer/songwriter Rachel Allyn brings a new perspective to country music…)

2:48 — Hilton Nawlin’s Funk Marching Band ( … come get funktafied in a Nawlin’s kinda way …)

3:30 — Shari Pine ( … straight up, low down, burning and churning, Pine is zero to soul in 10 seconds …)

4:12 — featured artist Jimmy Destri Band ( … this former keyboard player from Blondie and local artist is now creating his own new sound …)

5:00 — featured artist Seth Walker ( … “The first time I heard Seth Walker at a small club in Nashville I was impressed like I haven’t been impressed in 30 years, with performance, presence, and great songs” — Delbert McClinton)

6:15 — co-headliner Ollabelle ( … American roots–rock band that has been sharing their rare chemistry for over ten years …)

7:45 — headliner Shemekia Copeland ( … heir to the rich tradition of soul-drenched divas like Ruth Brown, Etta James and Koko Taylor, Copeland’s shot at the eventual title of Queen of the Blues is pretty clear; by some standards, she may already be there …)

NOTE: Schedule subject to change. If weather interrupts the schedule we pick up the schedule as per the “clock.” In other words, if it pours rain from 4 pm to 5:45, we pick up the schedule with whatever band is scheduled to be playing at 5:45. However, we have a covered stage, so light or moderate rain won’t stop us. Mark Slade Keller Williams 917.797.5059 Maplewood homes
Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/ Millburn/Short Hills area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

Friday, June 8, 2012

What does $80,000 buy?

Yesterday, all the HOOP-la was about the launch of Nike's newest sneaker--Kanye West's Air Yeezy 2--with someone bidding as much as $80K to buy it!

Taking nothing away from Nike nor from Kanye West, where have our values gone?

So, as Realtor, I can't help but recommend buying a home as either a place you can own and liven in or as an investment with today's low real estate values combines with the historically low mortgage interest rates!

Here is what you could buy in the immediate areas of Maplewood, South Orange and Union NJ: What $80K can buy
Mark Slade

Keller Williams

917.797.5059
Good Homes for Good People

Selling a Maplewood/South Orange/ Millburn/Short Hills area home involves many steps and having an experienced Maplewood New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor®, specializing in the Bedroom Communities of New York City in Essex/Union County— Millburn, Short Hills, Montclair, West Orange, South Orange, Livingston, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit, Madison, Chatham, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Cranford and Westfield--by your side will make the transaction run a lot smoother. I would love to be your Maplewood/South Orange New Jersey Area Real Estate Professional! I assist both buyers and sellers in the Bedroom Communities of New York City, mostly served by NJ Transit’s Mid-Town Direct Train Lines, offering commutes of 45minute or less to NY Penn Station, with either the purchase and or sale of residential real estate.

As an Accredited Buyer’s Agent (pending), I have received special training to guide and educate you through the entire home buying process. From start to finish, I listen to your needs and desires in what you would like and take the information you give me to find you home. My GO-TO team can provide you the best in Real Estate advice with regard to attorney choices, Home Inspectors and Mortgage Loan Officers

As your Maplewood/South Orange/Millburn/Short Hills/Essex/Union County New Jersey listing agent I am well versed on as your local expert in all things in the Maplewood and South Orange area Real Estate Market. You can expect personalized service that includes a detailed consultation on how to best position your Mid-Town Direct home to be competitive in today’s market with training to provide my clients with an in-depth Advanced Comparative Market analysis, and advice on staging. As my office’s technology officer as well as both a Zillow Platinum Premier and Trulia Premier agent, I use the latest and most up-to-date marketing methods to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible. Being your New Jersey Real Estate Agent and Realtor ® not only involves just finding the home or selling the home, but being your guide, negotiator, advisor and advocate and making sure that your needs and goals are met. Being your New Jersey Essex/Union County area Realtor® (with a little bit of Morris Cty thrown in for good measure) is one of my truest passions, and “Helping You Find Your Dream Home” is my number one priority.

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