Social Media Expert Mark Slade

Living in Maplewood: So many fund things to do in September

Rent Party Family Picnic | September 8 | 12 - 8 PM | Maplecrest Park
A day of music, food and 20 arts and crafts vendors all for free beneath the trees in beautiful Maplecrest Park . Rent Party Pantry is a non-profit grass roots organization that uses live music to raise awareness and funds for families in need throughout the community. Visit their website for more information.



Oysterfest | September 15 | 1 - 9 PM | The Woodland
One of the biggest parties of the year, the Robert J. Miller Oysterfest raises funds and awareness with a day of great food, tasty libations, and of course lots of oysters. Visit their website for more information.



Tycoon Dog | September 16 | 3-5 PM | Memorial Park

Tycoon Dog will feature some brand new tunes and some old faves for this free, family-friendly, outdoor concert. Visit their website for more information.

Giants of Jazz Rossano Sportiello & Harry Allen| September 21 | 7:30 PM | DeHart Community Center
An evening of classic jazz from the folks who bring you the annual Chicken Fat Ball. For more information call 973 975-2053. DeHart Community Center is located at 120 Burnett Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040.


¡HOLA! FEST 2018 | September 29 | 12 - 6 PM | The Woodland
Listen to the sounds of Brazil, immerse yourself in Mexican culture, feel the beat of the Caribbean, tango to the music of Argentina. You can experience this and more at !Hola! Fest NJ 2018, Maplewood’s first community-wide celebration of Hispanic culture. Visit the event website.



Maplewood Art Walk & Music Fest | September 30 | 11 AM - 5 PM | Maplewood Village

The Village's annual outdoor juried art show returns for another day of live local music, artists, and activities. Visit their website for more information.


"SHIFT" : beyond skill sharing | September 5, 12, 19, 26 | 6 - 9:00 PM
iPadology Workshop | September 20 | 7 - 9:30 PM

NJ Art Association : Member Appreciation Show | September 5 - October 22
Visit their website for more information.
Save the Dates!
Oktoberfest
October 6 | 12-8 PM | The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road
Prost!
SOMA Brewing Company presents Oktoberfest At The Woodland! This FREE event will feature traditional fare, SOMA’s very own craft brewed beer, non-stop live music and a separate area with organized activity for the kids. More info here.


Diwali Fest NJ 2018
October 28 | The Woodland
Diwali Fest NJ is a free day-long celebration of the food, music and the cultural riches of south Asia. This popular event featuring live entertainment, workshops and children's activities returns to Maplewood for a 2nd spectacular year.
Learn More

Rent Party

260 GREGORY AVE West Orange Twp., NJ 07052-4417

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/F96PTM/260-GREGORY-AVE-West-Orange-Twp-NJ-3504175

Amazing rental in Gregory Section of West Orange. 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with large yard. 2 car garage w/extra parking in driveway. Beautifully renovated kitchen, formal dining room & good size living room on first floor. Second floor incl. 3 bedrooms, full bath & office. Private master suite on third floor. Basement is mostly finished with recreation/family room, laundry room and plenty of storage. Large yard is perfect for entertaining. Close to major transportation, jitneys to area NJT train stations and schools. NTN report required. Tenant to pay first $95 of any repair costs.

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2

Price: $3,600

For more information about this property, please contact MARK SLADE at 973-762-5400 or sladehomes@gmail.com. You can also text 5271353 to 67299 (Message and Data Rates May Apply, see terms and privacy policy).

See more listings at: http://midtowndirectrealty.com/

MLS ID: 3504175

6 SHERIDAN AVE West Orange Twp., NJ 07052-2629

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/Z5ZFWL/6-SHERIDAN-AVE-West-Orange-Twp-NJ-3501348

Built in 1956 and stunningly renovated with designer touches in 2016 , this charming split level home is ready to fall in love with! An open floor plan allows for gracious and enjoyable entertaining. You'll feel like a Michelin chef in the kitchen, with sparkling white cabinets & state-of-the-art appliances. From the dining room, sliding glass doors lead out to a deck & patio making dining al fresco a breeze. Retire to the second level where bedrooms, complemented by both a master bath and hall bath--are artfully tucked away for privacy and restful sleep.Downstairs, find a spacious family room with attached powder room creating a hub for loved ones to mingle or a home office/business. The fun can easily spill outdoors from the walk-out lower level, where a sprawling backyard welcomes play and lounging.

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Price: $450,000

For more information about this property, please contact MARK SLADE at 973-762-5400 or sladehomes@gmail.com. You can also text 5253345 to 67299 (Message and Data Rates May Apply, see terms and privacy policy).

See more listings at: http://midtowndirectrealty.com/

MLS ID: 3501348

2030 VAUXHALL RD Union Twp., NJ 07083-3619

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/ABGFQE/2030-VAUXHALL-RD-Union-Twp-NJ-3498700

This home has so much to offer! From the entry foyer, step into a large living room with cathedral ceiling, accented by a decorative fireplace. The EIK Kitchen has been updated with Granite Counters, New Cabinets and Stainless Steel Appliances. The first floor is rounded out by two sun-drenched large bedrooms and a full bath. Upstairs find two more good size bedrooms, a full bath and a large open office space on the landing. Head downstairs into the biggest surprise: a newly finished recreation/family room and powder room, laundry room, utility room and two storage rooms. If you also love the outdoors, then step outside into an almost park-like setting with gardens, fenced in for your and your guests protection. Close to shopping and major highways. Call 917-797-5059 to see this property

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Price: $350,000

For more information about this property, please contact MARK SLADE at 973-762-5400 or sladehomes@gmail.com. You can also text 5235581 to 67299 (Message and Data Rates May Apply, see terms and privacy policy).

See more listings at: http://midtowndirectrealty.com/

MLS ID: 3498700

1734 CENTRAL AVE Westfield Town, NJ 07090-2262

Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/YGZP9T/1734-CENTRAL-AVE-Westfield-Town-NJ-3498685

This amazing home has everything that today's buyers are looking for: Renovated Kitchen and Baths, Very Open Floor Plan for the Kitchen/DR/LR; Walk out Family Room and More. Not to be missed! There is also a lower level bedroom and full bath that is great for guests, the in-laws or out-laws, or even a live in child care professional. The upper level also boasts a renovated hall bath, two hall bedrooms and then a master suite with its own bath and a great wall of closets.

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Price: $600,000

For more information about this property, please contact MARK SLADE at 973-762-5400 or sladehomes@gmail.com. You can also text 5235580 to 67299 (Message and Data Rates May Apply, see terms and privacy policy).

See more listings at: http://midtowndirectrealty.com/

MLS ID: 3498685

Porchfest "lights up" the Hilton Section of Maplewood on September 2nd

Imagine strolling the streets of Maplewood and stopping at one porch, then another, and then another to enjoy music and entertainment all day long. That’s Porchfest! Porchfest is held exclusively in Maplewood's Hilton neighborhood. This section of town is still very affordable as compared to other sections of Maplewood, but prices are rising faster here than they are in the town as a whole, making these homes potentially great investments.

Where can you get a 3/4 bedroom home with new designer kitchen and baths, with a commute to NYC that averages between 35-45 minutes with good schools, a diverse community--lifestyle-wise, income-wise, religion-wise, etc.--for under $450,000? Look no further than this home at 29 Hughes that will be hosting an Open House today from 2-4PM. Meet local realtor, Mr Brooklyn West himself: Mark Slade.

Enjoy this fun and free event every year on Labor Day Sunday, rain date Monday, in the Hilton neighborhood, from 1-5pm. The event kicks off at noon in front of the Community Center at DeHart Park with music, balloons, a fundraiser bake sale, and a rehearsal for our “honk parade,” where everyone in the family is welcome to make music and march!

New: Enjoy a free jitney service running on Rutgers St./Field Rd. from Hilton Ave. to Porter Rd. That means a little less walking and a lot more music and entertainment. We hope you’ll be there!

Stop by Dehart Park or participating porches to get a printed event schedule & map.

Kick Off Event:

Noon at DeHart Park

Honk Parade:

12:45pm from DeHart Park

Live Music & Entertainment:

1-5pm on porches all around Hilton

Rain Date:

Monday, September 3

A picturesque town in Essex County, Maplewood is located on the East Branch of the Rahway River. Originally consisting of farms, mills and orchards, Maplewood is now a great mix of residential and commercial areas, culminating in the jewel of a downtown village and coming together to create a charming, tight-knit and diversified community. Maplewood has predominantly Colonial and Tudor style homes with sprawling porches and ample greenery, but you can also find some Victorians and a range of more modern style construction on its beautiful tree lined streets.
Maplewood is a diverse town with 6 elementary schools and prominent municipal building designed by famous architects, Guilbert and Betelle. In the center of town, famed landscape architects, the Olmstead Brothers, created the breathtaking Memorial Park; not to be overlooked is Ricalton Square, nestled between the train station and the downtown shopping; this area is frequently used for events including a Halloween Parade with hayrides and petting zoos, as well as featuring replica homes during the Winter Holiday Season. The town offers many activities to its residents from camps in the summer, arts and crafts classes, a public pool (with 4 pools ranging from a “baby” pool to toddler pool to large lap pool and a diving tank) and a farmers market when in season. There is even an annual musicalpalooza--Maplewoodstock—featuring a variety of bands and musical styles, showcasing local and national bands with booths for local businesses to set up.

The Village, also known as Maplewood Center, is a quaint, downtown shopping district with everything from restaurants with foods from all over the world, bakeries, dance studios, gyms, bookstores, a movie theater and bookstores. With its large variety of cuisines to choose from, Maplewood recently started a yearly town-wide Restaurant Week with over 30 eateries participating.

Easily accessible by its throughways and the New Jersey Transit, it's no surprise Maplewood has been ranked several times as one of the most desirable places to live in America by a number of surveys.




Mark Slade
Keller Williams
917.797.5059
Good Homes



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Don’t forget These Helpful Sites:

For Open Houses:
www.maplewoodnjopenhouses.com
www.southorangenjopenhouses.com
and
For Homes For Sale:
www.latestmaplewoodhomes.com
and
www.latestsouthorangehomes.com
Mark Slade