St. Michaels Section of Union. A Best Buy.

Located just a few blocks from the center of downtown Union, New Jersey, the St. Michaels Section is one of the best values for a first time home buyer. Home prices in the St. Michaels Section currently range from about $240,000 to $400,000. The reality, however, is that you can get a really nice home in this area for about $340,000 or less. If you go any higher than that, it better be really nice. There are always exceptions.

For residents of the St. Michaels Section of Union, the grade schools could be one of the following; Connecticut Farms, Franklin or Hannah Caldwell.

For those of you just starting out – the St. Michaels Section of Union is an excellent option. It couples convenience, low prices and so much charm.

This area is definitely worth a look.

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Corned Beef Sandwich New Jersey Style. Only the best.

One of my fondest childhood memories is going to Canters in Los Angeles for a giant corned beef sandwich and pickles. The sandwiches were huge, and I used to slap on a ton of mustard. Those were the days.

When I moved to Manhattan back in the 80’s to attend NYU, I couldn’t find a deli that could produce a corned beef sandwich of the same caliber as Canters. I tried a bunch of the old skool delis — but none of them blew me away.

The one deli that kept me going those four years was Carnegie. Their corned beef sandwich took Canters and kicked it up a notch. You could literally make two meals out of one sandwich.

Well, when I moved to New Jersey back in the nineties, I really struggled with my corned beef sandwich cravings. On many occasions, I would hop in the car and drive to Manhattan just to pick up a sandwich from Carnegie. The drive was rough, but the food was worth it.

Then a couple of years ago I was talking with one of my buddies from the office. I was totally strung out – and needed a serious corned beef infusion. That’s when I was turned on to Eppes Essen. Eppes what! Eppes Essen the epicenter of great deli food in Livingston, New Jersey.

I immediately fired up my Maybach – I mean Saab — and headed straight over to the deli.

I ordered. I ate. I smiled.

I found it – the best corned beef sandwich in New Jersey.

Eppes Essen
105 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
Phone: 973-994-1120

Eppes Essen Website

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Bionic Diaper.

Got your attention? It got mine.

Our bathroom is a place of total serenity. A library of sorts. It’s a literary space where one can read such works as Star Magazine, The Zone, My Saab Drivers manual and many other great pieces of literature. It’s a place where you ease your mind without the use of narcotics. It’s a place with a door that locks.

Today, however, was different.

After a large cup of Paul Newman’s coffee I made my way over to the bathroom. Turned on the water to wash my hands. Wash my hands. Did you think I was going to go another direction with this?

Anyhow, as I turned around to dry my hands on the 8000 thread count towel I noticed a pile of diapers sitting in the toilet. In recent days the throne has become my son’s new favorite playground. Last week he dumped (no pun intended) a whole bag of Cheese Gold Fish into the toilet.

As I reached down and removed the diapers I was amazed at the size of the bottom diaper sitting in the water. It looked like a giant pumpkin squash. It was huge. When I pulled it out, the weight must have been at least 7 pounds and barely a drop of water trickled down. It was insane.

A true bionic diaper.

I know what you’re all thinking.

This guy is nuts. What does this have to do with real estate.

No.

Huggies

ABC News New York Comes Calling.

I wrote a short blog post a couple of weeks ago regarding the cancellation of fireworks in South Orange. We’re talking short. Maybe two sentences.

Well, today I received a call from a reporter doing some research on fireworks displays that have been canceled. She saw my blog post and had a couple of questions.

I have no clue what I said to her.

Sandy Hook Gets Naked.

Those Old Bon Jovi records too warped to play. Why not do something interesting this weekend.

Take a day trip to Sandy Hook. Be free.

Here’s the whole story from the New York Times.

South Orange Pool Hours.

Stay cool at the South Orange Pool.

The South Orange Pool is located at the Cameron Field complex across from the Baird Community Center.

Have fun.

Pool Hours
Monday-Friday 12-8pm
Weekends 10-8 pm
For more information please call (973) 378-7766

West Orange Pool Hours.

When it gets hot in West Orange — the public pool is the ultimate refuge.

West Orange Community Pool (Ginny Duenkel Pool)
79 William St.

Pool Hours
Mon-Fri from 12-6pm
Sat 10-6
Sun 11-6

Pool stays open until September 21, 2008

For more information please call 973-325-4085.

Maplewood Pool Hours.

It’s hot. Time to head over to the Maplewood, New Jersey Pool.

Click for Maplewood Pool Info

Murray Hill Square. A Totally Unique Housing Experience.

If you are looking for a cookie cutter condo perched on the side of a mountain with vinyl siding and six hundred look-alike neighbors – Murray Hill Square probably isn’t the place for you.

Designed and built by Nat Conte in the late 1970’s, Murray Hill Square is one of the most unique townhouse developments ever built. Located directly across the street from the Murray Hill Train Station — this totally unique community is perfect for those looking to have a different kind of living experience coupled with easy access to New York City transportation.

So what makes Murray Hill Square so unique? The design. The incredible award-winning architecture goes from Georgian to Carpenter Gothic to Colonial in a split second. This makes for a very special small town experience. Several of the residences were even modeled after original Williamsburg designs.

How cool is that.

One of the other things I really like about Murray Hill Square is the fact that many of it’s unique features were actually recycled. Some of these features include beams from old barns slated for demolition and cobblestones and other stone salvaged from older sections of Morristown and Newark.

Green before it’s time.

The residents of Murray Hill Square have a real sense of pride in their community. It’s like a town within a town.

Why not become a resident. Call me — I’ll show you what’s currently available. 877-965-4800

Great photos of Murray Hills Square.
The History as Told by the Builder.

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Short Hills Mall Hours.

The Short Hills Mall is to malls, what the Birken Bag is to handbags. So go spend some money.

Mall Hours

Department Store and restaurant hours can be slightly different — so call first if you’re heading to NM.

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