Maplewood
WHY BUY IN MAPLEWOOD?
Somewhere in the experience of each of us, or in our own collective memory, there is a “village,” and embedded in that memory is a magical place of gathered lives that dares to promise a special state of being, an amalgam of a Norman Rockwell painting and a Frank Capra movie, with all the constituent parts of a proper town, and that town is Maplewood, New Jersey: 23, 000 residents at last count, with a four block downtown, solid and unpretentious but inexpressibly picturesque, where the chief pleasures are in the small things, such as the family owned shops on the town square that include an old- fashioned Irish pub, a pet store, a children’s shoe store, and a 50’s diner with the marble-topped soda fountain and twirly stools, where straws come in paper wrappers and newcomers and long-time residents meet and talk without feeling self-conscious.
Close by – some within walking distance – are several appealing neighborhoods with a plethora of affordable homes ranging in price from $300,000 to over $1,000,000; neat wooden-framed houses with cupolas and gables, and great gracious Tudors and Colonials with cool porches that sit on broad leafy streets that are lined with ancient trees. Bordering the 4-square mile township is a recreational preserve, over 2000 alluring acres threaded with foot trails, where hikers and families can picnic by free-flowing streams. Closer to town is an award-winning outdoor pool and several parks that are green and fresh, all of them filled with jogging paths, slides and swings and other amusements, some holding meticulously groomed soccer fields and baseball diamonds, home to little leaguers and softball teams. Nearby are six elementary schools, two middle schools, and Columbia High School, a school which has been consistently singled out for its academic excellence and one that offers a wide array of classes and extra-curricular activities – from journalism to film making to 23 varsity sports – along with advanced placement and college prep classes, and vocational courses.
Maplewood is only 30 minutes from Manhattan by train and is governed by a township committee, consisting of five men and women, and a mayor.
Homes For Sale in Maplewood, New Jersey
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My Favorite Restaurant in New Jersey.
No, I’m not going to tell you mine. It would be almost impossible for me to narrow it down to a single establishment. I’m interested in YOUR favorite eateries. Why you enjoy them — and what’s the best dish on the menu.
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First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit.
First time homebuyers listen up!!!!!!! Here’s something awesome that will help you to take advantage of this Buyers’ Market. If you qualify, you may be eligible for a Tax Credit of up to $7500 dollars.
Here’s a nice little PDF file that will give you most of the details.
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Maplewood New Jersey Rentals
Let my team help you find a great rental in Maplewood, New Jersey. It’s an awesome town with a very short commute to Manhattan.
The following link will give you direct access to the entire rental inventory in Maplewood. It includes all the listings currently in the Garden State MLS.
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Glenwood Section of Short Hills
The name Short Hills often makes people think of multimillion dollar homes, large luxury vehicles and small dogs wearing Hermes sweaters.
The fact is, however, that there are many homes priced under a million dollars, not everyone in town drives a luxury car and not all small dogs in Short Hills wear Hermes. My Bichon Gigi [...]
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Not everyone in New Jersey wants to live in a single family home. Many people have become accustomed to living in cozy city apartments and townhomes. They enjoy the amenities that are often found in these developments such as gyms and pools. In addition, they love the fact that they are not personally responsible for [...]
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It’s hot. Time to head over to the Maplewood, New Jersey Pool.
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Alcoholics Anonymous In Northern New Jersey.
One might think it’s strange to mention Alcoholics Anonymous in a real estate blog, but I assure you it’s a life or death issue for some buyers and sellers and their families. Many folks would be surprised how many people look for homes based on the availability of an Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. It’s true.
Having [...]
4th of July in Maplewood, New Jersey.
Maplewood, New Jersey isn’t considered one of the best towns in New Jersey by chance. Residents and town officials go out of their way to make sure that there are lots of great events year round . This 4th of July is no exception.
Residents and others can enjoy the 4th of July festivities in Memorial [...]
New Construction in New Jersey.
I often get asked about New Construction in Morris, Essex and Union counties. Many times it’s from folks moving here from Atlanta and other areas with large new subdivisions. Lots of huge McMansions at affordable prices.
The housing stock in Morris, Essex and Union counties is much older thus making it harder to find newer [...]
Storms Rocked Maplewood, New Jersey.
All I can say is “WOW”!!!!!!!!
This footage taken by a Maplewood, New Jersey Resident really captures the magnitude of the the storm that plowed through New Jersey on Tuesday evening.
The footage really speaks for it’s self.
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