Manalapan, NJ

If you live in or near Manalapan NJ, or are visiting this area on Saturday, June 13, you are in for a treat! Come and visit the annual extravaganza known as Manalapan Under the Stars. This fun family event will be held at the Manalapan Recreation Center on Route 522 near Taylors Mills Road across from the Municipal Complex.

There will be exhibits, vendors, food, live entertainment, rides, games, and more. The fun begins at 4:00pm and lasts until 10:00pm. Highlights will include a performance by Micky Dolenz of the Monkees at 8:15pm and a fireworks display at 9:30pm.

Tommy G, NJ 101.5's Leader of the Late Night, will M.C the festivities.

Outstanding local talent will be on hand to entertain, including Rising Stars School of Dance and Performing Arts, ICON Dance Complex, Gallery of Dance, Bryan Klein's Taekwando Academy, the Speed Limit band, and the BJ Adams Orchestra.

Strolling costumed characters including Dora the Explorer, Sponge Bob, and Uncle Sam will delight the kiddies and add to the merriment.

For information on parking, shuttle busses, and the rain date, visit the Manalapan Township official website.

This will be too much fun to miss! See you there!

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Lynn Michaels is one of the Top Producers in the Marlboro / Manalapan office of Weichert, Realtors. Whether buying or selling a home in Marlboro, Manalapan, Freehold or the surrounding areas, call Lynn for outstanding service and results.

Lynn Michaels (Cell) 908-804-3200 (Email) lynnmichaels@hotmail.com (Web) www.LynnMichaelsHomes.com

What better way to kick off the summer season than with a parade!

Each year, Manalapan Township celebrates Memorial Day with a parade down Main Street!

It is a wonderful opportunity for marchers and spectators to show their community spirit by celebrating Memorial Day together, as a township.

The parade starts at Manalapan's Municipal Complex, travels past the Recreation Center through the heart of Englishtown and finishing up at the American Legion Hall on Sanford Street.

As a Girl Scout Leader and Mom, I've been marching with my kids for years and think I will miss it some day!

Families line the street waving and cheering. Parade marchers come prepared with treats to throw to the kids who are watching and eagerly waiting to snatch a lollipop or piece of candy!

Manalapan High School Marching Band led the way followed by numerous Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops. There were police cars and fire trucks, and even Uncle Sam made an appearance on stilts!!

There were representatives from Manalapan's local government and many were hoping for their 15 minutes of fame when the local news channel showed up!

Last, and most certainly not least, on hand were many township veterans showing their support and pride as the community came together to remember the many people who gave their life for their country and to support the American soldiers who risk their lives every day for our safety.

I hope all my Manalapan neighbors, friends and family had a wonderful, safe Memorial Day Weekend! Best wishes for a very fun filled summer!

Manalapan Under The Stars 2009

June 13, 2009

Manalapan Day 2009

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 4:00 pm until 10:00 pm

Manalapan Recreation Center

Join the excitement as the township celebrates another great fun filled family day. Bring your entire family, your neighbors and your friends for an evening of fantastic entertainment, exhibits, displays, vendors, children's rides, amusements and games. Bring your appetites to our food court. The evening continues after 9:30 pm with a spectacular fireworks finale!

Main Stage entertainment will feature: Risings Stars School of Dance and Performing Arts, ICON Dance Complex, the "Speed Limit" band and the BJ Adams Orchestra. At 8:15 pm we will present Micky Dolenz of the Monkees. Additional entertainment will appear on the Future Stars Stage: Rising Stars School of Performance and Dance, ICON Dance Complex, Bryan Klein's Tae Kwando and Gallery of Dance. Be on the lookout for strolling performers and characters.....Sponge Bob, Dora the Explorer, Uncle Sam and more! Visit the Organized Sports Center for sign-ups and information.

We welcome back Radio Station NJ 101.5 and our Master of Ceremonies.....the Leader of the Late Night.....Tommy G! The Samaritan Center will be accepting donations of non-perishable food and supplies. Parking will be available at the Municipal Complex, Manalapan High School, Manalapan Recreation Center and Temple Beth Shalom. Shuttle busses will run from Symmes Road commuter lot and Covered Bridge commencing at 4:00 pm. These busses will continue all evening with the last bus departing from the Recreation Center 30 minutes after the conclusion of the fireworks. There is something for everyone, so come early! We suggest bringing your chairs and blankets for your comfort. Join the whole community for "Manalapan Under The Stars"! Rain date will be Saturday, June 20^th. Same time, same place. In case of rain on June 13^th, Micky Dolenz of the Monkees will perform at Manalapan High School. Admission will be limited to the capacity of the auditorium and will be cut off when full.

The springtime is here and it is a fabulous time to buy real estate!!! Interest rates are really low, and so are the prices. If you are a FIRST TIME HOME BUYER, then you may qualify for an $8,000 tax credit if you purchase a house and close by 11/30/2009! What a deal! I wish I was a first time home buyer!

Now, if you are only concerned about buying at the very, very, very bottom, then you probably won't know what hit you when the prices start going up along with the interest rates. And, there is no guarantee that the $8,000 tax credit will be extended after 11/30/2009.

So, there is no time like the present!

Best wishes!

Phyllis Katz,
Weichert Realtors, 455 Route 9 South, Manalapan, NJ 07726 (732) 536-4400 x 142 (office) or (732) 804-3057 (cell) www.PhyllisKatzsellshomes.com

SHORT SALES 101: The Five "P's" Everyone Needs To Practice When Dealing With Short Sales

"RUMOR vs. REALITY CHECK"

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Real Solutions To Help NJ Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure

(May 2009 edition)

1. PREPARE: Make sure you mentally and emotionally PREPARE yourself for the level of transparency that will be required in order to complete a short sale. This means ultimately you'll be required to share details with your Realtor, your attorney, your CPA and the bank about why you are unable to pay your mortgage. Depending upon your specific circumstances this could include job loss, medical problems or any number of issues. You have NOTHING to be ashamed about!

2. PLAN OF ACTION: As a Realtor who is experienced with short sales in NJ, I can tell you that proper PLANNING is a huge part of successfully executing a short sale. The Realtor you choose to handle your short sale listing needs to have a real MARKETING PLAN to get your home exposed to buyers, as well as a real STRATEGIC PLAN to effectively deal with your mortgage lender/bank. If you are a seller who is experiencing financial trouble, and are considering listing your home with a Realtor as a short sale, please do yourself a favor..research the Realtor before you choose one.

3. PERFECT HONESTY: The only way your short sale Realtor can help you is if you are PERFECTLY HONEST with them about the obvious things about your financial status, as well as the not-so obvious. If you know of additional liens that are currently levied against your home, it's very important that tell your agent in the very beginning.

4. PATIENCE: Short sales typically take a bit longer than most traditional home sales. In order for the buyer, seller and the agents to get what they all ultimately desire (a closed transaction), everyone is going to have to commit upfront to remain PATIENT during the process.

5. POSITIVE ATTITUDE: In addition to being PATIENT, everyone involved in a short sale transaction needs to keep a POSITIVE ATTITUDE. This means the seller of the short sale home and their Realtor needs to support each other as they navigate through this tough process. The buyer's agent needs to regularly check-in on the short sale buyer to make sure they keep a POSITIVE ATTITUDE while everyone waits for the bank to render a decision about approving the short sale. Being pesimistic and negative will only get you frustrated. Keep a POSITIVE ATTITUDE throughout the short sale process, and you will likely wind up with a positive outcome!

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