Camillo's Caffe -Good Places to Eat In Princeton|Princeton Relocation | Things To Do
Home buyers relocating to Princeton often ask me about things to do and good 
places to eat in Princeton area. Today I would like to suggest Cammillo's Cafe in Princeton. I am not a food critic (I am a NJ real estate agent), although traveling, eating and getting paid for it seem like a dream job:) This review brings a bit lighter subject then usual on this Princeton real estate site, which usually is focused on helping Princeton home buyers and sellers become better real estate consumers.
Lately Princeton real estate has been a heavy duty topic and may not bring much enjoyment to some of the Princeton home sellers. With that in mind, let's talk about some thing more enjoyable , especially if you are considering relocating to Princeton and are wondering about good places to eat in Princeton.
When I lived in Italy I was too poor to eat out and my cooking then was mostly Russian. I have to confess I love good food and later in life got to eat in some of the best restaurants in New York and Europe, so I am a bit spoiled when it comes to good food.
At Camillo's Cafe in Princeton the food is very good. The restaurant has already been reviewed or written up by professional writers in Princeton Business Journal, Princeton Packet, Town Topics and even New York Times, and this post is not to compete with real food critics. I am describing my own experience at Camillo's Cafe as a customer. Quality of food and service, which are two most important criteria for me, was excellent the several times we ate there.
The chef/owner Camillo Tortola describes his food as authentic Italian.
He came to this country several years ago having run Italian restaurants in Scotland. He opened this small restaurant in the Princeton shopping center.
The service is more like when visiting a friend, then a restaurant. The last time we were at Camillo's it was a very hot day and I was in a mood for their cold sea-food salad which was not on the menu. We asked Camillo and he said he would come up with something based on what he had in the kitchen, and he did. He made a different sea-food salad, but it was very good. It's hard or may be impossible to get this level of personal service in most Princeton restaurants.
Something similar happened on another occasion, when the chef offered something not on the menu to satisfy his customers.
The dinning room is not large, but pleasant with many windows open when the weather is good. There are wall pleasant painted murals on the walls, that don't look cheese like in some Italian restaurants. There is also an outdoor patio for good weather. The kitchen is open, so you could see the cooking as it's being prepared. The menu is not very extensive, and I don't think it has changed since the first time we visited. It still has many choices and a few special of the day.
The wines offered are from Hopewell Valley Vineyards. Not being a wine conosseuir, I support using local products. The seafood also comes from a local distributor and the vegetables from local organic farms.
Camiilo's Cafe is located in the Princeton Shopping Center at 301 N. Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540. Tel 609-252-0608.
They are opened foe lunch Mon-Sat 11:30am -2:30pm, and dinner Mon-Sat: 5pm -10pm; Sunday -5pm- 9pm.
If you are considering moving/relocating to Princeton, read more about Princeton homes and Princeton real estate:
About Princeton - Relocating And Living |Princeton NJ homes|New Jersey real estate
How To Buy A Home At The Lowest Price? | Princeton NJ homes|Mercer County NJ Homes
Princeton Real Estate Housing Report May 2008 | New Jersey Real Estate
Luxury Princeton Homes For Less Than $2 million | New Jersey Real Estate
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Freedom Festval In West Windsor
There are many local events planned for the Independence Day holiday weekend in and 
around Princeton. One such activity, offering free family fun, is Freedom Festival hosted by Mercer County on Saturday, July 5.
The festival will take place in Mercer County Park, West Windsor at 3pm-5pm.
Mercer county announcement indicates a great concert lineup including Verdict, starting at 3 p.m., Nerds at 5 p.m., The Sensational Soul Cruises at 7p.m., and others.
The festival will have activities for kids and adults including food, local wineries, craft vendors. Entertainment for the kids will include inflatable rides, hot air balloons, and animal exhibits.
The festival will also have beautiful firework displays, starting at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Seems like a good opportunity for free family fun to include this festival in your Independence day holiday weekend celebrations.
P.S. when my kids asked me what should we do this weekend, I answered: "ckeck out my blog":)
Luxury Princeton Homes for sale $1.5mlm-$2million 
Discriminating buyers of luxury New Jersey real estate, turn to Princeton as one of the towns with a wide array of choices of higher end luxury homes as well as the quality of schools and convenient commute to New York and Philadelphia.
Read New Jersey real estate - Relocating And Living in Princeton
Here is a look at what is available now in Princeton for $1,500,000 - $2,000,000 and a quick overview of the real estate market conditions in this price range. There is also a summary of the homes sold since the beginning of this year in this price range.
Luxury Princeton Real Estate - On The Market Now (Active)
There are 21 Princeton homes for sale on the market now, 5 of them in the Princeton Borough and the rest in the Princeton Township. Homes in the borough tend to be on smaller (usually less than 0.5 acres) lots and are usually older. The 5 available houses now range from $1,550,000 home with 5 bedrooms, 4/1 baths on 0.46 acres in the Princeton Boro to $1,995,000 home with 5 bedrooms, 3/1 baths on almost 3 acres in the Princeton township.
There have been a substantial number of price reductions on many properties in Princeton with 9 luxury homes for sale having already reduced prices.
Luxury Princeton Real Estate - Houses Under Contract
There are currently 6 houses under contract, with half of them having had price reductions before going under contract. People often ask how long does it take to sell a luxury house in Princeton. The number of days on the market ranged from 1 day for a new house to over 300 days on a resale.
Luxury Princeton Real Estate -Prices of Houses Sold
There were 13 houses sold in Princeton since the beginning of 2008, with the following statistics:
Median price sold price was $1,660,000
Median price sold was 8% lower then the listing price
Princeton Real Estate -Houses Sold By Street
These were the Princeton houses sold since the beginning of 2008.
Address Bedrooms Bathrooms Sold Price
64 Battle Rd, Princeton, NJ 4 5.1 $1,575,000
606 Snowden Ln, Princeton, NJ 5 4.2 $1,831,500
10 Walker Dr, Princeton, NJ 5 5.1 $1,570,000
61 Farrand Rd, Princeton, NJ 5 5.2 $1,517,500
19 Derwent Dr, Princeton, NJ 5 5.2 $1,920,000
22 Brearly Rd, Princeton, NJ 4 4.2 $1,561,000
220 Wendover Dr, Princeton, NJ 6 4.1 $1,610,000
633 State Rd, Princeton, NJ 5 5.2 $1,660,000
7 Random Rd, Princeton, NJ 5 5 $1,793,000
581 Lake Dr, Princeton, NJ 5 3 $2,000,000
137 Parkside Dr, Princeton, NJ 4 3.1 $1,650,000
48 Bogart Ct, Princeton, NJ 4 3.1 $1,735,000
251 Bouvant Dr, Princeton, NJ 6 5.1 $1,900,000
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The good news for New Jersey real estate home buyers and people relocating from out of state is that they could find Princeton homes for sale unders $500,000.
One of the first decisions home buyers usually have to make is what town in New jersey they could afford to buy in. For many home buyers the 
commute and proximity to public transportation are very important as well. Many buyers are surprised, given the perception of Princeton real estate being exclusively higher end more expensive homes, that they can find Princeton homes for sale not just for under $500,000, but even for under $300,000.
One Princeton neighborhood offering homes in this price range is Campbell Woods, located on a scenic Princeton Ridge.
Read: Princeton NJ Real Estate| Campbell Woods Homes & Neighborhood
Princeton homes for sale in this price range tend to be townhouses or single homes with 2-3 bedrooms on smaller lots and the inventory of such homes is not very large. For more information on Princeton homes for sale available under $500,000 please read:
Princeton New Jersey Real Estate Homes And Condos Under $300,000 & $500,000
You can find more information about living and relocating to Princeton:
Princeton NJ Real Estate - About Princeton - Relocating And Living
Princeton NJ Mercer County Real Estate Market Housing Report -First Quarter 2008
Princeton NJ Real Estate Mercer County homes -Housing Market Statistics March 2008
Princeton NJ real estate Mercer County - Buyer Information
Princeton Mercer County NJ Real Estate -Secrets To Buying A Home Like A Realtor
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Princeton NJ Housing Market Statistics - March 2008
This Princeton NJ housing market report details the prices of Princeton NJ homes for sale, trends in the numbers of homes sold, the average days on the market it took to sell the house and the rate at which houses have sold, and the housing inventory accumulation. It compares it to the statistics for the last month (February 2008)and the same period of last year (March 2007). I first published the complete report in my Princeton NJ Real Estate Mercer Homes.
This is important information for Princeton NJ real estate area buyers and sellers. In summary the data suggests slowing of the real estate market and the uncertainty of the buyers about further price declines and the condition of the economy. This is reflected in the decline in the Princeton NJ real estate average sale prices and increased time it takes to sell. The decline in the number of houses on the market illustrates home sellers reluctance for putting their homes on the market, unless they have to. This could be good news for the buyers. More sellers serious about selling could lead to more realistic home prices.
Princeton NJ Real Estate Prices of Houses Sold
Average home price - $875,032
Average price March 2008 vs. March 2007: Down 1%
Average price March 2008 vs. February 2008: Down 7%
Median home price- $750,000
Median Price March 2008 vs. February 2008: Down 14% vs.
Median Price March 2008 vs. March 2007: Up 33%
No dramatic conclusions about the direction of the real estate prices can be determined by looking at the numbers for one month, because they depend on the type of sales during this month. Preponderance of more expensive homes sold during this period would increase the price, but does it does not mean that prices are going up. In fact the exact opposite could be happening. To determine the real direction of real estate prices, same property sales has to be tracked over time.
The large increase in the median price compared to March 2007,could be explained, by a high price sale in that period, which is not counted for the purposes of the median calculation, but is counted in the average price calculation. The effect is making the median price in March 2007, much lower then the average price.
Princeton Real Estate Housing Supply
Number of Princeton houses on the market
March 2008 - 208
March 2008 vs. March 2007 Down 13%
March 2008 vs. February 2008 Up 31%
Princeton NJ Homes For Sale Inventory Accumulation
March 2008 - 9 month
March 2008 vs. March 2007- Down 10%
March 2008 vs. February 2008 - Up 29%
There were 208 houses on the market, a 31% increase compared to February, which is expected due to the seasonal nature of the real estate market.
The 13% decline compared to March 2007 indicates, the sellers decisions not to sell, unless they absolutely have to.
Inventory accumulation reflects the number of months it would take to sell all the existing inventory, if no additional houses came on the market, and assuming the current rate of monthly sale. March 2008 inventory accumulation is 9 month, a 29% increase from February and a 10% decline from March 2007. This is in comparison to NJ real estate statistics of 10.5 months of for-sale inventory, down from 11 months in February.
Princeton NJ Real Estate Housing Demand
Number of Princeton NJ houses Sold
March 2008 -15
March 2008 vs. March 2007 -Down 13%
March 2008 vs. February 2008 - Up 50%
Number of Princeton NJ houses Pended
March 2008 -23
March 2008 vs. March 2007 -Down 45%
Princeton NJ Days On The Market Homes For Sale
Average DOM March 2008 - 202
Average DOM March 2008 vs. March 2007 - Up 49%
Average DOM March 2008 vs. February 2008 - Up 85%
There were 15 houses sold this months, a 50% increase compared to February and 13% decline form March 2007. This is the indication that buyers are uncertain and could be waiting for more price declines.
The data for the NJ real estate market suggests 27% decline in contract sales compared to one year ago despite a 9% increase from February.
The same trend could be seen in the number of houses that went under contract (Pended), which was 23. It is almost double compared to February, but 45% decline from March 2007.
Average days on the the market for the sold houses is 202, an 85% increase from February and a 49% increase form March last year. Buyers uncertainty and unwillingness of many sellers to price their houses correctly is reflected in the increased length of time it take to sell them.
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Princeton Mercer County NJ Real Estate - Secrets to selling your house like an agent.
Princeton Mercer County NJ Real Estate -Secrets To Buying A Home Like A Realtor
Princeton Mercer County NJ Real Estate Sellers- 3 Things That Sell Houses Now
Princeton Mercer County NJ Real Estate - 5 Deadly Mistakes When Selling Your House
Princeton Mercer County NJ Real Estate - Prices of Houses Sold in Princeton -January 2008
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