Maplewood, NJ

You Betcha!!!

Thirty five homes went under contract in Maplewood NJ in the past 30 days and 11 have just entered attorney review.

Maplewood is HOT!

Is it the 30 minute commute into NYC via the Midtown Direct train or the vibrant downtown that is bringing buyers?

There are currently 140 homes for sale in Maplewood, NJ with an average list price of $526,605.

But what are the prices of the 35 homes that are now selling?

4 Under $200,000
6 $201,000-$300,000
5 $301,000-$400,000
7 $401,000-$500,000
8 $501,000-$600,000
3 $601,000-$700,000
1 $701,000-$999,999
1 Over $1,000,000+

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Delightful, warm and elegant 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in Maplewood, NJ in previews now - to be seen by all when it comes to market officially in January, 2009.

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Juliet Johnson Staging provides home staging and online marketing services to the luxury real estate market of suburban NJ, specializing in the $1 - 3 million niche.

Maplewood's residential listings were up by 8%, with a lower average price of $466,646. New listings were down in volume but up in price at $534,92, a 9% increase over last year.

Properties scheduled to close were up at 25 for the month, verses 16 for the same period, last year, with an average price of $525,915. slightly down from last year.

There was a variance of one for the sales for the month of August, with an average price of $578,778 up by 5% over last year.

Have you ever wonder how TV and film animation come together. Well, wonder no more. November 5, 2008 is your opportunity to meet Rick Parker, animator of Beavis & Butthead. Mr. Parker will provide teens with insights on how to develop animation for cable television and film, as well as the road to a career in animation. The presentation will take place at the Main Library, located at 51 baker Street in Maplewood, commencing at 5:00 pm. for more information call 973-762-1622 ext. 5001 or contact Timur A. Davis tdavis@maplewoodlibrary.org

On Thursday, October 23, 2008 you are invited to attend A New Era of Rights and Responsibilities:
Civil Unions, Marriage & Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples, in Maplewood, New Jersey.

Challenges facing same sex couples necesitate customized estate planning to ensure that surviving loved ones are protected.

The symposium will consist of a panel of professionals to include:

Parinaz Cole, Financial Advisor - Merrill Lynch

Jim Cole, Financial Advisor - Merrill Lynch

Debra E. Guston, Attorney - Guston & Guston, L.L.P.

Christopher Bellis, Deputy Director of Development - Lambda Legal

The symposium will run from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Cent' Anni Restaurant located at 5 Highland Place, Maplewood, New jersey 07040. While there is no charge, reservations are required. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Matt Allen at Lambda Legal at mallen@lambdalegal.org or 212-809-8585, ext. 254.