The real estate market can be so confusing today, but don’t despair…recovery and help is on the way.
“Our area of Morris County is very special and unique due to its close proximity to NYC, excellent schools, and scenic beauty, so why can’t I get a higher price for my home now?”
We seem to be in a recovery, but don’t get too excited. Things can change in a heartbeat. A property listed at a fair market price will not last long. Buyers are out there, ready and poised to make the move, but if your property isn’t priced aggressively, your days on the market will linger and your property will be perceived as overpriced.
Once you pass the 60-day mark, the bottom feeders are on the loose, ready to make low offers.
Studies have proven that the closer you are to the “mark” with your pricing, your home will not only sell faster, but for a higher price.
No one wants to overpay, so we all need to proceed with caution when ready to put your house on the market. The recovery that is underway is still very fragile so don’t lose out on potential opportunities because of your higher asking price.
Posted by: 
Caroline Vanleer
Autumn Harvest is on Village Road in the New Vernon Post Office Building. It’s open from 7am to 6pm daily for a casual breakfast or lunch. If you are in the area, you should check it out, the service is friendly and the food is fresh. For more information, you can contact them at 973-401-1231.
Market Restaurant is on Rt. 202. The locals refer to it as where Pierre’s used to be, a beloved institution in the New Vernon area that closed a few years ago. Market has revamped the building, which now exudes a fresh, clean, new feel. The food is great and service attentive. The prices were mid-range with options for lighter fare, such as a burger. The bar area was hopping while we were there. Since we live in the area, we are always rooting for our local restaurants to do well. Market can be reached at 908-502-5106. Definitely call ahead to assure a seat, but if you are driving by last minute, don’t let the parking lot fool you. Check it out.
Spring is in full force, the end of school is fast approaching. Harding Township and Madison residents make up the student population at Madison High School. This year’s MHA Graduation Gala is June 18, 2010. It will be held at the Ferguson Recreation Center on the Fairleigh Dickinson Madison campus. This is an annual event that the community is encouraged to support. Everyone wants the kids to have fun and build memories of their time at Madison High.
Posted by:
Lois Olmstead
Chatham Moving and Storage is a local business with a great reputation for quality service. They are located at 223 North Passaic Avenue in Chatham, New Jersey. Their telephone number is 800-543-0753. They offer modern storage, packing and moving services.
If your destination is Madison, Harding Township, Chatham Township, Chatham Borough, Short Hills or Summit, or if you are moving out of the area, you should definitely put this local business on your list. I’ve had several sellers use their services with good results.
Until next time, enjoy the harbinger of spring!
Posted by:
Lois Olmstead
Spring is a special time of the year, especially here in Morris County. You know for sure it’s spring with the abundance of blossoming forsythia, daffodils, crocus and myrtle. The forest is starting to green up as well with the first buds starting to show.
A right of passage denoting spring in Harding is the Annual Fishing Contest held this year on April 10, 2010 from 8am-12noon at Bayne Park Pond on Blue Mill Road. Children up to 13 years old are invited to participate and prizes will be awarded.
An increase in cyclists can make driving a little tricky, but the colorful display of the cyclists’ outfits and the energy and joy displayed is a sight to see.
There are so many parks and trails in Morris County worth exploring. For instance, the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, which is located in both the New Vernon section of Harding Township and Chatham Township, offers many wonderful paths to walk, educational events and many quiet spots to sit and take in Mother Nature.
If all this makes you hungry, don’t miss the return of the American Harvest restaurant located in Harding next to the post office. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch or take-out from 7am to 6pm Monday through Saturday and 7am to 12pm on Sundays. Specials are offered from the deli and Panini grill as well as, fresh vegetables, salads, burgers and a kids menu.
Well, until next time, get outside and enjoy the beauty of these towns this spring.
Posted by:Lois Olmstead
Well, it’s winter and cold but that hasn’t stopped people from enjoying the outdoors. The skaters are back on the pond in Harding! Every day, a few times a day, a crew member from the hard-working Harding Township Department of Public Works checks to see if the ice is strong enough on the two skating ponds. There are two designated areas the town floods for skating. The depth is approximately 6-12 inches. The bigger fishing pond is not open to skating.
It’s a wonderful sight to see the sign go up, YES, Skating. Invariably, a group develops throughout the day. It’s a sweet scene of skaters young and old trying out the ice. Usually the hockey players use one pond and the figure skaters and first timers check out the other.
There are also trails for snow shoeing and cross country skiing in several of the surrounding parks which cover the Great Swamp. The manmade built trails are open for walking as well, so no excuses! Get out and enjoy this beautiful winter weather.
Posted by:Lois Olmstead
Apples, pumpkins, corn stalks, and various colors of mums all signal the start of the fall season! It’s hard to believe that summer has passed and fall is officially here. I hope everyone had a great start to the new school year; the real sign that fall has arrived.
As the leaves begin to change, there are many fun events to experience this time of year. Most local farmer’s markets will stay open through the fall season. A favorite of ours is the return of apple cider from local farms. A wonderful way to spend an afternoon with kids is at the local corn maze at Wightman’s. They have hayrides, pumpkins and much more.
To learn about other locations with mazes in New Jersey, click here.
Enjoy a theatrical performance in Madison at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. The Grapes of Wrath will be running from October 21st-November15th.
Harding Township offers wonderful parks where soccer games, field hockey, cross country and boys tennis are in full swing.
The Friends of Great Swamp has a fall calendar of events featuring everything from deer hunts to the Junior Refuge Manager program for kids.
So enjoy the fall; get out and have some fun at the various activities going on right now in your neighborhood.
Posted by:Lois Olmstead
One Saturday morning we took my brother, his wife and our nephews, (who were visiting from Connecticut) on a hike in the swamp.
