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Lakewood Townhomes, Somerset, NJ Market Report

 

Lakewood - Somerset, NJ Market Report
November 23rd, 2008


The following is the recent activity in the Lakewood neighborhood.


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Address Status

List Price

Style

BR Baths Basement 187 Driscoll Court UC $284,900 Townhouse 2 2.5 FWO 127 Sunnyvale Court UC $299,900 Townhouse 2 2.5 FWO 172 Carson Court A $315,000 Townhouse 2 2.5 FWO 41 Westlake Court A $315,000 Townhouse 2 2.5 FWO 227 Driscoll Court UC $339,800 Townhouse 3 2.5 FWO 51 Freemont Court A $344,800 Townhouse 3 2.5 FWO
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Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Reference: Garden State Multiple Listing Service, LLC.


Click on http://www.LisaFriedman.com/Somerset to read about Lakewood and other Franklin Twp/Somerset, NJ neighborhoods.

Put my 19.5 years of local real estate experience to work for you. Contact me at Pinnacle Realtors in Bedminster, NJ at (908) 658-5995 or via my web site at http://www.LisaFriedman.com. I am happy to help you with your real estate needs in Somerset, Hunterdon, Morris, Middlesex and Mercer Counties.

Status key: A - Active, UC - Under Contract, S - Sold
Basement key: F - Finished,  FWO - Finshed walk-out

For information on a fabulous healing & energizing health tonic that Lisa is also marketing, visit http://www.ViaForHealth.com

© 2008, All Rights Reserved. Lisa Friedman, Broker Associate, Pinnacle Realtors - Bedminster, NJ.

We Walked Hallowed Ground

I wanted to re-blog this wonderful post by Craig Barrett on his Veteran's Day visit to Arlington National Cemetary.  Thank you Craig, for honoring our Veterans!

Via Craig W. Barrett - Hughesville MD Real Estate:

Veterans Day 2008 was a special day. I took my kids to the wreath laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. The weather was cool and crisp and when we crossed the threshold of Memorial Drive, a somber, respectful feeling came over us as the site of thousands of white marble headstones came into view.


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Because of the of the crowds, the number of people were limited at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for the wreath laying ceremony. We tried to get to the rail so my kids could see, but the line was just too deep. We moved over to the amphitheater and found a seat. We were greeted by volunteers handing out programs and small flags to commemorate the day.


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The Mistress of Ceremonies was Bo Derek. She introduced the speakers, including Vice President Cheney. The Navy Band played several music selections including God Bless America. The program included the procession of the colors and a prayer for the Veterans.


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The audience included members of Congress, members of the Senate, Cabinet members, Former and Active Military, moms, dads, wives, husbands, and children. The event was free to the public and all were welcome.


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The ceremony inside the amphitheater lasted about an hour. At the conclusion, we walked over to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to witness the laying of several Veterans Group's wreaths.


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The grounds at Arlington National Cemetery are vast and includes the internment of President John F. Kennedy, his wife Jacquelyn Kennedy Onassis, and his brother Robert Kennedy.


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Arlington National Cemetery Facts


Arlington Mansion and 200 acres of ground immediately surrounding it were designated officially as a military cemetery June 15, 1864, by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton.


More than 300,000 people are buried at Arlington Cemetery.


Veterans from all the nation's wars are buried in the cemetery, from the American Revolution through the Iraq and Afghanistan. Pre-Civil War dead were reinterred after 1900.




How Did Veterans Day Come About?


November 11, or what has come to be known as Veterans Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor Armistice Day - the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislature that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.' As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.


In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, November 11 became Veterans Day, a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

Shopping for a home? Look how great interest rates are TODAY! Pretty color chart and all!

I read this fantastic post from my good friend, mortgage rep Rob Rauf, and wanted to re-blog it here on my blog.  Rob is a terrific mortgage rep with twenty one years experience in the business.  You can feel comfortable calling on him for all of your mortgage needs!

Via Robert Rauf:

If you have read my profile you know that I have been in the business for over 20 years, I have seen a lot of ups and downs since the late 1980s both in business and in interest rates.  My first house I paid over 11% on my loan, and I am in the business!!! When you look at the chart below, you will see that RATES ARE GREAT!

I know that I look at rates today and think they should be lower based on economic conditions.  But historically speaking we are still quite low. The average rate over the past 20 years is 7.68% and for most of this year we have  been solidly in the 6's and keep flirting with the high 5's.  We are in great shape and today's rates make financing your next home Very affordable!interest rate history

And keep in mind that this chart cuts off the REALLY high years in the early 1980's when the rates were well into the teens, So a 30 yr average is even higher. So to sum up: We are in wonderful shape right now. Mortgages are near historical low levels (2003 was called a 40 year low).. and Homes are affordable. What more could we ask for?

Have a great day!

Rob

Robert Rauf

(732)223-1630 x102

Real Estate Mortgage Network

REMN

 

Club Chaos OctECP10: Hiking in the Fall Foliage in New York

Thanks to my buddy, C Tann-Starr, I am submitting the following photos to a photo contest.  While you have seen most of these shots in the last few weeks, I have combined some from a few different posts.

The photos were all taken on November 1st and 2nd 2008 at Minnewaska State Park and Sam's Point in the Shawangunk Mountains in New York.  A friend and I went hiking for the weekend and what a wonderful time we had - fantastic fall weather with bright blue skies, sunshine and cool, crisp autumn air - what a pleasure!  Two weeks later and I am still smiling!

I wish everyone could have the wonderful experiences that I had that weekend and will never forget.  Take some time out of your lives to go out and experience some of the wonders that nature has to offer.  I promise you will remember them for a lifetime.

Just couldn't resist photographing this leaf with water droplets on it...

Waterfall at Minnewaska State Park...

I love the glassiness of the water's surface and the stark nakedness of the bare tree limbs at Lake Minnewaska...

The cliffs surrounding the lake and the evergreen trees are just so beautiful...

The majestic and breathtaking Verkeerderkill Falls at Sam's Point...

The view seems to go on forever...

Some beautiful fall color...

I hope that you all have enjoyed my photo presentation and that it will inspire you to go out and explore in your own areas, or maybe to travel to some new areas for adventures unknown.  Life is a book that you turn a page at a time - relish every chapter and don't rush to get to the end.

Four Oaks, Bedminster, NJ Market Report

Four Oaks - The Hills - Bedminster, NJ Market Report
November 15th, 2008


The following is the recent activity in the Four Oaks neighborhood.


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Address Status

List Price

Style

BR Baths Garage
19 Heatherwood Lane S $417,000 Townhouse 2 2.5 2
17 Heatherwood Lane S $438,000 Townhouse 2 2.5 2
7 Four Oaks Road A $445,000 Townhouse 2 2.5 2
33 Four Oaks Road S $485,000 Townhouse 2 2.5 2
16 Heatherwood Lane S $489,900 Townhouse 2 3 2
16 Oak Knoll Lane A $499,000 Townhouse 2 2.5 2

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Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Reference: Garden State Multiple Listing Service, LLC.


Click on http://www.LisaFriedman.com/Bedminster to read about Four Oaks and other Bedminster, NJ neighborhoods.

Put my 19.5 years of local real estate experience to work for you. Contact me at Pinnacle, Realtors in Bedminster, NJ at (908) 658-5995 or via my web site at http://www.LisaFriedman.com. I am happy to help you with your real estate needs in Somerset, Hunterdon, Morris, Middlesex and Mercer Counties.

Status key: A - Active, UC - Under Contract, S - Sold

For information on a fabulous healing & energizing health tonic that Lisa is also marketing, visit http://www.ViaForHealth.com

© 2008, All Rights Reserved. Lisa Friedman, Broker Associate, Pinnacle Realtors, Bedminster, NJ.

Spring Ridge, Basking Ridge, NJ Market Report

Spring Ridge - Basking Ridge, NJ Market Report
November 16th, 2008


The following is the recent activity in the Spring Ridge neighborhood.


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Address Status

List Price

Style

BR Baths Gar
138 Jamestown Road

A

$199,000

Ground Floor Unit 1 1 0
71 Commonwealth Dr A

$229,900

1st Floor Unit 1 1 1
223 Alexandria Way

A

$230,000

1st Floor Unit 1 1 0
135 Alexandria Way

A

$249,000

1st Floor Unit 2 1 1
86 Jamestown Road A

$249,375

Ground Floor Unit 2 1 1

59 Commonwealth Dr

A $259,000 1st Floor Unit 1 1 1

99 Alexandria Way

A

$259,800

1st Floor Unit

1 1 1

169 Alexandria Way

A

$259,900

1st Floor Unit

2 1 1

9 Alexandria Way

A

$269,900

1st Floor Unit

2 2 1

8 Commonwealth Dr

A $274,000 2nd Floor Unit 2 2 1
142 Alexandria Way

A

$289,000

2nd Floor Unit 2 1 1
51 Jamestown Road A

$289,000

1st Floor Unit 2 1 1
16 Smithfield Court A $299,000 2nd Floor Unit 2 2 1
144 Alexandria Way A $324,900 2nd Floor Unit 2 2 1

20 Commonwealth Dr

A $329,000 1st Floor Unit 2 2 1
152 Smithfield Court A $539,000 Half duplex 3 2.5 1

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Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Reference: Garden State Multiple Listing Service, LLC.


Click on http://www.LisaFriedman.com/BaskingRidge to read about Spring Ridge and other Basking Ridge, NJ neighborhoods.

Put my 19.5 years of local real estate experience to work for you. Contact me at Pinnacle Realtors in Bedminster, NJ at (908) 658-5995 or via my web site at http://www.LisaFriedman.com. I am happy to help you with your real estate needs in Somerset, Hunterdon, Morris, Middlesex and Mercer Counties.

Status key: A - Active, UC - Under Contract, S - Sold

For information on a fabulous healing & energizing health tonic that Lisa is also marketing, visit http://www.ViaForHealth.com

© 2008, All Rights Reserved. Lisa Friedman, Broker Associate, Pinnacle Realtors, Bedminster, NJ.

Hiking Verkeerderkill Falls at Sam's Point, New York

These pictures are from a hike at Sam's Point in the Shawangunk Mountains in New York.  This 4,600 acre area contains ridgetop dwarf pine barrens and is also home to 40 rare species of plants and animals.

This particular hike is from the Verkeerderkill Falls trail.  As you can see, this was a very scenic trail.  The footing was quite rocky.  I just loved the view at the waterfalls - heaven on earth!

If Lisa is involved, you know that any outdoor adventure will go into nightfall, so the end of the hike was in the dark by star and moonlight which was quite nice and peaceful (if you are Lisa) and quite worrisome to anyone else who is unaccustomed to being out adventuring in the dark.  36 degrees was actually a nice temperature for the brisk nighttime air!

If you look closely, you can actually see the beginning of the waterfall on the leftmost side of the photo.  Love the cool rock ledges...

Pretty pools of water just above the falls...

I like the way the light plays on the water...

The top of the falls...

No words needed... Just listen to the roar of the water, can you hear it?

Breathtaking...

Nothing beats the feeling of standing ontop of a mountain you've just climbed!

How happy I look here!  Totally in my element...

The last bit of sunlight with about 40 minutes of hiking still to go.  See the little sliver of the moon in the top right corner?

What a fun, beautiful and happy day!