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Millburn-Short Hills NJ Home Reports and More

March 18, 2013 by rbenjamin Leave a Comment

If you are thinking about a Millburn-Short Hills NJ home or another home in a Midtown Direct town in New Jersey, you are probably interested in local real estate market reports. Whether you prefer to live in a town like Chatham NJ or would rather search for homes in Summit, it’s always a good idea to have a feel for the current real estate market so that you can be more effective in your search.

Listed below you’ll find all kinds of information on Midtown Direct towns for the month of February in report style. Recognizing that only the briefest of information can be shared in these reports, I hope you’ll only use them as a guide, and call me at 973-202-7270 for specifics on homes and areas you are interested in. In February, for instance, if you were buying a Millburn-Short Hills NJ home, you’ll notice 16 active listings and 12 under contract in that market report. You can also scroll down to see Millburn year to date trends and previous months, as well as that same information on other midtown direct towns.

Click on the links below to get the information you seek on the Millburn Short Hills NJ home market and additional New Jersey real estate.

Millburn-Short Hills Market Reports
Chatham Market Reports
Summit Market Reports
Livingston Market
Madison Market
South Orange Market

A Hard Day and A Good Day at My Chatham NJ Home

October 30, 2012 by rbenjamin Leave a Comment

Today was a good day.

A day to witness miracles and a testament to the strength of our communities.

Leaving my Chatham NJ home to visit and see family and friends alive and well and standing next to their Millburn/Short Hills homes (many of which were still standing) was amazing. Visiting the Millburn Deli brought a tear to my eye as I watched them remove the boards from windows, a sign that things were going to be okay. Many of you can remember when that wasn’t the case.

Preparing for disaster in Millburn NJ, near my Chatham home

Yes, there was devastation in our community yesterday.

Yes, it will take time (many months, likely) to recover and rebuild.

Yes, it was a hard day.

But, it was still good.

And I will sleep well tonight knowing that my friends, family, pets and loved ones and their homes in Summit, Millburn/Short Hills, and Chatham are still here. We will continue to draw strength from one another and make each day good until one day everything will be great in our small communities again.

You see, we as a community are resilient. Our towns have weathered major storms, like Hurricane Irene and last years ice storm on Halloween and now Hurricane Sandy, and have bounced back. In fact, we are already bouncing – Halloween has been re-scheduled to Monday in many of our towns so that we can embrace our neighborly spirit despite the tragedy that has occurred. I am excited to have a chance to have trick or treaters visit my Chatham NJ home this week and recount the blessings of having children who are able to dress up and walk through our community.

Please join me in embracing the challenges that lie ahead – the challenges that will try our patience and resolve and may at times seem insurmountable.

Together as a community, whether you live in Summit NJ or have a home in Millburn/Short Hills, Chatham, or another of the affected areas, we need be strong, patient and move forward. We have no choice.

Millburn, Summit & Chatham NJ Home Resources & Emergency Numbers

Listed below are some emergency resources that may be of help as you seek to rebuild and repair whatever challenges you may face individually and as a family. If I can be of service to you, please give me a call.

PSE&G: 1-800-436-PSEG ( 1-800-436-7734)
JCP&L/First Energy: 1-888-LIGHTSS ( 1-888-544-4877)
Radio Stations with Updates: 98.7FM or 1050AM Radio
Mental Health Help: 877-294-HELP (1-877-294-4357)
Red Cross
NJ Social Services
NJ Updates & Other Info
Road & Tunnel Updates: dial 511
Information & Disaster Referral: Dial 211
Individual County Website Links
Summit Info
Millburn/Short Hills Info
Chatham Info

Walk Your Dog and Search for Homes in Millburn

October 17, 2012 by rbenjamin 1 Comment

As the weather cools near New Jersey homes with the introduction of Fall, pet owners and their four-legged friends may find themselves trying to eek out the last rays of sunshine. Once the opportunity of running through the park and jumping in the many leaves or maybe taking longer walks now that it’s not quite so hot out passes, it may be harder to entertain your pet.

In case you are are wondering what you are going to do for activity with your “best friend,” I wanted to clue you in to some “pet-friendly” establishments. Finding a place for you and your dog to watch the world go by can be almost as challenging as trying to search for homes in Millburn without an expert like me. 😉

So, while this list is short, it gives you a few places to visit that will have you and your pooch enjoying the sunshine near your Millburn/Short Hills home.

If you’re willing to chance the elements, the following outdoor trails are always worth exploring, too, if the weather is warm enough.

To learn more about my favorite places to take my pup and why or to search for a home in Millburn or Shorthills, give me a call at 973.202.7270

Active Living in Short Hills and Millburn

July 5, 2012 by rbenjamin 1 Comment

The Millburn-Short Hills community has a full schedule this month, filled with all kinds of activities ranging from blood donations to date-worthy concerts at your local bar and you can find the 411 here! Beyond Fourth of July events, living in Short Hills and Millburn will keep you on your toes with celebrating throughout the month! Come be a part of the fun by your Millburn-Short Hills home and enjoy your month of July jam-packed with fun, family, and friends.

If you’re getting that mid-year feeling most of us tend to get around Independence Day, that guilty, am I doing enough for my country feeling, here’s an idea to put an end to your guilt quickly and easily. Take some time away from your busy life to enjoy the things you usually take for granted and donate some blood! Just down the street from your Short Hills home, at the Millburn-Short Hills library, you can help at the Red Cross blood drive where you can help give the “gift of life” to someone in need. According to the Red Cross, all blood types are at critically low levels, but O positive, O negative, B negative, and A negative are especially in high demand right now. You can donate on July 7th and 14th. Call 1-800-733-2767 or 973-379-4198 to learn more!

As promised, that date-worthy concert is right around the corner is you are looking for a night on the town without traveling far from your home in Short Hills and Millburn! For jazz fans, The Mark Peterson Trio will perform at the Highlawn Pavilion in the Piano Room and Bar area and offer the option of a great-priced $29 prix-fixe, three-course menu, too. The Mark Peterson Trio will play every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings throughout the summer. Make your reservations through 973-731-3463 or visit Highlawn’s website.

Freedom Rings For Those Living in Short Hills and Millburn

July 2, 2012 by rbenjamin 1 Comment

Looking for a wonderfully patriotic way to celebrate your Independence Day? Look no further! Near your Millburn-Short Hills home, the festivities are fast approaching, and promise a holiday weekend worthy of celebrating our great nation’s birthday. Come join in the fun of living in Short Hills and Millburn with a weekend full of family, friends, and fun!

You can start your July Fourth bright and early with a touching flag raising ceremony Taylor Park at 9 a.m. It will be followed by the presentation of the Patriot Award presentation, where Millburn-Short Hills Girl Scouts will receive honors for their years of patriotism and service to our ever-grateful community of Millburn-Short Hills.

At 9:30, suit up your bikes and prepare for the infamous trike/bike/stroller parade and the girls’ All Star softball game at 10 a.m. To keep the celebration family-fun and hopping, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Taylor Park, will be transformed into a patriotic festival for the whole family featuring children’s rides, games, ponies, and a Revolutionary War encampment reenacted by the Morgan Rifles in a show that captures the true spirit of living in Short Hills!

7 p.m. is when the party moves closer to Millburn homes, at Millburn High School where you’ll be met with patriotic music performed by Krazy Kat and an expanded schedule of Family Field Games. As a finale, for everyone’s favorite end to their Independence Day (except for maybe your pets)… there will be plenty of FIREWORKS cascading above your Millburn-Short Hills home!

Tickets to this patriotic community event can be purchased before July Fourth at a reduced price of $10, or $12 the day of the festivities. Tickets for the fireworks are separate and cost $5. You can find your tickets at a number of local merchants, including Millburn Deli, Futter’s Shoes, and Anthony Laurence Jewelers, which are all near your Millburn home. They can also be purchased at the town haIl or at the gate. In the event of a rain check, the celebration will take place on July 5th.

Join Millburn-Short Hills this July Fourth to celebrate your liberty and Independence and have a Happy Independence Day wherever you are. I am grateful everyday for the freedoms that allow me and you to have a home in Short Hills and Millburn and live in the U.S.A!