August 2011

Read this very informative article about the New Jersey’s Real Estate Market published in the New Jersey Monthly Magazine in August 2011. The article includes some references to the Bergen County real estate market and its current state. “The numbers  send a mixed message, something Jeffrey Otteau is quick to point out. His company, Otteau Valuation Group, monitors the state’s real estate … [Read More…]

The Record ran a  feature article about Tenafly on August 28th enumerating the town’s many virtues. The forebears of borough historian Alice Rigney arrived in Tenafly in the 1880s. She has lived in the town her whole life and resides in a historic stone house that was moved from Rockland County, N.Y., in the 1940s. One of Rigney’s recent projects was directing the reconstruction of … [Read More…]

Although many homes suffered from power failure in the first 24 hours of the storm, PSEG’s  Outage Center reports under 500 Tenafly  clients still without power as of Tuesday August 30. It seems that the storm that hit Tenafly two winters ago cleared most of the trees that were prone to come down in the high winds thus  making the … [Read More…]

As part of the major overhaul at the Tenafly JCC , the long awaited for JCC Cafe is now open. Featuring a streamlined design and large ceiling high windows that overlook the courtyard, the Cafe offers a rich do it yourself salad bar, flat bread pizzas, bagels, pancakes, hot and cold drinks and various snacks. The JCC Cafe is under RCBC  Kashruth supervision … [Read More…]

The 2011 Kids Count Data Book by The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently ranked 50 U.S. states based on social, health, and economic factors affecting children. Each state was given a score based on such factors as infant mortality rates, child and teen death rate, percentage of children in school, and the number of children below the poverty line and … [Read More…]

Tenafly – 280 East Clinton Ave                 Demarest – 159 Orchard Road                 Englewood Cliffs – 5 Dorchester Road            

This young colonial which  is located at the end of a Cul De Sac on Closter’s East Hill just went Under Contract. Situated on close to a third of an acre Read more…..

This stunning 9 year young colonial sprawl on approx. 5000 sq. feet JUST SOLD. Two story entrance hall, 9-ft ceilings on 1st floor, and spacious expansive rooms with tasteful & exceptional amenities read more  

In keeping with our founder’s goal of preserving the culture of African peoples, the US Province of SMA maintains the African Art Museum in Tenafly, NJ – and holds an annual African Festival . The festival will be held September 10th and will include a performance of the Magbana  African Drumming and Dancing, Arts and Crafts for kids, Food Vendors and more . The … [Read More…]

North Jersey home prices were flat in the second quarter, compared with a year earlier, the National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday. But a number of local real estate agents say they believe prices are declining. According to the NAR, single-family homes in the New York metropolitan area, which includes North Jersey, sold for a median $448,700 in the second … [Read More…]