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23rd Annual Fair in the Square Saturday December 7 2019 12pm-5pm
/0 Comments/in Events, Real Estate, Verona /by adminYou’re Invited to the 23rd Annual Verona Fair in the Square!
Verona Civic Center, 600 Bloomfield Ave.
Saturday December 7, 2019 12pm-5pm.
The 23rd annual festival for Verona and its surrounding communities celebrates the upcoming holiday season with crafters, vendors, entertainment, photos with Santa, and children’s activities. Food and beverages will be sold. Celebrations include the arrival of Santa and traditional tree lighting at 4:30pm. Stop by the Hearth Realty Group table for FREE popcorn!
Hearth Realty Group is the #1 Independent Real Estate Agency in Verona, South Orange & Maplewood. We are a technology driven boutique real estate agency made up of experienced service-focused local experts who support our clients beyond the transaction. We strive to have a meaningful impact on the communities we serve through volunteer work and financial contributions to local charities. If you are interested in selling your home, feel free to make use of our Free Home Evaluation Tool. If you are looking to rent or buy a home in northern New Jersey, make sure to use our Homes for Sale Search Tool. To learn more about Hearth Realty Group, click here.
Luxury Four Seasons Adult Community in North Caldwell NJ
/0 Comments/in Real Estate, Uncategorized /by adminNestled in the First Mountain, is the vibrant Four Seasons Community at North Caldwell. This stunning 55 and over adult community offers luxury, one floor living with beautiful details and high end finishes. Built by K. Hovnanian between 2011 and 2015, there are a total of 108 units spread throughout 9 buildings, all with elevators and underground parking. The buildings have elegant lobbies and vestibules and the beautiful grounds and landscaping are meticulously maintained.
Essex County NJ Halloween Events October 21, 2019 Verona South Orange Maplewood West Orange & More!
/0 Comments/in Events, Verona /by adminThere are so many great events this Halloween – See the list of local events by town below.
Verona Downtown Trick or Treating October 31
Children and their parents are invited to don their costumes and venture into Downtown Verona along Bloomfield Ave. after school on Thursday, October 31 from 2-4pm before heading out in their neighborhoods. Downtown businesses displaying a Trick-or-Treat poster in their window will be waiting to hand out treats! Please come out and show support for our local businesses!
The event will be on Halloween, Thursday, October 31st from 2-4pm. It is being sponsored by the Verona Chamber of Commerce, Township of Verona, Sustainable Verona and the Junior Woman’s Club of Verona. The event will kickoff from the Verona Civic Center, 600 Bloomfield Ave. The Junior Woman’s Club will have a list of participating businesses and their discount cards for sale. The Chamber of Commerce and Sustainable Verona will have information on buying local, dining guides, handouts and ways to donate unused candy.600 Bloomfield Ave.Verona , New Jersey 07044
https://www.veronanj.org/events/41136/
South Orange Halloween Festival October 31
Join us on Thursday, October 31 from 4-6 PM in Spooky Spiotta Park for our annual Halloween Festival. Wanda the Giant Witch will be back again to entertain the kids with music, jokes and games beginning at 4pm. The costume contest will kick off at 5pm with gifts for all the kids and prizes for the winners selected in several categories.
This year’s festival is graciously and ghoulishly presented by Natalie Farrell of Weichert Realtors and sponsored by our friends from Sparkhouse Toys and Little Stages.
We would like to thank Bayleaf Redefined Indian Cuisine, Best in Class Education Center, Bunny’s Sports Bar, Kitchen a la Mode, Mark Murphy’s Music, MOD Studio, Pandang, Reservoir, Pet Wants, Sadie’s, SOPAC, South Mountain Yoga, Sparkhouse Toys, Steel McLean, Tito’s Burrito’s & Wings, Town Hall Deli, Village Trattoria and Zen Pets for donating prizes for the costume contest.
https://www.sovillagecenter.org/pub/event/story/2380/
Maplewood’s time honored tradition returns every Halloween from 3 to 5 pm!
Maplewood Village Halloween Parade October 31
Village streets close at 3 pm for trick or treating, there is a costume contest will be held between 3 and 4:30 pm with prizes, music and hundreds of your Maplewood neighbors in their Halloween finest!
https://maplewoodvillagenj.com/events/halloween-parade
West Orange Halloween Celebration- October 26 7pm-9pm
Rain or Shine Event Sponsored by the Township of West Orange, The West Orange Recreation Department and the Rotary Club of West Orange.
Hearth Realty Group is the #1 Independent Real Estate Agency in Verona, South Orange & Maplewood. We are a technology driven boutique real estate agency made up of experienced service-focused local experts who support our clients beyond the transaction. We strive to have a meaningful impact on the communities we serve through volunteer work and financial contributions to local charities. If you are interested in selling your home, feel free to make use of our Free Home Evaluation Tool. If you are looking to rent or buy a home in northern New Jersey, make sure to use our Homes for Sale Search Tool. To learn more about Hearth Realty Group, click here.
Verona Food Truck Festival 2019
/0 Comments/in Events, Real Estate Blog, Verona /by adminSunday, October 13th 3pm-7pm Verona Community Center, 880 Bloomfield Ave. Rain or Shine!
New Beer Garden! Sponsored by The Verona Fire Department
Entry fee $5.00 Adults & kids free * * kids inflatables/touch-a-truck – $10.00 per child *
The 3rd Annual Verona Food Truck Festival will take place on Sunday, October 13 from 3-7pm. This year the festival will be held at the Verona Community Center , which is 880 Bloomfield Ave. We also have a new beer garden addition to this year Festival. Bring the kids too, since there will be inflatables, petting zoo, live music, a beer garden and some awesome food trucks. Verona is homebase to 3 food trucks – The Thai Elephant, The Guac Spot and The Empanada Lady . Official details and event updates can be found here: https://www.veronanj.org/verona-food-truck-festival
Hearth Realty Group is the #1 Independent Real Estate Agency in Verona, South Orange & Maplewood. We are a technology driven boutique real estate agency made up of experienced service-focused local experts who support our clients beyond the transaction. We strive to have a meaningful impact on the communities we serve through volunteer work and financial contributions to local charities. If you are interested in selling your home, feel free to make use of our Free Home Evaluation Tool. If you are looking to rent or buy a home in northern New Jersey, make sure to use our Homes for Sale Search Tool. To learn more about Hearth Realty Group, click here.
Oktoberfest 2019
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Brandon BlauAs the summer heat begins to fade and the leaves begin to crisp, we can feel the onset of Autumn and all that comes with it. Pumpkin flavored drinks, orchards flush with apples, and the newest fall craze to hit the states, Oktoberfests. Over the last few years, the historic German holiday that celebrates Bavarian culture has become a very popular event for townships across the US to join in on to bring the community together. Extra large pretzels, bratwurst and amazing seasonal beer selections are at the epicenter of the celebrations. Many local breweries, international brands and domestic favorites showcase their new flavors and old classics and West Essex will be hosting many events though September and October. Here is a list of a few of the local Oktoberfests in our area this year!
We mentioned Ales and Tails in our last post which will be hosted at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange on Saturday October 5th at 6PM. Funds raised at this event will go towards the Essex County Parks Foundation who support local events and activities. Tickets are limited and are $60 for admission and $15 for designated drivers to attend. Find out more at their Official Event Page. This event is 21+.
Montclair Brewery will be hosting their Oktoberfest event on Saturday September 28th at their headquarters on Walnut Street in Montclair at 1:30PM. Their event will be suitable for all ages and will include indoor and outdoor activities, live music and a costume contest. They will also be showcasing two new seasonal beers for atendees to enjoy. There is a limited capacity for this event so make sure to RSVP on their Official Event Page if you are going to attend!
The Bloomfield Center Alliance will be hosting their Harvest Fest on Saturday October 12th on Broad Street between Bloomfield Ave and Belleville Ave at 11AM. Their festivities will include a mile-long outdoor market with rides, food and games for the whole family to enjoy. This is a free event so feel free to just stop by and enjoy the day! To learn more, follow their Official Facebook Event Page.
Verona will be hosting its Annual Our Lady of the Lake Oktoberfest festivities on Saturday September 28th at their location on Lakeside Ave at 5:30PM. This event will have it all, giant pretzels, seasonal beers and musical performances by The Nerds! This event is 21+ and will cost $75 for advanced tickets ($80 at the door). Be sure to visit the Event Page for more information.
Autumn is nearly upon us, so get your tickets and enjoy the season!
Hearth Realty Group is the #1 Independent Real Estate Agency in Verona, South Orange & Maplewood. We are a technology driven boutique real estate agency made up of experienced service-focused local experts who support our clients beyond the transaction. We strive to have a meaningful impact on the communities we serve through volunteer work and financial contributions to local charities. If you are interested in selling your home, feel free to make use of our Free Home Evaluation Tool. If you are looking to rent or buy a home in northern New Jersey, make sure to use our Homes for Sale Search Tool. To learn more about Hearth Realty Group, click here.
A Brief History of Essex County’s Turtle Back Zoo
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Brandon BlauThe Turtle Back Zoo is one of the many historic landmarks of Northern New Jersey. Let us briefly review its history and impact on the community over the last 56 years.
“In 1962, President William Wachenfeld and the Essex County Park Commission awarded a $400,000 contract to Max Drill, Inc. to build a zoo on a 15.5 acre section of The South Mountain Reservation. It was to be a seasonal zoo designed for children. Tjark Reiss was hired to design the zoo and he created exhibits based on Hans Christian Anderson’s nursery rhyme themes and other children’s stories. Turtle Back Zoo officially opened on June 3, 1963 with a collection of 140 animals of 40 species. By 1973 the zoo’s animal collection had grown to 850 animals of 275 species. In 1975 a Zoological Society was established that could promote the zoo and provide funding support through memberships and other fundraising efforts. In 2000 the zoo completed a new master plan with accreditation from the American Zoo and Aquarium Association as its major focus. The zoo began to replace the antiquated 1960’s style cages with larger naturalistic habitats for its animals. In 2005 the zoo completed the new 1.8 million dollar Essex County Animal Hospital at Turtle Back Zoo to serve the zoo’s animal residents and serve as a quarantine facility for a growing animal collection. In September 2006 Turtle Back Zoo was granted accreditation by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association. This distinct honor places Turtle Back Zoo amongst the elite zoos and aquaria of the United States and means that the zoo adheres to the highest standards for zoos in the country.” – Turtle Back Zoo
Be sure to check out their Family Night events on Wednesdays and Thursdays through the summer where the Zoo will be open later than usual to accommodate after-work hours and cooler temperatures. They also offer behind the scenes tours for many animals such as penguins and nocturnal animals. Although there are many events geared towards younger audiences and families, there are some events for older crowds such as Ales and Tails which features craft beers in early October. Feel free to visit their event calendar to find events that fit you and your family! The Turtle Back Zoo is, has and will always be such a wonderful part of our local community!
Hearth Realty Group is the #1 Independent Real Estate Agency in Verona, South Orange & Maplewood. We are a technology driven boutique real estate agency made up of experienced service-focused local experts who support our clients beyond the transaction. We strive to have a meaningful impact on the communities we serve through volunteer work and financial contributions to local charities. If you are interested in selling your home, feel free to make use of our Free Home Evaluation Tool. If you are looking to rent or buy a home in northern New Jersey, make sure to use our Homes for Sale Search Tool. To learn more about Hearth Realty Group, click here.
3rd Annual 24 Hours of Music Jamboree
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Brandon BlauThis September, South Orange is proud to present its 3rd annual 24 Hours of Music Jamboree! You heard that right, from noon September 7th until noon September 8th there will be nonstop music in and around Spiotta Park in downtown South Orange. Downtown South Orange is widely known as one of the local musician hotspots with artists and concertgoers flocking in day and night. This event was originally supposed to take place in July but due to the intense heat-wave that struck the Garden State, the event organizers decided that, in the interest of public health and safety, it would be best to move the event into September when the climate would be much more pleasant. Due to the rescheduling of the event, some of the initial lineup may change but the event coordinators are working tirelessly to confirm all of the previous acts. You can keep up with the lineup and event info by following the 24 Hours of Music Page and The Official Event Page.
This event will be directly sponsoring the South Orange Rescue Squad which is made up entirely of volunteers who provide emergency medical services to anyone in need in Maplewood, South Orange and the surrounding areas. Their organization is funded entirely by donations including events such as the 24 Hours of Music Jamboree. This is another great event where the community can come together for a beautiful day of music and family-friendly fun while helping to provide services to help make their neighborhood an even safer place to live and visit. If you are interested in being a part of the 24 Hour show, event organizers encourage you to join the fun and reach out to them on their page to discuss your acts and talents. The event is free but an RSVP on the Facebook Event Page is encouraged. See you there!
Hearth Realty Group is the #1 Independent Real Estate Agency in Verona, South Orange & Maplewood. We are a technology driven boutique real estate agency made up of experienced service-focused local experts who support our clients beyond the transaction. We strive to have a meaningful impact on the communities we serve through volunteer work and financial contributions to local charities. If you are interested in selling your home, feel free to make use of our Free Home Evaluation Tool. If you are looking to rent or buy a home in northern New Jersey, make sure to use our Homes for Sale Search Tool. To learn more about Hearth Realty Group, click here.
West Essex Market Report for July 2019
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Brandon BlauThe real estate market is in a constant state of fluctuation. It can be beneficial to review the state of the market to see whether or not local areas are appreciating in value. Many Realtors use monthly market reports to gauge the quality and quantity of homes on the market which can directly influence the sale of your property. This is a snapshot of the market during the month of July 2019 from a few towns in West Essex. These statistics include the purchase price, selling price, days-on-market, yearly trends and more. All of the information included was taken directly from the GSMLS.
CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY TO VIEW ALL OF THE REPORTS BELOW
Hearth Realty Group is the #1 Independent Real Estate Agency in Verona, South Orange & Maplewood. We are a technology driven boutique real estate agency made up of experienced service-focused local experts who support our clients beyond the transaction. We strive to have a meaningful impact on the communities we serve through volunteer work and financial contributions to local charities. If you are interested in selling your home, feel free to make use of our Free Home Evaluation Tool. If you are looking to rent or buy a home in northern New Jersey, make sure to use our Homes for Sale Search Tool. To learn more about Hearth Realty Group, click here.
Excellent Maplewood Restaurants
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Brandon BlauMaplewood is known for many things; a bustling arts scene, easy access to New York City and definitely dining options. It is simply impossible to pick the best of the best, but here is a short list of great places to try out if you are in the area and looking for a delicious meal!
Arturo’s Osteria & Pizzeria
Arturo’s is heralded as one of the top 50 restaurants to try in all of the state of New Jersey. They serve most Italian fare including pasta, sandwiches and salads but are most notably known for their artisanal pizzas made with farm to table fresh ingredients. From truffle oil to soppressata and a wide assortment of fresh veggies, Arturo’s takes a high-quality approach to unconventional pizzas to the next level. They do not deliver and usually have a sizable wait but everyone agrees, it’s totally worth it!
Restaurant Lorena’s
Since opening their doors in 2005, Restaurant Lorena’s has been widely praised, and for good reason. Their menu is defined as Chef Campos’s interpretation of haute cuisine deeply rooted in french technique and inspired by the seasons. The establishment runs with finite precision and poise while simultaneously delivering beautiful dishes just bursting with life and flavor. This fine dining experience is one of the best options in North Jersey and should not be overlooked. Diners are encouraged to bring their own bottle of wine to enjoy with their meal.
Coda Kitchen & Bar
Coda is a contemporary restaurant & bar serving cocktails and New American fare in a stylish and relaxed atmosphere. Located in the heart of downtown Maplewood, this laid-back eatery is great for walk-ins or nights out with friends and family. They offer lunch, brunch and dinner options to suit your palate at any hour of the day. When choosing between tacos, burgers, sandwiches, salads, Seafood or just a few apps, there is always something for you to enjoy.
Palmers Sweetery and Cafe
Palmers is a family owned bakery specializing in small batch, handcrafted sweets and savories. Although they opened in 2016, the owners have been mastering their craft as a family for decades. With a wide variety of cakes, pastries, brownies and cookies, this place is a sweet-tooth’s dream! Palmers also offers catering options for larger crowds as well. Be sure to stop in for a coffee, some sweets and a smile!
Hearth Realty Group is the #1 Independent Real Estate Agency in Verona, South Orange & Maplewood. We are a technology driven boutique real estate agency made up of experienced service-focused local experts who support our clients beyond the transaction. We strive to have a meaningful impact on the communities we serve through volunteer work and financial contributions to local charities. If you are interested in selling your home, feel free to make use of our Free Home Evaluation Tool. If you are looking to rent or buy a home in northern New Jersey, make sure to use our Homes for Sale Search Tool. To learn more about Hearth Realty Group, click here.
Verona Labor Day Classic 2019
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Brandon BlauThe Essex Running Club was founded in 1983 and prides itself on being North Jersey’s friendliest running club. They have hosted events for over 30 years which have benefited local charities, scholarships and foundations from across Essex County and neighboring areas. This September, The Essex Running Club will be hosting their 37th Annual Verona Day Classic 5K race! This is a USA Track & Field (USATF) sanctioned grand prix event held on a certified course through the streets of Verona starting on Lakeside Avenue and finishing in scenic Verona Park. There will also be a 1 mile fun run and health walk around Verona Park at 9:00am. The official 5K will begin at 9:30am on Monday September 2nd.
The event will be monitored by electronic chip timing provided by CompuScore with results published on their website linked here. There will also be awards and Fleet Feet gift certificates to the top 3 finishers in each 5 year range. On top of that, the overall 1st place male and female will be awarded running shoes by Fleet Feet! All pre-registered runners will receive T-shirts with any remaining shirts available on the day of the run while supplies last. There will also be bagels, fruit and other refreshments provided at the end of the race.
Registration will cost $25 unless you are a USATF member, in which case the entry cost will be $20. There will be no extra fees for online registration. You can register online at either RaceForum or CompuScore. You can also register in person at Fleet Feet Sports (603 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair) through Sunday September 1st or on race day in Verona Park. Registration will be open until Thursday August 29th at midnight. This event is organized entirely by volunteers from Verona UNICO and the Essex Running Club with all proceeds going towards local charities and scholarships. Feel free to download the race application here. All other information can be found on the Official Facebook Event Page. Be sure to check out Essex Running Club for more events in the future!
Hearth Realty Group is the #1 Independent Real Estate Agency in Verona, South Orange & Maplewood. We are a technology driven boutique real estate agency made up of experienced service-focused local experts who support our clients beyond the transaction. We strive to have a meaningful impact on the communities we serve through volunteer work and financial contributions to local charities. If you are interested in selling your home, feel free to make use of our Free Home Evaluation Tool. If you are looking to rent or buy a home in northern New Jersey, make sure to use our Homes for Sale Search Tool. To learn more about Hearth Realty Group, click here.