Manalapan NJ home sales update Manalapan Realtor Roy Giordano 732-213-2438                                        Click here to view Manalapan Homes for sale at a Glance   I post this Manalapan home sales market update on a regular basis for Manalapan residents and people who are considering buying a home in Manalapan New Jersey The following Manalapan NJ home sales update is directly sourced from the Monmouth County MLS (Multiple Listing Service) as of Dec 2011.   Single family homes             Acitive              Under Contract                   Sold                                                  174                        45                               32   Average sale price $415,961  Average price per sq foot $172.09     Condos                                  Active         ... 12/19/2011

You’ve seen some homes and like what you’ve seen!  Manalapan, New Jersey sure appears to be a great place to live, but what about the school system?Manalapan Township is proud to offer an elementary school district with a tradition of excellence!  Personally, I have two daughters with whom I have experienced the Manalapan Township School System and I will say that the school district continues to exceed my expectations!Two of our schools, Manalapan Englishtown Middle School and Pine Brook School, have received the coveted New Jersey Department of Education STAR School designation and a third school, Taylor Mills, was recognized for a statewide Best Practice Award.Manalapan students have succeeded scholastically on the national level in the Odyssey of the Mind and Continental Math League... 12/10/2011

7 Ways to Quailfy for a Home Mortgage in Manalapan NJ 07726 Manalapan Realtor  Roy Giordano 732-213-2438       A few years ago, home buyers were qualifying for mortgages who normally wouldn't qualify for a mortgage. It was easy to get a mortgage because homes were flying off the market before they were even listed for sale. Lenders saw dollar signs, so they found a way to help buyers get a mortgage with what many called creative financing. Things have certainly changed in today's housing market. Qualifying for a mortgage is harder than it was a few years ago, but it's not impossible. I've advised many clients in Manalapan on how they can qualify for a mortgage in today's market. Here are some helpful tips:                                        1. Inspect all three of your credit repor... 11/22/2011

      SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION   The Freehold Branch of AAUW will award two $2000.00 scholarships, the Lew Williams Scholarship and the Leila Sulkes Scholarship for the academic year 2012-2013.   .   Scholarship Applicant Qualifications   • Women 25 years of age or older   • Resident of the following towns: Colts Neck, Englishtown, Farmingdale, Freehold Boro, Freehold Township, Howell, Manalapan, Marlboro, Morganville   • Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program having completed a minimum of 60 credits or enrolled in a graduate degree program having completed a minimum of six credits   • Must have maintained a minimum GPA of "B"   • Will be enrolled in the school year 2012-2013   Scholarship Application   Application requests will be accepted January - June 2012. Please send your applicat... 11/09/2011

Knob Hill- Townhomes in Manalapan, NJ       Knob Hill is a Planned Unit Development otherwise known as a "PUD". What this term means is that there are condos, townhomes & single family homes all in the same development.   Knob Hill is located on Route 33 in Manalapan, NJ. There are approximately 415 condominiums in this community, with two different models available. They are single level condos located in three story buildings. Each of these offers two bedrooms, two baths, a beautiful fireplace and a deck or patio. There are also a total of approximately 260 two-level townhomes with three or four bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a one car garage in two sections. Knob Hill has a total of 860 homes. There are an additional 182 single family homes in Knob Hill. These homes have 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2 ... 11/08/2011

FALL IS HERE! Standard Time Begins Sunday, November 6, 2011 Yes, It's that time of year again to: Set your Clocks Back an Hour! That means this weekend we gain an hour. "I'm sure we can all use that extra hour!" Also, It's May Be a Good Idea to: Change your batteries in your smoke detectors, replace your furnace filter and check all weather-stripping around doors and windows. Changing homes can be a wonderful, exhilarating experience. If you or anyone you know is in need of real estate assistance, please remember me. I'll make your move easy and rewarding! Essie Cruz specializes in selling & buying real estate in Monmouth County! Call Essie Cruz today at 908-596-1801 (cell) or 732-536-4400 X166. You won't be disappointed! 11/04/2011

  Make this a Warmer Winter for Neighbors in Need!!     The goal of the 16th Annual Jersey Cares Coat Drive is to collect and distribute 50,000 “gently used” winter coats to at-risk men, women, children and infants.  Over the past fifteen years, Jersey Cares has collected, sorted and distributed thousands of winter coats to New Jersey residents in need through this program.     Companies, churches, police stations, schools and other organizations collect coats throughout the drive.  Volunteers then sort the donated coats and bag them for pick-up. Agency recipients schedule their pick-up and distribute the coats to those in need.                             If you have a coat to donate, bring it  between November 1st through December 1th to Manalapan Township Town Hall. The hours are Mon... 11/04/2011

Town Homes at Knob Hill, Manalapan NJ - Just Sold, 216 Shinnecock Drive, Manalapan ( Manalapan Realtor) Another listing sold by Roy Giordano, Manalapan Realtor  732-213-2438 I'm pleased to announce the sale of 216 Shinnecock Drive at Knob Hill in Manalapan New Jersey 07726                   This beautiful end unit Town Home at Knob Hill offers 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, two story entrance, Formal Living Room, Dinning Room, Family Room with fireplace, Eat-in Kitchen with 42" Oak Cabinets, Corian Counter Tops, and ceramic tile floor. Laundry room on the 2nd floor, and a side entry garage. All this on a premium lot overlooking the Golf Course. Knob Hill is Condominium complex with detached homes, Town Homes, and Single floor Condos. The Condo association is responsible for all common areas... 10/31/2011

    Happy Halloween....   Bring the kids treat or treating on October 31, 2011 to the Manalapan Township Municipal Building. They will be having their annual Halloween Hullaballoo. Ghosts and goblins of all kinds will invade the Manalapan Township Municipal Building. Children will be able to visit every department and receive treats. Halloween is about fun and you never want anything to happen that would interfere with that enjoyment !That is why Manalapan Township offers a safe trick or treating environment for all resident children.    Building will be open from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm for trick or treating.     10/30/2011

    MANALAPAN LEAF RECYCLING Leaf Collection - Pursuant to Township ordinance #198-18 – 198-23, all leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags.  Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be picked up from curb area or accepted at the Public Works yard. Leaf collection this fall will be on every Monday in November and December.    These bags can be purchased at the Public Works Department on Mondays – Fridays from  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The bags are sold in bundles of 5 for a cost of $2.00.  You can also purchase these bags from local retailers. NO leaves will be collected that are not in these biodegradable bags. Bagged leaves containing twigs, grass, brush, weeds or other debris will not be collected. Please place bagged leaves at the curb, not in the street, on the first day of ... 10/30/2011

Township officials are asking for parents’ cooperation for Mischief Night (Oct. 30) and Halloween (Oct. 31)   A curfew for people under the age of 18 will be in place in Manalapan this week. 9 p.m. Oct. 30 to 6 a.m. Oct. 31. 9 p.m. Oct. 31 to 6 a.m. Nov. 1.   The only exceptions during those times for individuals under the age of 18 are for people returning from work, night school, fraternity or church or school meetings, or en route to or returning from a doctor’s or dentist’s office where treatment has been rendered or is to be rendered by the doctor or dentist, or is accompanied by his or her guardian over the age of 18.   During the times and dates mentioned above, no one over the age of 18 shall wear “any appliance for the purpose of covering any portion or part of his or her face,... 10/30/2011

On October 31, 2011 Manalapan Township will be having its annual Halloween Hullaballoo. Ghosts and goblins of all kinds will invade the Manalapan Township Municipal Building where they can visit every department and receive treats.Halloween is about fun and you never want anything to happen that would interfere with that enjoyment and that is why we offer a safe trick or treating environment for all resident children.The Municipal Building will be open from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm for trick or treating. Donations for this event were provided by Wegmans,   Costco and Stop & Shop               10/30/2011

Homes in Holiday Park, Manalapan NJ 07726 Manalapan Realtor Roy Giordano  732-213-2438. If you are considering selling a home in the community of Holiday Park, Manalapan NJ please contact me. I will meet with you at your home at your convenience. I will demonstrate my unique marketing plan and conduct a professional complimentary market analysis for you. It is of paramount importance to work the right Realtor to list your home to get it sold in the shortest amount of time and for the highest price. As a local Manalapan Realtor I've had great success getting homes sold in your area. Please take a moment to check out my testimonials. You may recognize some of the names from my satisfied Holiday Park customers.   If you are thinking of buying a home in Holiday Park Manalapan NJ Please call... 10/26/2011

"Let's Talk Manalapan NJ!" The Manalapan Township Department of Public Works is continuing with their expanded leaf collection this autumn. Leaves will be collected on November 7, 14, 21, 28 and December 5, 12, 19, and 27. All leaves must be placed in biodegradable bags and placed at the curb (not on the street) on the first day of each collection to make sure that the bags get picked up. Twigs, grass, brush, weeds or other debris should not be placed in the biodegradable bags. Any bags with that material inside will not be picked up. The biodegradable bags can be purchased at the Department of Public Works during the week (Mondays through Fridays) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bags come in bundles of 5 and cost $2 a bundle. The bags can also be purchased at local retailers. For more inform... 10/12/2011

Home for Sale By Owner in Manalapan, NJ 07726 - Flat Fee MLS Listing $395 50 Cornwallis CT Manalapan, NJ 07726 - Realtors welcome, buyer agent commission paid at MLS# 21135564 . 5 Beds 4 Baths Large 5 Bedrooms/suites, 3.5 bath with granite, Gourmet Granite Kitchen, Butler's pantry, Media room, Study room, Full finished basement + Bar, huge party room, Gym, pool table, card table, hardwood floors throughout house, two story family room w/fireplace, mature landscaping with lighting & sprinkler system, three car garage, two zone A/C, Star Energy home, central security system, large storage shed, and pond, Battleground Country Club Golf course community, private road, Cul De Sac with wooded lot for privacy, oversized lot, over 300K in upgrades, largest Expanded Emilion Model. Cul-De-Sac lot... 10/04/2011

Manalapan NJ  homes sales update by Roy Giordano - Manalapan Realtor  732-213-2438 As a local Manalapan Realtor I provide Manalapan NJ home sales updates on a regular basis to help keep Manalapan residents informed about their local real estate market.   The recent activity for Manalapan home sales is as follows:   Single family homes            Active                  under contract                   closed                                              222                             48                               26   Condos                                   53                             16                                 5   *All home sales information sourced from the Monmouth/Ocean MLS   Average price for active single family homes $565,454 Under contract  $470,789 Closed        ... 09/24/2011

Town Home Sales in Knob Hill Manalapan NJ 07726 by Roy Giordano (Manalapan Realtor)  732-213-2438 I'm pleased to announce that 216 Shinnecock Drive at Knob Hill in Manalapan NJ is now under contract. This beautiful end unit Town Home located in Knob Hill is a Congressional model and offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room, dinning room, eat-in kitchen, family room with a fireplace, and a side entry garage. A two story entrance and a center hall staircase set the tone for this wonderful Townhome. Family room with fireplace, corian counters in kitchen, neutral colors throughout, 42" cabinets,  9' ceilings,  crown moldings, and vaulted ceilings. All this in desirable Knob Hill in Manalapan with its excellent schools.                    Town home living at Knob Hill offers a maintenance f... 09/18/2011

    Head back to school with   “Back to the Future”   Friday, September 9 @ apx. 8:00 p.m. (if inclement weather – moved to the HS auditorium)   Manalapan Recreation Center Dreyer Expansion (directly behind the Manalapan Recreation office)   Please bring something to sit upon. Concession Stand will be open.          Call (732)446-8355 for more information               In case of inclement weather, call (732)446-8398   08/27/2011

Calling all young artists! Monmouth County Library seeks new logo MANALAPAN -- Chairperson of the Monmouth County Library Commission Renee B. Swartz is pleased to announce that the Commission has authorized a contest for a new design for its logo. The aim is to emphasize the added dimension of the Library’s services that are part of the growing dynamic of the Monmouth County Library System. “Not only is the Library a place to dream, a place to learn and a place to realize one’s potential, but the Library has also become everyone’s corner store of the mind,” Swartz said. “These are the concepts we would like to see reflected in our new logo.” The logo contest will be open to all Monmouth County students, ages 14 to 22. The winning artist will receive a $500 prize. The prize money will be... 08/27/2011

      Manalapan Township is pleased to announce for the convenience of the residents, property taxes may now be viewed and paid on-line 24 hours a day 7 days a week. With the new Web Inquiry and Payment Portal (WIPP) program residents can make payments by credit card, debit card, or check. Fees are associated with the on-line payments to avoid increases to the municipal budget.   It is important to note that the fees retained are paid to the service provider and are not paid to or shared with the Township.       To access the WIPP program, visit Manalapan Township’s website at www.mtnj.org and look under Community News. Just follow the links.  The program is very user friendly.       A computer will soon be available in town hall for residents without access to a computer at home. The ... 08/23/2011