Market Report: July 9, 2013

Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend Vote for Us!  The ballots have been counted and The Suburban Jungle Realty group has been nominated for Most Awesome Mom-Run Business in the 2013 Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Awards! Thanks to all those who nominated us - now help us get to #1! Voting is open through August, soclick here to cast yours now. Then share with your friends! Thanks for your ongoing support of Suburban Jungle.  An A+ in NY! Thinking about relocating to Westchester, Rockland or Long Island? Some of the best schools in the state—and the country—hail from the Empire State and U.S. News & World Report has your list here.	Cash on the rise? A third of buyers are going all-cash  Bolstered by international buyers and real estate investors, one-third of transactions today are 100% cash. Increases in all-cash offers in the housing sector can be an indicator that the market is on the increase as people are more willing to make immediate investments. Read more... Check Out... Berkeley Heights!  This eclectic town has become popular in recent years, especially among young families. Less than 30 miles from midtown, Berkeley Heights offers an easy commute but feels far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Once quiet and rural, today Berkeley Heights is teeming with small-town charm, great schools, well-priced homes plus restaurants and entertainment.  SJ's Home of the Week! This jaw-dropping 5-bedroom, 3.1-bathroom custom colonial boasts superior construction, high end finishes plus elegant trim and moldings throughout, all for under $1MM. Enjoy breakfasts in your gourmet eat-in kitchen, then relax in your sundrenched conservatory. And best of all, taxes are being reduced by 20%! See more of this stunning home before it's gone.Click here now.
What's the Buzz in YOUR Neighborhood? There's A LOT going on this week! Here's some great happenings in your current—or future—neighborhood.
Baldwin, NY A Festival for All: The annual St. Christopher's Feast is back from July 18-21 with rides, games, food and music, opening nightly at 6:00pm. Pay per ride or purchase unlimited passes for even more fun! In addition, volunteers will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets - last year's winner took home more than $10,000! - as well as tickets to win a Kia Sportage. Click here for more. Hudson River Enjoy the River: For a 5th year in a row, Hudson River Days will take over the river, in New York City, Westchester County and even New Jersey. In Westchester, the festival will offer discounted kayak tours, lessons and rentals in Croton-on-Hudson, sailing trips from Ossining and fun waterfront activities throughout the county. Click here for more on the festival. Freehold, NJ Jazz in Jersey: The Freehold Borough Arts Council is presenting its second Sunday night of jazz and blues, this time featuring Sean Connelly and Scott Reeves. Sean and Scott will be joined by Jerry Topinka, a living legend in the jazz community, and the three will thrill audiences with amazing guitar playing and more. Click here for more information.