OUT & ABOUT IN THE 'BURBS THIS WEEKEND!

Lots going on this week!

New Metro-North schedules going into effect May 11^th will cut a few minutes off of the ride to Grand Central.

Nationwide home prices are up nearly 13% year-over-year, after ongoing slowdowns in the last few months.

The latest trend in homes? Smart technology. From voice-controlled thermostats to touchscreen locks, today’s houses are smarter than ever.

Spring is a great time to take in some local art—and you don’t have to be in NYC to experience the best and brightest from the art world. Here’s what’s going on this weekend:

Englewood’s Mark Gallery is hosting America Martin’s “America’s Women” paintings and works on paper, Mondays through Saturdays until 6pm.

The Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn Harbor has its “AftermodernisM Spring 2014” exhibit on display through the summer. Next up is “Garden Party,” complete with outdoor sculptures, paintings, costume fabrics and more.

Looking in Greenwich? Check out the Historical Society’s “Enjoying the Country Life: Greenwich’s Great Estates” for a peek at the history of this illustrious town.

The Upstream Gallery’s “The Inner Self” by Allen M. Hart will be on display in Hastings-on-Hudson through May 25^th.

Enjoy the weekend and enjoy exploring these and other great suburbs!

OUT & ABOUT IN THE 'BURBS THIS WEEKEND!

What a week for holidays! Between Passover and Easter, it seems like there was always someone coming and going—and always something great to eat! Here’s what you may have missed in the marketplace:

Brooklynrents are on the rise—AGAIN. Will anything stop this meteoric rise, through the Manhattan-price stratosphere…and maybe beyond?

Rule#1: don’t annoy the seller.

Are student loans and a less-than-optimal job market sidelining prospective homebuyers?

Thinking about making a move? We’re hosting a webinar with our friends at Mommybites on May 8^th. Sign up now!

Maybe a little theater to round out the weekend? You don’t have to call NYC home to enjoy great performances. Check out a few family-friendly shows while you’re out and about this weekend!

You’ve read the book now take them to see it live! Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn is running fave Charlotte’s Web on April 25^th and 26^th. 

Take the kids to a puppet-centric, young audience-friendly version of Punch & Judy in Katonah this Sunday. 

Head to the Merrick Theatre and Centerfor the Arts on Saturday for Seussical the Musical. Tickets are just $10.

Check out a classic! TheSterling Farms Theater Complex in Stamford is playing a lively stage version of The Wizard of Oz now through May 3^rd.

Enjoy the holidays, the weather and the WEEKEND!