OUT & ABOUT IN THE 'BURBS: HALLOWEEN EDITION!

Happy Halloween! Lots going on in the market—and in your favorite suburbs—this week!

• Check out some real-life haunted houses across the U.S., including some in our area
• Home prices are rising—but much less than expected
• Home ownership is at its lowest level since 1996. What’s holding up prospective buyers?

Looking for some Halloween fun this weekend? There’s so much going on!

• Rather trick-or-treat indoors? Head to the Westchester Mall for all-day trick-or-treating!
• In Fanwood, the annual “Trunk or Treat” starts at 5:30pm, with trick-or-treating through the parking lot, followed by a Halloween parade.
• Looking for something pre- or post-trick-or-treating? Head to Old Bethpage for Haunted Tales & Trails, including ghost stories, laser tag and plenty of candy!
• Don your costume and head to the Aldrich Art Museum in Ridgefield for a fun, family-friendly photo booth!

Have a great weekend!

How the shutdown impacts home buyers

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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.
Montclair, NJ Lululemon is here!  The newest Lululemon is is open in Montclair, at 520 Bloomfield Avenue. Not only does it offer the latest in fashionable and functional workout gear, but there are tons of free in-store classes happening all weekend long. Check out the full schedule of events and get more info here. Sleepy Hollow Happy Halloween!  Through November 2nd Phillipsburg Manor is host to an interactive haunted attraction celebrating The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Visitors will stumble through spooky scenes, meet ghoulish guests and encounter a scary surprise or two. Click here for more.  Oyster Bay Outdoor Music: Part of the Music at the Mansion series, on October 11th Planting Fields will welcome Matt Marshak for an evening of diverse music drawing on jazz, blues, pop, rock and even down home boogie. Click here for more information on the event and other concerts.