One of the advantages to working with a local, full-time Realtor like myself is to discover the recreational wonders of your new neighborhood.A favorite place of mine is Allaire State Park in Howell Township, NJ. There's always plenty to do and learn at Allaire. It is both rural and beautiful.All kids love trains. At Allaire you can experience the turn-of-the-century locomotive at the Pine Creek Railroad. My favorite website about Pine Creek is http://pinecreekrr.freeservers.com/. You can access this site for detailed information like calender, admission prices and directions to the park.There are clean picnic areas, lush green meadows and cool babbling brooks. Oh, I almost forgot the best part! There's a colonial, historic village at Allaire. To learn more go to http://www.allairevilla... 08/28/2007

I'm pleased to offer another Market Report for one of my favorite New Jersey townships: Howell, home of the Howell High School football Rebels! Howell offers the serious homebuyer several reasons why this is the place to live! Howell Township consists of 61 square miles with a population of approximately 50,000 residents (http://www.city-data.com/township/Howell-Monmouth-NJ.html). Howell is a very pretty place. There are numerous local and county parks, including Echo Lake Park, Howell County Park and Oak Green Park.Howell is an outdoors persons' delight, whether you enjoy hiking or fishing. There are quite a few waterways to expore like Sparrow Creek, Heron Creek, Squankum Brook and Quail Creek. Howell is also home to the Manasquan Reservoir, which is a great place for a one-day visit.... 08/23/2007

A great Realtor is often an excellent generalist. Our knowledge covers sales, marketing, negotiation, finance, law and construction. Although we're not lawyers, engineers or inspectors, we interact with the very best of these professionals on a continual basis. Another reason to hire an experienced Realtor? We have the industry contacts. I enter houses all the time. The "bones" of a sturdy home begin in the basement. Today, more and more homeowners are finishing their basements for extra living space. How does that affect today's buyer? It's getting harder to detect structural defects behind sheetrock and studded walls. What we can't see, we can't fix. Or determine if its a potential 'time bomb' in the house we want to buy. Here's a quick Q&A about foundation wall cracks you may find he... 06/20/2007

I am a Residential specialist for Monmouth County. As the Broker and Owner of my own agency, I pride myself on two simple principles of doing business: (1) my clients needs always come first and (2) the buck starts and stops with me. You can hire me, the Broker and Owner, and go straight to the top. My name is on the door. It's a good name and I aim to keep it that way for my children. Andrew J. Lenza, ABR GRI MBAAndrew J. Lenza Realty. Call me today at (732) 431-9003 or e-mail at andrewlenza@verizon.net. Or visit my agency at http://www.lenza4real.com/. Six Months MLS Data: Single Family Home SalesJan. - Jun. 2007# Closed Sales174Average List Price $                     413,425 Average Closed Price $                     394,279 % of Closed to List Price95%Average Days on Market89VERSUS... 06/05/2007

Country Meadow Estates is located in Northern Howell between Howell Road and Vanderveer Roads.  These country lanes are between Rts. 524 (Aldephia Road) and Rt. 33.The subdivison was built mostly in 1994 and 1995.The average price in 2006 for a house in Country Meadow Estates that sold and closed was $492,838.  The average listing price last year in Country Meadow Estates was $507,754.  Buyers saved approximately 2.9% off the average listing price.The street names in the first phase are named after Big East Colleges:Syracuse DriveVillanova DriveSeton Hall DriveSaint Johns DriveThe second phase of development have the following streets:Woodstown DriveEllington WayPlumstead DriveEvesboro LaneFallsington PlacePemberton PlaceAlthough these houses are located in Howell Township, they do have... 05/26/2007

Looking to try something new and exciting this spring? Thinking about getting back into riding after a cold winter away from the barn? Remembering how much fun riding was when you were a kid?~~Now Accepting New Students ~~Horseback Riding Lessons at Best Chance Farm in Farmingdale,NJ. Qualified hunt seat and recreational riding instructor tailors lessons to fit the students individual needs and goals. Quiet, relaxed atmosphere where it is easy to learn and have fun! Excellent selection of lesson horses. Safe and effective program with very reasonable rates. Indoor riding arena with viewing lounge allows year round riding - day or night. ARIA certified instructor. Riding & Showing year round.Pleasure Riders and Competetive Riders Welcome! All Ages & Abilities Welcome!Quality horses avail... 03/24/2007