Tomorrow is. . . .December?

This year is absolutely flying by for us here at Trenton Douglas.  We have seen many changes throughout.  New employees, New listings, New Sold homes and even a New Office!  As December rolls around we can only think of one thing.  Our clients and staff and how they make up the future! 
With December comes a whole new game plan.  By the end of the month, we should have many new opportunities for our clients opening.  Getting in to HUD homes (bank owned properties) more prominently and having more expertise in what we already know, the possibilities for clients  are endless.

As far as December goes, its getting colder and colder.  So we have taken the liberty of finding a delicious recipe for you to try  on these cold nights!  The “staple of every home” is Chicken Noodle Soup!  So here is a wonderful recipe to try involving that dish!  Being home made, it’s sure to warm you up on these nights.  Best part?  3 steps, 30 minutes to make!!

See the recipe is here: http://www.recipe.com/chicken-noodle-soup/

So, from all of us here at Trenton Douglas, keep warm, safe and keep reading!

Recipe courtesy of Recipe.com.

Rutgers University To Align with New Jersey’s Medical Schools? Seems Like It!

In a recent article that was posted northjersey.com the idea of Rutgers University expanding and taking control of most of the medical schools in New Jersey is ever prevalent.  This means that students who attend Rutgers may not have to go out of their alma mater to go to med school.

 

This deal will yield many new opportunities for the students at Rutgers campus’.  Having these new assets will also make the Rutgers University name worth about $5,000,000,000.00.  Yes, that’s right, 5 BILLION dollars.

The school’s popularity is already obvious, as the New Brunswick campus has 31,000+ students enrolled as of now.  With the addition of these opportunities and advances, the school’s enrollment is estimated to raise another 6,400 students per year.  Medical School and Rutgers University.  The Newark and Camden campus’ will not be left out in the dust as well.  One more reason to love New Jersey and it’s ever growing culture and love for education.

Click HERE for the article, OR this link: http://www.northjersey.com/news/education/Rutgers_approves_merger_with_medical_schools.html

Two Beautiful Homes Under Contract In Nutley! If You Like These, Contact Us!

Over the passed couple months we have posted about 18 Stockton Place and 217 Highfield Lane in Nutley, New Jersey.  They are both magnificent homes that boast many features.
Highfield Lane with its updated kitchen and beautifully laid out floor plans and Stockton Place’s stately appearance which has a beautiful Georgian Colonial look are both no under contract!!

18 Stockton Place^

217 Highfield Lane^

These two wonderful homes ARE under contract, but there are many more that are out there!  If you  like these homes or are interested in one, Let Us Know!  We fully support our clients from start to closing in order to make sure their needs are met!

Looking To Rent An Apartment? Here Are Some Tips That May Help In The Long Run!

 

As the popularity of renting grows the inventory on places TO rent goes down.  This obvious assertion is something most people understand as supply and demand.  Whether you are a college student looking for a place for the next year of school, a family looking to re-locate or an elderly couple who just need a smaller place to be, renting an apartment seems like a golden opportunity.

Opportunities sometimes have complications, as we all know.  Some things that should be noted other than the obvious “what neighborhood is the place in” are:
– Old Windows
– Building Maintenance issues such as how long a faucet would take to have hot water
– Peeling Paint (specially if the building is old due to Lead factors that can cause health issues)
– Internet or Cable access

There are many more things that one should consider when renting an apartment, and keeping in mind the things suggested in THIS ARTICLE will help you to decide if it is right for you or not.  Your dream apartment could be a dream, or a disaster in disguise.

Information from MSN.com/realestate
Link: http://realestate.msn.com/-7-signs-an-apartment-isnt-right-for-you#1

Interested In Classical Music? Looking For Something To Do Tomorrow? Check This Out! He’s Playing Mozart!

Hello All!

In an article we have stumbled upon on northjersey.com, there is some information on a fairly interesting recital that will be taking place in Millburn tomorrow! (Thursday, November 15th, 2012)

The recital will be performed by Montclair resident Mark Yolleck.  Selections from Mozart, Bruce Taub and other composers will be performed!  There is a suggested donation but, it is just that, suggested!  The donation will go toward funding the Metropolitan Orchestra!

SO! If you have interest in classical music, want to support the Metropolitan Orchestra or are really just looking for something to do tomorrow, check this recital out!

For more information click HERE
 OR
Click this link: http://www.northjersey.com/montclair/

Remember The Cassette Tape? Those Things MAY Be The Next Big Data Device!!

Bloomfield, Essex County. . .World.  Check this out!!

Most of us remember what a Cassette tape is, or having a VHS player for watching movies right…Right?  The fact of the matter is, that with DVD, Blu-Ray and iPods, these technologies have seemed to all but die out.

Or so we think!

Research that has been going on in Switzerland has produced a cassette storage device that is 10cm X 10cm X 2cm that holds up to 35 TERABYTES of data.  Think about it.  1 gigabyte of data = 1/1000 of a Terabyte.  This smaller-than-a-stamp CASSETTE tape holds 35,000 gigabytes of data!!!

Who said the Cassette tape was dead??

Information courtesy of MSN.com.  Article found Here . 
OR click this link: http://t.news.msn.com/science-technology/can-cassettes-make-a-comeback

Early Snow Storm? Bloomfield and Essex County!

 

Yesterday’s Nor-Easter storm that brought some snow to New Jersey seemed much more powerful than it was.  In an article on Northjersey.com Meteorologist Dan Hofmann was quoted as stating “What makes the storm significant is that it came in the wake of Hurricane Sandy,” Hofmann said. “While it is historic in that sense, this storm was more of a footnote to Sandy.” (northjersey.com)

Even though the storm was early in the season, it was “not unprecedented” Hofmann said.
Bringing school delays, some power outages and wet snow, this storm was your typical winter overnight snow storm with snow totals ranging from 3 inches to 7 inches, depending on the area.
“Some snowfall totals, according to the National Weather Service:

Ridgefield: 7.5″

Rutherford: 5.0″

Ridgewood: 4.8″

Paramus: 4.0″

River Vale: 3.0″

Clifton: 4.5″

Bloomingdale: 4.3″

West Milford: 3.5″

Wayne: 3.0″ “
(Totals taken from northjersey.com article)

We hope that everyone is safe, healthy and warm after these storms and our best goes out to those who still have no power.
Bloomfield, New Jersey, has been a wonderful home for our business and the surrounding area is beautiful with the snow that has coated it’s grass and foliage!

For the article click Here , Or click this link: http://www.northjersey.com/weather/Noreaster_delivers_glancing_blow_to_North_Jersey.html

It’s Snowing, and It’s Not Even Thanksgiving Yet!

This weather has been both harsh and unpredictable.  Everyone in Essex County and the surrounding areas most likely would agree.  Hurricane Sandy, Gas Shortages and now SNOW!  There can only be one thing on everyone’s mind. . .What’s Next?

Well, in the spirit of looking on the “bright side” of things, Thanksgiving is coming up and here at TDR we believe in the power of a good recipe! (Taste in Food here is a big thing!)  So we’ve gone over to our favorite website for such things http://www.recipe.com to find the perfect start to thanksgiving recipes!

What we have for you today is a recipe for “Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing”.  Who doesn’t like stuffing!  This recipe is for 12-14 servings and, the best part, it takes about 15 minutes to  make!
For the recipe click HERE or use this link: http://www.recipe.com/old-fashioned-bread-stuffing-3/

We hope you try, and enjoy, this excellent recipe!
Keep checking back, there’s more to come!

Hurricane Sandy, You Will NOT Be Missed. Hope Everyone Is Well.

Hello all!
Checking in and letting everyone know that our posts will continue as they have been before the power outages, gas crisis and mass hysteria Sandy caused.  We hope that EVERYONE who was, or was not, affected by the storm is safe, healthy and well.
With power still out in some places, and people at each other’s throats for gas, we can thank Sandy for another October crisis.  BUT, keep in mind that if you are without power or gas, you still have your health and family.  Starting tomorrow TDR will be posting information relevant and interesting to the surrounding area, but as of today, we are happy to be up and running.

Thank you to everyone reading this, and we wish everyone well.
We hope to hear from you soon.

 

TDR.