Real Estate Information

Did you know that you can see recent films in Lambertville?

I remember going to the ACME in Lambertville when I was a little girl, I then remember it as a posh supermaket which did not make it.  The building sat vacant prior to it being renovated and converted into the city's Justice Center.  What is not as well known is that the Justice Center moonlights as a movie theater on Friday and Saturday nights.  I have never been to the theater but know many who do go and enjoy the atmosphere, movies, community, and reduced ticket prices.  For most shows the tickets are a recommended donation of $5; for special events the ticket prices vary. 

Location: 25 S. Union Lambertville, NJ

Upcoming shows are as follows:

• Friday, March 5th:
  • Where the Wild Things Are
  • Showtimes - 7pm and 8:45pm
  • Cost: Suggested donation of $5/ticket
  • For more information visit Friends of Lambertville Library Nickelodeon Nights
    
• Saturday, March 6th:
  • Bob Szuter, writer/producer, NJN Public Television will presnet two short documentaries followed by a question and answer period.
  • 7pm - Morristown: Where America Survived
  • 7:45pm - Turning the Tide
  • Cost: $7 in advance for one or both screenings or $10 at the door
  • To purchase: Visit Friends of Lambertville Library Nickelodeon Nights
    
• Friday and Saturday March 19th and 20th:
  • Pirate Radio
  • Showtimes - 7pm and 9:20pm
  • Cost: Suggested donation of $5/ticket
  • For more information visit Friends of Lambertville Library Nickelodeon Nights
    
• Friday and Saturday March 26th and 27th
  • Capitalism: A Love Story
  • Showtimes - 7pm and 9:05pm
  • Cost: Suggested donation of $5/ticket
  • For more information visit Friends of Lambertville Library Nickelodeon Nights

Movie theater concessions are available for purchase....enjoy the movie(s)!

UPDATE: This event has passed; if you were able to attend I hope that you enjoyed it!  As I was out of town, my husband went in my place and got us some ghee from Pure Indian Foods, AMAZING onion and cinnamon bread from the Village Bakery, and mushrooms from Davidson Mushrooms which we had with dinner tonight.....we will update this blog with additional information on upcoming farmer markets. 

When: Sunday 2/28/2010 from 11am -3pm

Where: Tre Piani located in Forrestal Village

What: A GREAT indoor farmer's market set up throughout the restaurant.

Why: Support local agriculture and vendors in NJ.  This is a great event that we always enjoy.  We usually grab lunch (including oysters) and a bloody mary or two! 

How Much: $2 donation requested

Some of the Vendors:

• Cheese from Cherry Grove Farm
• Davidson's Mushrooms
  • We follow Davidson's Mushrooms around the various outdoor markets in the summertime.  We get their mixed box of portabella, oyster, and shiitake mushrooms.
• North Slope Farm
• Hopewell Valley Vineyards
  • Love their Barbera and Chardonnay
• Pure Indian Foods Organic Ghee
  • LOVE IT.....it has a higher smoke point and is great for cooking! 
• Terhune Orchards - apples, cider, salsa
  • They make a great, fresh tasting salsa and always have samples on  hand :)
• Village Bakery - breads and sweets
  • Our girls occasionally moonlight with them helping them sell their fresh breads.  Their bread is better than any you can get at the grocery stores and well worth the trip!  Visit them on Gordon Avenue in the Village of Lawrenceville.
• and much more....

To see a complete list of vendors visit the Slow Food Central NJ website.

Have Fun...if you go, post it in the comments section and let me know what you think!

Last night we had some errands to run along Princeton's Route 1 Corridor including stopping by the Princeton Keller William's office (located behind Market Fair) to scan some contracts.  My girls decided that we should go to P.F. Chang's for dinner since we were so close by.  Not wanting to pay for a full meal, I remembered that from 3-6 PM they have a Happy Hour with discounted beverages and lite appetizers including the Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps.  The four of us ate very well for $50 which also included a glass of wine and sake.  To find out more about this promotion visit their website.

Also, if you apply for their 'Warrior Card' you get an additional 10% off :)

Enjoy!

Mercer County, NJ Approved Condos

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Middlesex County, NJ Approved Condos

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USDA Rural Development Program

Through the USDA Rural Development Program, 100% financing is still available.  With this program there is NO Mortgage Insurance Premium; however there are income limitations and the specific property needs to qualify based on location.  The following areas are ones we service and which are eligible*:

The income limitations are as follows:

For households up to and including 2 children: $92,000

For households with 3+ children: $120,000

To learn more about this program visit the USDA's website and to search specific property addresses use their mapping feature.  This can be accessed as follows:

• CLICK HERE to go to the USDA website.
• Once on the site look in the menu on the left side of screen.
• Under the heading "Property Eligibility" click on the appropriate link.
• When you accept the "Property Eligibility Disclaimer" you will be taken to a map and can search by clicking on the map or entering a specific property address.

To learn more about this program feel free to call Amy Procaccino with Gateway Funding: 609-596-0020 x 222 or email her at: AProcaccino@Gateway-Funding.com

The Delaware River is the only thing that separates New Jersey and Pennsylvania; however, they are worlds apart when you are talking about the nuances of the real estate transaction.  Each state has their own protocol, and as such, you need to make sure that if you are considering a purchase in both NJ and PA you have a Realtor who is adept at the laws and customs of each state.  The following is a brief outline of the differences and subsequent posts will give more comprehensive detail of each item.