July 20, 2020 ---
From the moment you enter its door, Sorriso Kitchen’s fresh, urban vibe and tempting aromas will put a smile on your face. But there’s much more to smile about at this unique family-owned Chatham, New Jersey, restaurant t...
--- June 22, 2020
For those of us who made it through winter and spring 2020, the arrival of summer is a blessing for which we are deeply grateful. The pandemic, our devastated economy, and social issues of recent months have given each of u...
--- May 9, 2020
A Brief History of Suburban Development
Until the 1930s, most Americans lived in rural areas or cities. But at the end of World War II, many Americans enjoyed a cushion of prosperity that prompted demand for residential su...
--- May 18, 2020
If you’re one of many people whose morning routine includes a delicious hot cup of coffee from a local café, you might find it difficult to imagine a time when coffee shops weren’t the norm. Until the mid 1960s, however...
--- May 11, 2020
Although real estate across the country, like many industries, has taken a hit during the COVID-19 crisis, certain recent changes in the local real estate market have become especially advantageous for people who want to sel...
--- May 4, 2020
The word home brings many good feelings, happy memories, emotionally moving visual images, and hopeful expectations to my mind. It is the place I begin and end each of my days. It is the safe haven I share with my family, fri...
April 27, 2020 ---
With May and its warmer temperatures, sunshine, and spring flowers at our doorsteps, I naturally lean toward a hopeful outlook despite the toll COVID-19 has taken on us. This is not to suggest I see the future through rose...
April 20, 2020 ---
Despite a temporary lull in the real estate market, buyers are now in a good position to purchase a home or an investment property. Historically low interest rates and appealing list prices make today’s real estate marke...
April 13, 2020 ---
Given widespread concerns about COVID-19, high unemployment rates, changes in the stock market, and a COVID-19 vaccine many months away, it’s natural to wonder whether it’s wise to sell or buy a home now.
Positive Rea...
April 6, 2020 ---
Each morning after catching up with news about COVID-19, I pray for and reflect on the lives of my family members, friends, and neighbors near and far. Among the many people in my prayers and thoughts, of course, are those ...