Outdoor Yoga | Maxwell Place | Hoboken Flexible Rhythm

Great news Yogi's! New outdoor Yoga classes are coming out front of Maxwell Place in Hoboken

Ahhhhhh

Flexible Rhythm Yoga has signed on with The City Of Hoboken to host the series and it's open to anyone.

Starting May 1st, classes will be held under the "steel canopy on the 12th Street Pier". 

Prices are as follows:

9 Sessions $70

5 Sessions $45

4 Sessions $40

3 Sessions $36

If you're interested in getting your OM on, sign up at www.hobokennj.org/register or by visiting The Department Of Human Services, 2nd Floor in City Hall. (Washington St between First and Newark)

Here are some tips that will help you be an outdoor Yoga Master from lululemon.com's community blog 

1. Bring a well cushioned yoga mat: A thicker mat is perfect for an outdoor practice especially if you are on a hard or uneven surface. I love The Mat; it is ultra thick, providing extra cushioning for the hips, knees and spine.

What New Venture is Complete Without New GEAR!?

2. Start with your breath: Take some deep breaths before you begin your practice. Feel your breath and hear your breath. Taking in fresh air and not indoor recycled stuffy air brings plenty of oxygen into your body and increases your energy levels.

3. Protect yourself from the sun: It’s important not to forget that you’re going to be outdoors for an extended period of time. Make sure you have sunscreen on or cover up (the Run:Sunblocker Long Sleeve is lightweight, has an excellent UPF rating and provides great sun coverage.) A pair of sunglasses may also be handy especially in poses like Triangle and Extended Side Angle pose.

4. Keep hydrated: It can be hot and humid so listen to your body temperature. It’s easy to overheat and become dehydrated quite quickly. I always have my water bottle close by.

What do you think? Have any of you practiced with Flexible Rhythm Yoga? Will you be taking advantage of outdoor yoga at Maxwell Place? 

Buy A Bachelor or Bachelorette At Texas Arizona (For A Good Cause)

Texas Arizona is hosting a charity event where you can buy a bachelor!

Looking to spice up your love life? Get into a bidding war!!

On Wednesday April 17th, Texas Arizona will host their annual live bachelor & bachelorette auction to benefit the Relay For Life and American Cancer Society foundations.

Guests attending the auction can bid on the bachelor or bachelorette they like most and not feel weird about it. After all it's for a good cause! ;)

Those looking to scope out the inventory before buying will actually be able to meet the bachelors/bachelorettes before the bidding begins.

Texas Arizona is located at 76 River Street, on the corner of River Street directly across the street from the PATH train.

Interested in being auctioned off? Or would you like to attend?    






Then email

rflhoboken@gmail.com

and tickets are just $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Over the years those that attend say that the night is lots of fun with good laughs and lots of mingling.

You can donate/buy tickets on their website www.relayforlife.org/hobokennj and you can also spread the word on Facebook! www.facebook.com/hobokenrelay

Get involved and buy your bachelor at Texas Arizona!

La Bouche Cafe Hoboken

I am sitting at La Bouche Cafe Hoboken, about to enjoy this crepe when I thought to myself, this looks too good I have to share with my readers! 

Fruit Crepe from La Bouche

Biggie's Clam Bar - Open's New Location in Hoboken

Clams On The Half Shell 

One thing's for sure, Hoboken residents love food and we love Biggies Clam Bar's new location!

After the unsuccessful re-opening of The Historic Clam Broth House, Biggie's has taken over and is received with a warm welcome.

Today's lunch hour had a 15 minute wait time! I'm told customer service is excellent and the portions are a-plenty as the Biggie's you've grown to love.

What's better? This Biggie's location also has a bar and I'm hoping that they will add to their famous fresh clams (and now Oysters) perhaps a little raw bar for the summer..?

Personally I love mine with some horse radish and ice
cold beer.. ahhhh summer's almost here!


 The new Biggie's Clam Bar location is 42 Newark
St between Hudson and River Streets. 

Biggies French Fries

Happy Easter 2012

Happy Easter! 

Maybe it's the girl I am, but I just love Easter colors, Easter candy and most of all Easter eggs! And over the years I've noticed that decorating Easter eggs has taken on it's own life and turned into an art form.. 

One of these years I'll buy dozens of eggs lock myself in a room, and see what I can come up with.. Thought I'd share these lovely images with you! 

Have a great weekend

Hoboken Mortgage Rate Update - April 6th, 2012

A Hoboken Mortgage Rate Update For Hoboken Buyers April 6th 2012
Courtesy Of Michael Mundy - Pinnacle Mortgage

REVISED April 6^th, 2012---12:30 PM ET
Lock Period = 30 Days

CONVENTIONAL CONFORMING LOANS  (loans less than or equal to $417,000)   

30 YEAR FIXED ---------------------------- 4.000%/ 4.096% APR

15 YEAR FIXED----------------------------- 3.250%/ 3.312% APR

5 / 1 ARM------------------------------------- 2.750%/ 2.821% APR

7/1 ARM ------------------------------------  3.125%/ 3.099% APR

*All quotes are with 0 points
*Investment Properties --- ** Add 1.75 points  (if 25% down)**
*There is a rate increase for cash-out refinance transactions over 60% Loan to Value, or condominiums over 75% LTV*

CONVENTIONAL HIGH BALANCE CONFORMING FIXED RATE LOANS  (loans greater than $417,000, but less than $729,500)   

30 YEAR FIXED ------------------------- 4.250%/ 4.346% APR

15 YEAR FIXED ------------------------- 3.500%/ 3.598% APR

 ** Loan amount restrictions based on county and property type.  Cash-out refinances over 60% LTV not allowed.
***There is a rate increase for condominiums over 75% LTV***


CONVENTIONAL JUMBO LOANS (Fixed rate programs greater than high-balance conforming, ARM programs greater than $417,000 up to $1,000,000 loan amount)

30 YEAR FIXED--------------------------- 4.625%/ 4.712% APR

30 YEAR FIXED INTEREST ONLY--  5.000%/ 5.089% APR
15 YEAR FIXED--------------------------- 3.500%/ 3.568% APR
5 / 1 ARM----------------------------------- 3.000%/ 3.063%APR

7/1 ARM ------------------------------------ 3.375%/ 3.418% APR

** All non-conforming loans need to be discussed in detail 

** ARM rates on jumbo products could be lower with a 25% down payment or more  

** There may be a rate add-on for condominiums and multi-family homes

**Please call for rates on loans over $1 million or rates on FHA loans**

Total Fees Charged By Pinnacle Mortgage, Inc. 

$395.00 -- Application Fee (Includes Appraisal, Lock-in, Credit, Flood & Processing)
$395.00 -- Commitment Fee (Wiring Funds, Attorney Review & Doc Preparation) 


I'll post Hoboken Mortgage Rate updates here or you can check out Pinnacle's sight for more info on mortgages

Jersey City Real Estate Market Update - March

My Jersey City Real Estate Market Update - March Report


Below is a monthly recap of the current state of the market to keep you up to date on activity.

SALES
For the month of March downtown Jersey City saw a total of 29 units close. From the lowest asking price, a 672 sq ft one bedroom short sale at 366 1/2 7th Street with a list and sale price of $199,900, to the highest asking price of $799,000 for a 3 bedroom 2 bath, 2000 sq foot duplex with a sale price of $755,000.

The Median List Price for units sold was $425,000 and the Median Sale Price was $414,000.
Median Days On Market was 73 days.

PENDING
For the month there are a total of 56 units waiting to close. From the lowest asking price of $199,000 for a 630 sq foot one bedroom at 515 Jersey Ave, to the highest asking price of $1.075,000 for a 3 bed 2 bath duplex plus loft at 15 Warren Street.

The Median List price for units pending was $421,000 and the Median Days On Market was 48 days.

Search Jersey City real estate condos for sale and check back here every month for market updates!

Hoboken Real Estate Market Update - March

My Hoboken Real Estate Market Update For March is up

Hoboken Clock 10th Street

SALES
For the month Hoboken saw 39 units close. From the lowest priced unit, a junior one bedroom at 637 Garden with a list price of $209,000 and a sale price of $197,000 to the highest asking price at 1125 Maxwell Place, a 2 bedroom 2 bath unit #340 with an asking price of $1.352995 and a sale price of  $1.300000.

The Median List price for units closed was $415,000 and the Median Sale price was $400,000.
The Median Days On Market was 59 days.

PENDING
For the month in Hoboken Real Estate there are a total of 71 units waiting to close. From the lowest asking price of $199,900 for a junior, 405 sq ft one bedroom at 109 Harrison St to the highest asking price of $2.195,000 at The W Residences, Unit 2003 offering 2375 sq feet and 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths.

The Median List price for units pending was up from units closed, at $449,000.
The Median Days On Market was down from units closed, to 30 days.

Warm weather, improved economy bringing out homebuyers and sellers this Spring - article NJ.com

Check back every month for Hoboken real estate market updates! Search for Hoboken homes for sale on my website