Category Archives: Real estate

‘Mill Hill Holiday House Tour’ Celebrates Diverse, Affordable, Historic Trenton Neighborhood

Posted on December 9, 2016 by

Last weekend was the Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. Now in its 50th year, the event allows members of the public into the homes of Mill Hill residents, offering a view of one of Trenton’s most interesting neighborhoods. Advertisements

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Affordable Housing Developers In Princeton Need Support, Not Insults.

Posted on December 1, 2016 by

Princeton Council spent over an hour at their meeting on Monday night night debating whether to convert 5 affordable rentals at ‘The Waxwood’ condominium to ‘for-sale’ units. Council members couldn’t agree about whether it is appropriate – and the bigger question … Continue reading →

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Revisiting The First Princeton Jane Jacobs Walk

Posted on May 11, 2016 by

On Saturday, the first Princeton ‘Jane Jacobs Walk’ took place, honoring what would have been the 100th birthday of the famed urbanist. I’ve never been on a  Jane’s Walk before, so  it was a whole new thing. But it was … Continue reading →

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Walkable Central Princeton Leads Local Area For Increases In Home Values

Posted on May 2, 2016 by

Central Princeton has seen a 32% increase in property values since 2004. The price jump downtown, which greatly surpasses anything else in the local area, was revealed in data published by ‘The Washington Post’ last week. By taking a long-range view … Continue reading →

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Bayard Lane Duplex Plan Torpedoed Amid Neighborhood Protest

Posted on February 25, 2016 by

A plan to construct three duplexes off Route 206 near Birch Avenue was withdrawn after a hearing at Princeton’s Zoning Board on Wednesday night. The proposal from West Windsor Real Estate was for six private residences arranged as three duplexes, … Continue reading →

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Angry Signs Protest Walkable Apartment Proposal at Princeton’s MacLean Street

Posted on February 15, 2016 by

In January, Princeton’s Zoning Board of Adjustment was scheduled to rule on whether a proposal to convert the old Masonic Hall at John and MacLean St into apartments could go ahead. The hearing was postponed, and is now set to … Continue reading →

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Princeton’s Mt Lucas Road Land Purchase: A Potentially Costly Deal

Posted on February 4, 2016 by

Princeton’s Democratic Council members are at loggerheads over a potential open space purchase off Mt Lucas Road. Proponents argue that the purchase is necessary to prevent development of 20.4 acres of land, and to provide a link between existing open space … Continue reading →

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