Chatham & Short Hills, NJ March 2021

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WHAT'S SELLING IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? Morris/Essex/Union

THE AREA CONTINUES TO BE A STRONG SELLER’S MARKET WITH LOW INVENTORY AND HIGH DEMAND! IF YOU HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT MAKING A MOVE, NOW COULD BE THE IDEAL TIME!

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ADDRESS

LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

DOM

BDRMS

Chatham Boro

41 DELLWOOD AVE*

$2,299,999

$2,212,500

96%

29

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BATHS 5.1

Chatham Boro

87 ELMWOOD AVE*

$1,194,900

$1,225,000

103%

5

4

3.1

Chatham Boro

37 ELMWOOD AVE*

$1,799,000

$1,800,000

100%

8

5

4.1

Chatham Boro

56 GARDEN AVE*

$1,350,000

$1,322,500

98%

14

5

4.1

Chatham Boro

76 CHANDLER RD*

$1,899,000

$2,030,000

107%

15

5

3.2

Chatham Boro

35 OAK DR*

$1,775,000

$1,880,000

106%

12

5

3.2

Chatham Boro

19 ORCHARD RD*

$1,499,000

$1,425,000

95%

13

5

4.1

Chatham Twp.

21 RUNNYMEDE RD*

$1,650,000

$1,575,000

95%

72

5

4.1

Chatham Twp.

110 SUNSET DR*

$1,249,000

$1,210,000

97%

43

5

2.1

Chatham Twp.

138 NOE AVE*

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

100%

11

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3.0

Madison Boro

14 Highview Ter

$1,695,000

$1,625,000

96%

34

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5.1

Madison Boro

16 BARDON ST*

$1,595,000

$1,535,000

96%

24

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4.2

Madison Boro

2.1

104 Pomeroy Road

$1,325,000

$1,297,000

98%

21

4

Maplewood

596 VALLEY ST*

$925,000

$1,182,600

128%

11

4

3.1

Maplewood

15-19 TOWER DR*

$2,000,000

$2,151,000

108%

26

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8.2 3.2

Maplewood

422 WALTON RD*

$1,100,000

$1,200,000

109%

20

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Short Hills/Millburn

176 Old Short Hills Rd

$1,750,000

$1,630,000

93%

95

5

5.1

Short Hills/Millburn

56 SILVER SPRING RD*

$1,099,000

$1,125,000

102%

40

4

3.1

Short Hills/Millburn

9 SLOPE DR*

$2,100,000

$2,234,250

106%

15

5

2.1

Short Hills/Millburn

10 WYNDHAM RD*

$1,148,000

$1,170,000

102%

9

4

4.2

Short Hills/Millburn

6 CHAUCER RD*

$1,175,000

$1,230,000

105%

12

4

2.1

Short Hills/Millburn

73 ATHENS RD*

$1,699,000

$1,770,000

104%

9

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4.1 2.2

Short Hills/Millburn

17 THACKERAY DR*

$1,395,000

$1,450,000

104%

5

3

Short Hills/Millburn

41 WORDSWORTH RD*

$1,595,000

$1,640,000

103%

7

4

3.1

Short Hills/Millburn

13 TIOGA PASS*

$2,095,000

$2,280,000

109%

5

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5.1

Short Hills/Millburn

45 LINDEN ST*

$1,800,000

$1,800,000

100%

0

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4.0

South Orange

112 CONNETT PL*

$995,000

$1,151,000

116%

7

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4.0

South Orange

27 SPEIR DR*

$949,000

$1,028,995

108%

8

4

2.2

Summit

53 HOBART AVE*

$2,175,000

$2,305,000

106%

9

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4.2

Summit

37 PINE GROVE AVE*

$1,100,000

$1,130,000

103%

76

5

2.1

Summit

74 ROTARY DR*

$1,295,000

$1,401,000

108%

14

4

3.1

Summit

50 ROWAN RD*

$1,195,000

$1,230,000

103%

8

4

3.0

Summit

220 MOUNTAIN AVE*

$1,199,500

$1,210,000

101%

13

4

3.1

Summit

15 OAKLEY AVE*

$1,299,000

$1,359,000

105%

7

5

4.1

Data shown reflects select and not all home sales and is subject to error and omission exceptions. Source: GSMLS

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MARCH 2021 PUBLISHERS

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March is the Home Issue!

Refine, Renovate and Update!

DOES YOUR HOME NEED AN UPDATE? This month is the perfect time to shop for homes or begin a renovation project that you’ve had your mind on for a while.

Look at both, your indoor and outdoor spaces and create areas that inspire you and can enjoy every day!

Home projects can feel overwhelming, but just take it one step at a time. If you have multiple rooms that you want to remodel, which one will make the biggest

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2021

FEATURES 16 The Art of Orthodontics A beautiful smile is more than just straight teeth.

20 Home Renovation Trends Our new modern way of living.

24 Be Jackie’s Hero, Help Save Her Life!

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32 Casa Das Natas Portugal’s sweet and savory treats close to home.

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Open House

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Artist’s Palette

26 Back Stage 30 Local Limelight 32 Hot Spot

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Food, Friends and Fun! Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the Casa Das Natas Portuguese pastries and warm savory lunches are so delightful, and even though its cold outside, Scoops The Chatham Creamery ice cream shakes, cakes and cones are delight anytime, and in any weather.

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1. Rachel M. & Derek V. enjoying Portuguese treats and lattes. | 2. John and fresh out of the oven Pao Com Chourico. | 3. Thomas G. , a loyal customer, enjoying his expresso & pastel de nata. | 4. Mike N. & Pam M. from Millburn enjoying time with Millie cafe style. | 5. Casa Das Natas, Portuguese custard cups made with fresh farm eggs every morning. | 6. Scoops Chatham Creamery, Megan and Claire serving ice-cream. | 7. Local Chatham resident ordering cones for two. | 8. Delicious Scoops freshly made shakes in 15 degree weather. | 9. Michelle and Cliff taking some warm treats to go.

What Would You and Your Family Prefer in 2021?

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AROUND TOWN who will share their REIMAGINE ideas and stories in a half-day event. Check out TEDx.com to find out more about these events. It is limited to 100 guests, (COVID-19 permitting), if you would like to attend or are interested in being a speaker, please email julia@7stageadvisors. com. https://7stageadvisors.com/

WARM SAVORY PORTUGUESE DELIGHTS! Casa Das Natas, more than just delicious Portuguese sweets, offers warm savory delights, like home made and fresh Portuguese sausage sandwiches, with Portuguese sausage that has been smoked for hours with fresh pine. Traditional daily specials such as rabbit and sausage stew with white rice, snack size savory “empanada style” Portuguese turnovers, in shrimp, beef, codfish and or chicken.

Add a fresh cup of Portuguese coffee topped of with traditional cinnamon, you are treating yourself to a piece of Portuguese heavenly warm and savory delights! https://casadasnatasnj.com/

POST-COVID-19 CARE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT, RECOVERY AND EVALUATION (CARE) PROGRAM. Saint Barnabas Medical Center has created the Post-COVID-19 Comprehensive Assessment, Recovery and Evaluation (CARE) program. CARE is designed for patients who are still having symptoms four or more weeks after a positive COVID19 test and can’t find a successful treatment, now have solution. Physicians involved with the CARE program have worked intensively with COVID-19 patients and have become, in effect, specialists in the field. To learn more about the Post-COVID-19 CARE program at the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center, call 888.COVID94, visit www.rwjbh. org/covidcare or email postcovidcare@rwjbh.org.

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brings us all together in an expression of celebration and a promise for the future. I wanted to stand up on the top of a mountain and shout that no matter what happens, we will all come together, the world is a beautiful place, and there is so much to celebrate!”

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PREMIUM VEGAN ICE CREAM @ SCOOPS THE CHATHAM CREAMERY! Scoops in Chatham now has delicious vegan icecream from Emack & Bolio. Their coconut creambased ice creams are a great alternative for those persons who are living a plant-based lifestyle and for ice cream lovers who are lactose intolerant. Made

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with the best and “cleanest” ingredients such as

You may know Duxiana for their luxury mat-

non-gmo coconut cream, pure cane sugar, organic

tresses, and they also offer luxurious custom linens

coconut oil and the freshest fruits and natural flavor-

and bedding that is a great way to refresh your

ings, our small batch vegan ice creams are not only

bedrooms for the spring. Fabric designs range from

delicious but also sustainable for the planet as well!

relaxed modern, nautical, country French, linens

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to compliment kids rooms and more. Decorative

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pillows and color coordinating linens complete the bedroom bedding make over design. Stop by Duxiana in Summit to see the colorful and elegant soft goods collection.

Stop by the Gallery for more information on Charles Fazzino’s newest release “Celebrating Our World”. “I want this artwork be a profound CityLifestyle.com/ChathamandShortHills

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Almost 3,900 square feet of optimal living space set on a nearly ½ acre property.

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NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO MAKE YOUR MOVE

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ARTICLE SUE BALDANI | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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THIS UPDATED AND CHARMING TUDOR HOME WITH A TOUCH OF PERIOD DETAILS IS A UNIQUE AND PEACEFUL SANCTUARY FOR A FAMILY TO ENJOY. Today, more than ever, people are looking for a private oasis in which to work, learn and play.

Located on a premier street in the town of South Orange, with wonderful views of New York City, it was recently listed by Realtor® Robert Northfield. He, along with his team, is a top producer in sales and volume with Keller Williams Midtown Direct.

“The reason why top producers are top producers is because we’re able to attract business, retain that business and deliver results,” he says. “Results speak for themselves.”

A resident of Essex County, Robert has also owned homes in Union and Morris counties, so he is very familiar with the areas in which he operates. These include Short Hills, Millburn, Maplewood, South Orange, Summit, West Orange, Montclair, Chatham, Madison and other nearby towns.

Buyers are “buying a property in a community, in a town, so when their Realtor® knows the area, he or she is able to answer questions and provide insight,” he says.

As a collector of rare and interesting timepieces, Realtor® Robert Northfield understands the value of his clients’ time. And as with his watches, he often finds the most desirable models.

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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED) This featured home is certainly desirable, and has everything a family can want or need. The best part is that it’s turn key, so there’s nothing more that needs to be done to make it a perfect place to call one’s own.

“I like to be out on the street, meeting with clients,” says Robert. “My passion is to help people and see their smiles.”

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To find out more about this home or others like it, and/or how Robert and his team can assist you with your next real estate transaction, go to www.Robertnorthfield.com, www.robertnorthfieldrealestate.com, or call 973-544-8001.

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Chef’s kitchen with quartz counters, marble backsplash, an island, and all high-end appliances.

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Versatile floor plan with plenty of space to enjoy however you like.

Enormous finished lower level for family entertainment.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

TH E A RT O F O R TH O D O NTI C S

A BEAUTIFUL SMILE IS MORE THAN JUST STRAIGHT TEETH. ARTICLE ANA MEYER | PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS JORDA

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AVING A BEAUTIFUL SMILE CONTRIBUTES TO OUR SELF-CON-

FIDENCE AND WELL-BEING. Orthodontics is truly an art! Dr. Eric M. Sacks, a board-certified orthodontist, Dentagrafix inventor, and former Rutgers School of Medicine clinical assistant professor, can add “Artist” to his list of amazing, growing professional credentials.

“I only adopt evidence based proven technologies.”

Dr. Eric Sack

At a young age, Dr. Sacks was inspired by his next-door neighbor to become an orthodontist.

WHAT’S YOUR “WHY”?

“I want to be the best person I can be…as a doctor, boss, father, son, husband.”

WHAT INSPIRES YOU? “My wife and kids inspire me to be a better person… my colleagues, friends. I’m always learning.”

THE ART: A beautiful smile is more than just straight teeth. “The face is the framework for the teeth. It’s important to create a smile that compliments someone’s facial features - the teeth must look good within the framework of the face.

There’s a lot of facial aesthetics involved, not just the teeth.”

TECHNOLOGY: “I only adopt treatments based on proven technologies, like our iTero digital scanner which has revolutionized orthodontics. It offers improved accuracy, greater precision, and no goopy mess or gagging.”

BRACES VS INVISALIGN: Both can help achieve a beautiful smile. “Braces, they’re fixed on the teeth and are working all the time.

Invisalign makes hygiene easier, with no dietary restrictions and less office visits. You can do a hybrid of both treatments as well. Each case is different and I review all of them personally.” With over 4,000 Invisalign patients, Dr. Sacks is NJ’s #1 Invisalign orthodontist.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO INVENT DENTAGRAFIX? “With more treatment moving towards removable appliances, personalization was missing. Dentagrafix are clear in the front with colorful designs in the back, allowing for personalization. “ https://dentagrafix.com/ Schedule a complimentary consultation today in Livingston or Summit. See for yourself why his love of the “Art of Orthodontics” is evident from the modern, clean and fresh spa-like décor that soothes any dental anxiety, state-of-the-art equipment, amazing staff, to his full-service practice for all your dental needs. Dr. Sacks - orthodontist, inventor and artist. https://sacksortho.com/ , https://www.summitdentalpartnersnj.com/ CityLifestyle.com/ChathamandShortHills

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home renovation trends

OUR NEW MODERN WAY OF LIVING. ARTICLE ANA MEYER PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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"T he big gest t rend h as been t ransforming unused spaces int o functional spaces for t he entire f amily, bot h inside t he home and out." V ic Fiore

WHAT IS TRENDING IN HOME RENOVA-

composite multi-level decks designating

TION AND DESIGN? We got some insights

as multi-functional entertainment areas, to

from Vic Fiore, co-owner of the award-win-

pavers and stone bringing natural design

ning Magnolia Home Remodeling Group

elements into the outdoor spaces of your

to learn all about the latest design trends,

home. Custom outdoor bars, kitchens and

finishes, and materials in home renovations.

firepits are also trending. “Trending materi-

Here is what Vic has to say:

als - everything composite - for your deck,

Kitchens: “Clients have become adven-

siding, trim and rails” says Vic. “They are

turous with their selections...,” notes Vic.

maintenance free, have a nice color selec-

“White cabinets are popular with a splash

tion and a great materials palette. You get a

of color like blue cabinets in the island and

natural look without the maintenance.”

backsplashes with glass and deeper colors.“ Bathrooms: White materials with a bold pop of color, accent walls and floors with

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT IN A HOME RENOVATION PROJECT WITH MAGNOLIA?

patterned or jeweled toned tiles are the lat-

Vic shares this. “We hold virtual meetings.

est trends in bathroom renovations. Vic also

Our customers love them. We follow up with

mentions, “Gold accents in the plumbing fix-

a home consultation and show examples of

tures, different style knobs and trims. Spa-like

work. If an architect needs to be involved, we

resort bathroom renovations are also trend-

will work through the plans. Every project

ing, with steam showers and soaking tubs.“

has a materials sheet.”

Custom Millwork: Specialty areas such

“Our clients work with our preferred ven-

as entry ways with custom nooks for shoes

dors and get help with material selection

and coats, to updating fireplaces and add-

that fits the design in both performance and

ing built-in bookcases. “Millwork gives a

costs within the allowance set. There are a

home character,” says Vic. “It adds person-

lot of products to select - tiles, fixtures, etc.

ality to your home.”

Working with a professional helps them

Basements: Vic has seen this trend, “It’s

bring everything together. Our customers

not just a basement. People are adding a half

have access to great materials across New

bath, gym or office, as well as incorporating a

Jersey. We assign project coordinators and

kitchenette or bar area. It’s a theater, workout

project managers as well.” Chris Fontana

area, home office. The basement becomes

and Vic Fiore, the owners, are directly

more of a living space than just one room. It’s

involved in every project.

a space you don’t mind being in.”

“Our goal is to build relationships; that

Outside: Decks and patios have been

is how we build our business,” says Vic.

upgraded to outdoor gathering spaces.

“Treating people ethically. We communicate

Using a spectrum of materials, from

in real time. We keep people informed and it CONTINUED >

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HOME RENOVATION TRENDS (CONTINUED) helps reduce the stress level. We work on older houses 100+ years old. You find deficiencies, rot, things not up to standards. We try to have a family and team environment. A good work life balance. “ Magnolia offers 100% financing. “We’re dealers for third party lenders; Wells Fargo, Greensky, and Medallion that offer unsecure home renovation loans at affordable rates. Some are 0%. You can use it to get your project started or use it to fund the renovation. You can apply online and get an instant decision. It’s well received.”

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HELP SAVE HER LIFE! CHATHAM IS A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT EACH OTHER. Brian Erb, a Biology and Special Education teacher in Chatham High School, and his wife, Lauren Gonnella, received the earth-shattering news around Christmas that Jackie, their 5-year-old daughter, a twin, had a rare form of leukemia and is in URGENT need of a bone marrow or stem cell match and transplant to save her life.

On January 9th, Brian’s colleagues from Chatham High School ran a donor match event, “Swab to Save a Life,” and over 1,000 people answered the call. “When you love well, you get

The urgency with JMML is real, since this type

loved well in return,” he says. “My colleagues set

of cancer spreads. There are three types of trans-

it up. They love me and I love them. We are very

plants: cord blood transfusions, bone marrow

appreciative and hopeful.”

stem cells, and cord blood cells. Bone marrow is the best method.

Her parents noticed that she was bruising easily

Only 2% of the U.S. population is enrolled

so they had blood tests done. Days later, a bone

with “Be The Match Registry®”. Finding a

biopsy followed. The results, JMML, a rare form of

match on the registry is Jackie’s best chance

cancer that is harder to treat. “The only cure is a

for a cure! “If you’re a match, there are no med-

bone marrow transplant,” says Brian. “The reality

ical bills for the individual,” says Brian. “They

is there are so many antigens…it makes it compli-

take the bone marrow stem cells out…it is an

cated to find a match.”

outpatient procedure. You are sore for a day.

You don’t need to live in the same state. Your cells get shipped to the recipient.”

WHAT YOU CAN DO: Join “Be the Match Registry®” at join.bethematch. org/teamjackie or text TEAMJACKIE to 61474. The site notes that “Joining the Be The Match Registry® means volunteering to be listed as a potential blood stem cell donor, ready to save the life of any patient in need of a transplant. You could be someone’s cure. You could literally save a life.”

“For good reason we want to be a part of something more meaningful,” says Brian. “A reminder of who we are in a human way. My default position is hope. This is foundation shattering.”

To stay connected and find other ways to support the family, follow Team Jackie on Facebook. https:// www.facebook.com/BetheMatch4Jackie

HERO

Jackie was an active child, with no red flags.

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BACK STAGE

ARTICLE SUE BALDANI PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Growing a Business in the New Year and the New Economy WE SAT DOWN WITH GROWTH EXPERT CARL GOULD TO DISCUSS WHAT ASPIRING AND EXISTING ENTREPRENEURS ARE DURING THESE UNPRECEDENTED TIMES.

CARL GOULD IS AN ENTREPRENEUR WHO CREATED

THREE

MULTI-MILLION

DOLLAR

BUSINESSES BY THE TIME HE WAS 40. He now coaches other individuals and organizations through his company, 7 Stage Advisors, so they too can reach their dreams. Of course, like most others in the world of business, COVID-19 has forced him to pivot and revise his advice in an entirely new world. He has successfully done so, and now more than ever, his expertise is in demand.

HOW DID COVID CHANGE THE BUSINESS LANDSCAPE? It was probably the most merciless and the most unforgiving correction that I’ve ever seen in my career.

Overnight, it not only put stress on already weak industries, but it also put a lot of stress on weak business owners or businesses that were in trouble. There was no mercy - if you did not have your act together as a business, COVID just took you out.

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Carl Gould

Carl Gould

HOW HAS THIS PANDEMIC AFFECTED A

days a week, or three or whatever, you need to establish

BUSINESS OWNER’S ABILITY TO LEAD?

those standards once again for the good of the busi-

It certainly highlighted your strengths as a leader. It also highlighted your weaknesses or your blind spots.

ness and the good of the client. And, you have to make sure you’re creating a safe and sanitized environment.

The pandemic magnified everything you do well, and everything you don’t do well. So, in the areas where

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES HAS THIS

somebody is a comfortable leader, they’re going to

PANDEMIC CREATED?

shine, they’re going to do really well. But, if you are

Interestingly enough, during a pandemic, during

going to lead from your weak position or your blind

a big downturn, people want more tangible things.

spot, no one wants to hear you.

Things they can touch and feel certain about, but they also will put their trust in a vendor and be willing to pay

HOW SHOULD PEOPLE BE NAVIGATING THEIR BUSINESSES IN SUCH UNCERTAINTY? Well, there are a couple of things that have to happen, and number one is you have to take to heart the

more to that vendor if they believe they’re an expert.

And so people will pay more for certainty and if they think they’re dealing with an authority in the niche.

That’s where the opportunities have really emerged.

requests that your customers are making of you right now. For example, bring the business to the customer,

WHAT WILL LIKELY BE THE FUTURE TRENDS AS

don’t make the customer come to the business. Or, at

A RESULT OF THIS PANDEMIC?

least give them the option. You’re a florist, great, but

The post COVID world is going to demand that

you’re going to have to start delivering. You’re going to

you redefine the customer relationship in such a

have to have an online presence. You’re going to have

way that you’re meeting their current demands.

to offer contact-free and touch-free service.

Because what we’re finding is that what customers

Second, you have to revisit your pricing strategy as

are asking for right now are not temporary requests.

it relates to your business. You have to look back and

They are permanent requests, and you’re going to

say, “Do I have the right offerings? Am I asking the

have to pivot alongside the customer and make sure

right prices?” And I’m not suggesting that you’re going

you’re meeting their needs.

to lower your pricing. In some cases you might need to raise your pricing.

Changes made during COVID will continue after COVID. In other words, if we ordered online instead

The third thing is that you have to take back the office.

of coming into the store, or we requested the after-

If that position a person held once before requires them

hours slot or the contact-free service, all of those

to be in the office full time, or one day a week, or two

preferences are going to remain.

The post COVID world is going to demand t h at y o u r e d e f i n e t h e c u s t o m e r r e l at i o n s h i p i n s u c h a w ay t h at y o u ’ r e m e e t i n g t h e i r current demands.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

it’s closing

time!

WHEN IT COMES TO MORTGAGES, WORKING WITH JON IS A SLAM DUNK. ARTICLE ANA MEYER PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS JORDA

WHEN YOU FIND AN HONEST, STRAIGHT-SHOOTING LENDING

the Berkshires. It appears everyone is

PROFESSIONAL WITH INTEGRITY, A GREAT TEAM, AND A MYR-

looking for more outdoor living.”

IAD OF LENDING RATE OPTIONS, YOU’VE HIT THE JACKPOT! And that is who Jon Lamkin, a Short Hills resident, is. Let’s get to know Jon! Jon, who majored in Finance and Economics at Syracuse

WHAT ARE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS?

University, is an avid basketball fan and golfer who wanted to be

“Try to be like a sponge and learn. Not

a professional basketball coach growing up. He’s a 20-year indus-

everything will work. Keep trying new things

try veteran with accolades that include Mortgage Origination

and always push yourself. In the event you

Magazine’s Top 1% (2010-2019), Scotsman Guide Top 200 origina-

don’t know the answer to a question, find

tors in the country (2011-2019), and has been Guaranteed Rate’s #1

somebody who does.”

originator in the NJ/NY/CT/PA/MD region for the last five years.

Jon also has a fun side. Louie, their Golden-Doodle, was named after a bas-

WHAT SETS YOU APART?

ketball player from Syracuse. The name

“Ninety five percent of my business comes from trusted advisors,

of their latest addition, Lucky, a Bichon-

realtors, previous clients, family and friends. It’s all about trust and a

Poodle, was the result of a family “March

commitment to do the best job possible. I try to understand what my

Madness” style game. “Everybody picked

clients’ needs are and give them different solutions. When you work

five names and we did a final tournament,”

with a bank you are stuck with one solution. We can give many more

says Jon. “We took two names out of a

options than a traditional bank can, our digital technology is highly

hat, voted on each, and if that name beat

superior, and our rates are super competitive. We make our clients

the other names, it went into the winner’s

a priority. I’ve closed transactions from start to finish in nine days.”

bracket and the others got thrown out.”

WHAT ARE THE LATEST TRENDS?

The next time you see Jon and Michelle

“There are more buyers than homes for sale. Homes are get-

Lamkin in town, you can talk about mort-

ting five, ten and fifteen offers. So now, people who live in the

gage rates, golf, basketball, and you may

city are buying primary homes in non-traditional areas, such as

even be fortunate enough to meet Louie and

the Jersey Shore, the Hamptons, and in Upstate New York and

Lucky. www.rate.com/jonlamkin

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P

HOT SPOT

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DAS

NATAS

PORTUGAL’S SWEET AND SAVORY TREATS CLOSE TO HOME.

OWNER,

CANDIDA, WHO WAS BORN IN A LITTLE TOWN IN PORTUGAL, HAS BROUGHT THE DELICIOUS SWEET AND SAVORY TASTES OF PORTUGAL TO MILLBURN WITH SOMETHING A LITTLE EXTRA. Her strong sense of pride for quality and fresh ingredients makes her sweet pastries and savory warm meals worth the trip.

When you step inside, the colorful, elegant, and yet simple Portuguese décor transcends you to Portugal. The clean interior filled with natural light boasts a handful of bistro-style seating that allows you to “people watch” on Millburn Avenue while enjoying a delicious cup of coffee and their famous “Pastéis de Nata” (Portugal’s signature sweet and creamy custard cups.)

Candida’s farm features chickens, cows, pigs, and horses. All the eggs for her delicious treats are hand selected every morning from her 30 plus chickens. Her passion for food comes from her mom who Candida says, “was a great cook.” Her recipes are “simple and traditional,” she says. “I put a lot of love into my Portuguese food. I want nothing but the best for my customers.

Real eggs, no substitutes, real fruits, no additives, or preservatives. The best ingredients are the healthiest.”

Pastéis de Nata ~ Portuguese Custard Tarts

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PORTUGUESE ARTICLE ANA MEYER | PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS JORDA

WHY MILLBURN? Candida closed her aesthetician practice and opened Casa Das Natas in the same town. “I like the people,” she

2: Bolas de Berlim

says. “Millburn has been incredibly good to me.”

MILLBURN

While interviewing Candida, I noticed two things: How fast her products sell out and how much of a magnet this Portuguese café is on Millburn Ave. An out-of-town customer said, “I was driving by and had to stop in.” In only a few months, Candida has developed a strong following. One of her fans said, “I don’t have to go to Newark,” as he enjoyed his savory lunch.

1: Caramujos with Vanilla Cream

3: Bolo de Arroz Muffin

WHAT WILL YOU EXPERIENCE? Sweet: Made with the freshest ingredients, her traditional sweet selection includes creamy “Pastéis de Nata”, “Bolas de Berlim”, creamy caramel Flan and more.

Traditional cakes for any occasion can also be ordered.

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DAS NATAS HOT SPOT (CONTINUED)

Savory: Casa Da Natas offers traditional sandwiches

BEVERAGES

like “Pan Con Chorizo.” It’s similar to an Italian Stromboli, but made with Portuguese-style dough and filled with Portuguese chorizo, which is typically loaded with protein and lower in fat. It’s smoked with real pinewood infused into the sausage at her farm. They also offer hearty meals, such as, “Leitão”, Portuguese suckling pig with rice. You can also order an entire “Leitão” to bring home. Call for her daily specials.

Beverages: Hot and cold. It’s a taste of Portugal. Candida offers gourmet barista-style coffees from beans that have been roasted to perfection. Her cold drinks are some of tled water, but it comes from a town called Luso, known

SAVORY

Portugal’s favorites. “Luso”, may look like a simple bot-

5: Sumol with Beef and Shrimp Rissois (Portuguese Croquettes)

worldwide for its mineral waters. If you’re ever in Luso, Portugal, bring a decanter. They’ve set up complimentary filling stations for locals and visitors. Or, skip the flight and go to Casa Das Natas instead.

Each beverage in her selection has a warm story and is tied directly to Portugal.

My advice: Order a day in advance to guarantee that you bring home your favorite Portuguese sweet and 4: Fresh, pinewood smoked Portuguese sausage

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