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All About Manalapan

November 17, 2020 by Melissa DeSantis

Here are the positives and negatives of living in Manalapan, New Jersey.

Today I’m discussing Manalapan, New Jersey. I’ll be sharing what it’s like to live here—the pros and the cons. I currently live in Manalapan, and though I grew up in Utah, I consider this town my home. I’ve lived here for over 10 years, and I cannot imagine living anywhere else.

Feel free to watch the full message above, or use these timestamps that will direct you to various points in the video.

0:00: Introduction to today’s topic

0:55: Different sections of Manalapan

3:15: The people currently moving here

3:50: Manalapan is in a great location

5:25: The schools are highly rated

8:05: Home prices are increasing

8:45: Houses here tend to sell quickly

8:55: Property taxes are higher here

10:30: The cost of living is higher in Manalapan

10:50: Some people feel the residents are a bit arrogant 

11:10: Wrapping up today’s topic

Overall, I feel the pros outweigh the cons of living here. If you want more information about Manalapan or have any questions, call or email me. I would love to hear from you.

Filed Under: Manalapan, Real Estate

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