Mark Slade loves his basement. My basement exemplifies some of my passions, most notably Boston sports teams and some Olympic athletes. I bought my first signed piece of memorabilia in the early '90s after a Red Sox game and that started an avalanche of opportunities to buy more, much of it online. I found that becoming an expert in online collectibles was transferable to my business and it's key to how I built my success as a realtor. This room brings me back to my childhood in Massachussetts as well as my time as a brand manager for Swatch when I got to spend time with athletes like Nadia Comaneci, Mark Spitz and Katarina Witt. The floor is covered with astroturf, a warning track around the perimeter and a billiards table in the middle so it's just a fun space. It's like a sports bar without the beer and alcohol. Mark Slade Keller Williams Midtown Direct Realty Maplewood 917-797-5059 sladehomes@gmail.com goodhomesforgoodpeople.com Amy Paternite Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Maplewood 917-442-5130 amy@amypaternite.com amypaternite.com As a realtor, a wife, and a mom, my days are busy. But when I drive home and turn into Newstead, I start relaxing. My house, across the street from South Mountain Reservation, is a mid-century modern ranch with spacious rooms and my favorite is the living room. It has the nicest furniture in the house and it's the only room that is always perfectly clean. I spend time here most mornings on Headspace trying to figure out if I'm meditating or not. Let's just say I try my best! I also enjoy playing my piano, especially when I can help my kids prepare for musical auditions. Although we’re not quite the Partridge Family, it’s fun when my husband joins in on ukulele or guitar. I’ve hosted parties where I’ve had a live band in my living room, and I can only imagine this room was also the scene of many swanky 1950s Newstead parties! Amy Paternite loves her living room.