For Sale: Commercial Office Building in Olde Marlton, Evesham Township, NJ - 06/28/08 09:30 PM
Great location for business or professional in the Olde Marlton section of Evesham Township, providing many options including office or retail.  It is centrally located with high traffic and off street parking. Extended lot provides additional parking options. Heater subsystem was updated last year. Location provides quick and easy access from Rts. 70 and 73 as well as Main Street in Marlton. Near Rt. 70 and Produce Junction strip mall. Priced to move quickly, so take advantage of this rare opportunity to obtain a commercial property in Marlton at a great price.   Currently residential, now zoned C-3, so you have the flexibility of residing on property with home office … (0 comments)

Seniors Issues Group - Welcome and Posting Guidelines - 06/27/08 11:12 PM
Welcome to the ActiveRain Seniors Issues Group!The intended purpose of this group is to provide a forum to share information and resources that are of specific interest to those of us dealing with seniors issues, either as a senior citizen or as a service provider to seniors.  Our definition of a senior is anyone who qualifies for membership in the AARP.  It's also for anyone who provides services to that age group, including real estate, legal, financial, property maintenance and even healthcare and eldercare.Whether you are approaching retirement or have already arrived at that phase in your life, there are special issues and challenges that are … (0 comments)

Technology Group - Welcome and Posting Guidelines - 06/27/08 11:02 PM
Welcome to the ActiveRain Techology Group!  This group is for anyone interested in technology and it's application in our businesses -- to enable ourselves and our employees to be more efficient, productive, communicative and provide improved service -- and to help allow our daily lives to be easier and more enjoyable .  While our primary focus will be on computer, information management, security and Internet related topics, we will also look at other technology tools, trends and concepts as desired.  This group is also for all "techies", "techheads", "geeks" and anyone else who is interested in learning about and taking advantage of technology -- … (5 comments)

Delaware Valley Group - Welcome and Posting Guidelines - 06/27/08 10:48 PM
Welcome to the ActiveRain Delaware Valley Region Group!The intended purpose of this group is to provide a forum to share information and resources that are of specific interest to those of us who live and work in the Delaware Valley region (NJ-PA-DE), including South Jersey, Southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. Also called the "Tri-State" area, it includes the Philadelphia Metro area. It is a way for us to network, meet new friends, exchange ideas, build relationships and share news and experiences.
Post anything you believe may be of general interest or benefit to those of us in the Delaware Valley.  If you have a question about a community or resource … (1 comments)

South Jersey Group Welcome and Posting Guidelines - 06/27/08 10:21 PM
Welcome to the ActiveRain South Jersey Group!
The intended purpose of this group is to provide a forum to share information and resources that are of specific interest to those of us who live, work and vacation in South Jersey.  It is also a way for us to network, meet new friends, build relationships, share experiences and exchange ideas.Please feel free to contribute and to make any comments and suggestions about the direction this group should take and the topics for discussion.   Please familiarize yourself with the postin guidelines below before contributing articles to this group.Note: As a South Jersey group member, you are also welcome to … (0 comments)

Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Approved by New Jersey Legislature - 06/27/08 10:08 PM
The New Jersey Legislature approved A2800, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 state budget on June 23, 2008. The state budget for FY 2009 is $32.8 billion, $600 million less than the FY 2008 state budget. In addition, it includes $650 million to pay down the state's debt and it does not include any increases to real estate related taxes.   You can view the bill text of the FY 2009 state budget and a detailed budget analysis.     The FY 2009 state budget is currently being reviewed by Governor Corzine.Source: NJAR
Copyright 2008 by Lawrence Yerkes. All Rights Reserved.
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Buy Local - Save Gas - Go Green - 06/26/08 02:45 PM
Many municipalities are realizing that local businesses, attractions and events may benefit from the current high gas prices.  Shop Local!  As most people I come in contact with are seeking to minimize their driving costs, this is a great opportunity for local business to stress their high quality and often unique products and services that are becoming much more cost-effective for local community members.Communities in New Jersey, such as Haddonfield and Moorestown, which are already known for their local shops and leisurely outdoor cafes and restaurants have a distinct advantage in stressing convenience, variety and pedestrian friendly environments.  Others are starting to … (0 comments)

Movies in the Park at Medford Township - 06/25/08 11:35 PM
Medford Township's Department of Recreation is be providing a free "Family Summer Movies in the Park" series to be shown in Freedom Park, at 86 Union Street, Medford, NJ 08055 (across from the Public Safety Building).  The movies will be shown at dusk every Tuesday evening through August 26.  If weather is bad on Tuesday, movies will be shown the following Wednesday evening at dusk.So gather up your family, snacks, lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy some fun family films with the rest of the township.If you desire more information, then contact the Recreation Department  at 609-654-2512.
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New ActiveRain Group to Highlight Local Attractions - Hidden Gems - 06/24/08 10:01 AM
A new ActiveRain group has been established to highlight local attractions, especially hidden gems that are unique to an area and easily accessible without a long travel time.  Many people tend to focus on the standard sights and attractions and don't take time to investigate and explore local or smaller sites that usually cost less, require less gas to reach and provide a more satisfactory experience for the cost and effort.The objective of this group is to get the word out about those local attractions and especially ones that are hidden gems -- to allow others to discover and enjoy them for themselves. This … (0 comments)

Welcome to "Local Attractions - Hidden Gems" and Posting Guidelines - 06/22/08 12:56 PM
Welcome to the ActiveRain Local Attractions - Hidden Gems Group!
The objective of this group is to get the word out about local attractions and especially ones that are hidden gems -- to allow others to discover and enjoy them for themselves. This can be natural or man made, but its something special to your area. The primary purpose of this group is to share the attraction highlights with others who may be thinking of moving or visiting your "local" area, as well as making residents in and around the attraction aware of it, so they can check it out for themselves. See … (0 comments)

Medford Canoe Trail - Explore A Hidden Gem - 06/21/08 08:52 PM
Once used as a water and power source and a natural highway in the days before the railroad, the Rancocas River with it's tributaries is still an important natural resource.  In an effort to allow access to the river for recreation and to enjoy it's surrounding scenic beauty, the Medford Canoe Trail was created with the help of the local community and many individuals.  The Medford Canoe Trail Committee (MCTC) was created to coordinate the efforts.  "The over two-mile Medford Canoe Trail on the Southwest Branch of the Rancocas Creek begins in Medford Park and ends at historic Kirby's Mill. It offers … (3 comments)

2008 Race for Life - Saturday and Sunday (June 20, 21) at Medford Freedom Park - 06/21/08 12:08 PM
There's still time to participate and contribute to the Race for Life now being held at Medford Township's Freedom Park.It is taking place Saturday and Sunday (June 20th and 21st) at Freedom Park, where you also have the opportunity to participate first-hane in a landmark new CPS-3 study.  See the Race for Life web page for details.The event is offically called the "Reach for the Stars, Relay for Life, Medford, NJ".
"Each year, across the nation, one event brings together entire communities to take part in the fight against cancer. That event is the American Cancer Society Relay For Life®. It's a time and place … (0 comments)

New Jersey Motorsports Park's Thunderbolt Raceway Opening Summer 2008 - 06/19/08 05:15 PM
For all you car racing fans in the Delaware Valley and Mid-Atlantic area, the New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) is preparing for the start of events at their nearly completed Thunderbolt Raceway.   Located near the City of Millville in Cumberland County, NJ, it is over "700 acres conveniently, situated in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic Region, within easy driving distance from New York City, Philadelphia, PA, and Washington, DC., New Jersey Motorsports Park will be one of the most unique and dynamic Motorsports Parks in the country. This world-class complex will not only feature the 2.25 mile signature Thunderbolt Raceway, but … (1 comments)

CommercialSource.com - National Commercial Listing Service From NAR - 06/18/08 04:46 PM
CommercialSource.com was created by NAR to become THE national commercial listing service.  It was started with the acquisition of 10-year old ePropertyData (March 2008), which provides the engine and hosting for the commercial listing service.  It currently has over 50,000 listings, growing weekly and is projected to reach 250,000 by 2009, and will continue to grow as the service is developed and features are added.According speakers James Marrelli and Allen Benson, who presented their overview of CommercialSource.com at the NAR Commercial Alliance's Online Convention the main Commercial Source listings site will be a national display site (compared to Loopnet listings), free to NAR members.  It is being feed automatically by local CIEs … (8 comments)

Available Presentations at CommerceSource Online Convention - 06/18/08 03:04 PM
The CommerceSource June 2008 is finishing up today.  However, the presentations will still be available through September 16th for viewing.    You still have time to take advantage of these presentations...Here are some of the speaker presentation topics:Showcase Your Commercial Property Listings -- A Value Proposition  (discussing the new national commercial listings service "CommercialSource.com" now being provided free to members by NAR and future enhancements plans).Commercial Real Estate Outlook
5 Ways to Survive the Downturn In Real Estate Services
From Residential to Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
How to Analyze and Value Income Properties
Introduction to Real Estate Auctions
Real Estate Investments May Trigger … (1 comments)

Reminder: Commercial Source Online Convention - June 17 and 18 - 06/16/08 07:05 PM
This is just a quick reminder that the NAR Commercial Alliance's Online Convention at Commercial Source begins, Tuesday June 17th at 9a.m. (Central Time)here's the link to register:http://www.commercialsource.com/onlineconvention.cfm.Go Green at the Online Convention at Commercial Source!MeetNo travel to this convention means no air pollution! Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn about the commercial real estate field from top industry leaders and see where your interests might be.LearnEvery resource is available electronically, so you can do your part to save paper. Download and access a vast array of documents and presentations. If you are new to commercial, or just want … (2 comments)

Camera: Panasonic DMC-FX35 Wide Angle - 06/14/08 07:42 PM
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the Panasonic DMC-FX35 25mm wide-angle camera, as I am trying one out.   I'm looking at it primarily for it's wide-angle capability and latest technology features.I was considering an updated version of the Kodak V705 wide-angle with dual lens but that model or later version is no longer available from the company.So far, I have taken several types of shots and like the quality using mostly the default settings.  There are a lot of setting options which I'm trying to learn about.  Battery life seems very good and I have an 8GB SDHC … (5 comments)

Book Review: Making the Right Move in Real Estate: An Insider's Guide. - 06/14/08 02:22 PM
Richard Ardia's book, "Making the Right Move in Real Estate", has the full subtitle, "An Insider's Guide for Buyers and Sellers Seeking the Best Answers to Real Estate Questions".     It includes a forward by Bob Becker, former CEO of National Real Estate Trust (NRT), who proclaims it a "must read for every potential buyer and seller of real estate, regardless of whether it is your first or fifth experience... chock full of good old-fashioned common sense and tempered with the realities of today's modern-technology advanced marketplace." It's cover mentions that from reading the book you will lean how... - High Mortgage interest rates can … (0 comments)

BreakTime: Whipster's Punabridged Dictionary - L thru Z - 06/14/08 07:48 AM
Here's the Official "Whipster's Punabridged Dictionary" (L-Z) that was hidden and recently discovered buried deep inside a box in a far corner of my garage for over 25 years. It's  deep truths and incite can now be shared with others so that they can unlock the true meaning of these words... … (0 comments)

NJAR Support Continuing Education for New Jersey Real Estate Licensees - 06/13/08 05:52 PM
According to the latest NJAR email communications, "on June 10, 2008, the NJAR® Board of Directors voted to strongly support state-mandated continuing education for real estate licensees. The board considered the NJAR® Continuing Education Task Force Outline and the draft Report and Recommendations of the Continuing Education Task Force of the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (REC) throughout its discussion. The NJAR® board voted to accept the NJAR® Continuing Education Task Force Outline.
The REC Task Force's Report and Recommendations draft was presented to the REC at its public meeting on April 29, 2008. The draft report was discussed at the … (2 comments)

McCain Town Hall Meeting Held At Burlington County College, New Jersey - 06/13/08 03:20 PM
McCain Introduced by Joe Lieberman at Burlington County NJ Town Hall MeetingGOP Presidential hopeful, John McCain, held a major Town Hall meeting at the Burlington County College (BCC) auditorium, a host to many past political events because of it's facilities and location.I was curious to see what McCain was like outside of the sound bites that are normally presented on the news.  Barack Obama was also appearing in the Delaware Valley, but BCC was much more convenient, easier to reach and the meeting was open to anyone.There was the typical long line getting in through security but I arrived about 45 minutes before … (2 comments)

BreakTime: Whipster's Punabridged Dictionary - A thru K - 06/13/08 12:12 AM
Here's the Official "Whipster's Punabridged Dictionary" (A-K) that was hidden and recently discovered buried deep inside a box in a far corner of my garage for over 25 years.  It's deep truths and incite can now be shared with others so that they can unlock the true meaning of these words... … (0 comments)

New Windows Search Update for Microsoft Windows, plus Live Sysinternals - 06/12/08 01:19 PM
Microsoft, as part of their Sysinternals tools, has released Windows Search 4.0.  It is now available for download. With it you can expect better indexing performance, support for the remote query of shared index locations, per-user group policy settings, and more. Here are the download links, depending on the version of Windows you are currently running:- Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9081639>- Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Server 2003  <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9081640>- Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Vista x64 Edition <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9081641>- Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9081642>- Multilingual User Interface Pack for Windows Search 4.0 for Windows XP <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9081643>NOTE: Check out the … (0 comments)

Beige Book Released By Federal Reserve For June 2008 - 06/12/08 12:55 AM
The Federal Reserve recently published their latest issue of the Beige Book. It is available online. The following is a brief list of it's overall (national) summary findings (using data as of June 2nd):1. Economic activity remained weak since the last report. Economic activity was weak, soft, sluggish, modest in all Districts, except Philadelphia, Atlanta, Cleveland, St. Louis and San Francisco which had stable or little change. 2. Consumer spending slowed over most of the county due to higher gas and food prices. Retail sales were mixed with stable to higher inventories. Vehicle sales were weak, especially for SUVs and trucks, but solid for hybrid and … (3 comments)

Enjoy Jersey Fresh Produce and Even Pick Your Own - 06/11/08 02:59 PM
My daughter this past week went out to pick strawberries with friends at one of the many farms in South Jersey that allow customers to do-it-themselves, save money and have the satisfaction of obtaining fruits and vegetables that are as fresh as possible without expending all the effort and time by growing them yourself. Throughout the summer we will be enjoying fresh blueberries, melons, corn, beans, peppers, tomatoes and more. Whether picking them ourselves, or getting them just-picked at a roadside stand, you can't beat the freshness and tastes of Jersey Grown fruits and vegetables. South Jersey is a great place to be … (0 comments)

Getting the Record Straight About the SubPrime Mortgage Crisis - 06/11/08 01:48 PM
The Washington Post published (6/9) a report, How HUD Mortgage Policy Fed The Crisis, subtitled, Subprime Loans Labeled 'Affordable'.  The article basically takes HUD to task for fueling the risky lending process, under the banner of "affordable" housing, that was characteristic of the subprime mortgage market.  It implicates Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but focuses on HUD, starting under the Clinton administration. The next day (6/10), HUD fired off their response with a press release entitled, Setting the Record Straight, in which it states that "the Washington Post, citing former HUD officials and academics, claimed HUD's affordable housing goal requirements of Fannie … (0 comments)

For Sale: 3,200 SF Refurbished Historic Building for Office and/or Retail - 06/07/08 11:32 PM
This distinguished property is conveniently located in Medford's Historic District and zoned Historic Village Commercial (HVC). The current owners, over the past 16 years, have lovingly remodeled and upgraded this property while retaining it's historic charm and value. It includes a variance for residential with home office and in-home retail business, allowing a variety of types of usage. It also has a 2nd floor apartment that can be rented out for an additional source of income. The building is designed on the main floor with access to all rooms through a central hallway, allowing separate private offices. One room can be … (0 comments)

16,000SF Office and Retail Space for Lease in Millville, NJ - 06/07/08 10:57 PM
Take advantage of this wonderfully renovated and upgraded historical building providing professional and administrative office space, banquet hall with commercial kitchen and upper level bar.  Space is available from 6,000SF up to 16,000SF. Improvements met all current local and state building codes. Location Description:The City of Millville, located in Cumberland County, has a thriving downtown and commercial district. Competitive rates and services, good long-term growth prospects and pro-business environment. Many surrounding planning or ongoing developments will also be having positive impact on city.The City of Millville, founded in the early 1800's, is within about an hour's drive of Philadelphia, Wilmington, Atlantic City, … (0 comments)

Burlington County Earth Fair 2008 at Historic Smithville Park on Sunday, June 8 - 06/07/08 12:18 AM
Free environmentally-friendly festival on Sunday, June 8th between 10 a.m and 4 p.m.Earth Fair gets bigger and better each year with outdoor environmental fun and entertainment for all ages, including live music, animals, canoeing, crafts, great food and much more.  Check out the Sustainable Living Tent with hybrid vehicles, green driveways and energy efficient solutions for the home.  Go on a nature walk and explore birds, trees and live plants.  Kayak Smithville Lake, canoe the Rancocas, climb the rock wall, bounce on the inflatable, get your face painted, see puppet shows and hear storytelling.  Participate in many types of activities, demonstrations and workshops … (0 comments)

Who Does Your Neighbor Really Support Politically - 06/06/08 11:21 PM
With regard to federal political campaign contributions, it is now possible to easily determine who your neighbors, friends, relatives, co-workers and associates are supporting and how much money they are giving.  The HuffingtonReport FundRace provides this resource.  It states, "Want to know if a celebrity is playing both sides of the fence? Whether that new guy you're seeing is actually a Republican or just dresses like one?" 
This site allows you to easily search by name, address or zip.  An interesting feature allows you to search celebrities by name and zero in on a map showing their registered address. You can now determine if your … (0 comments)

FTC Published Final Rule on CAN-SPAM Definitions and Implementation - 06/06/08 10:44 PM
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently published (5/31/08) in the Federal Register a Final Rule: "Definitions and Implementation Under CAN-SPAM Act."The rule becomes effective on July 7, 2008 and provides definitions, modifications and clarifications to the "Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003" (CAN-SPAM). [See also Wikipedia]The corresponding previous FTC Press Release states: The new rule provisions address four topics: (1) an e-mail recipient cannot be required to pay a fee, provide information other than his or her e-mail address and opt-out preferences, or take any steps other than sending a reply e-mail message or visiting … (0 comments)

Burlington County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - Through May 2008 - 06/05/08 12:59 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of May vs. April, March and January) for Burlington County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
See previous article for prior year 01/200X year-to-date comparisons.This shows that while the trend is still slightly downward, it is slowing and hopefully will soon level and even reverse direction.The current inventory is 4226, with an average monthly Sold of 405, yielding a backlog of 10 months to sell off the inventory at current rates of sale.
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Gloucester County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - Through May 2008 - 06/05/08 12:48 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of May vs. April, March and January) for Gloucester County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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Salem County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - Through May 2008 - 06/05/08 12:35 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of May vs. April, March and January) for Salem County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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Mercer County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - Through May 2008 - 06/05/08 12:12 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of May vs. April vs. March vs. January) for Mercer County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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Camden County Year-to-Month Residential Sales Statistics - Through May 2008 - 06/05/08 12:00 PM
When looking at the year-to-month actual statistics (using the most recently completed month of May vs. April, March and January) for Camden County, the results for residential homes on the market, sold, average price and days for sale before close is charted as follows:
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