southern new jersey: Community Hightlights: Medford, Marlton, Mount Laurel and Southampton in South Jersey - 09/10/06 02:06 AM
Highlighting the Southern New Jersey townships of Medford, Marlton, Mount Laurel, Southampton plus surrounding areas.  For community profile resources and more, check out one of our supplemental resource web sites. It provides quick access to summary information about Northeast market conditions, home appreciation trends, schools reports, real estate tips, a searchable real estate encyclopedia and more.Profile and Reports - my profile of services; crime reports; moreNortheast Market Conditions - statistics and graphics for region, state and major metropolitan areasHome Appreciation - price trends for region, state and mjor metropolitan areas of Northeast region and by yearSchool Reports - for highlighted communities (note: Lenape Regional includes all highlighted communities)Real … (0 comments)

southern new jersey: Local Weather Information for South Jersey and the Delaware Valley - 09/09/06 03:36 PM
Here are sites providing local weather reports including current conditions and forecasts specific to South Jersey and surrounding Delaware Valley areas:CBS TV Channel 3 / NJ - TV Channel 3 from Philadelphia, covering the Delaware Valley (KYW) KYW 1060 AM - Weather forecasts and school closings in Southeastern PA and South Jersey from a local news and traffic radio station. Accu-Weather - ABC 6 - TV Channel 6 from Philadlephia, covering the Delaware Valley (WPVI) WeatherPlus - NBC 10 - TV Channel 10 from Philadelphia, covering the Delaware Valley (WCAU) Fox29 Weather - TV Channel 29 from Philadelphia, covering the Delaware Valley (WTXF) WFMZ StormCenter - … (0 comments)

southern new jersey: Septic Systems - Owner Maintenance Guide - 09/03/06 12:28 PM
Did you know that about 25 percent of the U.S. population relies on decentralized-or onsite-wastewater treatment systems? About 95 percent of the onsite wastewater disposal systems are septic systems. If your property contains a septic system, it is important to know how to properly treat and maintain the system as system failure is not only extremely inconvenient,  it can be costly.  In New Jersey, especially in the more rural areas of South Jersey, septic systems are very common.  This overview article explains the basic concepts of what a septic system is, how it works and what the owner needs to do to properly maintain … (0 comments)

southern new jersey: New Jersey - New Home and Housing Statistics, Demographics - 09/02/06 03:40 PM
South Jersey - New Housing StatisticsThe Builders League of South Jersey (BLSJ) provides resources for new home builders in the Southern New Jersey area. They also provide summarized housing statistics (median and averages prices) by county within Southern New Jersey as well as a total for the state.Click here for NJ Housing StatsNew Jersey StatisticsFor New Jersey Housing Statistics, as well as Demographic, Economic, Social at the State, County and Township levels, click here.NJAR Housing StatisticsU.S. Census - New Jersey Housing StatisticsNJ State Population and Related Statistics  [Annual Demographics]The Otteau Reports - current New Jersey real estate statistics by county and some … (1 comments)

southern new jersey: Philadelphia Area Performance Arts and Entertainment - 08/31/06 04:56 PM
A part of the greater Philadelphia area, we have access to a wide variety of world class artists, entertainment and performance venues, such as the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Kimmel Center For The Performing Arts.Here are some, but not all of the theaters and associated organizations that are easily accessible from South Jersey and the Delaware Valley for an afternoon or evening out to enjoy a great performance:Annenberg Center,Philadelphia Orchestra,Philly Pops, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia,Forrest Theatre,Group Motion Dance Company,Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts,Mann Center for the Performing Arts,Tweeter Center at the WaterfrontThe … (0 comments)

southern new jersey: Fun Things To Do In and Around New Jersey - 08/26/06 08:18 AM
Here are some sites to help you find fun things to do in and around the New Jersey area.   Our region has a lot of options to offer you...
FunNewJersey.com provides links to many new and different things to do in New Jersey. From romantic weekend getaways to the many exciting things to do with kids in New Jersey.   NJ Tourism site provides a monthly list of upcoming event highlights and what's happening around the Garden State.Click here for this month's schedule of events. RoadsideAmerica.com has a list of offbeat tourist attractions in New Jersey:http://www.roadsideamerica.com/map/nj.html Here are online resources for finding the location of the … (0 comments)

southern new jersey: Horse Farms and Equestrian Opportunities In New Jersey - 08/12/06 05:28 AM
In New Jersey, especially South Jersey, you will find horse enthusiats and a relatively large number of horse farms of all sizes. The equestrians and their horses are well supported by local tack and supply shops, trainers, instructors, farriers and veteranarians. There are shows and competitions for everyone, whether your interests are dressage, eventing or even professional rodeo. It's all here or close-by.Horse related resources:Equerry.com - see their First-Time-Horse-Owner section. (And while there take a break and check out their Humor and Fun Barns)Cowtown Rodeo - Professional Rodeo in South JerseyJersey Equine - NJ Dept. of Agriculture official siteNew Jersey PHA … (2 comments)

southern new jersey: South Jersey Arts, History and Culture - 08/11/06 03:27 PM
Composed of eight culturally diverse counties - Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem - Southern New Jersey is home to superb arts centers, museums, symphonies, and theaters.
Find out about theaters, museums, galleries, symphonies, presenting organizations, educational and multicultural organizations, dance companies, cultural and heritage agencies, and artists in Southern New Jersey.Visit the South Jersey Cultural Alliance web site.What is the South Jersey Cultural Alliance? SJCA is a member service organization with more than 125 artists, producers, exhibitors, and presenters in southern New Jersey, including museums, orchestras, chorales, dance companies, theaters, arts educators, artists and heritage organizations.   Visit … (0 comments)

southern new jersey: New Jersey Military - Real Estate Support Services and Resources - 08/11/06 01:54 AM
If you are military, governmental or contract support personnnel moving into or out of the New Jersey area, especially McGuire Air Force Base or Fort Dix in South Jersey, we have established support services that are geared to you and your family's special needs.   We have the experience working successfully with military personnel (whether in-country or transferring in from foreign stations), as well as personal military experience -- so can better understand your situations and requirements.We look forward to serving YOU as you proudly serve US! Click here for our New Jersey Military Support Services web page for more information and resources.  Agents with military clients transferring into … (0 comments)

southern new jersey: Medford Lakes Canoe Carnival 2006 - 08/06/06 03:50 PM
New Orleans may have it's Mardi Gras, but Medford Lakes in Burlington County, New Jersey has it's Canoe Carnival and it celebrated its 75th Anniversary last (Saturday) night.The Canoe Carnival is held every year on the first Saturday in August because it was originally determined, after looking at historical records of the weather, that the first Saturday in August has the least amount of bad weather. Except for a few exceptions that weather pattern has held over the years and last night was a another perfect night.The temperature was perfect, the night was clear, almost a full moon. On the lake where … (0 comments)

southern new jersey: Ballooning with RE/MAX of New Jersey - 08/05/06 12:10 PM
As a RE/MAX agent, I'm closely associated with the RE/MAX balloon logo, which is a hot air balloon.   Q. What is the difference between a Gas Balloon and a Hot Air Balloon?A. A Gas Balloon is smaller than an average hot air balloon and is filled with helium. A hot air balloon uses propane fuel to heat the air which generates lift. Helium (or gas) balloons can typically fly for longer periods of time than a standard hot air balloon.  One of the many advantages of being in New Jersey is that our RE/MAX of New Jersey team has an active/experienced balloonist … (0 comments)

southern new jersey: New Jersey Attractions and Cultural Events - 08/04/06 03:59 PM
For an extensive list of South Jersey Attractions, with links to websites and other information, check out out the SouthJersey.com's South Jersey Attractions page.  Find out about theaters, museums, galleries, symphonies, presenting organizations, educational and multicultural organizations, dance companies, cultural and heritage agencies, and artists from Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem counties:Vist the South Jersey Cultural Alliance web site.   RoadsideAmerica.com has a list of offbeat tourist attractions in New Jersey:http://www.roadsideamerica.com/map/nj.html South Jersey Attractions, Food, Arts and Entertainment, Sports, Things To Do:"South Jersey is a surprising mixture of opposites. Town and country... tuxedos and blue jeans... historic and avant-garde. … (0 comments)

southern new jersey: Moving Into New Jersey - 07/29/06 07:55 AM
Many people are not aware, but New Jersey's communities rate at the top of surveys for best places to live and raise a family.  In fact, Moorestown, in Burlington County, was rated #1 out of all towns nationwide where you would want to raise your children and celebrate life's milestones, by CNN/Money and Money Magazine. New Jersey offers much more than it's heavily traveled Turnpike or Parkway and more than Atlantic City.  Sure, it has great beaches, with plenty to see, do, shop (with great sales!), eat and enjoy.  It has access to major sports, cultural and enternainment centers as well as vast state forest and parks for recreation. … (0 comments)

southern new jersey: History of New Jersey and Delaware Valley Area: The Lenape Native American Tribe - 07/26/06 01:14 AM
The Lenape (len-ah-pay) or Lenni Lenape tribe, later called Delaware Indians by European settlers, lived in an area they called "lenapehoking", which meant "land of the lenape." Their land included all of what is now New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, Southeastern New York State, Northern Delaware and a small part of Connecticut.Below are some links to learn more about their history as well as current information: http://www.native-languages.org/lenape_culture.htm (Native Languages of the Americas - Lenape Culture and History)http://www.state.nj.us/nj/about/history/ (NJ History)http://www.lenapeprograms.info/lenni_lenape.htm (Lenni Lenape)http://www.palsplus.org/wanaque/archive/lenape.htm (Wanaque, NJ - Local History: Lenni Lenape)http://www.lenapelifeways.org/lenape1.htm (Lenape Lifeways)http://www.oceancountyhistory.org/links/lenape%20links.htm (Ocean County: Lenape History)http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/newjersey/index.htm (Access Geneology, Indian Tribal Records: New Jersey Indian Tribes)http://www.lenapenation.org/txt/lenapehistory.html (Lenape Nation, PA - History)http://www.manataka.org/page246.html (Manataka American Indian Council: Lenape … (0 comments)

southern new jersey: Welcome to Medford Lakes, New Jersey - 07/23/06 04:22 AM
    Medford Lakes-in-the-pines, the year round summer playground. (That’s the official name of the community!)   Medford Lakes, a borough located in Burlington County, is one of the most unique communities in the world, with over 150 log cabin homes and 22 lakes in a rustic vacation setting.  It's a great place for raising a family and it's convenient to great shopping, excellent schools, a wide variety of sports, cultural and recreational opportunities, major transportation routes, Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore.  Resources for Medford Lakes:Welcome to Medford Lakes [Facts] - Official web siteWikipedia - Medford Lakes, NJCommunity Profile - Podunk.comProfile - CityData.comSchool StatisticsMedford Lakes Canoe … (0 comments)

southern new jersey: New Jersey Lighthouses - 07/15/06 04:04 AM
New Jersey, with its extensive shoreline, has at least 20 working or historic lighthouses. Most are open to the public, but you need to check their open hours as each has their own schedule. This is a great opportunity to learn local history, enjoy scenic drives and views, and explore the surrounding areas, including recreation and shopping.   All an easy drive from within South Jersey.For more information select one of the links below: New Jersey Lighthouse Links:New Jersey LighthousesNJ Tourism, LighthousesNew Jersey LightousesNew Jersey Lighthouse Society - The society works for the preservation of all the state's light stations.Delaware River and Bay … (1 comments)

southern new jersey: Best Place to Live in USA: Moorestown, Burlington County, New Jersey! - 07/13/06 10:27 AM
Money magazine proclaimed that Moorestown, NJ (in Burlington County) is the Best Place To Live in the USA for 2005.   As far as I know, it's still one of the greatest, if not the greatest.   However, Burlington County has many other great and unique communities in addition to Moorestown.According to Money: "MONEY magazine and CNN/Money spent months looking for Great American Towns -- where you would want to raise your children and celebrate life's milestones. Starting with more than 1,300 cities, we settled on 10 winners." Click here for more detailsClick here for local online articleNOTE: New Jersey received two of … (2 comments)

southern new jersey: Great Getaways and Fun Things To Do - 07/13/06 10:17 AM
One of the big advantages about living or vacationing in and around New Jersey is that you are right in the middle of everything with interesting and fun places to visit and sightsee, exciting events to attend, as well as having tremendous shopping and dining opportunities. It's all here or within driving distance along the East Coast.Below is a link to my general article "Great Getaways and Fun Things To Do" which references prior Realty Reality articles -- highlighting and providing suggestions for travel, things to do, fun, recreation and more (with South Jersey as the focal point, but including places … (1 comments)

southern new jersey: Philadelphia Area Museums Serving South Jersey and the Delaware Valley - 07/13/06 10:02 AM
Philadelphia and The Delaware Valley Area is blessed with a wide variety and depth of museums, educational centers and art galleries celebrating the area's long history and rich culture. All are easily accessible from South Jersey.Below is a quick list of links to Delaware Valley / Philadelphia Metro area museums.  To experience them all will take many trips over many days.  Depending on how long you dwell on an exhibit, some may be combined in an afternoon or day trip.The Academy of Natural Sciences Museum American Helicopter Museum & Education Center Eastern State PenitentiaryThe Franklin Institute Science Museum Germantown Historical Society National Liberty … (0 comments)

southern new jersey: South Jersey Attractions - 07/13/06 09:57 AM
For an extensive list of South Jersey Attractions, with links to websites and other information, check out out the SouthJersey.com's South Jersey Attractions page. http://www.southjersey.com/linkengine/index.cfm?linkcategoryid=12Visit my web site for additional resources and services: LawrenceYerkes.comor visit BestHomes-NJ.com for the latest property listings (residential, commercial, multi-family, farm, land)
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