Around Burlington County

I'm trying something a little different these days.  I've decided to give a market update video style.  This is my first one so please go easy on me as I work out the kinks! 

If you have trouble with the video, the market update can be found here...Burlington County Real Estate Update 

Ravi Shah, South Jersey Real Estate
Prudential Fox & Roach
856.914.4853

Those in the South Jersey area are well aware that winter is here!  Today the sun actually peaked out for a little bit, but for the most part this December, it's been cold with snow, sleet and freezing rain. 

Mother Nature really isn't helping out those who may be trying to sell a home this winter.  If you're like many who got caught up in the changing market, you've already moved and the home you're trying to sell this winter season is vacant.  The best piece of advice I can provide for you right now is...turn up the heat!

I understand that many are trying to reduce the costs associated with owning two homes and keep the heat settings low.  Consider this however.  If you have potential buyer looking at this time of year...chances are they are a very serious buyer.  Don't you want them to feel comfortable in your home?  I've been in a few vacant homes the past couple of weeks and the home was just downright cold.  In one home the heat was actually off!  This makes for a very uncomfortable environment for the buyer and instead of taking their time and really looking at the home, many times they rush through to get back to the warmth of the car. 

So please, keep the temperature up!  It may cost a couple of more dollars now, but making the home more inviting during a showing will certainly increase your chances of an offer coming your way! 

The holiday season is among us and Christmas is right around the corner.  If you're out and about this weekend, here are some Christmas happenings you may want to stop in on. 

Delran- the Chick-fil-A at Hartford Corners will sponsor a breakfast with Santa on Saturday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. All children in attendance will receive a gift and make a craft project.  The ShopRite will also be having a breakfast on Saturday from 9 to 10am. 

Cinnaminson - the High School Drama Club will preform Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" on Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm.  Tickets are $3

Voorhees- The South Jersey Ballet Theatre will perform "The Nutcracker" Saturday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.  This will be held at the Voorhees School Theatre on Holly Oak Dr.  Call for reservation at 856-309-8282

Westampton-  The Golden Eagle Community Band will present "Tidings of Joy," a musical celebration of Christmas.  This will be Saturday at 2pm at BCIT on Woodlane Rd.  Visit http://www.goldeneaglecommunityband.org/ for more info

Cherry Hill - The Garden State Discovery Museum will have a pancake breakfast with Santa on Saturday.  Seating will be available at 9:30, 10:15, 11 and 11:45 a.m. Advance reservations are required; (856) 424-1233, ext. 305.