It’s that time of year again when we begin prepping our homes in anticipation of the cooler weather. Don’t fret about forgetting to protect your home & your family from the elements- The Property Alliance has you covered! Here is everything you need to do to prep your home for Fall.

The Property Alliance is always searching for new ways to give back to our hometown of Pennsauken, NJ. On a rainy Monday morning we were able to be the sunshine that Baldwin Early Childhood Learning Center needed and it’s all because of the hardworking community we surround ourselves with. On September 10th, The Property Alliance had the honor of dropping off donations collected over the past month to Baldwin Elementary. Below is a brief list of the successful campaign this year. Backpack Drive 2018 Results In your opinion, what else does this community need? Reach out to The Property Alliance let us know what else we can do to help improve the community! We’re always open to assisting members of the  Pennsauken area and look forward to collaborating on new projects with you! To organize a project, please reach out to our community coordinator, Sara Gladden, via email sara@thepropertyalliance.com or call our office, 856-888-1133. We will get back to you as soon as we can to set up a meeting to brainstorm ideas. We’re looking forward to teaming up with you!

  The Property Alliance has some very exciting renovations getting ready to hit the market. Our expert remodeling team has been hard at work on these THREE NEW HOMES and we’re thrilled to unveil the final product. Don’t miss your chance to preview these homes right here on The Property Alliance website. We will be posting before & after photos along with fun facts about each neighborhood these homes are in. Although can’t release all the final details yet, below is a short description of each home’s unique characteristics. We’re proud to announce that each home has received a new roof, siding, insulation, plumbing, electrical, and dry wall. Our team has gone above and beyond by entirely renovating each bathroom, kitchen and nearly doubling the square footage of each home. Our first home, in lovely Cherry Hill Township, is also the recipient of new windows and HVAC system. Our team has upgraded this home from 1,600 sqft. to a roomy 3,400 sqft. This home offers privacy on its quiet street and large lot (.29 acres). This home will be hitting the market in less than a month. Be looking for our announcement! Our next home, in Oaklyn, has nearly doubled in size as well! Going from a quaint 1,500 sqft. to 3,000 sqft. With the addition of a second floor, it will be a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with a brand new, high-efficiency hot water heater & electrical service panel. Specifics on our third home are still in the works, but we are certain we will be doubling it’s size. What else to look out for: The Property Alliance will be posting progress pictures of these 3 projects over the next few months so be sure to stop by our website for updated photos. We are also thrilled to announce we will be bringing on some new members to our renovation team and a new expert agent. Don’t miss our formal announcement next week!

Red Chair Contest Sponsored by Haddon Township Business Improvement Center Now through the end of July you have the chance to enter in this fun contest sponsored by the Haddon Township Business Improvement Center. Simply visit the business center, find your best angle, and snap of picture of you with a small, red chair! Visit www.shophaddon.com to claim your free t-shirt and submit your photo for a grand-prize! Where do I look to find a red Adirondack chair? Participating shops are located along Haddon Ave, Cuthbert Boulevard, and the White Horse Pike. The participants can include any shop, office, or studio. Be sure to show an employee that you’ve located a chair before snapping your photo! Once you submit your photo along with your contact information, start sharing with friends so they can vote! The photo with the most likes is the winner which will be announced on Tuesday, July 31st. Preview the competition here: https://1.shortstack.com/MC4jBr

Attention homeowners! The Pennsauken Township Abandoned and Vacant Property Initiative is offering up to $50,000 in mortgage assistance to qualifying homeowners. The New Jersey HomeSaver Program, administered by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Financing Agency, is sponsoring the program by creating solutions to high-interest mortgages held by individuals in Pennsauken. Their services include refinancing, foreclosure avoidance grants, reverse mortgage grants, and a variety of debt management and counseling assistance. To be eligible, “homeowners must first meet specific criteria, such as having a first mortgage loan-to-value (LTV) ratio that is 115 percent or greater, and suffering a financial hardship (such as unemployment or a severe loss of income through no fault of your own) that has caused or will cause you to fall behind on your mortgage payment. You can find out about all of the necessary criteria and get more information on the entire program by visiting NJHomeSaver.com.” For those who do not qualify through the NJ HomeSaver Program, there are plenty of other options as well! HUD offers free services which present customized mortgage solutions to homeowners. Check out HUD’s Certified Housing Counseling for advice and tips on how to reduce your rates, budget information and refinance options. You can also look into “the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency [which] has compiled a list of such agencies in Camden County. For more information, visit http://www.twp.pennsauken.nj.us/content/abandoned-and-vacant-property-initiativeNJHousing.gov/foreclosure or call (800) NJHOUSE. There’s also the Stabilizing Urban Neighborhoods Initiative, or SUN for short. This program helps homeowners facing eviction or foreclosure repurchase their homes with mortgages they can afford. SUN is currently accepting applications in New Jersey. Homeowners can find out if they are eligible by calling SUN toll-free at (855) 604-4663 or by visiting SUNHomeHelp.org.”  http://www.twp.pennsauken.nj.us/content/abandoned-and-vacant-property-initiative In addition to offering assistance to homeowners, the Pennsauken Township Abandoned and Vacant Property Initiative holds mortgage and maintenance companies more accountable for high interest rates and repairs. The township has also recruited a full-time representative who answers questions and follows up on requirements regarding the Pennsauken Township Abandoned and Vacant Property Initiative. If you would like more information regarding the ordinance, you can visit the township’s website or contact Tracey Howarth [(856) 665-1000 x145 or by e-mailing thowarth@twp.pennsauken.nj.us]. A full copy of the ordinance is available on Pennsauken Township’s site: http://www.twp.pennsauken.nj.us/content/abandoned-and-vacant-property-initiative

Peace Games Camdenhttp://www.connectthelotscamden.com/peace-games.html The Camden Peace Games is a one-day tournament held from 3pm to 7pm on July 28th . It is an event which will promote peace, brotherhood and community in the city of Camden. This is a family friendly event where children can register, with parental permission, their own teams as well. Adults are encouraged to participate in the basketball tournament. If you do not wish to play, the Peace Games has arranged other activities at the festival you can enjoy in addition to the competition. The event will be held at Von Nieda Park on N. 29th St. and River Ave. in Camden, NJ. You can register your team by following this link: http://www.connectthelotscamden.com/peace-games.html. It’s sure to be a fun-filled day for all who attend the Peace Games and great event to bring comradery to Camden. You can also visit http://www.connectthelotscamden.com for other events which support the community.