Real Estate Information

Reminder- Holiday Open House

Friday, December 16, 2011

by Diane Cardano-Casacio & Her Team

If you are a current, past or prospective client you are invited to attend tonight's holiday open house, and should have receivea postcard in the mail. If you didn't and you would like to attend, please call us right now so we can give you the details!

Whitpain Township Food Drive

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

by Diane Cardano-Casacio & Her Team

Support The Law Enforcement Food Drive and Help Feed The Hungry

You can help the community again this year by dropping off non-perishable food items at the Whitpain Police Department. The collection is part of the 16th Annual Lt. Patty Simon Law Enforcement Food Drive.

Food items will be collected from drop-off points throughout Montgomery County through December 20. The food will be delivered on December 21 to the Salvation Army in a parade of police cars. The food will be used by the Salvation Army's Food Kitchen.

Click here for a complete list of drop-off locations

Lower Moreland Township Planned Road Closures Due To Aqua Improvements

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

by Diane Cardano-Casacio & Her Team

Aqua Water Main Replacement

Beginning on December 14, 2011, Aqua will begin a water main replacement project on the following streets in Lower Moreland Township:

Boyd Road (between Welsh and Red Lion Roads)
Dale Road (between Boyd and Red Lion Roads)
Stahl Drive (between Boyd and Welsh Roads)
Ely Avenue (between Stahl Drive and High Road)
Barnsley Avenue (between Stahl Drive and High Road)
High Road (between Welsh and Red Lion Roads)

Work hours will be from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM daily, and some Saturdays may be necessary to maintain the project schedule. The estimated completion date is April 2012. Throughout the project, residents will have access to their properties, and access will be provided for emergency, mail, and trash service. Additionally, all equipment will be removed from the project areas prior to the upcoming holiday weekends.

Please report any emergencies or concerns to the Aqua Customer Service Department at (877) 987-2782, ext. 56005.

To read the full Aqua letter, Click Here.

Past Clients- Don't Forget To RSVP For The Holiday Open House!

Monday, December 12, 2011

by Diane Cardano-Casacio & Her Team

You should have received a card in the mail with all of the details, so please RSVP if you haven't done so already. We look forward to seeing you on Friday night!!!

Evening Road Closures Next Week As Part of Turnpike Work

Friday, December 09, 2011

by Diane Cardano-Casacio & Her Team

Four Township and State roads will be temporarily closed during overnights next week as part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike widening project. The closures will only be overnight and all roadways will reopen for the morning rush hour.

Here is the schedule for the closures:

Jolly Road (between Arch and Union Meeting Road) will be closed between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Monday night, 12/12.

Wentz Road (between Cherry Road and Jolly Road) will be closed between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Tuesday night, 12/13.

Township Line Road (between Arch St. Road and Union Meeting Road) - PennDOT roadway - will be closed between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Thursday night, 12/15.

Township Line Road (between Arch St. Road and Union Meeting Road) - PennDOT roadway - will be closed between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. on Friday night, 12/15.

Detour routes will be posted for all four overnight closures.

Write A Letter To Santa

Thursday, December 08, 2011

by Diane Cardano-Casacio & Her Team

Willow Grove Park Mall has scheduled times when kids can visit Santa, but they also have created a feature on their website that allows kids to "write a leter" to Santa too! Check it out here:

http://willowgroveparkmall.com/getthegifts/letters?utm_source=hpbanner&utm_medium=hpbanner&utm_content=holiday2011&utm_campaign=getthegifts

Don't Forget To RSVP For The Holiday Open House!

Wednesday, December 07, 2011

by Diane Cardano-Casacio & Her Team

As a past client of CARDANO Realtors, you should have received a postcard in the mail with the details of our open house. Don't forget to rsvp!

Keswick Village Holiday Celebration- Sunday, December 11th

Tuesday, December 06, 2011

by Diane Cardano-Casacio & Her Team

Greater Glenside Residents are cordially invited to celebrate the Holidays!

Sunday, December 11th, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. At Keswick Village (Keswick Ave. and Easton Rds. ) Event is held Rain or Snow

4:00 p.m. Holiday Music and Caroling Presented by The Joyful Noise Singers, plus hot chocolate, coffee, cookies and donuts

4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Free Holiday Carriage Rides- Four horse-drawn carriages (Temperature must be 26 degrees or warmer for horses to perform.)

5:00 p.m. Santa’s Holiday Arrival by Weldon Fire Company, with candy canes for kids. Line forms at Abington Bank.

Whitpain Township Budget Up For Approval On Tuesday

Monday, December 05, 2011

by Diane Cardano-Casacio & Her Team

2012 Budget Up For Approval Tuesday. No Increase in Real Estate Taxes Proposed.

The Board of Supervisors will consider the Township's 2012 budget at its meeting on December 6.

The $12.3 million budget maintains the real estate tax rate at 3.2 mills. The budget was reviewed in five public work sessions in October and November.

The budget projects the earned income tax to generate $5 million and the real estate tax to generate $3.8 million. Expenditures include $5.2 million for the police department and $2.3 million for the public works department.

Click to view the 2012 Budget Presentation

Click to view the 2012 Budget Summary

Click to view the 2012 Proposed Budget

The Board of Supervisors meeting begins at 8 p.m.

Expansion of KOP Mall Planned

Friday, December 02, 2011

by Diane Cardano-Casacio & Her Team

Check out this article about expansion of the KOP mall...

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Nov. 29, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG), the country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate, announced today its plan to unify the two main shopping venues of King of Prussia Mall, expanding one of America's most productive and iconic retail destinations.

This noteworthy project will entail an enclosed multi-level expansion connecting the five-anchor, 1,680,000 square foot Plaza, and the two-anchor, 902,000 square foot Court. The 140,000 square foot expansion will include approximately 40 exciting new retailers, several restaurants, an upscale dining pavilion and customer lounge. The timing of the project coincides with the upcoming 50th anniversary of the center and will further enhance one of the nation's largest and most successful retail venues.

"Within weeks of increasing its ownership and assuming control of the operations of the King of Prussia Mall, Simon presented their unique vision for the property and we're excited to work with them on making it a reality," said Robert Loeper, Upper Merion Township Planner.

"This expansion will not only enhance the shopping experience, providing an enclosed retail and amenity-filled link between the two properties, but also creates much needed additional space to accommodate the demand that exists for this property," said David Contis, President of Simon Malls. "Given the productivity of this property, there is significant demand from retailers and restauranteurs unique to the market wishing to cater to our clientele."

Already underway is a major redevelopment of the center which will convert the former Strawbridge's building into a home for ten new retailers in a two-story, 100,000 square foot space. This redevelopment is set to debut in time for next year's holiday season.

There are always new retailers opening at King of Prussia. New stores in 2011 have included: L.L. Bean, Love Culture, lululemon athletica, LUSH, Mammoth, Swim 'n Sport, True Religion Brand Jeans, Vera Bradley, and Wolford Boutique.

About Holiday Shopping at Your Favorite Simon Mall

There's no better place to do your holiday shopping than at your local Simon mall as you continue the annual tradition of joining with family and friends for a festive social outing. Avail yourself of knowledgeable salespeople, try on and try out items before you purchase them, and enjoy unparalleled selection and offers from over 400 merchants at the mall. Add in great entertainment on mall and a chance to help our heroes through Simon's association with the American Red Cross, and your favorite Simon mall is your one-stop home for holiday shopping.

About King of Prussia Mall

King of Prussia Mall, 96% owned and managed by Simon Property Group, is the East Coast's premier shopping destination. Featuring seven department stores, more than 400 retailers and 40 restaurants, King of Prussia is easily accessible from Route 202, I-76, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. King of Prussia is within one mile of Valley Forge National Historic Park and the Valley Forge Convention Center. For more information about King of Prussia Mall, visit www.kingofprussiamall.com.

About Simon Property Group

Simon Property Group, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and the largest real estate company in the U.S. The Company currently owns or has an interest in 391 retail real estate properties comprising 261 million square feet of gross leasable area in North America, Europe and Asia. Simon Property Group is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and employs more than 5,000 people worldwide. The Company's common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol SPG. For further information, visit the Simon Property Group website at www.simon.com.