Suburban Family - Issue #2 (May 2021)

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SF_Theresa_Schiazza_Profile_0521_Profile 6 / 2 / 21 11 : 42 AM Page 1 profile Always by Your Side Buying or selling a home in a historic market can be overwhelming , but Theresa Schiazza of Weichert Realtors guides her clients through every step of the process . by MATT COSENTINO | photography by ALISON DUNLAP first one in there and get the offer in EN YEARS AGO , THERESA SCHIAZZA WAS immediately . You need your terms LOOKING TO RESUME HER PROFES - to be the best possible to entice the SIONAL CAREER AFTER TAKING SOME seller to choose your client . ” TIME OFF TO RAISE HER CHILDREN . She T Schiazza has a proven track wanted a field that could combine her back - record of helping clients settle on ground in sales and marketing , her passion for the home of their dreams . Take one helping people and her negotiating skills — all of her most recent closings , which while offering the flexibility that any working involved an expectant couple des - parent can appreciate . perate to move into a larger house . Real estate turned out to be the perfect match . Thanks to Weichert’s in - house Now a decade into her highly successful run mortgage and title services in its as a realtor , Schiazza can honestly say she is just “ All Under One Roof ” program , as happy today as when she took the first step of and the fact that the clients were the journey . pre - qualified for a loan , Schiazza “ I absolutely love it , ” says Schiazza , an agent was able to strike a deal quickly . at Weichert Realtors in Haddonfield . “ You get to “ We toured the home and meet so many people and it’s always exciting . within 15 days we were at the Every day is different and you never know what closing table , ” she says . “ Their each one is going to bring . ” baby was born the next week , so Never has that been more true than in the there was definitely an urgency . past year . Although one would be hard - pressed to You’re faced with that a lot right find a realtor who prepares more thoroughly than now . People are getting top Schiazza , even she had no inkling of what was to market value for their home , but come after the pandemic hit in early 2020 . finding a home for them to move Historically low mortgage rates , demand for into is what the big struggle is . You more spacious and comfortable homes and low need to educate your buyers on inventory have created a red - hot market the likes the entire process and make sure of which few have ever seen . Theresa Schiazza they are fully qualified , not just According to Schiazza , closed sales are up approved , and that whoever the 19 % year on year in New Jersey and prices have Weichert Realtors of Haddonfield lender may be is ready to move increased an astonishing 21 % . forward . ” “ Nobody could have predicted this , ” she says . 132 Kings Highway E . | Haddonfield Married for 30 years , Schiazza “ The market is just soaring and we’re pulling out ( 856 ) 394 - 5700 ( office ) | ( 732 ) 779 - 1754 ( cell ) is a local resident who enjoys all the stops . Honestly , it’s a little bit of a challenge Theresa - Schiazza.Weichert.com South Jersey’s breathtaking lakes but it’s an amazing real estate market right now . and parks , charming downtown We predict that it’s going to continue to soar , at cafes and artisan shops . She works least in the coming months post - pandemic . ” with clients all over Camden and Open houses are bringing in more than 30 that is because I make sure we get to that Burlington counties as well as Ocean and families for a tour , and listed homes are staying closing table , and I will handle anything that Monmouth and has been a member of the on the market for just a few days before fetching happens within the transaction . I work a lot with Million Dollar Club each of the past two years . top dollar . With so much competition on the first - time buyers or even sellers who haven’t Focused on handling every aspect of the buyers ’ side , it is critical to have an experienced sold a home in quite some time . If anything buying or selling process and making it as agent who knows the ins and outs of the needs to happen , whether it’s the appraisal or smooth as possible , it is no wonder that she industry . the inspection , I am there personally to take care has so much repeat business or referrals from “ A realtor has to know how to work their way of it . I really try to make it as stress - free as pos - satisfied clients . around that to make their clients stand out sible because I know it’s a very emotional , over - “ That is the highest compliment you can among others , ” Schiazza says . “ When you see a whelming time . They put their confidence in me receive as a realtor , ” she says . “ The reason for home coming on the market , you need to be the and I have to deliver . ” ? SUBURBANFAMILYMAG.COM volume 12 issue 2 SUBURBAN FAMILY 23 S O U T H J E R S E Y L A D I E S W H O L A U N C H

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SF_Mulford_Dance_Profile_0521_Profile 6 / 2 / 21 12 : 07 PM Page 1 by LIZ HUNTER profile TEACHING THREE GENERATIONS of Students ? Kim Mulford - Farmer is proud to continue the standard of excellence started by her mother Nancy in 1953 . ARENTS LOOKING TO ENROLL THEIR CHILD IN A DANCE SCHOOL MAY NOT REALIZE THE NUMEROUS FACTORS TO CONSIDER . From instructor qualifications and class size to dance styles and more , every dance studio is different . Mulford Dance Studio , which was opened 68 years ago by Nancy Mulford and is now run by her P daughter Kim , brings decades of tradition and family values to the dancing community . Excellence Award for all studios and Best Kim Mulford - Farmer , who started training at age 5 and majored in ballet at the University of the Choreography . Although we only compete a Arts , has owned and operated the studio for 21 years . Her passion for running a business and couple times a year , we take pride in our dancers ’ instructing future generations of dancers is undeniable . “ Working with students evokes reactions like and teachers ’ accomplishments . We use compe - smiles , silliness , hugs and love , making this not a job but a joy . We combine dance , songs and crafts tition as one of our guides to be sure we stay with fun ! Students feel a sense of belonging as they make friends and learn from our caring and com - current and competition encourages dancers to passionate instructors , ” she says . push themselves , ” says Mulford - Farmer . Mulford Dance Studio has more than six decades of experience and quality training . Thousands Successful dance education requires highly of students have passed through its doors , some of whom have gone on to dance with the Koresh qualified and motivated instructors who know Youth Dance Ensemble , the Philadelphia 76ers Dance Team , Eagles Cheerleaders , cruise ships , music how to develop each dancer depending on videos and some have opened studios of their own . their age and curriculum . All dance teachers “ Dance is for everyone , ” says Mulford - Farmer . “ It helps with coordination , rhythm , fitness , social follow a unified syllabus to build consistency skills , organizational skills , builds friendships and confidence . Offering a variety of dance styles will throughout the studio . “ Our teachers are highly help the dancer who wants a career in dance as diversity in training is important . ” Mulford Dance trained . Many have studied and have college Studio offers a variety of classes for all ages with a convenient schedule that fits the life of any busy degrees in dance . Teachers continually train at family . The strong curriculum allows each age group to get the most out of their time in the studio . conventions and with online teacher training pro - Specialty classes for ages 6 and under include All By Myself , a 30 - minute class for toddlers to grams . We believe in solid training in classical nn dance without parent involvement ; Creative Dance , for ages 3 to 6 , which includes ballet , tap and jazz ; dance . Our staff takes classes in New York City ma Tiny Triples for ages 4 to 6 which also includes ballet , tap and jazz ; and Ballet / Tumble and Hip - whenever we can to work with the best to bring Neuto Hop / Tumble for ages 3 to 6 . Ages 7 and up can experience ballet , pointe , tap , jazz , contemporary , our studio the most current techniques ruceand hip - hop , Hawaiian , musical theater and gymnastics . The studio offers three tracks : Recital Track , choreography , ” says Mulford - Farmer . “ Many of B of Non - Recital Track eight - week courses and Dance Company Track . In addition to weekly classes , the our former students have become teachers here tesy studio offers incredibly popular Princess Camps , Dance Intensives and Dance Clinics throughout the at the studio . We offer our own Teacher courTraining year . Adult dance and fitness classes are also available . Program available to our high school students . ” ph Mulford Dance Studio’s dance teams have performed on athe Class size is kept to approximately an 8 - to - 1 ogr local and national stage , including the annual tPhiladelphia student - to - teacher ratio for younger classes . pho Thanksgiving Day Parade , and have been recognized with numerous “ Building a strong rapport between instructors ade awards in various competitions . “ We won many special awards and students is very important so that the child Par including National Champions for ages 12 and under , the Tap feels safe , confident and is able to be comfort - Day able to take corrections , ” says Mulford - Farmer . ving “ Especially with the 6 and under , we take care to sgi Mulford Dance kStudio have regular meetings to go over classroom han ideas and curriculum updates . ” ? 245 S . Black Horse Pike | Mount Ephraim | ( 856 ) 931 - 1830 | MulfordDance.com T 24 SUBURBAN FAMILY volume 12 issue 2 SUBURBANFAMILYMAG.COM S O U T H J E R S E Y L A D I E S W H O L A U N C H

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