Leander McClain, Real Estate Consultant's Blog

4 Bedroom, 2 bath Home For Rent, Penns Grove, NJ - $1,150/Month

Leander McClain — Fri, 11 May 2012 07:41:07 -0700

Ever dreamed of living in your own single family home? Ever wanted a landlord that cares about the home you are living in like it was his own? Thought you couldn't afford it? Think again.

This home for rent in Penns Grove, NJ can be your new address. The home features an enclosed sunporch, 1 bedroom, living room, dining room, large eat-in kitchen, walk-in closet, laundry room and full bath on the first floor. The second floor features three bedrooms, full bathoom and access to the walk up attic.

Think about it. A bathroom that you dont have to share, a back yard and the privacy of a single family house all for $1,150 a month.

Contact us today before someone else rents YOUR new home.

HUD OK
Security Deposit Required

Passed Maryland License Exam - Now All I Need is A Broker, Leander McClain, Realtor

Leander McClain — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:52:25 -0700

Yeah - Leander MClain Passed His Maryland Real Estate License Exam

Now What??

I know - I will interview brokers :)

Seriously though, most people who know me know that I dont always follow the well beaten path. The real estate game is in a unique state right now. The market is showing very little sign of recovery in the near future. Yet, brokers must keep their offices filled with agents in order to keep the lights on.

The funny thing is that a majority of people with real estate licenses don't make any money. They pay fees year after year and make

ZERO, ZIP, NADA, ZILCH, NOTHING, A BIG FAT GOOSE EGG!

Well the truth is that some brokers are much better than others. Especially when it comes to training the sales staff (oh you didnt think Realtors were in sales?).

Some brokers are much better than others when it comes to implementing new technology. If I walk into your office and you ask me "whats an internet", I will politely show myself to the door.

Some brokers are better than others when it comes to understanding that we all have other priorities other than work.

Some brokers are better than others when it comes to providing administrative support.

Some brokers are better than others when it comes to agents that are licensed in multiple states.

Some brokers are better than others when it come to helping agents develop sales leads.

Some brokers are better than others when it comes to having a welcoming personality.

So Leander, you say all of this to say what?

I WANT IT ALL!

You want its all? Yes you are damn I right I do and so should you (but that's a story for another day).

SO - if any of my ActiveRain friends are licensed in Maryland and think that your office may have what I am looking for, let me know. You have never let me down before :)

Thanks guys.

As always,

Have another great day

Leander

Follow Me on Twitter @leemack912

Leander McClain, Where have you been? June 22, 2011

Leander McClain — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:33:24 -0700

Leander McClain, Where Have You Been??

Hello Everyone. It's me!

And judging by the emails that I received, at least a couple of you have missed me (Thanks Pamela St. Peter).

So Leander, whats been going on with you?

A few of you know that one of my other business ventures has caused me to move my practice from NJ to MD. It has been a busy year. Selling a house in NJ in a down market, building a house in MD and last but not least......MOVING.

WHAT A PAIN!

As a result, I have plenty of things to blog about when I return. I am in the process of getting licensed in Maryland. In the mean time, my business partner Jonathan Palmore is handling our New Jersey. If you are looking for a client focused, dynamic NJ Realtor who will work 110% for you,

Contact: Jonathan Palmore - 609-668-7389, jonathan@palmorerealtygroup.com

Once I am set up in Maryland, I will be back online, blogging like a madman.

Everyone have another great day

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

lee@njsouthrealestate.com, @leemack912, www.facebook.com/Leander.NJRealtor

Recent Posts

Top 3 Things Home Sellers Should Do Before Calling A Realtor

How To Buy A Home Part 1

Top Reason To Price Your Home Below Your Neighbors

Follow Me on Twitter @leemack912

Social Security Retirement & You Seminar, January 25, 2011 ~ Berwyn, PA by Leander McClain Realtor

Leander McClain — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:01:11 -0800

“Social Security, Retirement & You”

Are you planning to receive your Social Security retirement benefits? Have questions about eligibility, when to collect & the application process?

If so, this free session is for you!

Come & get answers to all your questions! Social Security Administration experts will cover these topics:

Your full retirement age … How your benefit is figured … When to take benefits … Rules for collecting benefits while working … Enrolling in Medicare … Family benefits for spouses, children, widows

When: Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Where: Tredyffrin Township Building 1100 Duportail Road Berwyn, PA 19312

One-hour sessions will repeat during the afternoon & early evening. You can choose any one of these four sessions: 2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

This free seminar is open to the public but registration is required

To register, send an email to: edward.lafferty@ssa.gov or call 866-398-3469, extension 29305

Have A Great Day

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

lee@njsouthrealestate.com, @leemack912, www.facebook.com/Leander.NJRealtor

Recent Posts

Top 3 Things Home Sellers Should Do Before Calling A Realtor

How To Buy A Home Part 1

Top Reason To Price Your Home Below Your Neighbors

Follow Me on Twitter @leemack912

Open House, 16 Tracey Terrace, Cherry Hill, NJ - 16 January 2011, 1:00-3:00pm

Leander McClain — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:21:24 -0800

16 TRACEY TERRACE, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JANUARY, 16 2011

1:00 - 3:OO PM

Are you looking for a beautiful cul de sac home on the East side of Cherry Hill for under $300,000?

Then do I have a deal for you:

16 Tracey Terrace, Cherry Hill NJ

is being offered for sale for

$297,000?

Located in the Point of Woods section of Cherry Hill, NJ this home features

End of Cul De Sac
4 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
2 car garage
Formal Living Room
Formal Dining Room
Updated eat-in kitchen with double convection ovens, 4 burner cooktop, dishwasher, garbage disposal, custom oak cabinets
Family Room with built in bookshelf, bar area and breakfast bar
Fireplace with full brick wall
Partially finished & heated basement (currently being used as a music studio, but would make excellent "mancave", office or media room)
Hardwood floors (1st & 2nd floor)
New Stainmaster carpet (family room)
New carpet (bedroom #2)
New water heater
High Efficiency furnace
Vinyl Siding
Updated Double pane windows
2 Updated Bay Windows
Updated front & rear doors
Freshly painted interior
Rear patio (w/space for firepit)
Fenced Yard
Recently cleared & Upgraded landscaping (inc. removal of 17 trees)

16 Tracey Terrace home is lowest priced MOVE IN READY home in Point of Woods Cherry Hill, NJ

This lovely updated 2 story Forester Model sits on a Super Location on a fenced cul-de-sac lot. Updated with vinyl siding, replacement windows, updated kitchen, new carpet, refinished wood floors & paint. Large family room with stunning fireplace and bar. Spacious master with large sitting area and full bath. Charming Kitchen w breakfast area, extra bay windows enhance the warm feeling in this home. Partially Finished Basement for that quiet time. Spacious home and as they say "one of the best locations in South Jersey".

The price has just been reduced. Come see for yourself, you won't be disappointed.

This home is being brokered by Joanne Gallucci of Long & Foster Real Estate, Cherry Hill, NJ 856-435-2579.

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2011

1:00 - 3:00PM

If you are interested in viewing this home before the open house,

please give me a call at 856-438-0399 Today.

Have A Great Day

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

lee@njsouthrealestate.com, @leemack912, www.facebook.com/Leander.NJRealtor

Recent Posts

Top 3 Things Home Sellers Should Do Before Calling A Realtor

How To Buy A Home Part 1

Top Reason To Price Your Home Below Your Neighbors

Follow Me on Twitter @leemack912

Cherry Hill NJ, East Side, 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Baths, Cul de Sac, 16 Tracey Terrace - $297,000

Leander McClain — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 09:42:30 -0800

Are you looking for a beautiful cul de sac home on the East side of Cherry Hill for under $300,000?

Then do I have a deal for you:

16 Tracey Terrace, Cherry Hill NJ

is being offered for sale for

$297,000?

Located in the Point of Woods section of Cherry Hill, NJ this home features

End of Cul De Sac
4 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
2 car garage
Formal Living Room
Formal Dining Room
Updated eat-in kitchen with double convection ovens, 4 burner cooktop, dishwasher, garbage disposal
Family Room with built in bookshelf, bar area and breakfast bar
Fireplace with full brick wall
Partially finished & heated basement (currently being used as a music studio, but would make excellent "mancave", office or media room)
Hardwood floors (1st & 2nd floor)
New Stainmaster carpet (family room)
New carpet (bedroom #2)
New water heater
High Efficiency furnace
Vinyl Siding
Updated Double pane windows
2 Updated Bay Windows
Updated front & rear doors
Freshly painted interior
Rear patio (w/space for firepit)
Fenced Yard
Recently cleared & Upgraded landscaping (inc. removal of 17 trees)

16 Tracey Terrace home is lowest priced MOVE IN READY home in Point of Woods Cherry Hill, NJ

The price has just been reduced. Come see for yourself, you won't be disappointed.

This home is being brokered by Joanne Gallucci of Long & Foster Real Estate, Cherry Hill, NJ 856-435-2579.

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2011

1:00 - 3:00PM

If you are interested in viewing this home before the open house,

please give me a call at 856-438-0399 Today.

Have A Great Day

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

lee@njsouthrealestate.com, @leemack912, www.facebook.com/Leander.NJRealtor

Recent Posts

Top 3 Things Home Sellers Should Do Before Calling A Realtor

How To Buy A Home Part 1

Top Reason To Price Your Home Below Your Neighbors

Follow Me on Twitter @leemack912

Bank Foreclosure for sale, 1308 Pine Voorhees NJ, by Leander McClain, Realtor

Leander McClain — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 08:03:41 -0800

Voorhees Bank Owned Foreclosure for Sale

1308 Pine Avenue, Voorhees, NJ 08043 - Price Reduced $172,900

The home features

125' x 100' lot
Kirkwood Neighborhood
Voorhees School System
3 bedroom
1.5 baths.
16' x 12' converted garage which can be used for office, family room or additional bedroom

1308 Pine Ave in Voorhees, NJ is a Bank Owned Foreclosure. It is being offered for sale as-is, where is. They buyer is responsible for all required inspections and certificate of occupancy. This home was previously under contract, but the buyer failed to complete the transaction. Their loss is your gain. The sellers are looking to remove this property from their inventory.

Because this is a bank owned foreclosure, several important points are listed below.

Property is sold as-is with no warranties. The property is Bank owned and Seller has never resided in and has no knowledge of the property.
NO seller’s disclosure is provided.
All offers must include pre-approval letter from a bona fide direct lender (no brokers and VA and USDA loans excluded from this requirement). All offers must include a copy of the escrow check on verification form provided in the MLS attachments; as well as proof of funds for down payment. Cash buyers must provide proof of total funds.
Buyer’s earnest money will be deposited in Buyer’s Agent escrow account or with a designated Title Attorney/Agent.
Seller does not pay for home warranty or HOA transfer & disclosure fees.
Seller does not have home owners association or condominium documents, rules and regulations, keys to mailbox pool/garage door openers, etc. Items to obtained by buyer.
Seller’s written instructions are not to present offers of less than 80% of list price.
All offers must be submitted via the sellers website www.apreoffers.com

If 1308 Pine Avenue, Voorhees, NJ is not the perfect home for you, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate has an inventory of foreclosed homes which are currently on the market or will soon been on the market.

In addition, I have access to all foreclosed homes that are currently listed for sale. If you are ready to begin your home search, contact me today via email, phone or twitter.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or don't know where to begin on your home search, feel free to contact me.

Click on this button to be immediately connected to my phone without revealing your phone number. Or you can email or tweet me.

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princetonl, NJ 08540 609-505-6578 (direct)

lee@njsouthrealestate.com, @leemack912, www.facebook.com/Leander.NJRealtor

Recent Posts

Top 3 Things Home Sellers Should Do Before Calling A Realtor

How To Buy A Home Part 1

Economic Stimulus $8,000 Tax Credit

Top Reason To Price Your Home Below Your Neighbors

Search Houses For Sale

Follow Me on Twitter @leemack912

Philadelphia - Free Social Security Retirement Seminar, Nov 12, 2010

Leander McClain — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:54:49 -0700

Social Security Retirement & You.

FREE INFORMATION SESSIONS ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS

Are you planning to receive your social security retirement benefits?

Do you have questions about eligibility, how to apply or when you can collect benefits?

If so, then the Social Security Administration is presenting a free Seminiar which will help YOU

Date: Friday November 12, 2010

Place: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1200 Arch Street Room 110A, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Time: One hour sessions will repeat throughout the day. The first session starts at 8:30am and the last session begins at 4:30pm

The seminar is free & open to the public however registration is required

TO REGISTER, email edward.lafferty@ssa.gov or call 866-398-3469 extension 29305

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

lee@njsouthrealestate.com, @leemack912, www.facebook.com/Leander.NJRealtor

Recent Posts

Top 3 Things Home Sellers Should Do Before Calling A Realtor

How To Buy A Home Part 1

Top Reason To Price Your Home Below Your Neighbors

Follow Me on Twitter @leemack912

Warning - Realtors Don't Waste Time Blogging on ActiveRain by Leander McClain, Realtor

Leander McClain — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:11:51 -0700

WARNING – Realtors Don’t Waste YOUR Time Blogging on ActiveRain

by Leander McClain, Realtor

You have read the warning. Now let me explain why Realtors should not waste their time blogging on ActiveRain.

When I started in real estate I was taught the following lessons:

1. You must continually prospect for new business.

2. It may take a couple of years before you see results

3. You must continually prospect for new business

One thing I have learned about Realtors is that we want instant gratification. And who can blame us. We spend lots of money to get set up in the real estate business. Many of us have continuing monthly expenses. Business cards, association dues, web site & MLS fees, lockboxes, signs, gas, clothes, the list goes on.

But Leander…..what about the warning about blogging on Active Rain?

Patience Grasshopper.

Patience. That is the name of the game here. Readers of my blog know that I advocate no or low cost prospecting for Realtors. You can spend lots of money prospecting, but there really is no need. There is no single activity that will bring you all of your business.

However, blogging on ActiveRain will bring business to your doorstep!

What you do with it after that will determine whether or not you succeed in Real Estate. That’s a post for another day. April 22, 2008 I wrote my first blog post on ActiveRain. It was a post about a Free Military Address Changer. I didn’t really know why I was blogging or how to do it. But I blogged & I read other people's blogs & I read blogs about how to blog. A week later, I posted something else. I commented on other commented on blogs. I kept on blogging. I blogged for months & months & months.

Then a funny thing happened ~ my phone rang as a result of a blog post.

They were calling me to buy a house right???? WRONG!!!! The caller wanted to know when the Burlington Bristol Bridge was going to be closed (yes that was one of my blog posts). I can’t tell you how many call I received about the bridge closing. I told you that blogging would bring business to your door. I asked every single person if they or someone they knew was looking to buy or sell a home.

Eventually people started to call me about real estate. Blogging on ActiveRain is a No cost way of prospecting. Your blog posts will let people know that you are in the Real Estate business. I cannot tell you how many deals I have closed because of my ActiveRain blog. My phone continues to ring.

My advice to Realtors……Blog on ActiveRain. If you stick with it long enough, it will pay off.

Have another great day

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

lee@njsouthrealestate.com, @leemack912, www.facebook.com/Leander.NJRealtor

Recent Posts

Top 3 Things Home Sellers Should Do Before Calling A Realtor

How To Buy A Home Part 1

Top Reason To Price Your Home Below Your Neighbors

Follow Me on Twitter @leemack912

NJ Bank Foreclosure for Sale - 256 Berlin-Cross Keys Road, Berlin NJ by Leander McClain, Realtor

Leander McClain — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:05:07 -0700

NJ Bank Owned Foreclosure for Sale

256 Berlin-Cross Keys Road, Berlin, NJ

$74,000

This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is a bank owned foreclosure. The seller is entertaining minimum offer of only

$59, 920.

$59,920 for a 3 bedroom 1 bath home that sits on 3/4 of an acre.

This home is Bank Owned Foreclosure and are being offered for sale as-is, where is. They buyer is responsible for all required inspections and certificate of occupancy.

Because this is a bank owned foreclosure, several important points are listed below.

Property is sold as-is with no warranties. The property is Bank owned and Seller has never resided in and has no knowledge of the property.
NO seller’s disclosure is provided.
All offers must include pre-approval letter from a bona fide direct lender (no brokers and VA and USDA loans excluded from this requirement). All offers must include a copy of the escrow check on verification form provided in the MLS attachments; as well as proof of funds for down payment. Cash buyers must provide proof of total funds.
Buyer’s earnest money will be deposited in Buyer’s Agent escrow account or with a designated Title Attorney/Agent.
Seller does not pay for home warranty or HOA transfer & disclosure fees.
Seller does not have home owners association or condominium documents, rules and regulations, keys to mailbox pool/garage door openers, etc. Items to obtained by buyer.
Seller’s written instructions are not to present offers of less than 80% of list price.
Only complete offers will be presented to the seller. The following documents must be included in the offer:
- REO Disclosure & Instruction form.
- NJ Association of Realtors Contract of Sale with Opinion 26
- Copy of Escrow deposit check on attached APRE verification form (min. $1000)
- Pre-approval letter from a bona fide direct lender. Cash buyer must provide proof of funds.

If you are interested in viewing this home,

please give me a call at 856-438-0399 Today.

Have A Great Day

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

lee@njsouthrealestate.com, @leemack912, www.facebook.com/Leander.NJRealtor

Recent Posts

Top 3 Things Home Sellers Should Do Before Calling A Realtor

How To Buy A Home Part 1

Top Reason To Price Your Home Below Your Neighbors

Follow Me on Twitter @leemack912

Chicken Chesapeake, Sauteed Spinach & Spiced Pasta by Leander McClain, Realtor

Leander McClain — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:26:27 -0700

What's for dinner? How about

Chicken Chesapeake, Sauteed Spinach & Spiced Pasta

Every once in awhile I will cook something that is really declicious to me. This is my version of Chicken Chesapeake. Enjoy

Chicken Chesapeake

4-6 skinless boneless chicken breasts 1

4-16 ounce can of lump or mixed crab meat

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 dashes tabasco sauce or 1-2 teaspoons of hot sauce

3 ounces parmesan cheese, grated

6 slices of good quality smoked ham

¼ cup of chopped onion

1 teaspoon of seafood seasoning (old bay, etc.)

½ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Bread crumbs

Mix together the mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce and onion. Gently mix together with the crab meat making sure to keep the meat in lumps.

Cut each chicken breast lengthwise making a slit. Do not cut all the way through. You want to make a pouch to hold the crab mixture.

Stuff each breast with crab meat. Place the breasts in a large greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper & garlic powder. Lay a slice of ham on top of each chicken breast. S

prinkle parmesan cheese & then bread crumbs on top. Use as much cheese and bread crumbs as you like. Bake at 350 for 25-35 minutes.

I put mine under the broiler to finish & brown it. Remove from the oven and serve.

Sauteed Spinach

This is an easy recipe which can be varied to fit your tastes

1 bag of spinach

1-2 Tablespoons of butter, margarine or olive oil

Garlic Powder or 1 garlic clove chopped

Onion Powder or ¼ cup of chopped onion

Salt & Pepper

Heat oil (butter or margarine) over high heat in pan. If using chopped onion, sauté onion for 1-2 minutes. Dump bag of spinach into pan. It may seem like a lot, but it will wilt down to a small amount. Season with salt & pepper (+ garlic & onion powder if you didn’t use fresh) to taste. Continue cooking until done. How will you know when it’s done? Taste it.

Spiced Pasta

Cook pasta according to box directions. When cooked, stir in butter or margarine & spices to taste. I like Mrs Dash, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, etc.

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

lee@njsouthrealestate.com, @leemack912, www.facebook.com/Leander.NJRealtor

Recent Posts

Top 3 Things Home Sellers Should Do Before Calling A Realtor

How To Buy A Home Part 1

Top Reason To Price Your Home Below Your Neighbors

Follow Me on Twitter @leemack912

I Want To Buy A Foreclosed Home.....NO YOU DON'T! by Leander McClain, Realtor

Leander McClain — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:17:29 -0700

I Want To Buy a Foreclosure……. NO YOU DON’T!

By Leander McClain

Readers of my blog know that most of my listings are foreclosed homes in New Jersey. As a result, many clients initially state that they want to purchase a foreclosure or a fixer upper. They have watched a Flip This House marathon and they are ready to go. How could they go wrong? They can purchase a bargain home, fix it up and have their dream home for much less than the current asking price of homes.

What could be easier?

I am happy to show my clients any homes that they are interested in.

HOWEVER……..

My experience has shown me that most people don’t have the heart or stomach for foreclosures or short sales. The first thing that buyers must remember…..if someone has fallen into dire straits and can no longer afford to make their mortgage payments, mostly likely they cannot or will not keep up the maintenance on the home.

So what can you expect when you walk into a foreclosed home that is listed for sale? You just might find a home that is move-in ready. On the other hand, you are likely to find a dirty home with soiled carpets. Dirty and outdated kitchens & bathrooms. Smells of pets, urine, mold, mildew, rotting food or cigarette smoke. There may be water damage from frozen pipes. You may find trash that the previous owner left behind. Oh yeah…..plenty of dog & cat hair.

The pictures on this post are actual pictures that I took inside of some of my listings. You have to be able to look beyond the soiled toilet, dead animals and funky smells. Most people cannot.

The second thing that buyers must remember……the process to purchase one of these homes can be painfully slow. If you put in an offer this week, you probably won’t get a response for several weeks. Dealing with a bank is unlike dealing with an individual. The bank doesn’t respond to threats. Just like my old Navy days….be prepared to

HURRY UP AND WAIT!

So if you have a strong stomach, plenty of patience and the foresight to look past the obvious…..you may do well with purchasing a bank owned home. If not, that is ok. There are plenty of other homes that I will be glad to show you. Either way, your dream home is out there. We just have to find it.

Give me a call today so we can get started!

(856-438-0399)

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

lee@njsouthrealestate.com, @leemack912, www.facebook.com/Leander.NJRealtor

Recent Posts

Top 3 Things Home Sellers Should Do Before Calling A Realtor

How To Buy A Home Part 1

Top Reason To Price Your Home Below Your Neighbors

Follow Me on Twitter @leemack912

NJ Bank Owned Foreclosures for Sale by Leander McClain, Realtor

Leander McClain — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:22:11 -0700

Attention: NJ Bank Owned Foreclosures for Sale

If you watch the news, you know that the number of home foreclosures is rising. Due to a multitude of reasons, many people have been forced to vacate their homes. Job loss, crazy mortgages and death are just a few of the reasons that many face foreclosure.

As a result, there are many New Jersey bank owned homes for sale. Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate has a number of these foreclosures listed for sale. Some of the homes are move in ready. Others require some TLC.

Below is a list of homes for sale which is current as of 22 September 2010. Because many of these homes sell quickly, the list is constantly changing.

If you are not currently working with a real estate agent and are interested in previewing any of these homes, give me a call at 856-438-0399.

I will connect you with the agent that is covering the home you are interested in.

Address	City	Zip	County	List Price
101 S MARION AVE	VENTNOR CITY	08406	ATLANTIC	$ 899,900
217 PHELPS AVENUE	BERGENFIELD	07621	BERGEN	$ 229,900
324 PATERSON AVENUE	EAST RUTHERFORD	07073	BERGEN	$ 254,900
157 MAIN STREET	GARFIELD	07026	BERGEN	$ 249,900
66 DIVISION AVE	HASBROUCK HEIGHTS	07604	BERGEN	$ 399,900
374 SCHRAALENBURGH RD	HAWORTH	07641	BERGEN	$ 419,900
1 ROSEWOOD LN	MOORESTOWN	08057	BURLINGTON	$ 739,999
101 WASHINGTON AVE	MOUNT EPHRAIM	08059	CAMDEN	$ 119,900
107 109 WEST ROBERTS AVENUE	WILDWOOD	08260	CAPE MAY	$ 79,900
153 LITTLE FALLS ROAD	CEDAR GROVE	07009	ESSEX	$ 169,900
254 21ST STREET	IRVINGTON	07111	ESSEX	$ 29,900
18 HAZEL PLACE	IRVINGTON	07111	ESSEX	$ 219,900
334 SOUTH 19TH STREET	NEWARK	07103	ESSEX	$ 24,900
6 MILLER STREET	NEWARK	07114	ESSEX	$ 44,900
34 KENT STREET	NEWARK	07108	ESSEX	$ 59,900
102 104 S 7TH STREET	NEWARK	07107	ESSEX	$ 99,900
36 38 HALSTEAD ST	NEWARK	07106	ESSEX	$ 152,900
62 WILLOW CT	HOBOKEN	07030	HUDSON	$ 559,900
94 COLUMBIA AVE	JERSEY CITY	07307	HUDSON	$ 250,000
43 POTTERSTOWN ROAD	CLINTON	08833	HUNTERDON	$ 209,900
840 SPRUCE STREET	LAWRENCEVILLE	08648	MERCER	$ 79,900
23 LAUREL AVE	TRENTON	08618	MERCER	$ 24,900
369 CLARKSVILLE ROAD	WEST WINDSOR	08550	MERCER	$ 299,900
473 E WOODBRIDGE AVE	AVENEL	07001	MIDDLESEX	$ 229,900
675 BOUNDBROOK ROAD	DUNELLEN	08812	MIDDLESEX	$ 189,900
1021 STONY BROOK WAY	NORTH BRUNSWICK	08902	MIDDLESEX	$ 259,900
15 INDIGO DRIVE	OLD BRIDGE	08857	MIDDLESEX	$ 249,900
305 MEREDITH STREET	PERTH AMBOY	08861	MIDDLESEX	$ 119,900
619 PENN STREET	PERTH AMBOY	08861	MIDDLESEX	$ 139,900
80 SNOWHILL STREET	SPOTSWOOD	08884	MIDDLESEX	$ 79,900
188 ROWLAND PL	WOODBRIDGE	07095	MIDDLESEX	$ 279,900
125 BORDEN AVE	ASBURY PARK	07712	MONMOUTH	$ 109,900
207 OAK LANE	LITTLE EGG HARBOR	08087	OCEAN	$ 179,900
187 TOPSIDE ROAD	MANAHAWKIN	08050	OCEAN	$ 174,900
214 SHERMAN AVE	SEASIDE HEIGHTS	08751	OCEAN	$ 129,900
905 COMMONWEALTH BOULEVARD	TOMS RIVER	08757	OCEAN	$ 154,900
674 LAKESHORE DRIVE	HEWITT	07421	PASSAIC	$ 139,900
218 SUMMER STREET	PASSAIC	07055	PASSAIC	$ 112,900
130 JACKSON STREET	PASSAIC	07055	PASSAIC	$ 159,900
113 EAST MAIN STREET	PATERSON	07501	PASSAIC	$ 14,900
128 130 NORTH 4TH STREET	PATERSON	07522	PASSAIC	$ 39,900
528 SUMMER ST	PATERSON	07501	PASSAIC	$ 79,900
164 CARLISLE AVENUE	PATERSON	07501	PASSAIC	$ 124,900
26 SPRUCE HILLS COURT	HAMBURG	07419	SUSSEX	$ 89,900
962 VAN BUREN AVE	ELIZABETH	07201	UNION	$ 149,900
327 COURT STREET	ELIZABETH	07206	UNION	$ 174,900
865 867 KILSYTH ROAD	ELIZABETH	07208	UNION	$ 209,900
1412 WEST 3RD STREET	PLAINFIELD	07060	UNION	$ 99,900

These homes are Bank Owned Foreclosure and are being offered for sale as-is, where is. They buyer is responsible for all required inspections and certificate of occupancy.

Because they are bank owned foreclosure, several important points are listed below.

Property is sold as-is with no warranties. The property is Bank owned and Seller has never resided in and has no knowledge of the property.
NO seller’s disclosure is provided.
All offers must include pre-approval letter from a bona fide direct lender (no brokers and VA and USDA loans excluded from this requirement). All offers must include a copy of the escrow check on verification form provided in the MLS attachments; as well as proof of funds for down payment. Cash buyers must provide proof of total funds.
Buyer’s earnest money will be deposited in Buyer’s Agent escrow account or with a designated Title Attorney/Agent.
Seller does not pay for home warranty or HOA transfer & disclosure fees.
Seller does not have home owners association or condominium documents, rules and regulations, keys to mailbox pool/garage door openers, etc. Items to obtained by buyer.
Seller’s written instructions are not to present offers of less than 80% of list price.
Only complete offers will be presented to the seller. The following documents must be included in the offer:
- REO Disclosure & Instruction form.
- NJ Association of Realtors Contract of Sale with Opinion 26
- Copy of Escrow deposit check on attached APRE verification form (min. $1000)
- Pre-approval letter from a bona fide direct lender. Cash buyer must provide proof of funds.

Good luck with your home search.

Think ~ Then Act

Have A Great Day

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

lee@njsouthrealestate.com, @leemack912, www.facebook.com/Leander.NJRealtor

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Quality Auto Repair, Women's Car Care Clinic - Cherry Hill NJ

Leander McClain — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:50:22 -0700

Quality Auto Repair is hosting a "Free" Women's Car Care Clinic, October 16, 2010, Cherry Hill, NJ

Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010

Time: 9:00 - 11:00am

Location: Quality Auto Repair

2061 Springdale Road

Cherry Hill, NJ

Fruit, Bagels & Refreshments will be served

This is a free clinic for current & future valued customers on your own vehicle.

Topics That will be covered

Helpful hints to a better running vehicle
Preventative maintenance schedules
How to safely change a flat tire
How to check fluid levels
How to react to roadside emergencies
How to properly jump start your vehicle

Each Attendee will receive a Car Care Goodie Bag

SPACE IS LIMITED: RSVP REQUIRED

856-424-0065

Think ~ Then Act

Have A Great Day

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3 Rules for Buying a Foreclosure by Leander McClain, Realtor Cherry Hill, NJ

Leander McClain — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:37:03 -0700

3 Rules for Buying a Foreclosed Home by Leander McClain, Realtor

When it comes to buying a foreclosure,

RULE #1 - YOU MUST FOLLOW THE RULES!

RULE #2 - EVERY BANK HAS DIFFERENT RULES!

Rule #3 – YOU ARE NO EXCEPTION!

The rules are so simple and so obvious that even a four year old child can understand. Most of my listings are bank foreclosures. I can’t tell you the number of times I have heard the following lines.

…… My office doesn’t prepare offers that way.

…..We don’t have the forms the bank requires.

….In Gloucester County, that’s not the way that we do things.

….Have you seen this house? (duh….it’s my listing, of course I have seen it)

….Can’t you call the bank and explain to them why my client should be an exception to the rules?

…. We want to put in an offer, but we want to do it our way!

….It’s been two days, how come we don’t have a response to our offer?

…. If we don’t have a response by COB tomorrow, we are withdrawing our offer!

…This is our best and final offer……well maybe our first best and final.

The public has a misunderstanding that banks want to give away foreclosed homes. Nothing can be farther from the truth. Each bank has an inventory of thousands of homes. The asset managers are attempting to provide the greatest return on investment possible. The bank is in business to make money. In this case, they are trying to minimize losses. Are they going to sell homes for 50% of list price? Most times NO! Because the bank’s asset managers are each working with hundreds of deals, there are systems and process in place to make managing that task easier. It makes it easier to review offers when each offer is presented on exactly the same forms. My experience has shown that offers which are presently incorrectly are rejected. In some cases, the buyer won’t know that their offer has been rejected. It’s really quite simple.

Learn the rules
Play by the rules
Have patience

It's just like kindergarten all over again. If you play nice and listen to the teacher, you will get a cookie at snack time.

Good Luck in the search for your new foreclosed home.

If you are looking for a foreclosed home in NJ, Atlantic & Pacific has an inventory of 90+ homes in Northern and Southern, NJ. Give me a call today! (856-438-0399) I will put you in touch with the agent that is covering the towns you are interested in.

Think ~ Then Act

Have A Great Day

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

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Moorestown NJ Home Sales July - August 2010 by Leander McClain, Realtor

Leander McClain — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:12:23 -0700

Moorestown NJ Home Sales

July - August 2010 by Leander McClain

Realtor, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate

I have several clients who want to move to Moorestown. They have read about the school systems, they have read articles about the town and they are ready to pack up and move. So you may be asking yourself "what's the problem?".

Everyone wants a bargain. Most would prefer to purchase a home at 50% of the asking price. However, take a look at the list price versus the sold price on the table below. Most homes in Moorestown sold for very close to the list price.

There are wonderful homes for sale in Moorestown, NJ. If you are looking for a foreclosure or a short sale, I can count the number available on less than two hands. Does that mean there aren't bargains to be found? Of course not, but the buyers must be reasonable. Take a look at the July - Aug 2010 home sales. If you think Moorestown, NJ is a place that you would like to call home and you don't mind working with an attentive, down to earth, professional real estate agent......give me a call today 856-438-0399.

Address	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	List Price	Sold Price	Subdivision	Days On Market	Seller Concession	Sold Terms	Taxes
813 Fernwood Rd, Moorestown, NJ	4	4	$698,000	$610,000	Albany Glen	133	$ 9,800	Conv	$14,736
7 Beth Dr, Moorestown, NJ	3	2.1	$429,500	$415,000	Allenwood	280		Conv	$8,036
53 Foxwood Dr, Moorestown, NJ	3	2.1	$449,900	$410,000	Blason Woods	31		Cash	$10,173
169 Ramblewood Rd, Moorestown, NJ	4	2.2	$519,500	$505,000	Collins Park	44		Conv	$11,786
728 Lippincott Ave, Moorestown, NJ	4	3.1	$899,900	$870,000	Hereshome Estates	196		Conv	$17,648
100 Augusta Dr, Moorestown, NJ	4	2.1	$699,900	$635,000	Laurel Creek	263		Conv	$12,953
103 Country Club Dr, Moorestown, NJ	4	3.1	$849,000	$795,000	Laurel Creek	437		Conv	$15,653
213 Laurel Creek Blvd, Moorestown, NJ	4	2.2	$569,900	$570,000	Laurel Creek	194	$ 9,125	Conv	$12,888
41 Palmer Dr, Moorestown, NJ	3	2.1	$399,900	$390,000	Laurel Creek	370		Conv	$8,203
108 Country Club Dr, Moorestown, NJ	4	2.1	$789,000	$760,000	Laurel Creek	19		Conv	$14,870
105 Errickson Ave, Moorestown, NJ	3	1	$179,900	$170,000	Lenola	393	$ 6,000	FHA	$3,532
309 Chestnut St, Moorestown, NJ	5	2.1	$499,000	$492,500	Moores Mill	90		VA	$11,374
21 Apple Orchard Rd, Moorestown, NJ	4	4.1	$989,000	$940,000	Moorestown Hunt	28		Conv	$16,057
35 Brooks Rd, Moorestown, NJ	4	2.1	$664,500	$647,500	Moorestown Hunt	51	$ 7,200	Conv	$12,319
87 Brooks Rd, Moorestown, NJ	4	2.1	$637,500	$585,000	Moorestown Hunt	342	$ 10,000	Conv	$13,068
336 E Central Ave, Moorestown, NJ	4	2.1	$399,000	$291,000	None Available	457		Conv	$8,324
527 Regenhard Ave, Moorestown, NJ	4	2.1	$449,000	$420,000	None Available	380		FHA	$7,285
202 S Church St, Moorestown, NJ	3	2.1	$285,000	$258,000	None Available	344		Cash	$5,608
328 E Main St, Moorestown, NJ	4	2.1	$564,900	$515,000	None Available	284		Cash	$9,037
203 Pine St, Moorestown, NJ	2	1	$185,000	$181,000	None Available	292	$ 4,500	FHA	$4,013
286 Linden St, Moorestown, NJ	5	2.1	$699,000	$699,000	None Available	48		Conv	$10,235
740 Mill St, Moorestown, NJ	4	3.1	$1,095,000	$995,000	Northwest Estates	237		Conv	$19,294
708 Iron Post Rd, Moorestown, NJ	4	2.1	$873,500	$765,000	Northwest Estates	120		Conv	$13,101
528 Bartram Rd, Moorestown, NJ	5	4.2	$1,250,000	$1,150,000	Northwest Estates	100		Conv	$25,702
15 Leeds Rd, Moorestown, NJ	4	3.2	$1,485,000	$1,450,000	Northwest Estates	1		Conv	$20,907
408 Salem Rd, Moorestown, NJ	5	4.1	$1,299,000	$1,235,000	Salem Point	142		Conv	$24,113
744 Paddock Path, Moorestown, NJ	4	2.2	$799,000	$736,000	Stanwick Glen	156		Conv	$14,093
7 White Tail Ct, Moorestown, NJ	4	2.1	$809,000	$785,500	Stanwick Glen	29		Conv	$16,189
175 Haines Dr, Moorestown, NJ	3	2	$399,900	$349,200	Strawbridge Lake	186		Cash	$8,779
6 W Central Ave, Moorestown, NJ	4	2	$469,000	$440,000	Town Center	43	$ 3,500	FHA	$7,319
220 E Central Ave, Moorestown, NJ	5	2.2	$999,900	$900,000	Town Center	31		Conv	$13,636
300 S Washington Ave, Moorestown, NJ	5	2	$374,900	$355,000	Valley Stream	145		FHA	$6,126
304 Parry Dr, Moorestown, NJ	3	2.1	$374,900	$350,000	Valley Stream	10		Cash	$6,849
2 Castleton Ln, Moorestown, NJ	4	3.1	$640,000	$620,000	Wexford Estates	79		Conv	$13,434
423 Mallard Ln, Moorestown, NJ	2	2.1	$449,000	$430,000	Windrow Clusters	40		Cash	$11,770
444 Windrow Clusters Dr, Moorestown, NJ	3	3.1	$795,000	$718,333	Windrow Clusters	104		Cash	$14,745

Think ~ Then Act

Have A Great Day

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

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Failure Doesn't Mean That YOU Are a Failure by Leander McClain, Realtor Cherry Hill, NJ

Leander McClain — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:00:08 -0700

Failure Doesn’t Mean You Are A Failure by Leander McClain, Realtor

See that smiling guy in the picture to your left…..that’s me. Posing in front of one of my first listings. I was a new real estate agent, I was younger ,had more hair (well maybe not ) and didn’t have a clue of what I was doing. However, I decided that I was going to be successful and that was that. If I had to fake it until I made it….then so be it. I once was an adjuct professor at a junior college. My mentor told me not to worry about knowing every lesson ahead of time. He said “as long as you are 1-2 weeks ahead of the students, you will do just fine”. I applied the same logic to my real estate career. I never stopped observing others and studying my craft. I was going to be successful no matter what.

Now let me tell you the rest of the story. My first listing never went to closing. Oh I found a buyer and the buyer and seller agreed on a price. The problem……the township required repairs to the property that neither the seller nor buyer could afford to complete. The deal fell through and the home eventually went into foreclosure. #Fail.

Let me tell you about my second listing. I acquired this listing right after the housing market started tumbling fast. I could not get the sellers to reduce the price fast enough to stay ahead of the falling market. By the time the sellers had reduced the price $45,000, they were frustrated. The listing expired and they relisted with someone else. The home eventually went under contract at the price I previously suggested (the real end of the story is that the deal was finally settled for $20,000 less than the initial contract price). #Fail.

Finally, I will tell you about one of my first clients. I listened to her needs, we drove around and looked at countless homes. I explained to her that the home she wanted in the price range she wanted was available 30 minutes from her current home. She refused to consider it. She did not want to commute 30 minutes to work. I worked tirelessly with her until it was obvious that I was not going to sell her a home. Now the rest of the story……..I contacted her a couple months later and she says….”Her: Oh I just purchased a home. Me: Congratulations, where. Her: In the town you suggested to me 30 minutes away. #Fail.

At one point early in my career, I was handed my license and told that I didn’t work there any more. Basically it was equivalent to the “Kid…..you will never make it in real estate” speech . #Fail. With all of these failures, you would think that I would just give up.

Not so!

I have the faith and courage not to give up even when it seems that things are falling apart. If you have a dream, you have to be careful to avoid the “dream killers”. There are many people who don’t want to see you succeed. There are others who are failing at their efforts. Misery loves company. Faith gives you the ability not to stress even when you don’t have all of the answers. If I had listened to my detractors, I would not be the successful real estate agent you see before you today.

So keep pushing, keep learning and DON’T GIVE UP

Think ~ Then Act

Have A Great Day

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

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I Just Won £1,000,000.00 in the British Coca Cola Promo by Leander McClain, Realtor

Leander McClain — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:26:55 -0700

I just won £1,000,000.00 in the British Coca Cola Promo!!

Can you believe it?

When I was a kid, I attended a Sacred Heart School in Elizabeth, NJ. Every year the school held a Chinese Auction as a fund raiser…..(I guess today it might be called an Asian auction) but I digress. Sponsors would donate prizes for the auction. The prizes would be displayed and each prize would have a can in front of it. You would then buy tickets. If you wanted to win, you would put a ticket in the can in front of the prize you wanted to win. If you really wanted a prize, you would put in multiple tickets.

Once everyone put in their tickets, the fun would begin. One by one, the winning ticket would be pulled for each prize. They would always save the big prizes for last. At the end of the night, the winners would gather their prizes and the loser would leave thinking “maybe next year”. All in all, the Chinese Auction was fun.

This morning I received an email that read as follows:

Your Email ID has been Winner £1,000,000.00 in the British Coca Cola Promo send your:

Names...

Address....

Occupation...

Tel/Sex....

WOW!!! That’s $1,589,590.34

All I to do now was reply to emillerdds@thisisascam.com and will tell me how to get my money.

The difference between the Chinese Auction & the Lottery.....

COMMON SENSE!!!!!!!

If something seems too good to be true….it is! When it came to the Chinese auction, I could see the potential prizes, I knew who was running the contest and I knew people who had previously won.

With the lottery….I didn’t enter, and the sender didn’t know my name address or telephone number. How can you win a prize if you didn’t enter a contest? Very simple logic….yet every year, millions of dollars are lost on these scams. No matter what comes your way in life….

Think ~ Then Act

Have A Great Day

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

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NJ Foreclosure - Price Reduction - 382 Rainey Road, Swedesboro - Minimum offer $311,920 by Leander McClain Realtor

Leander McClain — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:26:35 -0700

Bank Owned Foreclosure For Sale

382 Rainey Road, Swedesboro, NJ 08085

!!!!! HUGE $20,000 PRICE REDUCTION !!!

Old Price = $409,900

New Price = $389,900

(The seller is entertaining minimum offer of $311,920 {80% of list})

382 Rainey Road is not your typical bank owned foreclosure. As you enter this elegant 4600 square foot home, you are greeted by a two story foyer with a graceful curved stairway. To the left is the formal living room and dining room and to the right is the library/office.

Walk down the hallway and you are greeted by a large gourmet kitchen complete with a breakfast nook. The 2 story family room is dramatic with two story windows a fireplace and a rear stair case.

The second floor features a master suite to die for. It features a large sitting area and columns which frames the bed. Walk down the hallway inside of the master suite and you find a large walk in closet and a master bath at the end of the hall. the master bath has a large walk in shower with tiled bench.

The bathroom also has an over sized garden tub and a separate commode room. On the other side of the house on the second floor are two bedrooms which share a bathroom and a fourth bedroom with its own full bathroom.

The walk out basement is fully finished. It has one large room and one small room and a full bathroom. This basement can easily be set up as a recording studio, excercise room, family room, party room, office, etc. You are only limited by your imagination.

This home sits on a 1.5 Acre lot.

All of this for the bargain asking price of $389, 900

The seller will entertain offers which are at least 80% of the list price ($311,920)

Give me a call at 856-438-0399

This home is a Bank Owned Foreclosure. It is being offered for sale as-is, where is. They buyer is responsible for all required inspections and certificate of occupancy.

Because this is a bank owned foreclosure, several important points are listed below.

Property is sold as-is with no warranties. The property is Bank owned and Seller has never resided in and has no knowledge of the property.
NO seller’s disclosure is provided.
All offers must include pre-approval letter from a bona fide direct lender (no brokers and VA and USDA loans excluded from this requirement). All offers must include a copy of the escrow check on verification form provided in the MLS attachments; as well as proof of funds for down payment. Cash buyers must provide proof of total funds.
Buyer’s earnest money will be deposited in Buyer’s Agent escrow account or with a designated Title Attorney/Agent.
Seller does not pay for home warranty or HOA transfer & disclosure fees.
Seller does not have home owners association or condominium documents, rules and regulations, keys to mailbox pool/garage door openers, etc. Items to obtained by buyer.
Seller’s written instructions are not to present offers of less than 80% of list price.
Only complete offers will be presented to the seller. The following documents must be included in the offer:
- REO Disclosure & Instruction form (this form).
- NJ Association of Realtors Contract of Sale with Opinion 26
- Copy of Escrow deposit check on attached APRE verification form (min. $1000)
- Pre-approval letter from a bona fide direct lender. Cash buyer must provide proof of funds.
- Additional Disclosures, if applicable.
for you, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate has an inventory of foreclosed homes which are currently on the market or will soon been on the market. In addition, I have access to all homes that are currently listed for sale. If you are ready to begin your home search, contact me today via email, phone or twitter.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or don't know where to begin on your home search, feel free to contact me.

Click on this button to be immediately connected to my phone without revealing your phone number. Or you can email or tweet me.

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

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Clayton NJ Foreclosure - 203 Franklin Street, Price Reduction by Leander McClain Realtor

Leander McClain — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:54:53 -0700

203 Franklin Street, Bank Foreclosure - Price Reduction

List Price was $109,900

New Price: $99,900

This 3 bedroom home is a foreclosure which is being offered for sale in as-is position. What you do have though is a 3 bedroom 1+ bath bi-level on a 100 x 100 lot on a quiet street.

The price of this home has been reduced by $10,000 to $99,900. 203 Franklin Stree, Clayton NJ is a bank owned foreclosure. The seller is entertaining minimum offers of $79, 920. Comparable homes in the neighborhood have sold for an average price of $157,000 during the last 3 months.

If 203 Clayton Street, Clayton, NJ is not the home for you, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate currently has an inventory of 95 + foreclosed homes in New Jersey. Call me (856-438-0399) or email me (NJForeclosureGuy@gmail.com) for the current list of properties.

Have Another Great Day

Make This Your Best Year Ever

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Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

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It's Called Social Networking For A Reason...You Have To Be Social Silly! by Leander McClain Realtor

Leander McClain — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 09:02:53 -0700

It's Called Social Networking For A Reason

You Have To Be Social!

I have spent the last 4-5 years learning about social networks. Most people know me as a Realtor, but I am also a musician. Some years ago, my business partner and I were learning the ins and outs of writing press releases when he told me to check out this new website called MySpace. Since we were working on getting our music out to the masses, we figured this would be a great place to start. Every time a new site comes along, we check it you. You Tube, last.fm, Plurk, Flickr, Blogger, etc. Many social networking sites have come and gone. Yes I still have an account on Plurk, but Twitter is king right now. Of course I am on Facebook and write several blogs. But there is one key point that SOME....not ALL, but some Realtors miss

SOCIAL NETWORKING WORKS BEST WHEN YOU ARE SOCIAL!

When I have a client relocating to another market, I turn to my networking sphere of influence for help. When I am going to a vacation spot, my Twitter peeps hook me up with the inside scoop. When I am looking to find the real deal on a restaurant, my Facebook family helps me out. But how did I develop this huge international sphere of influence?

BY BEING SOCIABLE

People new to Twitter always ask.....what do I tweet about and who really cares. Being sociable means finding people who like the things you like or think like you think. Once you find them, have a conversation. It's really that simple. I have met so many cool people. Some look and sound like me and many who dont. The biggest lesson you have to learn.....

SHARE

As Realtors, we have to learn to share. I recently contacted a Realtor in another market. The first response I received was "can you refer buyers to me". Refer buyers to you?

I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOU!

And worse than that, you didn't even take the time to say hello or ask me how MY day was going or what MY needs were. Right away it was about ME, ME, ME. Now this Realtor is one of the tops in his market and I am sure that he gets plenty of business by being aggressive, but that was the wrong way to approach me.

Many Realtors approach social marketing the same way. They sign up for Facebook and Twitter and their posts look like this:

***NEW LISTING 123 MAIN STREET ****

***SEND YOUR BUYERS TO ME****

***I AM THE GREATEST REALTOR***

***OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY***

***NEW LISTING 456 SPRUCE ST***

***NEW LISTING 9378 JACKSON AVE***

*** I AM A MEMBER OF THE MILLION DOLLAR CLUB***

In the social networking world, you might as well be sayin "wha wha wha whamp wha wha" (like the teacher from the Peanuts). Everyone hears that you are saying something, but no one is listening to you.

On the networking sites, talk about what is exciting to you besides business. I am a musician, I love gardening, I love music, I love food, I love to travel, I love cars, I love racing, I am a techno geek, I like rap music, I like fishing and of course I love real estate. MY list goes on and on. I am sure you have a similar list.

Those are the things you talk about!

This is how YOU can be social. Do the people I tweet to know that I sell Real Estate...of course. Do they know I have listings...YES!. Because I post about them....just not all the time.

Being social is not that difficult. Making social networks work for you is also not that difficult. I would suggest that you read All I Ever Really Needed To Know, I Learned In Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum.

So be social, Tweet, Blog and have fun. The business will follow.

Have Another Great Day

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

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Miami South Beach Recommendations & Info by Leander McClain Realtor

Leander McClain — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:31:50 -0700

Miami South Beach Recommendations & Information

by
Leander McClain, Realtor

Recently my wife & I spent a week in Miami Beach. South Beach was the area that we called home. It was a great trip. Miami is one of my favorite vacation spots. I shared some of my experience with my family that are visiting later this summer. These suggestions are in no order and are just notes that I jotted down after we returned home. I hope they are helpul.

Most South beach eateries add 17-18% gratuity to your bill automatically (be careful not to double tip)

1 - Big Pink

157 Collins Avenue

Miami Beach, FL 33139-7242

(305) 532-4700

Big menu, great food and drinks. Great value. There have been some complaints about service. It did take a little while to get a server, but once they arrived, it was worth the wait. We ate at Big Pink twice. Check out thier TV Dinner.

2. Puerto Sagua

700 Collins Ave (7th & Collins).

Miami Beach, FL 33139 A

(305) 673-1115

Good daily specials, good breakfast special, includes coffee (try the cafe con leche - hot milk with esspresso) & fresh squeezed oj. Less than $10. Beware of $4.25 breakfast on Ocean Drive & other places. You will pay $3-4 for coffee and $3 for oj making your $4.25 breakfast cost $15-20 (with tip).

3 - Grazie (7th & washington)

701 Washington Avenue

Miami Beach, FL 33139-6209

(305) 673-1312)

$13.95 lunch buffet. Very good and the service is 5 star even though you are only paying $13.95. People are very nice. Staff if verry attentive. Each time we went to the buffet, our napkin was folded when we returned to the table. Grazie is a must try.

4 - Wing Zone - www.wingzone.com

729 Washington Avenue,

Miami Beach -

(305) 673-2644the (washington btw 7th & 8th) Pretty good wings. I forget how many sauces they have from mild to super nuclear..but they were good. My favorite was a new one which was a spicy ranch. The salads they serve are huge.

5- D Rodriguez Cuba

956 Washington Avenue

Miami Beach, FL 33139-5016

(305) 673-3763

www.drodriguezcuba.com/

(inside the Astor Hotel). Upscale Cuban. Expensive but excellent food, atmosphere and service. For a special night out or if price is no object, this is another must try. Try the Mojito's (excellent).

6 - Sopranos Pizza - www.pizzasopranos.com

651 Washington Avenue,

Miami Beach -

(305) 673-4878 (Washington btw 6th & 7th)

Good pizza for a change of pace. We had roast chicken & sausage on a medium pie for $14.00. This is a great bargain in South Beach.

8. Balan's

1022 Lincoln Road

Miami Beach, FL 33139-2502

(305) 534-9191

This eatery is on Lincoln road. Excellent breakfast, drinks, Sangria, crab cakes. According to my buddy Jose, the crab cake appetizer is smaller than it used to be, but they were pretty good to me. The Sangria was fresh and tasty.

Activities

Visit Lincoln Road www.lincolnroad.org/. It is a happening spot with a pedestrian mall with stores, eateries & artists Galleries.

Drive down 17th street causeway. 17th street is one block from Lincoln road. Hang a left on 17th (drive away from the beach). You will go over a series of bridges and on each island there are very nice houses (if you like looking at houses). T

Parking

Parking is tough in South Beach. Most places have Valet which will cost you btw $15-20. There is a parking garage on 7th near Collins I think. Lincoln road also has a parking garage. Most parking garages are

$1 per hour. You can park on the street. There are some meters, but better, they have parking kiosks which takes cash, credit & debit cards.

If you have some time, stop by the Angler's Boutique Resort.

660 Washington Avenue

Miami Beach, FL 33139

(305) 534-9600

The next time we go to South Beach, we WILL be staying at the Angler's. Even though it is more expensive than some other hotels, the staff at the Angler's do everything possible to make sure that your stay is wonderful. When we arrived, we wanted to go to D. Rodriguez (which was a few blocks away). Katie went through several suggestions to get us there dry which included having the valet take us in our rental car. In the end, we borrowed an umbrella from the hotel and walked. This is just an example of the lengths that the staff will go to make sure you are happy.

Ask for James, Marisol or Katie at the front desk. Tell them that I sent you and you would like to tour the hotel and see the rooms. They will gladly show you around.

Also Sherry is the food & beverage manager. Tell her I

sent you. Stop at the bar there (660 lounge ) and try one of their

drinks (Juan Collins is one of my favorites).

I hope that these suggestions will help make your stay in South Beach as memorable and enjoyable as mine was.

Enjoy your stay.

Have Another Great Day

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

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Who Wants To Buy A Moldy House in Clayton, NJ by Leander McClain Realtor

Leander McClain — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:09:30 -0700

Who Wants To Buy A Moldy House in Clayton, NJ ?

By Leander McClain, Realtor

Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate - Princeton, NJ

203 Franklin Street, Clayton, NJ 08312

Usually you will read about the wonderful qualities of a home. Beautiful this, upgraded that, fantastic the other. That's great if that describes the home you are trying to sell.

SORRY!......that's not the case here.

What we have here ladies and gentleman is a moldy home. That's Right......MOLD!

I am not an expert, I cannot tell you what type of mold...but I know mold when I smell it. And you can definately smell it in this home.

What you do have though is a 3 bedroom 1 bath bi-level on a 100 x 100 lot on a quiet street. Mold is not the end of the world. There are proven methods to remediate mold. Leaks can be repaired. Water intrusion can be over come. And Moldy homes can become Mold Free.

It takes a certain type of person to tackle a project like this. The upside is that this home is being offered for sale for $109,900. It is a foreclosure.

The seller is entertaining minimum offers of $87,920.

The good news is that comparable homes in the neighborhood have sold for an average price of $157,000 during the last 2 months.

Hmmmmmmmmm :)

The smart reader sees where I am going with this.

If you "aint afraid of no stinkin mold" and are interested in taking a look, give me a call at 856-438-0399.

Have Another Great Day

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

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Mortgage Rates and What May Move Them This Week: June 28, 2010

Leander McClain — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:13:32 -0700

Excellent information provided by Rob. Pay attention especially to the employment report on Friday

Via Robert Rauf (REMN The Real Estate Mortgage Network):

Last week was another good week for rates with Fannies gaining 13/32nds by the end of the week. There was a bit of mixed news but overall numbers came in a bit weaker than anticipated, and the FED said that they anticipate keeping rates low "for an extended period". All together that is textbook good news for long term interest rates and we still SOLIDLY have rates available in the 4's on a 30 year fixed rate mortgage (for HIGHLY qualified buyers)

This week Has its mix of data to chew on and it is the beginningof a new month with some fresh stats that the market will be watching closely

Here is this weeks calendar:

Monday, June 28: May Personal Income expected +0.5%, Spending +0.1% and PCEindex +0.1%. The numbers came in pretty much as expected withincome up 0.4%, spending up 0.2% the kicker was that savings is up 4% which means the consumer is holding onto cash rather than spending. All together that means some good news for rates today with the market trading slightly higher in price which means the yield is down slightly.

Tuesday June 29: June Consumer Confidence expected down a bit to 63.0. Typically investors are more interested in what a consumer does, and do not care as much about how they feel. Especially this week with Friday's number being a biggie.

Wednesday June 30th: A no news day

Thursday, July 1: Initial Jobless claims anticipated down 7,000 to 450,000. Remember, above 400k is ugly, so it is recessionary and supportive of steady rates.

Thursday: June Institute of Supply Mgtexpected 59.0%. This is slightly down from last month but not enough to scare the markets and is not a likely market mover.

Thursday, at Dusk: Fireworks over the Metedeconk River in Brick, NJ. Summer is in full force!

Friday, July 2: Employment report with non farm payroll down 110,000 Jobless rate of 9.8% and average hourly earnings +0.1%. The weak report is priced into the market and a report close to the educated guess is not likely to be a market mover. If there are less than 50k jobs lost and/or a 9.7% jobless rate this will be more good news than expected and we may have a sell off push rates up.

Friday: May factory orders expected -0.5%. Especially in the wake of the mornings employment report, this is not likely to be looked at.

Friday NOTE: Normally you would expect an early holiday close but since the market is closed on Monday for the 4th of July Holiday, there will not be an early close this Friday. The problem here is that I anticipate VERY light trading Friday since investors will likely be in Holiday Mode and light trading can cause bigger swings than expected.

Monday July 5th: Federal holiday, No trading.

From my comments above, can you predict the "biggie of the week"???? Hands down it is Friday's employment report. For most of this week we may see a steady to improving Mortgage Market if stocks continue to sink, but from Wednesday on it could be bumpy in anticipation of the employment report and I anticipate that trading will get thinner and thinner as we get closer to the holiday weekend as traders begin packing for their weekend get a ways with their families.

The employment report is always a potential biggie every month, it has the biggest potential to swing the market, probably more so than any other piece of market data, and the huge potential of light trading due to the 4th of July holiday will only amplify market reaction, especially if we are surprised by a stronger than expected employment report.

Hold on to your hats! That's this weeks two cents, Have a HAPPY 4th Of JULY !

Rob

Robert Rauf

Mortgage Banker

NMLS ID# 248937

www.RobertRaufHomeLoans.com or my blog: http://activerain.com/blogs/rrauf

(732)223-1630 x102

Since 1987 I have been helping my clients fulfill their dream of home ownership!

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2010 Burlington NJ Jazz Blues & Heritage Festival 15-17 July 2010 by Leander McClain

Leander McClain — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:18:57 -0700

2010 Burlington NJ Jazz Blues & Heritage Fesitval

It's that time of year again. Time for the 8th Annual Burlington Jazz Blues & Heritage Festival.

This year the festival will be held 15 -17 July

July 15 - 7pm - 12am:

Jam Session @ the Firehouse Cafe

July 16 - 7pm - 10:30pm

Burlington City High School featuring

Frank Bey & Spyro Gyra

July 17 - 12pm - 8pm

Burlington Waterfront

Pure Water

D-For

Azuca Band

Zoe

Patrick Droney

Rheminis

Exclusive

July 17 - 8:30pm - 11:30pm

The Scoville Blues

Dave May & The DTM Project

Lanny Hartly

Yvette Freeman

Larry Gittens

For more information: www.BurlingtonJazzBlues-HeritageFest.Org

or Contact Larry D. Walker 609-239-4770 or 609-760-5333

Make This Your Best Year Ever

Your Friend In The Real Estate Business

Leander McClain, Camden & Burlington Township Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Atlantic & Pacific Real Estate, 103 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 856-438-0399 (direct)

lee@njsouthrealestate.com, @leemack912, www.facebook.com/Leander.NJRealtor

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