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Leander McClain's Shrimp w/ Garlic Sauce Recipe

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:42:26 -0600

Leander McClain's Shrimp with Garlic Sauce

If you know me, you know that I love food and I love to cook. Here is a great recipe that I made up one day. It turned out pretty good, so I decided to share it.

5-7 cloves garlic diced

½ -1 large onion diced small

1 small carrot shredded

1/8 green pepper dice small

2 tbs olive oil

1-2 stalks celery diced small

2 heaping tbs flour

2 cups water

seasoned salt

pepper

•1-1 ½ pounds of shrimp

Mix flour in 1 cup of water and reserve (put on the side for later use)

Sprinkle 1 ½ tsp season salt & ½ tsp pepper on the diced onions

Heat oil in a stir fry pan.

Add onions, carrots, green peppers and celery. Stir fry until onions are wilted.

Add Garlic and sauté for approx 1 ½ minutes. Careful not to burn the garlic.

Add shrimp and water with flour. Add additional cup of water.

Simmer until thick as desired. Taste and adjust seasoning (add more salt & pepper if you like).

If not enough sauce, adjust recipe to include more of the water flour mixture.

Bon Appetite

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Week of 11/09/09- Real Skillz Freebie Picks- Free Online Reads and Real Estate Marketing Resources for Real Estate Agents and Real Estate Companies

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:47:49 -0600

Thanks to Rebeca Levinson for this important information. I thought it was important enought to share with Realtors in my area

Via Rebecca Levinson, Real Estate Marketing Consultant (Real Skillz-Clear Marketing for Your Real Estate Vision):

Week of 11/09/09- Real Skillz Freebie Picks- Free Online Reads and Real Estate Marketing Resources for Real Estate Agents and Real Estate Companies

Fr.ee- A website where you can search for free things online

Key in your search query and this website will produce results for your free stuff. You can also sign up for an account and this website will allow you to suggest websites that provide free stuff. Pretty simple, pretty cool, and a pretty good opportunity for savvy real estate professionals who provide free data to consumers to share this online on a website where consumers are searching for freebies.

Why Slideshare Is An Uber Cool Way To Reach Out To Your Customers

A blog post from Neil Sequira of buzz factory that provides four easy to understand reasons why adding a slideshare presentation helps to increase the value of your online content . This method should be added to your real estate marketing mix.

They are on-demand viewing

They are very sharable

They show up well in search results

They are engaging & educational

Important to note that slideshare also is a way to mix up your content and provide visual learners with the information they are seeking via the method they are seeking to learn it.

Facebook Announces Roadmap for Developers

Read Write Web's Jolie O'Dell' blog post on Facebook's publication of a developer roadmap takes the guesswork out of seeing what direction Facebook is moving in and how to use Facebook for your business in the future.

Facebook is an extremely important part of an effective social media marketing strategy. The developer's roadmap should leave you with a good sense of what your next marketing move on Facebook should be.

Trulia's E-Newsletter from November 5, 2009

A good template you can use as a guide on how to create better timely content. There are two things that I want to bring your attention to on this newsletter that you can make over for your own newsletters and/or website content:

Question of the week section should be easy to pull from any phone calls or emails you have received.

Remember to respect privacy rights. - on 2009-11-05 - Remove The section about interest rates makes good space for you to insert a local advertiser. Make sure to add the proper disclaimers.

Make sure to keep an eye on national players in the real estate vertical who are seeking to blow out the local vertical. They are already working hyperlocal avenues and will provide you with fodder for your hyperlocal online marketing plan. Add them to Google Alerts and study and track their latest moves. Then pull out your local expert trump card and go to work.

Your local strategy is increasingly important in your SEO(Search Engine Optimization) and SEM(Search Engine Marketing) maneuvers. Studying national companies who are alredy doing this and realizing you can do it too is crucial.

You can read more about the importance of creating a hyperlocal marketing strategy here and here.

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3rd Annual Womens Expo, November 14, 2009: Mount Laurel, NJ

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:03:25 -0600

Free Admission - Pre-registration is NOT required

Something for Every Woman!

Door Prizes & Give-Aways!

November 14, 2009
9 am - 3 pm
Hartford School
397 Hartford Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ

This free expo will feature exhibits, seminars, shopping, pampering, makeovers, hands-on demonstrations, health screenings, authors' forum, samples from local caterers and chefs, and live entertainment

In addition, my friend Jill Banks, Owner of Happily Ever After, Room Designing and Home Staging will be demonstrating her services.

Join Happily Better After at this FREE expo to see live room makeovers at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, sample some great food, do a little shopping, and get helpful info while you're there!

Women's Expo Exhibitors:

AAA Mid-Atlantic • Advantage Therapy Centers • AFLAC • Always There in Home Health Care • Ameriprise Financial • Arbonne • Associates in Hearing HealthCare • Avon • Bath Fitter • Beeluxe • Bidwell Chiropractic • Brendenwood • ByNatureProducts.com • Cadbury at Cherry Hill CCRC • Camp Bow Wow, Cherry Hill • Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC • Cathy Ann's Domestic Service • Center for Specialized Gynecology: Susan Kaufman, D.O. • Christine Foster Photography • Collingswood Manor • Compassionate Care Hospice • Comprehensive Cancer & Hematology Specialists, P.C. • Cookie Lee Jewelry • Crossroads Programs • Culinary Express • Diet-To-Go • Donna Vitale Tax Preparation, LLC • Dr. Insana's Wellness Center, LLC • Drop 10 Fitness • Emerald 2000 Salon & Hair Replacement Center • Esio Beverage System • Family Service Specialized Foster Care & Treatment Homes • Fessenden Hall Incorporated • Future Fitness Centers • Garden State Obstetrical and Gynecological Associates a Division of Regional Women's Health Group, LLC • Genesis Healthcare • Good Foods To Go! • GSPP - Penn Therapy & Fitness • Happily Better After Room Redesign & Home Staging • Healthy You, Healthier Planet • Holy Redeemer Home Care & Hospice • HomeStyleBoarding.com • H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Evolve) • Karen S. Harkaway, M.D. - The Center for Skin Refinement • Kuzina by Sofia • Lakewood of Voorhees • Lia Sophia • Lighthouse Hospice, Inc. • Lourdes Medical Associates • Lutheran Care at Moorestown • MacKenzie's Family Karate • Mary Kay • Masonic Hospice Services • Metzler DeSantis, LLP • Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association • NJ MENTOR • Omega Institute: School of Medical Careers • Organized Jewelry • Pasta Pomodoro • Performance Health & Chiropractic • Premier OB/GYN of South Jersey, LLC • Primerica Financial Services • Princeton House Behavioral Health • Protocall Homecare • Providence House Domestic Violence Services • Prudential Financial • Rizzieri Salons & Spas • Rooms in Bloom Interior Re-Design & Real Estate Staging • Samaritan Hospice • Scarlette's Infrared Bodywraps • Scent-sations, Inc. • Sciacca's Upholstering & Design Center • Scotch Bonnets Catering • SeniorWise Care Management • Sensational Host Caterers • Silpada • Slumber Parties • Snapple Beverage Corp. • South Jersey Health & Wellness Center • Sun National Bank • Take Shape for Life • Tastefully Simple • Teal Talk on Tour 2009 • The Court Reporting Program at Orleans Technical Institute • The Cove Bridal Dress Salon • The Manor at St. Mary's • The Mona Leeza Spa • The New Leaf Tea Room & Gift Shop • TLC HomeCare Services • Transformations Holistic Learning Center • Upright MRI of Cherry Hill • Vemma • Women's Opportunity Center • Visiting Angels of Central Burlington & Mercer Counties • and more!

November 14, 2009
9 am - 3 pm
Hartford School
397 Hartford Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ

Directions to Hartford School:
Hartford School is located at 397 Hartford Road in Mount Laurel.

From Route 295 North - Take Exit for Route 38 East towards Mt. Holly.

From Route 295 South - Take Exit for Route 38 West towards Moorestown. Stay to right; take jug-handle for Route 38 East.

From Route 38 East - Right on Hartford Road. Left into Hartford School.

Route 38 West - Take jug-handle for Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road (from Mt. Holly area).Go behind Wolfington Bus Company. Left on Hainesport-Mount Laurel Road. Right on Hartford Road. Right into Hartford School.

For further information, please call 877-403-4334

Have a Great Day

Make This YOUR Best Year Ever

Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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What Realtors Can Learn From Soulja Boy Tell Em

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:44:38 -0600

What Realtors Can Learn From Soulja Boy Tell Em

Give me 90 seconds and you will see where I am going with this one J

Readers of my blog know that I am a musician and a music fan. My wife and family know that I am a HUGE music fan. From day to day, my Ipod plays classic rock, rap, gospel, classical, r&b, blues, jazz, salsa, etc. I have written and played music for the past 30 years. My second love in life is real estate. I love the practice of real estate. In what other field can you help someone acquire an asset that will appreciate in value and provide a higher standard of living?

That being said, it is not unusual that my eclectic taste in music and my love of real estate would collide.

On to the lesson:

Prior to March 2007, almost no one had heard of a rapper with the stage name Soulja Boy Tell Em (Soulja Boy for short). That year, he recorded and produced (in his bedroom) a song titled Crank That. I am not here to debate the greatness of the song. Even though it was very popular, I thought it was cheesy and amateurish. But here is what Realtors can learn from Soulja Boy.

1. Attitude Is Key. Even though no one had ever heard of Soulja Boy, he displayed the attitude of a seasoned veteran. In his mind, he was the best rapper alive. He displayed that attitude wherever he traveled. When talking about his music, it was the best ever made (according to him). Realtors should also display that same attitude. Do you act as if you are a SUPER REALTOR, or do you act like someone who is a realtor because you have nothing else better to do? Are you a Realtor because you like to look at houses? Is being a Realtor a hobby to you? If you do not display an attitude of confidence, why should a client hire you?

2. Marketing is King. Soulja Boy says his name 49 times in this song which lasts less than 5 minutes. Forty Nine Times. If you didn't know who wrote the song, by the end of it, you would have a good clue. In addition, he released this song to the internet using YouTube & MySpace. Soulja Boy was everywhere. You may not like Soulja Boy or his music, but he is known. Realtors....Are You Everywhere? Are you known? If your name is Googled, do you show up? When you do show up, do your potential clients know that you are a Realtor? Do your potential who you are and what you stand for?

3. You Need To Say Affirmations. Soulja Boy talked with confidence about his ability to rap. He talked about his empire before it came into existence. What he was doing was using positive affirmations. Soulja Boy is good, Soulja Boy is the best, Soulja Boy has money, etc, etc, etc. Realtors, you need to say affirmations daily. I am the best Realtor. My clients gladly refer others to me. I am comfortable being uncomfortable. I am a money magnate, I am the best realtor, etc, etc, etc. Your unconscious mind does not know the difference between fiction and reality. So rather than fill your mind with negative thoughts, fill it with positive thoughts.

That's the end of the lesson.

If you read this far, congratulations. Maybe you will pick up a point or two that will help your career. You will certainly be much better off than those who stopped reading once they read the word rapper. May you have much success and make lots of money.

Have a Great Day

Make This YOUR Best Year Ever

Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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People Will Talk

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:42:49 -0600

Excellent advice from My buddy Lou via Dale Carnegie

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):

Motivational Power Quote

People Will Talk

"Instead of worrying about

what people say of you,

why not spend to accomplish

something they will admire."

Dale Carnegie, author



As I see it. . . . . . . .

People will talk . . . . but what will they say?

Don't worry about what people will say about you; instead invest your time and energy in creating the things you want the people to say.

Have them speak of you as a person of integrity, someone who can be counted on.

What people will say about us is our choice, and created through our decisions. We choose who we are and the way we want people to see us and speak about us.

Live a life of purpose and achievement. Be a giver to those around you and you will find that people will speak in glowing terms about you and admired by many.

®2009, Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant Executive Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

Cherry Hill, NJ Important Phone Numbers

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:07:54 -0500

Cherry Hill, NJ Important Phone Numbers

Sometimes it is hard to find the one phone number you are looking for. I decided to post these important phone numbers to help out my fellow Cherry Hill, NJ Residents.

The most important number to remember is 9-1-1. If you have a police or fire emergency, diall 9-1-1

Municipal Building:

Office of the Mayor 488-7878

Cherry Hill Twp Council 488-7892

Animal Control 488-7892

Barclay Farmstead 795-6225

Building Inspections 488-7855

Planning and Zoning 488-7870

Drug & Alcohol Alliance 488-7889

Ombudsman for Disabled 488-4279

Recreation & Adult Ed. 488-7868

Tax Assessor 488-7899

Tax Collector 488-7880

Township Clerk 488-7892

Violations 488-7850

Vital Statistics & Licenses 488-7892

Fire Department:

To report a Fire 9-1-1

Board of Fire Commissioners 795-9805

Administrative Office 795-9805

Fire Prevention Division 795-1340

Logistics 795-1071

Police Department:

Police Emergency 9-1-1

Non-Emergency Dispatch 665-1200

General Police Information 488-7828

Central Records 488-7822

Community Relations 488-7813

Internal Affairs 488-7815

Municipal Court/Violations 488-7850

Investigative Division 488-7833

Services Division 488-7829

Uniform Division Operations 488-7812

Traffic Safety 488-7820

Chief of Police 488-7818

Public School Services:

Administration 429-5600

Diagnostic Services 429-7881

School Health Services 429-7985

Special Education 429-7890

Kingston Elementary 667-0986

Knight Elementary 428-0830

Richard Stockton Elementary 424-1505

Rosa International Middle 616-8787

Sharp Elementary 424-1550

Thomas Paine Elementary 667-1350

Woodcrest Elementary 429-2058

School Age Child Care 429-6564

Superintendent 429-5600

Transportation 489-5851

Public Schools:

Barclay Early Childhood 429-7283

Beck Middle School 424-4505

Bret Harte Elementary 795-0515

Carusi Middle School 667-1220

Clara Barton Elementary 667-3303

Cooper Elementary 424-4554

High School East 424-2222

High School West 663-8006

Horace Mann Elementary 428-1144

James H. Johnson Elementary 428-8848

Joyce Kilmer Elementary 667-3903

Have a Great Day

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Applebees Serves Free Veterans Day Meal for Current & Former Military Members

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:23:24 -0500

Free Veterans Day Meal

Applebees will be serving a free meal on Veteran's Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2009 to anyone who served in the military. If you did not serve in the military and know someone who did serve in the military please pass the message on, thanks in advance. The menu for the free meal is on Applebees website, http://www.applebees.com/vetsDay/default.aspx

Available during business hours on November 11, 2009 at participating Applebee's only. Dine-in from limited menu only. Beverages and gratuity not included. Veterans and active duty military simply show proof of military service. Proof of Military serice include

U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card

U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card

Current Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)

Veterans Organization Card (i.e., American Legion and VFW)

Photograph in uniform

Wearing uniform

To all my fellow Veterans;

Thank You For Your Service

Have a Great Day

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Millionaire Real Estate Book Club, Cherry Hill, NJ

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:33:52 -0500

When: 22 October 2009 ( Don't worry if you missed the first sessions, you can catch up)

Where: Keller Williams, 1814 Route 70E, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 (No this is not for KW agents only, in fact our group includes agents from several well know firms.)

Time: Thursday Evenings 7-8pm

Why: Keep Reading

If you are willing to ask the question, “How do I take my real estate business to the highest point possible?” ...

THIS SERIES OF ENERGIZING WORKSHOPS IS FOR YOU!

The focus of each sixty minute session is how to apply the life-changing concepts of Gary Keller’s book, The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, to achieve the business and personal results you want.

Join us this Thursday, October 22, 2009 in the Keller Williams Realty Cherry Hill Training Room from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and continuing for 10 weeks.

Please call Dan Magee at 856-321-1212 or email danmagee@kw.com to reserve a spot (space is still available and the book club will be repeated when we get to the end of the 10 weeks).

Required Text: The Millionaire Real Estate Agent. *Copies will be onn hand for purchase.

If you missed the first week and plan on joining us, the required reading is pages 1-46. I hope to see you next week.

Have a Great Day

Make This YOUR Best Year Ever

Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Can You Please Sell My House For $65,000 More Than My Neighbors?

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:09:56 -0500

Can You Please Sell My House For $65,000 More Than My Neighbors?

This weekend, I decided to preview homes for sale in the Point of Woods neighborhood in Cherry Hill, NJ. In order to not be biased, I made appointments without viewing the listing price. Here are some of my general observations of one of the homes I previewed.

The front yard was landscaped with tall grasses. The right side of the yard had a tree stump that was 5 feet in diameter. I later read in the listing that this was "unique" landscaping. The landscaping hid the house and decreased its curb appeal. Many buyers will not get of the car if they don't like the house from the car (trust me; I have had more than my share of buyers in this category). My advice to sellers:

Tone Down Your Landscaping.

Simple and clean is better. What is unique to you may be considered a disaster to buyers.

As I toured the home (circa 1970), it had some wonderful features. The home featured new windows, a remodeled kitchen, 2^nd story deck, 5 bedrooms and a dry basement. However, what struck me in a negative way was the amount and placement of the furniture. The formal living room was packed with furniture. It was very difficult to move around the room. The dining room had a very large table (with 2 leaves inserted). The family room also had a lot of furniture plus a treadmill and several other pieces of exercise equipment. Two of the bedrooms on the second floor were being used as offices. The offices were stuffed to the gills with professional journals, the desk was messy and again there was a lot of "stuff" in the rooms. The bedrooms were clean and neat.

My advice to home sellers;

If You Are Moving, Then Move Already.

What I mean is this. The home you are selling is no longer your home. You are showcasing this home in order to find its new owners. The best thing sellers can do is rent a storage unit and move 25-40% of the items out of the home. The formal living room does not need a sofa, loveseat and two chairs. Put the couch in storage. Use only the love seat and maybe 1-2 chairs. You want the room to feel open and spacious. Take the leaves out of the dining room table. Again, you don't want the room to feel cramped. Exercise equipment - In most homes I visit, the exercise equipment is covered with 6 layers of dust. So for the sake of selling your home, put it in storage. The same thing goes for magazines, books, knick knacks, your kid's trophies, pet toys and miscellaneous stuff.

When I walked around this house, I noticed that it had been painted badly. If you are going to sell your home, fresh paint goes a long way towards finding a buyer.

If You Can't Paint, Hire Someone Who Can.

There are plenty of unemployed painters on craigslist looking for a couple of days work.

Now, let's get to the point of this whole story. The listing price of this home was $65,000 more than comparable homes in the neighborhood. Did you hear me?? $65,000 more than comparable homes in the same neighborhood. This home was in one of the worst locations (backed up to a main street and it was noisy). Even though the condition was decent, homes in much better condition were listed for $65,000 less.

Sellers, in today's market, your home will probably not sell above market value. If homes in your neighborhood are selling for $300,000, you will not get $400,000 for your home (I don't care how much you spent in improvements). First of all, buyers will go around the corner and look at the less expensive homes (everybody wants a bargain). Secondly, $400,000 buyers will be shopping in a $400,000 neighborhood.

Finally, as your Realtor and Real Estate consultant, I would refuse to list your house at $65,000 above similar homes. What would that accomplish? How would I be looking out for your best interest? Several months later you home will more than likely not be sold. You will be frustrated and certainly will not want to entertain a $65,000+ price drop. My job as a Realtor is to explain to you the current market. We will get in the car and go look at our competition before we decide at which price to list your home.

Good Luck to all home sellers during this unique market. If you are looking to sell in Burlington or Camden County, NJ, call me and let me explain how I as your Realtor can help make your dreams come true.

Have a Great Day

Make This YOUR Best Year Ever

Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Free Trulia.com Workshop: October 27, 2009, Cherry Hill, NJ

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:15:21 -0500

Truila.com Workshop

Learn the In's & Out's of Trulia to help your business and enhance your social media skills. Rudy Bachraty III is the public face and voice of Trulia. If you have followed @trulia on Twitter, you are following Rudy. He is the social media guru at Trulia.com. He also manages Trulia's corporate blog (Social Real Estate Chicago)

Hot buffet & drink specials. Networking & socializing (bring business cards).

All Realtors Welcome

Free workshop ending with Q&A and Neworking Opportunities

$5.00 donations accepted at the door for Chapter With A Heart

RSVP to reserve your seat: njcrschapter@gmail.com

When: Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Where: Cafe Aldo Lamberti's, Route 70, Cherry Hill, NJ

Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Have a Great Day

Make This YOUR Best Year Ever

Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Trellis Greene: Burlington Township, Burlington County, New Jersey Real Estate

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:10:59 -0500

BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY -Trellis Greene is a subdivision located off Beverly Road in Burlington Township, NJ. Trellis Greene consists of two streets Jennifer Lane and Tina Lane. The development is in a convenient location which is 2 minutes from Route 130 and 8 minutes from the Burlington Bristol Bridge. Route 295 is 10 minutes away and the New Jersey Turnpike another 3 minutes down the road. Trellis Greene is also convenient to locations in Philadelphia. Center City can be reached in 25 minutes and the airport in 45 minutes.

Trellis Greene is 8 minutes from the Burlington Center Mall, 25 minutes from Franklin Mills Outlet Mall, 25 minutes from Moorestown mall and 30 minutes from Cherry Hill mall.. For military families looking to move into the area, Trellis Greene is 30 Minutes from McGuire Air Force Base and Fort Dix.

According to public records, the homes in this development were built between 1993-2000. You will find a variety of lovely 3 & 4 bedroom homes in this well maintained neighborhood. The homes offer a variety of options which were included when the homes were built or upgraded by the current owners. As of August 2008 the asking price of the homes in this development are between $365,000- $399,000.

If you are interested in viewing the available homes in this development, contact Leander McClain, Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 609-505-6578 (direct)

Have a great day

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Oh Yeah! What about the homes in Cherry Hill, NJ that are priced over $350,000?

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:11:43 -0500

Now Wait Just One Minute!

I would like to thank Joseph Welusz for the inspiration of this post. Joe responded to my September 2009 Cherry Hill Real Estate Market report with the following comment

"I also live here in the Cherry Hill area and lower end homes are selling they always have. That isn't the problem. It's the homes over $350,000 in the area (Cherry Hill, Haddonfield, Marlton, Medford) that are the problem and more home fall within $50,000 of that range then any others."

Since I also live and work in Cherry Hill, I thought I should address Joe's concerns. When assessing anything, you have to look at the facts. In addition to the facts, you must understand that there are always exceptions to the rule.

As of 107/2009 there were 498 single family homes listed for sale in Cherry Hill. 73% of those homes are listed for under $350,000. Within the last month 118 homes have either sold or gone under contract to be sold. 82% of those homes were sold for under $350,000.

Sale Price	Homes for Sale	Percentage
Under $350,000	363	73%
Over $350,000	135	27%
Total	498	100%

Now let's take a look at the Cherry Hill housing supply. Simply stated, if every month, the same number of homes that sold last month is sold, how long would it take to sell every home listed for sale.

Home Price	Supply
Under $350,000	4.7 months
Over $350,000	7.5 months

As Joe stated, the homes under $350K are selling well. I know from personal experience that many owners of homes that would have sold for $500K 4 years ago cannot fathom the idea that the same home today is selling for $350K. They feel that they have lost $150K in profit and they want their Realtor to get it back for them. Many of these homeowners have been in their homes for more than 8 years and paid less than $250K. Instead of seeing $100K profit, they focus on the loss. In many cases, the profit from the sale of your home could help you move on to their next stage in your life.

Why hold onto hold onto the past? The housing market will not be what it was in the near future. Selling is not in every homeowner's best interest. However, if you are waiting for prices to go back up before you sell; you may be in for a bit of a wait. Most experts believe that homes prices will rise over the next 5 years. Will they rise to the level of 5 years ago? I highly doubt it.

If you are interested in exploring your options, call me today and we can set up an appointment.

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Cherry Hill, New Jersey Homes Sales: September 2009 by Leander McClain, Realtor

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:51:35 -0500

Cherry Hill Home Sales Report

September 2009

by Leander McClain.

Whoever said that real estate was not selling, forgot to tell the buyers in Cherry Hill, NJ. Over the past month, 71 homes have sold. I've had people tell me that Cherry Hill is an expensive town. However, 17 of the houses that sold were under $200,000. The average price of the homes sold was $271.000. I think those prices are excellent.

A very important thing to notice is that the average property in Cherry Hill sold for 95% of the asking price. This means that homes are begining to be priced correctly. Buyers should be aware that homes in Cherry Hill will most likely not be available for rock bottom prices of 50% of the asking price (of course there are exceptions). Sellers should be aware that homes that are priced correctly are selling quickly. the average time it took to sell a home in September was 83 days.

If you are ready to start looking for your dream home or you are ready for your current home to become someone else's dream home, Call Me Today. We will set up a mutually convenient time to meet and discuss your plans for the future. I will let you know if I can help you make your dreams come true.

Have a great day

Address	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Asking Price	Sold Price	Subdivision	Days on Market	Seller Assistance
222 Ocean Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$259,000	$256,000	Apple Hill	26
21 W 6th Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	1.0	$149,900	$149,900	Ashland Village	65
112 Pine Valley Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	3.0	$319,000	$300,000	Barclay	154
7 Kaywood Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$325,000	$315,000	Barclay	49
123 Pearl Croft Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	5	2.5	$355,000	$355,000	Barclay	22	$10,000
201 Gravel Bend Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	5	3.5	$419,900	$420,000	Barclay	7
224 Centura, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	2.5	$154,500	$152,000	Centura/cotswold	197	$6,000
821 Chanticleer, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	2.0	$194,900	$183,500	Chanticleer	60	$6,000
1609 Chanticleer, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.5	$255,000	$255,000	Chanticleer	132	$3,000
420 Jamaica Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$269,000	$263,500	Cherry Hill Estate	193	$7,000
408 Hialeah Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	3.5	$315,000	$315,000	Cherry Hill Estate	82	$10,000
2112 Aqueduct Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$384,900	$372,500	Cherry Hill Estate	14
128E Cherry Parke, Cherry Hill, NJ	1	1.0	$79,900	$70,000	Cherry Parke	396
103B Cherry Parke, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	1.0	$108,000	$99,000	Cherry Parke	48
104C Cherry Parke, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	1.0	$112,900	$106,500	Cherry Parke	56
11 Todd Ct, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.0	$239,900	$237,000	Cherry Run	26	$7,000
1101 Garfield Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$269,900	$257,000	Cherry Valley	176	$2,000
204 Henfield Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	1.2	$269,900	$250,000	Cherrybrook	65	$5,000
7 Ambler Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.0	$242,900	$223,000	Colwick	193	$8,000
7 Colmar Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.0	$259,000	$259,000	Colwick	111	$5,000
16 Fairhaven Ct, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.5	$299,900	$280,000	Country Walk	79
136 Valley Run Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	1.5	$225,000	$215,000	Erlton	169
403 Tuvira Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.5	$263,500	$250,000	Europa	158
15 Buckingham Pl, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.5	$319,900	$310,000	Europa	29
1216 Cropwell Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	1.5	$166,900	$165,000	Fox Hollow Woods	111
103 En Provence Ct, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	4.1	$850,000	$805,000	Frenchmans Pointe	53
515 Kings Croft, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$225,000	$217,500	Kings Croft	20
405 Kingston Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	1.0	$192,500	$192,500	Kingston	6	$5,000
823 Richard Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	1.5	$239,700	$235,000	Kingston	17	$4,000
204 Kingsley Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	1.5	$239,900	$238,000	Kingston	6	$5,000
12 Bellows Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	5	2.5	$264,900	$247,500	Knollwood	20	$10,000
26 Knollwood Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$263,500	$257,000	Knollwood	23
11 Crestview Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$299,900	$285,000	Lakeview	181
1840 Frontage Rd 1809, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	1.0	$114,900	$108,000	Mark 70	16
1205 Farrell Ave LOT 1, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	1.0	$55,900	$40,000	None Available	99
21 Elmhurst Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	1	1.0	$69,900	$45,000	None Available	43
226 Playa Del Sol, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	2.0	$115,000	$105,000	None Available	222
311 Monmouth Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.0	$169,999	$165,000	None Available	28
245 W 6th Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	1.5	$215,000	$215,000	None Available	35
34 Edgewood Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	3.5	$579,900	$530,000	None Available	40
628 Bamford Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.5	$279,900	$265,000	Old Orchard	86
619 Old Orchard Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$315,000	$300,000	Old Orchard	62
72 Crooked Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$284,900	$283,000	Olde Springs	121	$4,000
10 Fountain Ct, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$399,000	$350,000	Olde Springs	184
101 Morningside Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$219,900	$233,000	Point Of Woods	37
51 Manor House Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	3.5	$550,000	$520,000	Short Hills	12
412 Society Hill, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.2	$259,900	$240,000	Society Hill	83
609 Society Hill, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.2	$259,900	$250,000	Society Hill	127
1513 Chalet Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$410,000	$397,000	Springbrook	76
341 Oak Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	3.0	$210,000	$201,500	Surrey Place	341
221 Nathaniel Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$300,000	$285,000	Surrey Place East	7
410 Tavistock, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	2.0	$162,000	$160,000	Tavistock	10
169 Tavistock Ct, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	2.0	$189,000	$177,500	Tavistock	44
103 Tavistock, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	2.0	$184,000	$180,000	Tavistock	52
2041 Crescent Blvd, Cherry Hill, NJ	2	2.5	$305,000	$305,000	The Plaza Grande	3
119 Mona Ct, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	3.0	$427,500	$357,000	Timber Cove	185	$3,000
17 Dunbarton Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$399,000	$400,000	Wexford Leas	16	$10,000
102 Wexford Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$439,900	$430,000	Wexford Leas	14
13 W Doris Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$395,000	$340,000	Wilderness Run	98
40 Southwood Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	5	3.5	$575,000	$530,000	Wilderness Run	31
1201 Concord Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.2	$289,000	$270,000	Willowdale	20
1120 Willowdale Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$299,900	$276,000	Willowdale	58
5 Dale Ct, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$407,500	$387,500	Willowdale	23
10 S Forge Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	2.0	$219,000	$200,000	Windsor Park	299	$2,000
307 Brentwood Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ	3	1.5	$259,900	$258,000	Windsor Park	51	$5,000
405 Gatewood Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$289,900	$260,000	Woodcrest	219
316 Tearose Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$299,900	$286,000	Woodcrest	37
1703 Country Club Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.5	$339,900	$325,000	Woodcrest	29
1906 Rolling Ln, Cherry Hill, NJ	4	2.2	$365,000	$355,000	Woodcrest	49
504 Birch Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ	5	2.2	$374,900	$374,900	Woodcrest	21

Have a great day

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Free Stuff! Good Hope Baptist Church, Asbury Park, NJ: 10 October 2009

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:50:28 -0500

Every one loves a bargain and there is no better price than FREE.

Good Hope Baptist Church

1306 Washington Avenue

Asbury Park

will be having a FREE Give-A-Way, Saturday, 10 October from 9:00am to approximately 1:00pm. Clothes, reading material, and household items will be available.

The event will be held in the parking lot that is on Ridge Avenue. However, if it rains, the location will be moved into the church (first floor).

Please note, the church will not issue income tax credit receipts. Anything left over will be donated to several local charities.

Have a great day

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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Now Is NOT The Time To Buy a Home in Evesham Township, New Jersey

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:55:41 -0500

Now Is NOT the Time to Buy a Home in Evesham Township, NJ

You do not want to Call Me TODAY to discuss your home buying options.

I am sure that many of you are surprised to hear these words coming from me....Leander McClain, Realtor & Real estate consultant. According to a study cited by the National Association of Realtors, "8 out of 10 economists agree that home prices will rise in the next 5 years". Last week, the National Association of Realtors said the number of signed sales contracts rose for the seventh straight month in August, as homebuyers rushed to take advantage of a tax credit for first-time owners that expire in November.

According to Freddie Mac, rates on 30-year home loans dropped below 5 percent for the first time in four months, but still remained above this year's record low. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was 4.94 percent, down from 5.04 percent last week. The last time the 30-year home loan averaged less than 5 percent was the week ending May 28, when it was 4.91 percent.

"Low mortgage rates are helping to stabilize home sales," said Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac's chief economist. Borrowers may want to consider the Federal Reserve's announcement last week that it is slowing down a program intended to lower mortgage rates and boost the housing market. Analysts say mortgage rates should remain low for now but could eventually move higher, and homeowners who want to refinance mortgages shouldn't delay. You may not Call Me Today, but according Mr. Nothaft, if you call me next month, there is a good chance that you will pay more for your mortgage.

With all of that said, maybe now is the time to consider purchasing your new Evesham Township home. Five years from now, will you be the person who looks back on the decision you could have made today and say

I should have purchased a house when the prices were low!

Call Me TODAY!

Don't let this opportunity pass you by without giving it your best shot.
I look forward to hearing from you today.

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Leander McClain, Burlington /Camden County, NJ Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, Keller Williams Realty, 1814 Route 70 E Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 856-685-1677 Direct

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