What I am Reading by Leander McClain
One of the things that I love to do is read. My library has many many books in it. I read for both business and pleasure. I was just walking back into my office with a few books and I decided to share with my blog family.
Stone Cold by David Baldacci (I recently read The Camel Club by Badaccis & it was excellent)
From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. The modern-day paladins of the Camel Club are back in their third exciting adventure (after 2006's The Collectors). Justice-seekers Milton, Caleb, Reuben and honorary member Alex Ford, a Secret Service agent, are led by feisty Oliver Stone, aka former CIA assassin John Carr. Their associate, Annabelle Conroy, is a slick con artist on the run after stealing $40 million from lunatic casino owner Jerry Bagger, who killed her mother. Oliver's CIA past distracts him from Annabelle's cause: his old unit, Triple 6, was responsible for the death of Raymond Solomon, branded a traitor during the Cold War, and now Solomon's son, DHS security expert Harry Finn, is picking off Triple 6 members. Oliver could be next if Carter Gray, his former boss, reveals that John Carr isn't really dead. Gripping, chilling and full of surprises, Baldacci's latest reveals the anarchy that lurks under the slick facade of corrupted governments. (Nov.)
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The Echelon Vendetta by David Stone
From Publishers Weekly
Somebody is killing the former CIA agents who took part in a brilliant but highly illegal top secret operation known as Echelon. A couple of ghosts may also be involved, real or imagined, but they don't interfere with the credibility or the sustained excitement of the pseudonymous Stone's debut thriller. His hero, Micah Dalton, is a "cleaner"-a special operative sent in under cover to make sure no agency dirt gets into the public air. When his friend and colleague, Porter Naumann, is found savagely slaughtered in a Tuscany hotel, Micah tries to find out what happened. Cool and endlessly resourceful, the likable Micah does whatever it takes to clean up the mess. Also memorable are a shrewd Italian policeman, who can tell when something isn't kosher, and Micah's immediate boss, Jack Stallworth, "a short, sharp, bullet-headed hard-nosed razorback hog with all the languid charm of a quick knee to the jaw." The author, who has served in the military and been an intelligence officer, clearly knows his way around the higher levels of official treachery. 75,000 printing. (Feb.)
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The Cartel by Ashley & Jaquavis
The port of Miami brings in millions of dollars worth of cocaine every year, and The Cartel controls eigty percent of it. The Diamond family is a force to be reckoned with, but all hell breaks loose when they lose their leader. The most ruthless gangster has ever seen, Carter Diamond leaves behind a wife, twin sons, a daughter, and a secret. The secret is his illegitimate son, Carter Jones. When Young Carter learns of his father's death, he comes to town and is introduced to the legacy of The Cartel.
Miamor is a woman who uses her beauty to enhance her skill as a contract killer. When her crew, The Murder Mamas, is hired to take down the Cartel, they get caught slipping, and Miamor loses her sister in the process. Now Miamor is determined to get revenge on The Cartel.
Unknowingly, she meets the son of Carter Diamond, and he immediately catches her heart. She is sleeping with the enemy, and when she finds, she is torn between love and revenge. Is she still ruthless enough to fulfill the contract, or are her days as a hitwoman over?
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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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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Dress Barn locations are kicking off a campaign to raise funds for breast cancer research.
Beginning Oct. 1, all Dress Barn stores will allow customers to "adopt'' Biscuit, a stuffed plush dog, for $5.00. The profits from the sale will result in a profit of $2. All of the profits will be donated to the American Cancer Society to support local and national breast cancer initiatives. The campaign will continue through Oct. 31, while supplies last.
1800 Clements Bridge Rd, Woodbury, NJ 08096, (856) 384-27111606 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, (856) 310-196518 Centerton Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054, (856) 722-0001123 N Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012, (856) 232-77551013 White Horse Ave Trenton, NJ 08610, (609) 585-0221
formation, visit www.nbcam.org and www.cancer.org. For more about The Dress Barn, visit www.dressbarn.com.
Pink Ribbon Bagel returns to Panera Bread of Northern and Central New Jersey in 2009.
Support research and prevention of this disease by purchasing a Pink Ribbon Bagel during October and $.25 of each bagel sold will be donated to The Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Visit www.cinj.org for more information.
Breast Cancer Awareness Events & Links
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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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Business Recommendation
Bill Artz, Big League Floors,
1103 Somerset Ave,
Voorhees, NJ 08043
856-354-2076
Recently, my wife and I ripped up the carpet in my home. We discovered wonderful hardwood floors. Unfortunately, the floors were not covered when the previous owner had the walls painted. In addition, a wall had been removed and hardwood planks were missing.
We called several people to take a look at the job. We met people with various experience and prices. The person that we ultimately chose was Bill Artz of Big League Floors. We could not have chosen a better person to refinish our floors. Bill and his crew was courteous, professional and clean (most dust was limited to the areas that were being refinished). Bill told us the price up front. The final price matched the estimate. He also told us what to expect and how long the job would take. He finished in exactly the time that he said he would.
I have always been told that a picture is worth a thousand words. Take a look at the before and after pictures, then judge for yourself. When we decide to 
refinish the rest of our floors, we will only call Bill.
If you live in south jersey or the commuting area and have hardwood floors that need refinishing, give Big League Floors a call. You will not be dissapointed.
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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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Many of you know that I recently moved into a new home. In the midst of moving and renovating the new home, I have come across some skilled trademan who are worth recommending.
The first person I am recommending is my carpet installer. Mr. Donald J. Brooks, Jr is an excellent carpet installer. We were able to purchase carpet at less than retail (through Mr. Brooks contacts). Mr. Brooks removed the old carpet, installed new carpet and stretched carpet that was not being replaced. He was detail oriented and knowledgeable. The thing that I really like about Mr. Brooks is that he is very proud of his work. He takes pride in each and every installation. His price was fair and I was completely satisfied.
If you are looking for an excellent carpet installer, give Donald a call. Tell him that Leander sent you.
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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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Recent Home Sales
Evesham/Marlton, NJ
August 2009 by
Leander McClain, Realtor
I am asked all the time...How's business. My answer for the past 3 years has been GREAT!!. There is a misconception that real estate has tanked and nothing is selling. Or that both buyers and sellers are getting screwed. The bottom line is that there are great bargains available for both buyers and sellers. If you are interested in how I can help you make your dreams ome true, feel free to call my office and set up and appointment with me. We will discuss your dreams and I will tell you my plan to make them come true.
Below are recent Marlton/Evesham Township home sales for August 2009.
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| Address | Subdivision | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Sold Price | Seller Assistance |
| 207 Hazelwood Ln, Marlton, NJ | Ardsley Walk | 3 | 2.5 | $243,000 | |
| 5 Country Squire Ln, Marlton, NJ | Briarwood | 4 | 2.5 | $400,000 | |
| 3 Kirkdale Dr, Marlton, NJ | Brush Hollow | 4 | 2.5 | $303,000 | 10,000 |
| 22 Elmgate Rd, Marlton, NJ | Brush Hollow | 4 | 2.5 | $260,000 | |
| 18 Overington Ave, Evesham, NJ | Cambridge Park | 4 | 2.5 | $310,000 | |
| 62 Hawk Ln, Evesham, NJ | Carrefour | 3 | 2.5 | $320,000 | |
| 4206 Buxmont Rd, Evesham, NJ | Delancey Place | 2 | 2.5 | $216,000 | |
| 3802 Buxmont Rd, Marlton, NJ | Delancey Place | 2 | 2.5 | $205,000 | |
| 1 Hermitage Ct, Marlton, NJ | Dominion | 4 | 2.5 | $405,000 | |
| 9 Majestic Way, Marlton, NJ | Governors Walk | 2 | 1 | $175,000 | |
| 22 Longhurst Rd, Marlton, NJ | Heathrow | 3 | 1.5 | $264,500 | |
| 5 Abington Ave, Marlton, NJ | Heritage Village | 3 | 1.5 | $248,900 | |
| 44 Caldwell Ave, Evesham, NJ | Heritage Village | 5 | 2.5 | $315,000 | |
| 55 Caldwell Ave, Marlton, NJ | Heritage Village | 3 | 2 | $270,000 | |
| 401 Stillhouse Ln, Marlton, NJ | Inskeep | 2 | 2.5 | $189,500 | |
| 34 Sequoia Ct, Marlton, NJ | Kings Grant | 2 | 2 | $150,000 | 5,000 |
| 56 Masters Cir, Evesham, NJ | Kings Grant | 4 | 2.5 | $282,000 | 6,000 |
| 15 Links Way, Marlton, NJ | Kings Grant | 4 | 2.5 | $334,750 | 9,750 |
| 16 Prince Henry Ct, Evesham, NJ | Kings Grant | 3 | 2.5 | $164,000 | |
| 19 Queen Anne Ct, Evesham, NJ | Kings Grant | 3 | 2.5 | $177,655 | 3,000 |
| 85 Five Crown Royal, Marlton, NJ | Kings Grant | 3 | 2.5 | $203,000 | 6,000 |
| 12 W Elizabeth Ct, Marlton, NJ | Kings Grant | 4 | 2.5 | $345,000 | |
| 18 Masters Cir, Marlton, NJ | Kings Grant | 3 | 3 | $276,250 | |
| 7 Woodlake Dr, Marlton, NJ | Kings Grant | 2 | 1.5 | $185,000 | |
| 7 Picadilly Cir, Evesham, NJ | Kings Grant | 4 | 2.5 | $347,500 | |
| 9 Canterbury Ct, Marlton, NJ | Kings Grant | 4 | 2.5 | $344,000 | 6,900 |
| 27 Salem Way, Marlton, NJ | Kings Grant | 3 | 2 | $225,000 | |
| 25 Waterview Ct, Evesham, NJ | Lakeview | 3 | 1.5 | $185,000 | 5,000 |
| 55 Lowell Dr, Marlton, NJ | Legacy Oaks | 3 | 3 | $379,000 | |
| 28 Huxley Cir, Marlton, NJ | Legacy Oaks | 2 | 2.5 | $390,000 | |
| 115 Westminster Ave, Marlton, NJ | London Square | 3 | 2.5 | $268,000 | 9,000 |
| 318 Walnut Ave, Marlton, NJ | Marlton Lakes | 4 | 2.5 | $240,000 | 5,000 |
| 101 Marbel Ave, Marlton, NJ | Marlton Lakes | 4 | 1 | $125,000 | |
| 15 Ridgemount Dr, Evesham, NJ | Marlton Leas | 4 | 2.5 | $325,000 | 9,000 |
| 1204 Maresfield Ct, Marlton, NJ | Marlton Meadows | 2 | 2 | $150,000 | 2,500 |
| 297 Ivy Ct, Marlton, NJ | Marlton Village | 3 | 2.5 | $179,900 | 3,000 |
| 270 Taunton Lake Rd, Marlton, NJ | None Available | 3 | 3 | $355,000 | |
| 426 Sedgwick Ln, Marlton, NJ | None Available | 4 | 2 | $272,500 | |
| 43 Bridgewater Dr, Marlton, NJ | Oak Hollow | 2 | 2 | $157,000 | |
| 31 Provincetown Dr, Marlton, NJ | Oak Hollow | 2 | 2 | $164,000 | |
| 1406 Jonathan Ln, Marlton, NJ | Orchards | 3 | 2 | $230,000 | 10,000 |
| 3604 Elberta Ln, Evesham, NJ | Orchards | 3 | 2.5 | $196,000 | |
| 66 Bortons Rd, Evesham, NJ | Preserve At Little | 4 | 2.5 | $670,000 | |
| 313 Windsor Ln, Marlton, NJ | Ramblewood Manor | 4 | 2.5 | $308,000 | |
| 88 Sweetfern Ct, Marlton, NJ | Shannon Greene | 2 | 2 | $142,500 | 5,000 |
| 44 Sweetfern Ct, Marlton, NJ | Shannon Greene | 2 | 2 | $137,000 | 5,000 |
| 50 Cranberry Ct, Marlton, NJ | Shannon Greene | 2 | 1 | $129,900 | 2,000 |
| 75 Weaver Dr, Marlton, NJ | Tanglewood | 3 | 2.5 | $330,000 | 400 |
| 28 Weaver Dr, Evesham, NJ | Tanglewood | 3 | 2.5 | $295,000 | |
| 4 Ross Way, Evesham, NJ | Tanglewood | 3 | 2.5 | $340,000 | |
| 706 Quail Rd, Marlton, NJ | Whitebridge | 2 | 2 | $204,000 | |
| 804 Mount Vernon Ct, Marlton, NJ | Williamsburg Village | 3 | 2.5 | $225,500 | 3,000 |
| 12 Pelham Rd, Evesham, NJ | Willow Ridge | 4 | 3 | $345,000 | |
| 31 Pelham Rd, Marlton, NJ | Willow Ridge | 4 | 2.5 | $320,000 | |
| 1705 Woodhollow Dr, Marlton, NJ | Woodhollow | 2 | 2 | $126,000 | |
| 385 Woodlake Dr, Marlton, NJ | Woodlake | 2 | 2 | $162,500 | 7,500 |
| 171 Woodlake Dr, Marlton, NJ | Woodlake Kings Grant | 3 | 2 | $180,000 | 5,000 |
| 137 Hamilton Rd, Marlton, NJ | Woodstream | 4 | 1.5 | $255,000 | 500 |
| 314 Mallard Dr, Evesham, NJ | Woodstream | 4 | 1.5 | $275,000 | 8,000 |
| 141 Hamilton Rd, Marlton, NJ | Woodstream | 4 | 1.5 | $253,500 | 1,100 |
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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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Any real estate agent can help you buy or sell a house. I am a Realtor & Real Estate Consultant. I help make your dreams come true. My clients gladly refer me to their family, friends.
As a real estate consultant, I spend time getting to know your needs before I ever discuss how many bedrooms and bathrooms are required. The first thing I tell you is "there are thousands of agents who can sell you a house, but only one that can help you find your home". You see, if I don't find out what's really important to you, I will NEVER be able to find your home. After we have spent some time talking and I get to know you and get to know what is most important to you (not necessarily related to real estate), then we can get down to finding your new home. The best way to illustrate this is with a short story.
I had a couple come in the office and they were looking for a two story colonial, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath. Seemed like a simple request. In talking to the couple, I found that the wife's to priority was to have a fenced yard for her children. The husband was a car buff so, the garage was very important to him. I showed them two story colonials in the areas they were interested in and nothing really seemed to leap out at them. I asked "do you mind if I show you something that I think may suit your needs". They agreed and we went to look at a ranch home with a detached three car heated garage with an attached workshop and a fenced yard, sitting on a large lot. As soon as we walked in both the husband and the wife fell in love with the property. I made their dreams come true.
As a real estate consultant, I don't help clients buy and sell houses; I make their dreams come true.
If you would like to view homes for sale in the comfort of your own home, take a look at my website
Education
BS in Mechanical Engineering - Rutgers University
MBA - Florida Tech
Military Service
US Navy Reserve - 10 yrs (Mustang. SK2 - LT, Supply Corps)
I first became interested in real estate when I purchased my first home 15 years ago. I enjoyed viewing all of the homes that were available for sale. I must have looked at 100 homes and burned through 3-4 agents. What I found was that the agents could not keep up with my requests. What I have since learned is that the agents I was using at the time were not consultants. They were showing me homes that did not meet my needs. In essence, we wasted a lot of time. However, it was fun for me.
I figured that I could do the job better than those original agents that I contacted. I have learned to ask the right questions up front to my potential clients. I have learned that its not about trying to push my clients to buy or sell a property....it's about helping them find a win-win situation. When we pull up to the house that my client will eventually buy, they know...THIS IS THE ONE!. All I have to do at that point is stand back and let the magic work.
This is why I do what I do....I want to help you and I enjoy it and I get paid for doing something I REALLY enjoy.
I also enjoy sharing. Below you will find links to previous posts that I have written which may be helpful to you.
Good Information
First Time Home Buyers
How To Buy A House - Part 1 How To Buy A House Part 2
Economic Stimulus: $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
Should I Buy A Condo, Townhouse or House?
Are Homes Selling In Burlington County, NJ in 2009???
Home Seller Information
My Home Won't Sell, NOW WHAT??
Money Saving Tips
Advice For Real Estate Agents
How To Successfully Sell Real Estate In A Down Market
Lessons for Realtors Who Want To Be Successful
Advice For New Real Estate Agents (Part 1), How To Write Your Agent Bio
Advice For New Real Estate Agents (Part 2)
Advice For New Real Estate Agents (Part 2.5)
Advice For New Real Estate Agents (Part 3) Blogging: What Should I Write About?
Who The Heck Are You Blogging For?
Lead, Follow or Get Out Of The Way
Inspiration
You CAN Have Whatever You Like! NOTHING From NOTHING Leaves NOTHING
Military
Free Military Address Changer Service
Recommended Reading
The Art Of Thinking Big Billion Dollar Agent
The Fred Factor Twitter Revolution
Barack, Inc.: Winning Business Lessons of the Obama Campaign
Humor
How To Please Absolutely Everybody Wrong Number
Burlington Township New Jersey
"I must say that I was a very difficult customer. I didn't know much about buying a house and I kept changing my mind about what I wanted. You always told me....don't let anybody push you into something that you are not comfortable doing. I really appreciate that. You took your time with me and always explained my options. When I get ready to buy my next house, I will call you first. Thank you again and God Bless you" Richard Tomlinson - Sicklerville, NJ
"When I wanted to sell my house because another agent told me I could get $200,000 for it. A friend of mine recommended that I call Mr. McClain before I made any decisions. Mr. McClain was ready for our first meeting and he showed me that houses in my neighborhood were selling around $146,000. He then sent me to a mortgage consultant who helped me find a mortgage with lower monthly payments and helped me set up a plan to pay off of my bills. When I am ready to move, I WILL CALL Mr. McClain and I will send all my family and friends to him" Sondra Murray - Willingboro, NJ
"Leander, I just want to thank you for being so patient with my family during the purchase of our first home. You are not only a real estate agent, you are a teacher and a coach. Things got crazy for awhile, but we always felt that you had everything under control. Thank you so much for your help. My sister now wants to buy a house, she will be calling you in a few days. See you soon." - Charles Jackson Jr., Lumberton, NJ
"My family and I were relocating to burlington county and we wanted an agent who was familiar with the area and would handle all of our needs. We did not understand how we would be able to handle all of the details while we were in California. Mr. McClain assured us that he would guide us in fiding our new home and everything else that had to be done. On our first house hunting trip, Mr. McClain helped us to locate the perfect home. He handled all of the negotiations, inspections and paperwork. When we showed up for closing, everything was in place. I have recommended you to everyone at my old base. Thank you so much." - Courtney V. Ziegler, Capt. USAF
"Leander, All I can say is Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. You helped me and my family so much that I feel like you are a part of the family. You helped us negotiate a great deal on the house we purchased and you showed us how to get the seller to pay most of the closing costs even though they were not offering to pay. And to top it off, you explained the whole process to us step by step. If it were not for you, we would still be living in a cramped apartment. I am now telling everyone I know that mentions buying a house.....you must call Leander, you won't be sorry. Thank you so much again. We can't wait to spend our first Thanksgiving and Christmas in our own house". - Stephanie Kaitell, Burlington, NJ
"When I was looking to buy my first home, I was nervous. There was so much bad news everywhere about the real estate market. I didn't even know how to find a real estate agent. I Googled Realtors in Burlington Township and found many listed. Then I read and article that Leander wrote online that dealt with a definition of happiness. I was having a really bad day and that article really lifted my spirits. I decided to find out more about him, so i googled him and saw that he had a lot of information on line. I signed up for his blog and read his posts for about a month before I called him. When I finally talked to him, I knew I had found the right agent for me.
Leander was kind, informative and most of all patient. He explained everything to me in a way that I could understand. Not only was he this way, but the people that he worked with were just the same. I have never met such a positive bunch of people. Anyway, to make this long story short, Leander helped me find a great townhouse in a wonderful neighborhood. I absolutely love my new home. I love coming home everday to MY HOUSE :). I owe a big debt of gratitude to Leander. When I am ready to sell this house and move to a larger place....there is only one person I will call....and his number is on speed dial...Leander McClain. Thanks so much" - Stacy D. Harris, Burlington Township, NJ
All I can say is CALL LEANDER!!!! If you are looking to buy a house, you will not find a more patient and intelligent man - - Abu Karim Muhammad, Marlton, NJ
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