Leander McClain, Realtor® Cecil County Maryland Real Estate Consultant's Blog

It looks like changes are brewing at FHA. Home buyers and sellers need to be awareI wanted to take a moment to make sure you are familiar with events surrounding a sweeping set of policy changes for FHA announced earlier this week. The announcement details the changes that Secretary Donovan promi...

  Great tips shared by my friend Lessa in Wake Fores, NC   In my quest to find home uses for normal, everyday items that you find in your kitchen and pantry I have come across my latest.....BANANA PEELS!  The very post started when I was researching GREEN cleaners that can be made at home - since...

Why Are So Many Realtors Unhappy?   The picture to the left is my youngest daughter.  She is 15.8 years old and almost ready to get her driving permit.  Take a look at her face........ Pure Joy This is the look of a person who is truly excited by her future.  This is the look of a person who lik...

Sometimes We Have To Help Others This morning, I want to share information on assistance that is available for seniors and others who are struggling to pay utility bills.  Informaton is power. If you dont know where to turn or who to call first when you have a problem, you may be lost.  The foll...

What's in My CD Changer? Every once in awhile, I like to share with my readers what's in my CD changer.  Those who know me personally know that I am a musician and that music is a big part of my life. My taste in music very broad and varied.  I will tell you what the Cd's are and why I like them....

  I recently started growing a full beard.  You know....It's the winter.  I have no hair on my head and if I ever go skiing, it will keep my face warm.   Plus my wife likes it (its her preference actually).  Those all sound like good excuses.  I am not sure what I think about it. I have visions o...

I believe that home stagers help a sale. If at all possible, home sellers should hire one. If absolutely not possible, then my friend Nakisha has offered some great tips. Home Staging: The Ten Best Do-It-Yourself Tips For $100 Or Less    ·    Potted Plants, small or large, are one of the easiest ...

(It's All About MONEY!) Well we have come to end of 2009.  It's time to look at the home sales for 2009.  The table below shows the homes sales in Old Orchard have been pretty brisk.  The average Old Orchard home sold for 96% of asking price took an average of 3.2 months to sell.  What does this ...

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Cherry Hill, NJ Dececember 2009 Home Sales Bottom Line: HOMES ARE SELLING Call Today & Let Me Help You with your home sale or purchase Subdivision Address Beds Baths Asking Price Sold Price % of Asking Price Days To Sell  Seller Assistance  Apple Hill 1785 Baldwin Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 3 1.2 $253,0...