Friday, April 29, 2011

Team Clyde's "Clyde's Coffee Break" Weekly Local Real Estate Market Update April 29th



News Headlines are CRAZY and SCHIZOPHRENIC..CNBC makes no sense with their headlines on the housing market. One day its up and everything looks good, the next day its down and we are looking at another crash….two days later everything is good..they are SCHIZO!!!!. The headlines are all over the place and make no sense.
Welcome to “Clyde’s Coffee Break” for April 29, 2011. Clyde’s Coffee Break is a weekly Local Real Estate Market Update brought to you by Stephen & Donna Clyde, Team Clyde of RE/MAX Connection Realtors in Marlton New Jersey.
Every Friday afternoon Clyde’s Coffee Break will bring you an update on the local real estate markets in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties. Real estate markets are local, and what you are hearing or reading in the national news coverage doesn’t reflect what is happening in your county, town, development or even on your street.
So tune in every Friday afternoon, grab a good cup of coffee take a quick break and find out what is happening in the real estate market here in South Jersey.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Team Clyde's "For Your Eyes Only" Deal of the Week



The "For Your Eyes Only" Deal of the Week from Team Clyde, after reviewing every property on the MLS, Team Clyde has uncovered this amazing BANK OWNED value in Madison Woods........that is ready for you to Move right into this beautiful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in great residential neighborhood in Pine Hill. Over 2,000 square feet, freshly painted and new neutral wall-to-wall carpeting, too! Resting on a cul-de-sac and offers nice sized lot. This is the one you must see to appreciate.... Priced at ONLY $169,900. For more detailed information visit: www.SJHouseHunter.com/TR5820016




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Friday, April 22, 2011

“Clyde’s Coffee Break” for April 22 2011. Happy Easter to everyone, check out our PERKS Club PERKS



Welcome to "Clyde's Coffee Break" for April 22 2011. Happy Easter to everyone, check out our PERKS Club PERKS, Clyde's Coffee Break is a weekly Local Real Estate Market Update brought to you by Stephen & Donna Clyde, Team Clyde of RE/MAX Connection Realtors in Marlton New Jersey.
Every Friday afternoon Clyde's Coffee Break will bring you an update on the local real estate markets in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties. Real estate markets are local, and what you are hearing or reading in the national news coverage doesn't reflect what is happening in your county, town, development or even on your street.
So tune in every Friday afternoon, grab a good cup of coffee take a quick break and find out what is happening in the real estate market here in South Jersey.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Team Clyde's "For Your Eyes Only" Deal of the Week in Berlin Boro



The "For Your Eyes Only" Deal of the Week from Team Clyde, after reviewing every property on the MLS, Team Clyde has uncovered this amazing value in Berlin Boro........Stunning 3 bedroom 2.5 bath townhouse in Carriage Stop. Great wide open floor plan with upgraded kitchen, custom woodwork, crown moldingh, hardwood floors, full finished basement and so much more - a very special place to call home. Don't miss this opportunity. Priced at ONLY $234,900. For more detailed information visit: www.SJHouseHunter.com/TR5870324 3
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Friday, April 15, 2011

Team Clyde's “Clyde’s Coffee Break” for Tax Day" April 15th 2011



Welcome to “Clyde’s Coffee Break” for Tax Day" April 15th 2011. Clyde’s Coffee Break is a weekly Local Real Estate Market Update brought to you by Stephen & Donna Clyde, Team Clyde of RE/MAX Connection Realtors in Marlton New Jersey.


Every Friday afternoon Clyde’s Coffee Break will bring you an update on the local real estate markets in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties. Real estate markets are local, and what you are hearing or reading in the national news coverage doesn’t reflect what is happening in your county, town, development or even on your street.

So tune in every Friday afternoon, grab a good cup of coffee take a quick break and find out what is happening in the real estate market here in South Jersey.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

LEWIS INVITES ADDIEGO TO LUNCH

Senate Candidate Seeks Understanding for a Civil Campaign Focusing on Issues

MEDFORD, N.J. (April 12, 2011) -- Eager to set a tone of civility and fair play in this year’s election, Democratic State Senate candidate Carl Lewis said today he wants to begin the campaign by having lunch with his Republican counterpart. Lewis, who announced his candidacy for the Eighth District legislative seat on Monday, extended the luncheon invitation to Sen. Dawn Addiego to help create the environment for a clean campaign that focuses on the issues rather than on partisan hyperbole and personal attacks.

“I look forward to meeting Sen. Addiego in an informal setting so we can get to know one another as our campaigns begin,” said Lewis, a Medford resident who grew up in Willingboro and went on to become one of the greatest Olympians of all time. “I want to shake her hand, look her in the eye and ask her to join me in setting a tone of mutual respect that leads to the kind of campaign that voters of the Eighth District deserve.”

“I am determined to run a campaign that engages the voters and makes them proud of our political system, not cynical and turned off by it,” Lewis said. “One of the greatest legacies we can leave our children is the kind of civil, honest and, yes, spirited election process that our founding fathers envisioned when they created this great democracy.”
Lewis said that one of his principal goals in running for the Senate is to help change the increasingly negative, polarizing nature of the political discourse in Washington, Trenton and across the country. He said it stands in the way of compromise and meaningful solutions to the critical problems in New Jersey and the nation. He said it also fuels voter cynicism and distrust of government.

Restoring faith with the electorate, Lewis said, begins with campaigns. And he wants the race between himself and Addiego to be a model for how a clean, above-board campaign can be run. He said he was determined to conduct his campaign in a responsible, respectful way that avoids the name-calling and unscrupulous tactics that have become so ingrained in American politics, and is confident Addiego wants the same.

“As I said on Monday, I run to win,” said Lewis, who won nine Olympic Gold Medals over the course of his famed track-and-field career. “I have always given everything I have to every challenge I’ve faced, and this will be no different. I am very passionate about many serious issues in our state, and I look forward to a lively debate with Sen. Addiego over the course of the campaign.”

“But at the same time, I learned from my father, who was a coach, and then learned as an athlete, that competition is about fair play and respect for your adversary,” Lewis said. “That is the way I’ve always conducted myself, and that’s the way I will conduct myself in this campaign.”

“We are blessed to live in a country that gives us the opportunity to choose our elected officials in an open, free democratic system,” Lewis said. “It’s our responsibility as candidates not to abuse that system, but to treat it as the valuable civic enterprise it can be.”

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Team Clyde's "For Your Eyes Only" Deal of the Week April 12 2011, Stratford

The "For Your Eyes Only" Deal of the Week from Team Clyde, after reviewing every property on the MLS, Team Clyde has uncovered this amazing value in Stratford........Completely Rehabbed This adorable 4 bedroom, 3 full bath home is spectacular. Great wide open kitchen/dining/living room. side family room, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, laundry room, completely remodeled from top to bottom. honey maple kitchen with ceramic backsplash, granite counters and stainless appliances, bedrooms all have fresh carpets, all other rooms have hardwood, or ceramic floors. must see - unlike any other - very special place to call home. Don't miss this opportunity. Priced at ONLY $194,900. For more detailed information visit: www.SJHouseHunter.com/TR5858663
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Monday, April 11, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                    
APRIL 11, 2011    
CONTACT: Michael Muller                                                                                     
(609) 392-3367, Ext. 28
      
OLYMPIC CHAMPION CARL LEWIS DECLARES CANDIDACY FOR
STATE SENATE

Nine-Time Gold Medalist Calls for an End to Culture of Mediocrity in New Jersey
Schools; Spending and Tax Reforms to Make State More Affordable; and a
Commitment to Excellence in Government, Education and Business
                                       

(MOUNT HOLLY, NJ) – Carl Lewis, the legendary Olympian who took his first steps toward worldwide acclaim on the track at Willingboro High School, is now running to challenge the status quo in Trenton and make government a positive force for the people of New Jersey. The nine-time Olympic Gold Medalist, who was named “Olympian of the (20th) Century,” declared his candidacy today for the Democratic State Senate nomination in the Eighth District. Lewis advanced a broad agenda for reform, including an end to “a culture of mediocrity” in the state’s educational system. He also said he was determined to promote a new environment of civility and bi-partisanship in New Jersey politics.

“South Jersey is where I grew up and learned what matters - that hard work, family values and commitment to others can make a difference,” said Lewis, whose family moved to Willingboro when he was two years old. Lewis, a volunteer track coach at his high school, added, “I’m proud of where I came from, proud to be back, and ready to step up to serve the taxpayers of this great state that afforded me so many wonderful opportunities. This is my chance to give back to my community, the South Jersey region and the entire state that has meant so much to me.”

Lewis said he is running because of a passion to improve the quality of life for New Jersey’s families. He said he will champion reforms that make the state a more affordable place to live and work, while raising the standards of New Jersey’s schools, infrastructure and other public services.

“We cannot rest until we make sure that our families can afford to live and raise their kids here, that our seniors can remain in their homes and afford their health and pharmaceutical costs, and that our children receive the first-class education they need to be competitive in a global economy,” Lewis said. “To accomplish that, we must make commonsense reductions in the cost of government without lowering our standards or creating even more hardships for the most vulnerable in our society.”

Lewis said he was seeking public office in part because of the increasingly acrimonious nature of politics in Washington, Trenton and governments across the nation. Long-accepted partisanship, he said, has turned personal and bitter, making compromise and meaningful solutions to difficult problems harder than ever to achieve.

“It’s time to change the political discourse in New Jersey and around the country,” Lewis said. “The people are fed up with their elected officials playing the blame game and treating their political counterparts as enemies. Our responsibility is to do what’s necessary to get the job done, to work together for the sake of our future and our childrens’ future. I will work across partisan lines to do that.”

Lewis’ storied career as a track-and-field star spanned from 1979 through 1996. In addition to winning nine Gold Medals of an overall 10 Olympic medals, he won another 10 World Championship medals, nine of which were Gold. He was named Olympian of the Century by Sports Illustrated, and Sportsman of the Century by the International Olympic Committee.

A firm believer that sports should be used as a platform for good works, Lewis has utilized his athletic status to support worthy causes and directly serve the needs of others. Since his retirement from active competition in 1997, he has been involved with hundreds of charitable events and causes. He created the Carl Lewis Foundation, a charitable endeavor with a special focus on three particular organizations: Best Buddies, which provides social and job opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; The United Negro College Fund, underscoring his commitment to educational initiatives; and the Wendy Marx Foundation for Organ Donor Awareness, which he co-founded after a friend underwent a life-saving liver transplant. He was named Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 2009, in recognition of his commitment to the underprivileged and efforts on behalf of disadvantaged, hungry and suffering people throughout the world.

Lewis launched a website; Fit Forever, dedicated to empowering youth and adults, and to improving their lives through physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. He also runs the Carl Lewis Entertainment Corp.

Lewis said his passion for public service came from his father, who, he said, “instilled in me the values that I will bring to Trenton – unquestioned integrity, a can-do spirit, caring for one’s neighbors, and the ability to work with others despite differences of opinion. While he isn’t here to see me take this great step, my father’s life of hard work and commitment to family and the community is an enduring source of inspiration to me”

Lewis said he feels uniquely qualified to serve in the State Legislature because of his life experiences and his vision for the future. “I believe I can really make a difference because of what I’ve done, where I’ve been, and the people I have met all over the world. I have seen excellence in education, in athletics, and in business, both here in the United States and in other countries. I know that if we all work hard enough, we can achieve a newfound excellence here in New Jersey.”

Lewis said he intended to run “a peoples’ campaign” because “this race is about more than just me. It’s about all the people of this district and our state. We all want change, and we all want solutions to our most pressing problems. In this campaign, I will visit every town in the district. I will knock on your door and listen to your concerns and hopes for the future. I want you to run with me so we can win this race together.”

Once elected, Lewis said, “my door will be open to everyone. Every citizen will have a seat at the table.” He said there is a better chance of bringing about change and making New Jersey a better place for everyone if elected officials and ordinary citizens work together toward a common goal.

“With commitment, hard work and vision, we can make our state a model for the rest of the nation,” Lewis said.

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Saturday, April 9, 2011

Fannie Mae announces exclusive foreclosure avoidance plan

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Fannie Mae declares exclusive foreclosure avoidance planfrom Government Re-finance AssistanceAdditionally to the HAMP and HARP and HAFA foreclosure deterrence programs offered by the federal federal government, Fannie Mae released its own program recently to the millions of financial loans they back. We obtain this from the recent HousingWire article about the topic: Fannie Mae released its version of the Making Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) plan Tuesday, implementing the program for all conventional home loans that are held in Fannie’s portfolio, which are component of an mortgage-backed security (MBS) pool with a unique servicing option, or that are component of a shared-risk MBS pool for which Fannie Mae markets the acquired home.

The Fannie Mae program takes effect August 1, this year and is created to mitigate the impact of foreclosures on borrowers who're eligible for any mortgage modification under the House Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) but were defeated in obtaining one, Fannie said. Such as the Treasury Department’s HAFA plan, servicers can't consider a borrower for HAFA until the borrower is examined and removed from eligibility for any Creating House Affordable Modification Plan (HAMP) workout strategy. Also like the Treasury plan, Fannie Mae will probably provide servicers cash incentives for completed HAFA transactions, $2,200 for short sales and $1,200 for deed-in-lieu of foreclosure agreements. Borrowers are also eligible for $3,000 in incentives. That’s more than within the Treasury’s HAFA plan, where servicers are qualified for $1,000 and the borrower gets $1,500. Within the Treasury HAFA, the investor is also suitable for a $1,000 incentive. …

After announcing the plan in October last year, Treasury’s HAFA plan began in April. The Fannie Mae HAFA program is the latest in a string of programs created to help borrowers avoid foreclosure. Additionally to HAFA and HAMP workouts, Fannie Mae is letting some distressed borrowers stay in their houses as renters, below the deed for lease (D4L) plan. Below D4L, the homeowner-turned-renter is required to pay fair market rent to stay in their home for up to 12 months. The renter must have enough earnings to sustain a 31% income-to-rent ratio and rental payments aren't subsidized by Fannie Mae, but might consist of renters suitable for Section eight payments. Also, in March this year, Fannie Mae instructed its servicers to consider an “alternative modifications” for all mortgage loans that did not qualify for any permanent conversion under HAMP. That “Alt Mod” program, which sunsets on August 31, 2010, is comparable to HAFA.
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Pre Foreclosure Homes - Close the Deal

The real estate investor who can purchase property at under fair market price is in good position to make increased profits from the deal . Where does an investor locate good homes at dramatically discounted cost ? One niche market is pre foreclosure homes. Pre foreclosure homes are houses that the bank or lender has filed a notice of default on, but the home has yet to be sold at a public auction or trustee sale. There is an amount of time between the filing and the sale when the property owner still maintains control of the house . To halt the foreclosure, the owner needs to pay mortgage payments to current, or he has the option to sell the house . This window of time is the ideal chance for the real estate investor to make a deal on the property . As an investor, you can maximize your profits by negotiating with the seller for a big discount off of the current market value of the house . As the buyer, you will also be allowed to inspect the property and learn what repairs and renovations might be needed . This inspection can also help you decide the amount to offer on the home . There are foreclosure subscription services that will furnish listings of pre foreclosure homes. The cost of the service is minimal , and worthwhile in time and research saved. The old method of researching records at the county courthouse was time-consuming and tedious. While getting a look at the public records costs nothing , your time should be worth more, and the small fee for the subscription service should pay you back with your first pre foreclosure homes purchase. The foreclosure market has been a target for the real estate investor due to the deeply reduced prices. The same big price reductions can be found on these pre foreclosure homes, with the additional advantage of being able to deal and negotiate with a highly-motivated homeowner . It’s worth taking a look at the pre foreclosure homes market.
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Friday, April 8, 2011

Team Clyde's “Clyde’s Coffee Break” for April 8, 2011

Welcome to “Clyde’s Coffee Break” for April 8, 2011. Clyde’s Coffee Break is a weekly Local Real Estate Market Update brought to you by Stephen & Donna Clyde, Team Clyde of RE/MAX Connection Realtors in Marlton New Jersey.
Every Friday afternoon Clyde’s Coffee Break will bring you an update on the local real estate markets in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties. Real estate markets are local, and what you are hearing or reading in the national news coverage doesn’t reflect what is happening in your county, town, development or even on your street.
So tune in every Friday afternoon, grab a good cup of coffee take a quick break and find out what is happening in the real estate market here in South Jersey.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Team Clyde's "For Your Eyes Only" Deal of the Week April 5, 2011



The "For Your Eyes Only" Deal of the Week from Team Clyde, after reviewing every property on the MLS, Team Clyde has uncovered this amazing value in Marlton's Carrefour Neighborhood........Rehabed This adorable 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home has it all and then some. Talk about curb appeal, this home features a cozy front porch and a maintenance free exterior. As you enter this home you'll notice the designer styling and paint. The Open floor plan lends it self to entertaining and large gatherings. Just off the huge dining room is the completely remodeled kitchen that is a chefs dream, and features stunning 42 inch cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a custom tile floor. On the first floor the owner turned the powder room into a gorgeous custom full bath with an oversized tile shower. The owner installed a maintance free trex deck off the dining room that over looks the large fenced back yard. Upstairs you will find three large bedrooms with ample closet space and a full bath. Replacement vinyle windows through out. This home is truely in move in condition, with upgrades usually only found in homes twice this price. Don't miss this oppritunity. Priced at ONLY $154,929. For more detailed information visit: www.SJHouseHunter.com/TR5865218




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Sunday, April 3, 2011

National Open House weekend was a big success and a lot of fun. I really enjoy meeting with buyers. This week should be exciting with the spring market officially under way!

Friday, April 1, 2011

“Clyde’s Coffee Break” for The Snowy April 1st 2011


Welcome to “Clyde’s Coffee Break” for April 1st 2011. Clyde’s Coffee Break is a weekly Local Real Estate Market Update brought to you by Stephen & Donna Clyde, Team Clyde of RE/MAX Connection Realtors in Marlton New Jersey.
Every Friday afternoon Clyde’s Coffee Break will bring you an update on the local real estate markets in Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties. Real estate markets are local, and what you are hearing or reading in the national news coverage doesn’t reflect what is happening in your county, town, development or even on your street.
So tune in every Friday afternoon, grab a good cup of coffee take a quick break and find out what is happening in the real estate market here in South Jersey.
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