I have had nothing but trouble with Verizonwireless.  I have 973 numbers on my Verizon account and now live in PA so I need a 570 area code number for business and hey told me I had 2 options: 1. change all my numbers to 570 or 2. buy a new plan and get my 570 number because they are NOT CAPABLE of billing 2 different area codes on the same bill.

 My, how hard can it be- type a new number into an existing account and send the bill, wow that sounds hard. I bet you a cave man can do it!

After weeks of arguing and them blaming it on the FCC, our federal representatives and others I decided to call my phone company Vonage  (http://www.vonage.com/).

No problem Mrs. Jecker, I can help you. Within 20 minutes I had an additional line with a 570 area code (and my other lines are 973, amazing uhh?) Vonage you saved the day. I have a virtual number and it is being forwarded to my existing cell. $24.99 per month instead of $39.99 per month (Verizon)

I cannot believe that one company (www.vonage.com) can bill 2 area codes on the same bill but a much larger company (verizonwireless) that has been in business for a VERY long time CANNOT!

Customer Service is everything.  Hey Verizon can you hear me now, your customer service and product service is the PITS!

Give your customers what they need it is good business.

End of Rant, Thanks for listening!

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I wanted to share with you all the 10% Home Depot online coupon I received by email today. It is only valid for the next 7 days so line up your projects, make your shopping list and shop online and save 10%. It is a great time to spruce up your home curb appeal for those fall home buyers!

Save, Save, Save we all like to save.

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Please remember me when referring customers or clients to the Sussex, Morris or Warren Counties in Northern NJ.  Thanks a lot.

Placing a home on the market can be a very frustrating experience for residents expecting a fast sale, only to find  themselves waiting for an offer six months later. It is all too familiar in this market today. Most of the US has a slow market. her in northern NJ homes are selling but slower than before. Less homes are selling and sellers are looking for ways to change that.

 Before you pull out your hair consider the basics:

• Inaccurate Pricing-A house priced at market value piques the interest of real estate professionals and buyers, while overpricing chases them away. Even if the seller adjusts the price later, it's difficult to recapture people's interest. Home sellers should depend on factual reference points, such as an appraisal and comparable, such as Comparable Market Analysis, to help estimate market value. Real estate professionals can prepare comparables by examining similar properties that recently sold in your neighborhood, which is the best way to arrive at a realistic asking price.  Consider pricing ahead of the curve. (see previously posted blog called Pricing ahead of the Curve)

• Insufficient Exposure-If you are having trouble selling your home without assistance, you may want to consider using a real estate professional. As reported in a National Association of Realtors study, buyers were most likely to learn about the home they purchased through a REALTOR®. Sales professionals develop comprehensive marketing strategies to sell a home, such as open houses, yard signs, multiple listing services, newspaper ads, the Internet and brochures to give a property maximum exposure. Exposure is very important.

• Home Appearance-Buyers see an average of seven homes in a single day. Sellers can't rely on buyers to use their imagination; they need to capture it.  Real estate professional have experience in rearranging furniture and eliminating clutter to help homes appear more spacious, bright, and cheerful.  Little home improvements like a freshly painted door or well-kept lawn always appeal to potential buyers.

• Terms of Sale-Even if the home is accurately priced, and the buyer is delighted with what he or she sees, if the buyer can't live with the terms of the sale, he or she may walk away. What sort of terms or conditions have you placed on the sale? Evaluate how this may be affecting a potential sale.

• Less than desirable neighborhood-While you can't control how surrounding properties look, home sellers should become proactive in the upkeep in their communities.  Joining your town's local beautification organization can help eliminate eyesores and boost property value in your neighborhood.

Be different and stay ahead of the market. Be unique in your approach to spark interest of the buyers. What makes your home different or better than another? This is not the time to cut commission when you need to sell and you want the buyers. Remember you get what you pay for.

No Matter where your home is for sale I can help you by matching you with an excellent Realtor that WILL work hard to market and sell your home. Call me today so you cna get on the road to selling your home with success.

(973) 252-4044 ext.328.    www.LauraJecker.com

We take a lot of photos and we put them in a lot of places online, in print; we send them through email and add them to websites. There are many times we need to resize them.  I came across this free resizer I hope you can use it for your work.

If you have any products you have found useful please post the information for us all to consider in our work.

http://webresizer.com/resizer/

Please consider me when sending referrals to the Morris, Sussex and Warren counties areas of north New Jersey.

I passed my PA Broker's Test today  Hooray!  Hooray!

I will be interviewing offices and manager for a postion in a West End office. I would appreciate your suggestions of full service offices and companies to contact for my interviews. Any information would be geat! I am looking for a fun office tht has a great personable manager and not too many agents.

Did you know that you could be saving for your child's college education with the products you use every single day? What if I told you it would cost you nothing to start saving for your kids college fund by continuing to buy the same products you do every day. I remember  about 6 years ago we bought a gm vehicle and that purchasegot us $600 in our child's college fund. How do you ask?

It is easy go to http://www.upromise.com/ and register your grocery discount cards, CVS cards, credit cards you use when you make purchases and read the additional info on how to save even more for college.

Don't put of today what you will need for tomorrow...Start saving now.

I hope this is something you all can and will use immediately!

I have had this poem forever and I send it out to anyone I know 3 times a year:

• Homecoming games and dances
• Junior and Senior Proms
• Graduation night

It is just a reminder of life and how it can all change so quickly. It still makes me cry. Please share it with your friends and your children.

Death of an Innocent child

I went to a party, Mom,

I remembered what you said.

You told me not to drink, Mom,

So I drank soda instead.

I really felt proud inside, Mom,

The way you said I would.

I didn't drink and drive, Mom,

Even though others said I should.

I know I did the right thing, Mom

I know you are always right.

Now the party is finally ending, Mom,

As everyone is driving out of sight

As I got into my car, Mom,

I knew I would get home in one piece.

Because of the way you raised me,

So responsible and sweet

I started to drive away, Mom

But as I pulled out into the road,

The other car didn't see me, Mom,

And hit me like a load.

As I lay here on the pavement, Mom,

I hear the policeman say,

"The other guy is drunk," Mom,

And now I am the one who will pay.

I'm lying here dying, Mom....

I wish you'd get here soon.

How could this happen to me, Mom?

My life just burst like a balloon.

There is blood all around me, Mom,

And most of it is mine.

I hear the medic say, Mom

I'll die in a short time.

I just wanted to tell you, Mom

I swear I didn't drink.

It was the others, Mom.

The others didn't think

He was probably at the same party as I.

The only difference is, he drank

And I will die.

Why do people drink, Mom?

It can ruin your whole life.

I'm feeling sharps pain now.

Pains just like a knife.

The guy who hit me is walking, Mom

And I don't think it is fair.

I'm lying here dying

And all he can do is stare

Tell my brothers not to cry, Mom.

Tell Daddy to be brave.

And when I go to heaven, Mom

Put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave

Someone should have told him, Mom

Not to drink and drive.

If only that had told him, Mom

I would still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter, Mom

I'm becoming very scared.

Please don't cry for me, Mom

When I needed you,

you, were always there

I have one last question, Mom

Before I say good bye

I didn't drink and drive,

So why am I the one to die?

After 3 years of saying we're going to build a pool we finally dove in and will begin construction this weekend.

After researching on-line and having several estimates locally we have decided to build the pool ourselves. My husband and I have argued about shape size and color for 2 months.  We decided to combine our wants and we designed a custom pool. It will be the only one of its kind.

It will have a view to die for.

For those looking to build a pool there are ways to save a lot of money and get a very nice pool. We are going to end up paying about half.  Couple of the sites I used for pricing were:

http://nationalpoolwholesalers.com/

http://www.diypools.com/

http://taraliners.com/

Just google pool kits, pool liners, etc for more sites. I could not list all that I researched.

You can get a lot of ideas from reading what other do and then come up with your own plan and ideas.

You would be amazed with the money you can save shopping around especially for the equipment like heaters, covers, cholornitaors, pool cleaners and pool pump.

I hope this helps you if you are considering building an in ground pool. I will post photos of the pool once it is completed. If you have specific questions please feel free to email or call me.

I work with a couple of the school orgnizations and am looking for new ideas for fundraising. I would appreciate any suggestions that are new and different. The teams are Football and wrestling.We have done the typical t-shirts, Joe Corbi Pizza, sponsorships but are looking for something exciting, new and different.

What have you done that works well for you?

Mountain Creek is an Intrawest company located in Vernon, NJ located just 47 miles from NYC. Although ski season does not arrive until mid December ski passes are available now at discounted rates.

Mountain Creek has 3 mountains with more than 60 acres of jibs, jumps and trails for snowboarders in the terrain parks. Ski can ski more than 40 trails across the three mountains. Ski check and discounts are available to passholders at other Intrawest resorts.

For more information visit:

http://www.mountaincreek.com/ticketsandpasses/seasonpass/index.htm

Hurry the pre-season sale ends October 8th.