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A Conversation About Libraries........ Tom Brokaw, on David Letterman, while promoting his new book:The Time of Our Lives, A Conversation About America "We really have to make some fundamental changes in this country.  And there's a lot of stuff going on across America that deserves more attentio...

If We Met In An Elevator, Would You Trust Me in Just 30 Seconds? A few years ago, my Broker and I were the hosts of a radio talk show called 'The Real Estate Corner'.  Neither of us had been on the air before so we were pretty nervous.  On our first show, one of the employees of the station liter...

With our state's convention coming up shortly in Dec., I thought this information on NJ's new required continuing education credits would be helpful to my Realtor friends who may be trying to decide what courses to sign up for at Triple Play 2011.   I'll have more on this topic later.  Just keep ...

Pink Bat - Turning Problems Into Solutions, by Michael Hartzell Happy Monday morning, everyone!  I'm working on a file from 2007 that has an old, unresolved dispute between a Tenant and a Landlord -- now developed into a lawsuit between the tenant and a contractor.  It's mind-boggling when you th...

Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate........and now MORE Real Estate or simply file this one under "life does not like a vacuum."  In 1993, I signed up for the NJ licensing class through The Salem Community College.  I believe the college held the classes for over twenty-five years.  My Broker, ...

The Life & Death of Edgar Allan Poe On Friday October 21st, The Pennsville Public Library is participating in The United Way's 'Big Read'.  This year's theme is Edgar Allan Poe.  There are ravens hidden in several places around Salem County for inquisitive minds to find -- similar to the 'Where's...

A little effort while the weather is still nice can make such a difference for you when the weather isn't so nice this winter.  Follow Jay's tips and you'll be in good shape for the cold nights ahead!It's that time of year again.  Fall and winter provide excellent opportunities to do some sprucin...

I noticed this post in one of my friend's blogs.  It is definitely 'spoton' advice for anyone who is trying to sell their property right now.  Please read.....and then let's talk if you need to sell your home.  I'm here to help!Ok, hopefully 80% of buyers aren't painting their homes purple, but, ...

Passion4Pets Fundraiser:  Longaberger Basket Bingo 10/1/2011 It's funny how you can live in a town for a very long time and not know about a special group of people doing some of the most compassionate work out there.  Pennsville Township has an Animal Control Officer.  His job is to round up the...