Do you know if your home is located near a fracking site? I would check before purchasing a property.
In case you don’t know what fracking is, it’s the injecting of water, sand and toxic chemicals (chemicals which are not required to be revealed to the public-aka the Halliburton loophole). They drill a vertical hole down to shale formations, usually past the water table, then drill horizontally a few miles. This process extracts the natural gas from … (13 comments)
These days I have been more and more interested in the abundance of unusual chemicals used in our everyday life and have been making a concerted effort to try to reduce my exposure to chemicals. There is so much information out there in alternative news sources that it’s a challenge to decide which to believe. But in many cases I’d say I would rather be safe than sorry.
One thing that has been made clear is that, we can’t determine what’s best to use by getting … (12 comments)
There have been many discussions over the years in Activerain about maintaining a neutral position in political issues so as to not alienate any potential business. Ive been in the business for 12 years and always felt that perhaps that it was best to remain apolitical and leave those discussions to have only with social friends.
Can we really say that politics has no bearing on real estate and community? Based on the experiences of our AR friends, Andrea Swindler “Denials and … (15 comments)
fairfield county: Connecticut Chinese New Year Celebrations 2014
- 01/27/14 12:20 AM
Connecticut Chinese New Year Celebrations 2014 This is a compilation of events celebrating Chinese New Year in Connecticut. Wishing You Great Happiness And Prosperity (Mandarin) Gong Xi Fa Cai, pronounced gong zee fah chai Wishing You Great Happiness And Prosperity (Cantonese) Gong Hey Fat Choy, pronounced gung hey fah choy Milford, Connecticut Chinese New Year Performance 2014 by Wu Dang Kung Fu Academy Monday January 27, 2014 6:30pm Westfield Connecticut Post 1201 Boston Post Rd., Milford, Connecticut 06460 Followed by Dinner at "Lao Sze" 1585 Boston Post Rd Milford, CT 06460 203-783-0558 One of my … (4 comments)
fairfield county: Home Prices in Stamford CT for May 2013
- 05/23/13 04:53 AM
Home Prices in Stamford, Connecticut for May 2013 Real estate market data for Stamford, Connecticut provided by AnnetteThor of Connecticut Homes and Estates
Stamford, Connecticut Home Sales Since January 1, 2013 The market in Stamford Connecticut has started to show signs of improvement. According to mls statistics Stamford often has the most real estate activity in Fairfield County. The number of corporate headquarter offices and the fact that Stamford is 30 miles from New York City are the some of the factors that make it the fourth largest city in Connecticut. In 2011 there was 122,848 for population in Stamford, and average … (14 comments)
1. Westport Antique & Vintage Emporium June 6-Aug 18, 2013 10 Park st Westport, CT 203-858-9573 Start Time: 10 am End Time: 4 pm Admission: $4.00/$3.00 seniors/children free/$1.00 off for a food donation Fairfield County's only outdoor antique and vintage market has returned for its 2nd season. Over 50 top notch dealers selling merchandise covering every genre, period and style of antiques and vintage merchandise. Lots of free parking, located directly off exit 17 on … (16 comments)
Oronoque Shores Condo Community in Stratford, Connecticut has a total of 40 units. And some with beautiful direct views of the Housatonic river. The community has a pool and clubhouse to enjoy during the summer. And it’s the perfect low maintenance townhouse inFairfieldCounty.
Condominiums are town house style, duplex style, 2 units per building. Waterfront units enjoy the view of the Housatonic from living rooms and master bedrooms. Units also feature roomy eat in kitchens and attached single car garages.
Top Fun Things to do near Stratford, Connecticut 06614
1 Go for a walk at the Lordship seawall –Beach Dr.Stratford, CT06615
2 See a performance of “The Comedy of Errors” by the Valley Shakespeare Festival Shows start at 8pm July 17, 18 and 20th 2013 at VeteransMemorial Park in Shelton
3 Visit Mare Bello-exquisite Italian restaurant on the water front 14 Beach Dr.
4 Work out at Fitness Crunch
5 Visit Knapps Landing another lovely waterfront resto-bar
6 Have a picnic and tour the RoseGardens at BootheMemorial Park and Museum 5800 … (10 comments)
Real estate market data by Annette Thor of Connecticut Homes and Estates
Fairfield Home Prices
Spring has finally arrived in Fairfield County and with mortgage rates hovering at all time lows under 4% we are seeing many buyers who have been on the fence ready to jump off.
Home sellers, the levels of inventory are extremely low. And many starter homes are experiencing multiple offer situations. If you have been considering selling contact me today to get your free market analysis and see what your home could sell for.
Hillside ave in Milford Connecticut has Started Rebuilding after Sandy. The last two years the homes in this waterfront community(and many others) have been inundated by storms. This past year flood lines have been redrawn for homes on our shore front communities. Some homes that previously did not require flood insurance may now require it after super storms Irene and Sandy.
Before you purchase your next home, make sure you get the new FEMA maps from town hall and check with your local friendly insurance agent. The town of Milford posted their new flood map online;
Connecticut recognizes the dangers of fracking; No fracking or fracking waste in Connecticut for the next 3 years September 2014
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