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Real Living Now — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:50:25 -0500

Brad Whiteman

(203)672-2464

Business Philosophy
Our mission is providing world class service to our clients for life.

Bedrooms:  4
Bathrooms:  2 Full, 1 Half
Square Feet:  3490

Subject to Third Party Approval. AS-IS. Beautiful house, expanable into basement and attic. Private yard, flagstone, state of the art kitchen. Commission Contingency, call LB.

Levels: 2.0
Style: Colonial
Lot Description: Level Topography
Lot: 5.006
Lot Dim: 00X00
Type of Garage: DETCH
Driveway: Asphalt
Fireplaces: 2
Basement: Full Basement
Basement Info: Unfinished
Attic: Unfinished

Zoning Info: R-1/5
Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
Kitchen Desc: Fireplace, Pantry
Rooms: 11
Dining Room
Flooring: Tile
Interior Features: Crown Molding, Granite or Corian Countertops
Appliances: Dryer, Grill, Hood, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Cooling System: Central Air
Energy Features: Multi-Zone Heat, Thermo Pane Windows
Hot Water Source: Propane
Fuel Type: Propane

Heat Type: Warm Air
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Elementary School: Holmes
Middle School: Middlesex
Senior High School: Darien
Possession Terms: Over 90 Days
MLS Area: 164
Directions: I95 to Exit 10, Left on Noroton Ave, Left on West
Year Built:

Monroe Opportunity!!

Real Living Now — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:43:04 -0500

Brad Whiteman

(203)672-2464

Business Philosophy
Our mission is providing world class service to our clients for life.

Bedrooms:  5
Bathrooms:  3 Full
Square Feet:  4382

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! Subject to Lender Approval of Short Sale. All offer must have pre-approval. Commission contingency. Beautiful, upgraded home on large level LOT. Cul-de-sac. Possible in-law. Priced to move.

Levels: 2.0
Style: Colonial
Acreage: 1.0000
Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Level Topography
Lot Dim: 00X00
Type of Garage: UNDER
Driveway: Asphalt
Fireplaces: 2
Deck Type: Ground Level
Basement: Full Basement
Basement Info: Fully Finished
Attic: Pulldown Stairs
Mechanical Equipment: Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
Zoning Info: RC
Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet

Bedroom 2: Upper Level
Bedroom 3: Upper Level
Bedroom 4: Upper Level
Dining Room Desc: Formal
Kitchen Desc: Eating Space Kitchen, Remodeled
Living Room Desc: Fromal, Fireplace
In Law Access: Lower Level
Rooms: 12
Dining Room
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Chair Rail, Coffered Ceilings, Crown Molding, Granite or Corian Countertops
Appliances: Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Cooling System: Central Air
Energy Features: Multi-Zone Heat, Thermo Pane Windows
Hot Water Source: Domestic
Fuel Type: Oil

Heat Type: Warm Air
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Oil Tank Desc: ABGRND
Elementary School: CLB
Junior High School: CLB
Middle School: CLB
Senior High School: CLB
Possession Terms: Negotiable
MLS Area: 154
Directions: RT 25 to Spring Hill to cutler's Farm to E.Dale, to Hickory
Year Built: 1995
Taxes: $10,634

Wooster Square Rare find!

Real Living Now — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:34:18 -0500

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$1,200,000

612 CHAPEL ST

New Haven, CT 06511

MLS #: M9109753

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Brad Whiteman

(203)672-2464

Business Philosophy
Our mission is providing world class service to our clients for life.

Bedrooms:  6
Bathrooms:  3 Full
Square Feet:  4480

Renovated, move-in, with all the up-grades and comforts to complete an offering of this nature. Very special.

Levels: 3.0
Style: Colonial
Lot: 0542
Lot Dim: 00X00
Lot Description: Neighborhood
Driveway: Asphalt
Basement: Full Basement
Attic: Finished
Block: 0020
Exterior Features: Balcony
Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath

Dining Room
Kitchen Desc: Island, Remodeled
Living Room Desc: Great Room
Rooms: 11
Dining Room Desc: Combination Living/Dining Room
Interior Features: Foyer, French Door, Skylight, Wainscoting
Appliances: Grill, Hood, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Cooling System: Central Air
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Warm Air
Energy Features: Thermo Pane Windows

Hot Water Source: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public Water Connected
Elementary School: NHPS
Middle School: NHPS
Junior High School: NHPS
Senior High School: NHPS
Possession Terms: Negotiable
MLS Area: 102
Directions: Chapel one block off Wooster Square
Year Built: 1876
Taxes: $10,826

Confidential Commercial Listing

Real Living Now — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:51:19 -0500

Per owner, will gross over 1 million this year with a potential net of 100K. Call for details.

GUILFORD BUSINESS For Sale:Opportunity Detail Sheet XX CONFIDENTIAL $ 295,000 ML #: M9110303 Property Desc: BRAD WHITEMAN THE WHITEMAN GROUP LLC 203-453-4666 203-672-2464 Email: brad.whiteman@realliving.com

Who's First? Real Living

Real Living Now — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:17:31 -0500

Who's First.... Real Living Is

Real Living is a progressive company and a brokerage striving to be FIRST. I've had the fortune of witnessing this effort first hand and thought this would be a great opportunity to air my viewpoint and stake our claim as "the first" in these categories. I'll go through these.

1997 - Real Living, then HER Realtors, created the first help desk for agents and consumers to utilize for home related services and discounts. It was known as HOME (Home Ownership Made Easy) and eventually evolved into the first utility connection company to be known as JumpHome.com. Unfortunately, JumpHome is no longer available - a victim of .com venture capital funds drying up in 2002/3.

1999 - Real Living, then HER Realtors, created the first agent Intranet, which we now refer to as our Business Center. This was huge and ahead of its time. We delivered all of the tools agents were buying off the shelf from vendors at real estate trade shows (forms, CMA's, direct mail, CRM software, etc.) and put it online for agents. The applications were made technology easy and because of the ease of use, our agents actually buy into and use these tools. Quite a testament being that the average age of our agent at that time was 55 years old - traditionally a technology averse demographic.

1999 - In conjunction with the agent Business Center creation, Real Living also delivered the first agent websites. Imagine the forethought this took, when, at that time, the typical brokerage was afraid and intimidated by the Internet and less than 5% of consumers were starting their search there. Some brokers are still intimidated. Despite this fact, Real Living gave each agent their own website, the ability to buy yourname.com and point it to their site, and integrated the MLS into the site. A move that was revolutionary for its time.

1999 - The first fully integrated platform for agents, owners and consumers. The Business Center, agent sites, broker sites, MLS are all fully integrated within Real Living. Every component works together to maximize agent efficiency. Prior to the Business Center, brokers relied on agents to attend trade shows and buy these products for their business benefit which did not work together. Today, they rely on their broker and this integrated platform.

2002 - The first female facing brand is created and launched. Real Living is launched as a result of a merger between Realty One in Northeastern Ohio and HER Realtors in Central Ohio. The brand is the first brand created for a defined consumer - upscale female buyers/sellers. 89% of real estate decisions are made by women - they are not a niche, they are THE audience. Most all other brands still spends millions talking to themselves in their marketing.

2003 - The first "guest password" to the Real Living Business Center. The goal - to provide owners and managers a virtual way to show off the Business Center to recruits and get them engaged in our tools and systems prior to joining.

2003 - The first real estate 2.0 application is created. In conjunction with the target audience definition, Real Living understands that the female consumer is not only online, she wants to be engaged further when investigating her real estate needs. MyRealLiving.com is created as an online portal to empower the consumer with the following features...
- save searches
- have listings pushed to them within their criteria
- share their favorite listings with friends, family, agent
- schedule activities with their agent
- select their agent - elimination of all IDX information
- receive key documents from their agent
- track page views of their home in real time
Today, Real Living receives over 3,000 new registrations for MyRealLiving.com per month.

2003 - The first environmental branding package for franchise brokers is created. The goal being to have a consistent office look and feel network wide.

2004 - The first fully integrated brand management platform is created for agents and franchisees. Real Living began offering Brand Wizard via the Business Center with a goal of making it easy to tap into Real Living's creative. No longer do agents and franchisees need a full-time marketing person or designer.

2006 - The first "perfect match" system for managers, owners and agents to use to create better communication between themselves and consumers. The system identifies a personality type into REAL --- Relater, Enthusiast, Analyst and Leader categories.

2007 - The first 360 degree marketing platform for agents. The goal of the platform is to educate agents on traditional, mobile and digital marketing and to create their individual marketing plans with the 360 degree wheel in mind. Real Living delivers many of the tools/services on the wheel via the Business Center.

2008 - Real You Incorporated, is launched as the first book speaking directly to real estate entrepreneurs in a way that helps them define their personal brand. The primary role of the book is to...
- assist agents in creating their "real you" brand for use in marketing
- provide Real Living managers and owners a tool to help recruit and system to help agents market themselves effectively
- educate and introduce the Real Living brand to a national audience

Who knows what the next 11 years will bring. However, I can assure you Real Living will continue to be first and improve and innovate the current list outlined above.

If you have questions about Real Living, our brand or franchise opportunities with our innovative company, give me a call at 203-530-1146 or e-mail me at brad.whiteman@realliving.com.

East Haven CT Listing - Purchase Below Market!

Real Living Now — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:58:24 -0600

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$149,900

178 KIMBERLY AVE

East Haven, CT 06512

MLS #: M9108470

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Bedrooms:  3
Bathrooms:  1 Full
Square Feet:  1298

Chance to Own below Market Value. Handyman Special. Subject to Lender Approval of Short Pay. Agent Interest.

Style: Cape Cod
Levels: 1.5
Lot: 3012
Lot Dim: 00X00
Driveway: Cement
Basement: Partial Basement With Hatchway
Basement Info: Unfinished
Attic: None
Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
Block: 002
Zoning Info: R-1

Master Bedroom Desc: First Floor
Bedroom 2: Upper Level
Bedroom 3: Upper Level
Kitchen Desc: Eating Space Kitchen
Rooms: 6
Flooring: Wood
Cooling System: None
Energy Features: Thermo Pane Windows
Hot Water Source: Electric
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Warm Air
Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected

Water Source: Public Water Connected
Elementary School: CLB
Junior High School: CLB
Middle School: CLB
Senior High School: CLB
Possession Terms: Negotiable
MLS Area: 105
Directions: High Street to Kimberly Avenue
Year Built: 1920
Taxes: $3,320

The Power of Now

Real Living Now — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:23:23 -0600

How we view time can influence how time impacts our lives and our business. For some time is a straight line, one foot infront of the other, one hour after another, and so on....For others time is a cumulative process, a gathering of experience, process, and years, which then generates who we are and how we are in the world.

Then there is a way of stepping outside of time, releasing from the confines of the linear line and the weight of gathering....This way is achieved through the practice of living in the Now.

A great resource for this process is the book - The Power of Now - by Eckart Tolle.

If you find work/life to be pressured, not enough time in a day? Try this book.....

for NOW - Brad in Connecticut

Searching for Investment Properties: How to get started

Real Living Now — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:51:19 -0600

This is a great time to find investment properties but the major hurdle is "how". Our agents have been specially trained to find "off the market" properties for our clients in all areas of Connecticut. We use state of the art technology to search, find, and evaluate, properties. Once we identify the best options, we use our specialized training to negotiate deep discounts in favor of our clients. It doesn't happen overnight but by answering a few quick questions we can have properties delivered directly to your computer within 48 hours.

Interested? Give us a call for a private consultation - no hassle and it's free.

for NOW - Brad in Connecticut

A New World takes hold - Zolve it!

Real Living Now — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:13:35 -0600

Come Visit this community for Real Estate Agents et al.......It's a grass roots and growing global in a hurry referral based networking group and some interesting people are sharing there.....come take a look!

My sense is that this community has a real emphisis on REFERRALS and building an active network which promotes that part of our business. It may vary from ActiveRain which has different roots..but let's see where it goes. I don't see it as competition but more like another avenue, another cookie on the tray.

for NOW - Brad in Connecticut

The GREAT 2008!

Real Living Now — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:23:03 -0600

I've coined it...the great '08....I'm a BIG proponent of think it, feel it, and live it....make it happen. It's a difference maker in many people's lives, for better or worse but I see it happen and I've lived both sides of the path (many, many, times!).

A teacher of mine of some years ago said something that stuck - "it's not a matter of staying but rather of returning - return, return, and then extend your stay each time"....She was talking about a life of awareness and liveness - being awake. What I love is that she acknowledges that we fail, that we fall, that we sleep, and all of those happenings are normal life events. We seek mastery and learn from all the things that don't work out as well as those that do....

I am reminded of another saying - First Enlightenment and then the Laundry....HA! What fun.

The Main Thing, as Covey says, is to make the Main Thing the Main Thing....

Have a wonderful holiday and feel abundant in the Great 2008!

for NOW - Brad in Connecticut

Homes in CT 10-20% BELOW Market Value -

Real Living Now — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:14:12 -0600

Buy at home at 10-20% BELOW market value in Connecticut NOW! You deserve a great home and we know where to find the property and how to get the deal done. Call us for a FREE consultation, private and confidential, to find out what you need to know and DO in order to take advantage of this BUYERS market. These homes are not on the MLS but we can get them in front of you, direct to your computer, daily.

But we can't do it unless you let us work for you. Just go to the following link and follow the step by step instructions:

Homes for 10-20% BELOW Market Value in Connecticut!

Once we talk and have a private FREE consultation, then we can start the ball rolling. It doesn't matter if you are "just looking", this market isn't going to last forever and NOW is the time to get your ducks in a row. We can direct you to lenders who can get you great, SAFE, loans at remarkable rates.

It's easy, it's free. Only one catch. If you are currently working with another real estate agency then we can't help you (it's the law).

Any area, any pricepoint.........

Call us. 203-530-1146.

for NOW - Brad in Connecticut

Where the Opportunities Roam.......

Real Living Now — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:08:51 -0600

Sometimes we forget that everyday is rife with opportiunities. Remember, luck favors the prepared (and awake). In this market I tell my agents, and walk this talk myself, to look beyond the MLS for their next sale and for their next buyer. I'm not saying don't look at the MLS, that's where most of the properties have traditionally shown themselves and we can look into many cues that the MLS can give to find that good deal for our buyers and investors. But the real deals are made by "fishing upstream".

What does this mean? Go where everyone else isn't and find the deals BEFORE they become "public knowledge".

So here's one idea...put together an email, or flyer, or blog, or SOMETHING, just put it out there, that says some thing like this......

"Want to buy a house at 10-20% BELOW market value? Let me show you houses TODAY that fit your budget!"

Now, of course, you'll have to find those homes but right now, close your eyes, point....yeah! that one! The idea is to get those people who WANT to buy a house to call you......and believe me...those houses in this market are there to be found....

So how? We'll, gang....chime in!

for NOW - Brad in Connecticut

The Hard Facts - a real life foreclosure series - Part II

Real Living Now — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:15:49 -0600

The Hard Facts - Part II - Making a plan for the future, when everything is falling apart, isn't an easy task. It takes a ton of skill to guide anyone through those waters, but doing it with someone who is about to lose their home takes it to a different level altogether.

It had taken several days to gather all of the required documents for submitting an offer to the lender, an offer that was fair for the house but not enough to cover the debt and costs of a sale. The process went like this:

I told Bob and Faith that the lender was going to need to see all of the same documents that they needed to show when they got the loan. They looked at me blankly "We didn't need to do anything but fill out the application forms" said Bob "I don't remember anything else and I don't know where those papers are..." This sounded all too familiar but there was no sense in reviewing that mis-step that so many people were guided into taking.

"Alright, well look, this is what we need"

1. A letter from you and Faith saying what the reason is for your not being able to pay on the loan anymore. It's called a "Hardship Letter". Just tell them what the hardships are, be honest, but don't leave anything out.

2. the last 2 months bank statements

3. the last 2 years tax returns

4. your last 2 pay stubs

5. a copy of your mortgage statement

6. a Letter of Authorization stating that it's ok for me to call the lender and talk with them about your situation

7. a financial statement that breaks down all of the income and expenses of your household, again be complete about this, you have to show exactly why you can't afford to pay the mortgage anymore.

I told them that with these things I would be able to start the ball rolling with the lender. I told them to be patient, that these things can take time. In the meantime we had to find a buyer for the property, one that understood that this process didn't happen overnight and that even if we liked the offer, it was still up to the lender to accept it. Our work with the lender was just beginning.

"The next thing we need to look at is what you are going to do next...where you are going to live. I've been checking the rental market and we may be able to find a place for you but we'll have to get out there and start looking" saying this didn't help too much. I could see that it was going to be a challenge. Their credit was shot because of late payments, they were broke because they were throwing everything at the mortgage which had adjusted 2 months ago and was now taking $800 more per month than they were paying. "But it's the next step...you have to plan for the future now."

for NOW - Brad in Connecticut

A great book for thinking about crisis is by Pema Chodron

Note: This story is fictitious but it might as well be the story you are going to hear everyday on every street corner in America very, very, soon. The names are made up in this story but I'm sure that 2 degrees of separation is one degree too much. We all know someone in trouble, let's make certain that we are the one's to be there to provide sound consultation for our clients BEFORE - DURING - and - AFTER. Feel free to contact me if you would like some insight on how best to move forward in this sort of situation. brad.whiteman@realliving.com

Thanks for your Support at Toys for Tots Event!

Real Living Now — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:31:18 -0600

Thanks to Everyone who attended and supported our Toys for Tots event at the Guilford Gables this evening. What a wonderful night and we accomplished our mission of filling to overflowing the gift box and food bank box!

It truly is the season for giving and it was wonderful to share the evening with laughter, mirth, and joy!

for NOW - Brad in Connecticut

The Guilford Gables - 55+ Living Now!

Real Living Now — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:06:30 -0600

MLS# 210 Granite Roa
201 Granite Road, Guilford, CT 06437

guilfordgables.com

Robert McAdams

Real Living Now

510 Village Walk
Guilford CT 06437
Corporate/Brokerage Phone: (203) 672-2464
Mobile Phone: 203-980-2068 Fax: (203) 672-2464
Email: robert.mcadams@realliving.com
www.RealLiving.com/Robert.McAdams

This is your opportunity to live in a beautiful community located in Historic Guilford, With no lease or buy-in fees, The Gables at Guilford provides 3 delicious meals served each day in the lovely DR. Weekly housekeeping, linen sevice and all utilities!

Approx. Gross Livable Area: 6928

Welcome to the Guilford Gables! Real Lving Now is proud to represent the Gables in renting their wonderful "condo like" units. Units are available on a month to month basis if desired with NO buy-in fees! Come find out about all of the great living choices at the Gables. It's a new Gables and it's NOW!

1804 North Ave, Bridgeport CT 06604

Real Living Now — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:07:28 -0600

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$500,000

1804 NORTH AVE

Bridgeport, CT 06604

MLS #: M9107297

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Square Feet: 4266

Great house in great neighborhood. Subject to third party approval of short sale. Commission paid upon passing of title by bank. Bring offers. Will look at ALL offers. This property has so much potential. Clean inside and out. Great investment opportunity

Stories: 2.25
Lot Description: Neighborhood
Lot Dim: 00X00
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway: Paved
Parking Type Desc: On Street
Basement Info: Unfinished
Attic: Finished
Exterior Siding: Vinyl Siding
Converted: Y
Zoning Info: rb

Total # of Units: 2
Unit 1 Monthly Rent: $1,350
Unit 2 Monthly Rent: $1,300
Unit 3 Monthly Rent: $1,300
Entry Description: SEMIP
Storage Access: Shared Storage
Laundry Room Access: Basement Hook-up
Cooling System: None
Hot Water Source: Oil
Fuel Type: Oil
Heat Type: Radiator
Water Source: Public Water Connected

Sewage System: Public Sewer Connected
Elementary School: clb
Junior High School: clb
Middle School: clb
Senior High School: clb
Possession Terms: Immediate
MLS Area: 148
Directions: Park to North
Year Built: 1912
Taxes: $7,592