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north star real estate: Even When Things Are Bad - They're Good - 03/07/11 06:00 PM
Even when things are bad, they're good.  That's why I love it here in Southington Connecticut. It's a wonderful community with great people and there are lots and lots of things to do. But what I appreciate most are the schools.  I have 3 kids in the Southington Public School System and I have to say that most days, I am quite impressed with how they're run. 
Today a few parts of town were experiencing flooding issues due to yesterday's rain and all the rapidly melting snow.  Dr. Joseph Erardi, the Superintendent of Southington Schools, was kind enough to notifiy all the parents of the potential for delays the school buses might experience due to a few roads being closed.  It was comforting to be assured that … (10 comments)

north star real estate: Haunted Graveyard at Lake Compounce in Bristol CT - A "Scream Come True" - 10/25/10 06:03 PM
Check out the SPOOKTACULAR fun at the Haunted Graveyard at Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut.  New England’s largest Halloween attraction is guaranteed to be a real SCREAM COME TRUE!
Face your fears in the Catacombs ... if you dare. Visit the Forgotten Cemetary ... but don't go in alone!  The ultra creepy Killer Pumpkin Patch will surely give you a scare. Meet the Vampire Bride at the Counts Castle and countless other horrifying creatures at the Haunted Graveyard at Lake Compounce!
The Haunted Graveyard is OPEN Friday thru Sunday from October 1st thru October 31st.  Ticket booths and rides at … (7 comments)

north star real estate: Quality Home for Sale 235 Witches Rock Road Bristol, CT 06010 - 10/19/10 10:20 PM
Seeing is Believing! 
235 Witches Rock Road Bristol, CT 06010
Completely remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath home with perfect attention to ALL the details.    A must see!
 
Outstanding craftsmanship .... EVERY counter top is granite; custom cabinetry throughout; crown molding, hardwood and marble floors, fully finished lower level with wet bar, kitchen and full bath.  In-law potential. 

Custom Scalloped handrail, and detailed moldings are just the beginning.

Fully Remodeled kitchen with details you must see to believe.  Custom Cabinets, Granite, Double Oven, Large Granite Island w/Breakfast Bar.

  Fully finished Recreation Room in … (7 comments)

north star real estate: Price Reduced!! 280 Camp Street in Plainville, Connecticut - 10/12/10 10:49 AM
Price Reduced!!
  280 Camp Street in Plainville, CT 06062
Breathtaking 2490 s.f. Antique Farmhouse
located on Camp Street in Plainville, CT

Circa 1841
Breathtaking and well cared for 10 room colonial boasting 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths.    

 
 
A medley of old and new!  Hardwood floors and beautiful  oak trim throughout.  Updated kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless appliances. 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
And what would this delightful farmhouse be with out a sprawling front porch and large 2 story barn?  
 
 
 
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north star real estate: Price Reduced! 280 Camp Street Plainville, CT 06062 - 09/05/10 08:44 PM
280 Camp Street in Plainville, CT 06062
Breathtaking 2490 s.f. Antique Farmhouse located on 280 Camp Street in Plainville, CT now being offered at $299,900! 

Circa 1841
Breathtaking and well cared for 10 room colonial boasting 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths.    

 
 
A medley of old and new!  Hardwood floors and beautiful  oak trim throughout.  Updated kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless appliances. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
And what would this delightful farmhouse be with out a sprawling front porch and large 2 story barn?  
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north star real estate: Advice for Sellers .... Study Your Competition! - 09/01/10 10:44 PM
An important piece of advice that I give to all of the home sellers that I work with is … Study Your Competition!   Learn as much as you can about the other homes that are for sale in your area that are similar to yours in price, condition, location, amenities, etc. I assure you this will be a very eye-opening experience!   Studying what your competition has to offer will provide you with a great deal of information.  It will help you prioritize what you need to do to get your own house ready to sell.  It will help you determine your … (34 comments)

north star real estate: What Home Sellers Should Know About Today's Home Buyers - 08/27/10 10:44 PM
Have a home to sell?  There are a few things you should know about TODAY'S buyers:  
Today's buyers are smart, savvy, well-educated consumers who ...
know they can afford to be choosy - there’s an abundance of homes competing for their attention.  start their home search very logically, but end up buying for one of 2 emotional reasons:  They love the house or they love the price ... everyone loves a bargain! are curious by nature and will look at your family photos, personal collections, etc.  When they’re distracted by your stuff they’re NOT noticing your house.   will … (13 comments)

north star real estate: Things to Consider Before Buying a Condo - 08/26/10 07:25 AM
There are so many wonderful advantages to maintenance-free condo living!   However, with all the advantages, come a few challenges every now and then.  If you're considering buying a condo, there are a few things you definitely need to think about. 
I must start out by saying, I've never lived in a condominium BUT, my company manages them.  Trust me. I speak from experience when I tell you ....
If you have children, you need to know if the community you're considering is "child friendly".   It is a violation of fair housing laws to discriminate against families with children.  That said, it has been our experience that the people … (6 comments)

north star real estate: Southington Parents - Are You Ready for Back to School? - 08/23/10 01:41 PM
ATTENTION SOUTHINGTON, CT PARENTS!
The first day of school for Southington Students is August 30, 2010 and this will be a full day.  Find your schools' Start and End Times HERE.  
School Bus Routes are posted HERE.
Have your children finished their Summer Reading?  Go to Southington Public Schools website to get your copy of the Recommended Reading Lists for Elementary, Middle and High School students.
You'll find Middle School Summer Math Packets HERE and High School Math Packets HERE. The School Lunch Menus have been posted HERE.
Find Directions to all Schools HERECheck out Southington Public … (4 comments)

north star real estate: Southington Community Services FOOD DRIVE, Southington, CT 06489 - 08/20/10 12:13 AM
Southington Community Services FOOD DRIVE   SATURDAY AUGUST 21, 2010 91 Norton Street, Southington, CT 06489 8:00 a.m. - 12 Noon Items in need: Cereal (healthy choices) Peanut Butter Jelly Pasta & Sauce Snacks (kid friendly) Juices (canned or boxed) Canned Meats (chili, tuna, chicken, Spam, Vienna Sauages)   If your family can give a helping hand to those in need right here in Southington CT, please stop by on Saturday with a food donation to show your support!  
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north star real estate: Southington Public Library Events - 08/17/10 11:59 PM
Libraries will get you though times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries." Powerful words! That old adage was quoted in a great e-newsletter I received from The Southington Public Library today.   
If money's tight, you can always head to the library and check out a book, a movie or one of the many free programs for children AND adults! Maybe it's time to learn a new skill or perhaps a whole new language.  You'll find everything you need at the library.
Search the online catalog here.   And if you can't find … (3 comments)

north star real estate: Summer Tours at John F. Kennedy Middle School in Plantsivlle, CT - 08/13/10 12:33 PM
SUMMER TOURS at John F. Kennedy Middle School in Plantsivlle, CT Attention parents of 6th graders and other new students.  You are your child are invited to John F. Kennedy Middle School in Plantsville, CT for guided tours on the following dates:Tuesday August 17thWednesday August 18thThursday August 19thFrom 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.A letter will be going out to all 6th grade JFK Middle School students in the middle of August. This letter will indicate the students homeroom number. JFK Middle School is located at 1071 S. Main St. Plantsville, CT Call 860-628-3275 for more information or visit the Southington Public … (0 comments)

north star real estate: OPEN HOUSE Sunday August 15th 225 Witches Rock Road Bristol CT - 08/13/10 12:14 PM
OPEN HOUSE Sunday August 15th, 2010 1-3pm
225 Witches Rock Road in Bristol CT 06010
Come see this is a beautiful 3 bedroom house in absolutely pristine condition in Bristol CT!
The quality and attention to detail is evident from the moment you enter this beautifully updtated house.

 
 
Walk up to the main living area, or down the stairs to the left and through the glass paneled door that opens to the beautifully finished lower level.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New custom cabinets, counter tops, and gleaming hardwood floors throughout ....

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north star real estate: House for Sale 225 Witches Rock Road in Bristol CT 06010 - 08/13/10 09:45 AM
House for Sale 225 Witches Rock Road in Bristol CT 06010
This is a beautiful 3 bedroom 2 full bath house in absolutely pristine condition in Bristol CT!
The quality and attention to detail is evident from the moment you enter this beautifully updtated house! 

 
 
 
Walk up to the main living area, or down the stairs to the left and through the glass paneled door that opens to the beautifully finished lower level.
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
New custom cabinets, counter tops, and gleaming hardwood floors throughout ....
 
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north star real estate: A Broker Who "Gets It" in Southington Connecticut - 08/10/10 11:52 AM
A Broker Who "Gets It" in Southington Connecticut!  Linda  Tosta, Broker/Owner of North Star Real Estate in Southington, CT is always on the cutting edge ...When I started my Home Staging business a few years ago, most Realtors in the Central Connecticut area didn't know what staging was, and those who did, think think much of it.  Today there are plenty of Realtors and Brokers today that STILL don't have much use for it.                  

Serious sellers know they need to do everything they can to make their home stand out.  Home Staging [my way] is a very simple AND … (1 comments)

north star real estate: New Listing at 280 Camp Street Plainville, CT 06062 - 08/09/10 11:04 PM
Newly listed:  280 Camp Street in
Plainville, CT 06062
Breathtaking 2490 s.f. Antique Farmhouse located on Camp Street in Plainville, CT

Circa 1841
Breathtaking and well cared for 10 room colonial boasting 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths.    

 
 
A medley of old and new!  Hardwood floors and beautiful  oak trim throughout.  Updated kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless appliances. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
And what would this delightful farmhouse be with out a sprawling front porch and large 2 story barn?  
 
 
 
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north star real estate: Back Packs for Kids - 08/07/10 10:31 AM
The Mid-State Association of Realtors is conducting it's annual Back Packs for Kids school supplies drive as part of it's Wishes for Kids Community ProgramTimes are tough and a lot of families need our help!  This is a great chance to make an impact on the lives of children in need ... get them off on the right foot as they start a new school year.  We are collecting back packs and all kind of school supplies for students in all grades that will be donated to the New Britain Board of Education.  North Star Real Estate located at 722 West … (2 comments)

north star real estate: OPEN HOUSE Beautiful Historical Home in Plainville, CT - 08/07/10 08:33 AM
OPEN HOUSE Sunday August 8th, 2010 1-3pm
280 Camp Street Plainville, Connecticut

Circa 1841 ... A medly of OLD and NEW
Experience this Beautiful & Beathtaking Historic Home! 
Well Cared for 10 Room Colonial, 5 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 
Offered at $299,900
by, North Star Real Estate in Southington, CT
For more information about this home visit www.NorthStarRE.com
Directions - RT 6 to Camp St or W. Washington St to 280 Camp St Watch for signs
Contact: Karen Bernetti (860) 302-0333  North Star Real Estate in Southington CT ML#: G569085
 
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north star real estate: I Want to Be a Better Blogger - 08/06/10 04:56 PM
I've been dipping my toe in the Active Rain waters for a while now, trying to get the hang of this blogging thing.   You see, I'm the type of person who doesn't want to do something, unless I can do it really well ... unfortunately, blogging is one of those things you have to do before you can be really good at it.   I find practicing in public rather scary, so this has been a HUGE obstacle for me  to overcome.
I'd like to thank all of the wonderful Active Rain members who post their success stories because they've inspired … (12 comments)

 
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