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ABSORPTION RATES FOR ORANGE CT AS OF DECEMBER 11, 2008

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:29:58 -0600

AS OF SEPTEMBER 2008

ORANGE SINGLE FAMILY HOME CURRENT ACTIVE LISTINGS: 60

NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD THE LAST 12 MONTHS: 88 (7.3 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD THE LAST 6 MONTHS: 43 (7.2Sold Per Month)

NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD THE LAST 3 MONTHS:14(4.7 Sold Per Month)

CURRENT # OF MONTHS INVENTORY IN ORANGE CT: 12.9

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This information describes the current trends in ORANGE CT. With this data, my reseach and your help we can determine the value of your home in today's market.

Orange Connecticut Real Estate Market Report for November 2008

Orange Connecticut Real Estate Market Report for October 2008

Orange Connecticut Real Estate Market Report for September 2008

MILFORD CT ABSORPTION CHART AS OF DECEMBER 11, 2008

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:05:34 -0600

AS OF DECEMBER 11, 2008

MILFORDCONNECTICUT SINGLE FAMILY HOME CURRENT ACTIVE LISTINGS: 268

NUMBER SOLD THE LAST 12 MONTHS; 355(29.6 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER SOLD THE LAST 6 MONTHS: 197 (32.8 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER SOLD THE LAST 3 MONTHS: 88 (29.3 Sold Per Month)

CURRENT # OF MONTHS INVENTORY IN MILFORD CT: 9.1

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This information describes the current trends in Milford CT. With this data, my reseach and your help we can determine the value of your home in today's market.

Milford Connecticut Real Estate Market Report for November 2008

Milford Connecticut Real Estate Market Report for October 2008

Milford Connecticut Real Estate Market Report for September 2008

Bethany Connecticut Market Report & Absorption Chart As Of December 11, 2008

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:44:32 -0600

AS OF DECEMBER 2008

BETHANY SINGLE FAMILY HOME CURRENT ACTIVE LISTINGS: 32

NUMBER SOLD THE LAST 12 MONTHS: 38(3.2 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER SOLD THE LAST 6 MONTHS: 21(3.5 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER SOLD THE LAST 3 MONTHS: 6 (2.0 Sold Per Month)

CURRENT # OF MONTHS INVENTORY IN BETHANY CT: 16.0

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This information describes the current trends in BETHANY CT. With this data, my reseach and your help we can determine the value of your home in today's market.

To view full Bethany Connecticut Market Reports for;

Bethany Connecticut Real Estate Market Report for November 2008

Bethany Connecticut Real Estate Market Report for October 2008

Bethany Connecticut Real Estate Market Report for September 2008

ABSORPTION RATES FOR WOODBRIDGE CT AS OF DECEMBER 11, 2008

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:09:03 -0600

AS OF DECEMBER 2008

WOODBRIDGE CONNECTICUT SINGLE FAMILY HOME CURRENT ACTIVE LISTINGS: 80

NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD THE LAST 12 MONTHS: 78 (6.5 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD THE LAST 6 MONTHS: 53 (8.8 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD THE LAST 3 MONTHS: 20 (6.7 Sold Per Month)

CURRENT # OF MONTHS INVENTORY IN WOODBRIDGE CT: 12

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This information describes the current trends in WOODBRIDGE CT. With this data, my reseach and your help we can determine the value of your home in today's market.

To view full Woodbridge Connecticut Market Reports for;

Woodbridge Connecticut Real Estate Market Report for November 2008

Woodbridge Connecticut Real Estate Market Report for October 2008

Woodbridge Connecticut Real Estate Market Report for September 2008

ST AGNES HOLIDAY FAIR IN MILFORD CONNECTICUT 11/15/08

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:16:59 -0500

St Agnes Holiday Fair Nov 15th 9:00AM - 3:00PM
St Agnes Parish Hall

400 Merwin Ave Milford, CT 06460

To register please call Register with Carol Close - 934-4436 or Eda Moroney - 878-9050

Tables $15 each

(Tables are available in the Hall Setup time is 8:00AM)

Hot and Cold refreshments are available for a small fee.

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MILFORD CONNECTICUT WINS "100 BEST COMMUNITIES AWARD!

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:02:58 -0500

For the 3rd year in a row Milford Connecticut has been named one of the nations top 100 Best Communities for Young People to live. In Wednesday's New Haven Register, Milford's Mayor James L. Richetelli Jr. said Milford was specifically cited for reducing its drop out rate.

According to the website Americas Promise Alliance in America a student drops out of High School every 26 seconds. Milford's drop out rate is about 4% compared to the National average which is in the double digits. Click here for a map of the top 100 cities.

Criteria used to select winning communities

For a detailed list of the selection criteria click here and to view a list of the panal click here.

Milford has partnered with The International Brotherhood of Teamsters/Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation School-to-Work Mentoring Program in Stratford in an effort to keep at risk students in school and reduce the drop out rate. In turn Sikorsky will be able to fill future jobs with skilled and knowledgeble manufacturing employees.

For more information on the Milford School System visit Milford Public Schools.

ORANGE CONNECTICUT COUNTRY FAIR - SEPTEMBER 20 & 21 2008

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:28:26 -0500

The 34th year of the Orange Country Fair in Connecticut www.orangectfair.com will take place this weekend the 20 and 21st of September and while a very small fair in comparison to others it still draws people from all over and is a great family day.

This years new attractions will include a Police Dog Demonstration, a new band "The Navel" and Wade Henry Entertainer will stroll the grounds juggling, eating fire and riding a tall unicycling - sounds fun!

Both Saturday and Sunday mornings will start out with Chip's famous Pancake Breakfast at the Main Food Pavillion other events will include the Horse Show (my favorite) starting at 8:30a.m. for more on Program events please visit the fair website www.orangefair.com

There's still time to register to participate in your favorite event - see you at the fair!

Woodbridge CT Absorption Rate and Market Report as of 9/17/08

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:02:16 -0500

AS OF SEPTEMBER 2008

WOODBRIDGE CONNECTICUT SINGLE FAMILY HOME CURRENT ACTIVE LISTINGS: 94

NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD THE LAST 12 MONTHS: 75 (6.2 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD THE LAST 6 MONTHS: 50 (8.3 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD THE LAST 3 MONTHS: 30 (10.0 Sold Per Month)

CURRENT # OF MONTHS INVENTORY IN WOODBRIDGE CT: 9.4

WOODBRIDGE CONNECTICUT MARKET REPORT FOR AUGUST 2008 COMPARED TO AUGUST 2007

This information describes the current trends in WOODBRIDGE CT. With this data, my reseach and your help we can determine the value of your home in today's market.

Orange Connecticut Absorption Rates as of 9/17/08

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:50:12 -0500

AS OF SEPTEMBER 2008

ORANGE SINGLE FAMILY HOME CURRENT ACTIVE LISTINGS: 70

NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD THE LAST 12 MONTHS: 100 (8.3 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD THE LAST 6 MONTHS: 55 (9.2 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER OF HOMES SOLD THE LAST 3 MONTHS: 27 (9.0 Sold Per Month)

CURRENT # OF MONTHS INVENTORY IN ORANGE CT: 7.8

ORANGE CONNECTICUT MARKET REPORT FOR AUGUST 2008 COMPARED TO AUGUST 2007

This information describes the current trends in ORANGE CT. With this data, my reseach and your help we can determine the value of your home in today's market.

Bethany CT Absorption Rates - 9/17/08

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:16:42 -0500

AS OF SEPTEMBER 2008

BETHANY SINGLE FAMILY HOME CURRENT ACTIVE LISTINGS: 38

NUMBER SOLD THE LAST 12 MONTHS: 40(3.3 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER SOLD THE LAST 6 MONTHS: 26(4.3 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER SOLD THE LAST 3 MONTHS: 15 (5.0 Sold Per Month)

CURRENT # OF MONTHS INVENTORY IN BETHANY CT: 7.6

BETHANY CONNECTICUT MARKET REPORT FOR AUGUST 2008 COMPARED TO AUGUST 20007

This information describes the current trends in Bethany CT. With this data, my reseach and your help we can determine the value of your home in today's market.

Milford CT Absorption Chart - 9/17/08

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:52:48 -0500

AS OF SEPTEMBER 2008

MILFORD SINGLE FAMILY HOME CURRENT ACTIVE LISTINGS: 304

NUMBER SOLD THE LAST 12 MONTHS; 369 (30.8 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER SOLD THE LAST 6 MONTHS: 207 (34.5 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER SOLD THE LAST 3 MONTHS: 112 (37.3 Sold Per Month)

CURRENT # OF MONTHS INVENTORY IN MILFORD CT: 8.1

Milford Connecticut Market Report for August 2008 vs. August 2007

This information describes the current trends in Milford CT. With this data, my reseach and your help we can determine the value of your home in today's market.

Evening Retreat For Women in Seymour CT - 11/7/08

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:16:11 -0500

An Evening Retreat For Women

"Women's Thirst for the Living Water: On the Dignity and Vocation of Women"
drawing from the Apostolic Letter of Pope John Paul II, Mulieris Dignitatem

Friday, November 7th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church
35 Washington Street, Seymour, CT 06483
Sponsored by: The League of the Sacred Heart

Talk will be given by: best selling author, award winning journalist, friend of Blessed Mother Teresa, and American delegate to the Vatican Congress: Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle - books by Donna-Marie Cooper O-Boyle.

Family Flu Clinic in Milford CT - 10/25/08

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:42:09 -0500

A Family Flu Clinic will be held at the Milford Library on Saturday the 25th of October from 10am to 1pm presented by the Milford Health Department & the VNA of South Central Connecticut.

The cost is $30.00 per person or FREE for VFC-eligible children (no insurance or insurance does not pay for immunization).

The following insurances will be accepted: Medicare B, Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Connecticare, and Healthnet.

No free for those will a valid insurance card. Card must be presented at time of clinic. Cash or check accepted, receipts will be provided. Vaccine available to those age 6 months and older, children under 18 must have parental or guardian consent.

Please call 203-859-6055 for more information.

Clever Advertising - This company has a sense of humor and a great computer programmer, ja?

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:26:01 -0500

Just for fun watch this 20 seconds of pure fun, with nothing to do, type or read. Don't click on anything and unless you can read Dutch you won't be able to read either, but just wait a few seconds and watch what happens and make sure your sound is turned on. I'm happy just to insert a picture in my blog or website, it's amazing what they can do.

Http://producten.hema.nl/

HEMA is a Dutch department store. The first store opened on November 4, 1926, in Amsterdam .. Now there are 150 stores all over the Netherlands. HEMA also has stores in Belgium, Luxemburg, and Germany. In June of this year, HEMA was sold to British investment company Lion Capital. Take a look at HEMA's product page.

MILFORD CT FIREWORKS & LIVE CONCERT FEATURING JOSH GRACIN 7/2/08

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:11:37 -0500

FIREWORKS & LIVE CONCERT At The Westfield Mall Milford CT

Wednesday July 2nd 2008

Woodbridge CT Market Report for May 2008

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:27:41 -0500

AS OF June 11, 2008 IN WOODBRIDGE CONNECTICUT

CURRENT ACTIVE LISTINGS: 105

NUMBER SOLD LAST 12 MONTHS: 76 (6.3 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER SOLD LAST 6 MONTHS: 25 (4.2 Sold Per Month)

NUMBER SOLD LAST 3 MONTHS: 16 (5.3 Sold Per Month)

CURRENT # OF MONTHS INVENTORY: 19.7

To View a full market report for Woodbridge Connecticut click here.

The Pirates Ball in Milford CT

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:48:10 -0500

Catering by Christine

1 Schooner Lane, Milford, CT

203.331.2051 or 203-331-2052

Pirates Ball

June 13^{th -}7-11pm

Includes:

Beer & Sangria

Homemade Chips and Salsa

Dinner

BBQ Chicken

Orange Glazed Salmon or Simply Grilled Salmon

Fish, Chicken & Steak Kabobs

Roasted Corn, Black Bean & Tomato Salad

Roasted Potatoes

Mixed Green Salad - Choice of Dressing

Music & Dancing

Connecticut 's Premier Steel Drum Driven Calypso Band, White Eyed Lizard

TICKETS $ 75.00

Includes Dinner, Beer, Wine, Sangria, Music & Dancing All Night!

The Downtown Milford Business Association at (203) 701-0753

Lisa Blanchard

Perfectly Spoiled Pet Boutique

125 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460

(203) 701-0753 Lisa@perfectlyspoiled.com

***To Benefit Downtown Milford

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage & Dash Express!

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Sat, 24 May 2008 08:38:43 -0500

I just read in my morning e-mail that Coldwell Banker has become the first national full-service real estate company to distribute its listings to a GPS device!! Unfortunatly I do not have one built into my car at this time, I use the mobile one stuck to the windshield, which I don't think I could do without anymore.

All www.coldwellbanker.com listings will be fed to Dash.net. You must have a dash GPS system ($399.00 at Amazon) to add the Coldwell Banker listings button to your Dash Express via the MyDash Web site. Listings will then automatically load onto your Dash Express navigation device.

Dash Express users who add Coldwell Banker listings to their GPS device by using the Coldwell Banker "HomeSearch" button on mydash.net will get listings. The listings will appear in simple text form and include details about the home, including the price and features as well as the sales associates contact information and the direction to the home.

I've actually never heard of anyone using Dash before. Garmin, Magellan and TomTom are the names that I am familiar with. Has anyone ever used the Dash system or heard good/bad reviews? I read on their site that "Dash is the first two-way, Internet-connected GPS navigation system".

Home Sales in Milford, Orange, Woodbridge and Bethany CT 5/11/08-5/17/08

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:46:20 -0500

Click on each town name below to view the homes statistics such as List Price, Sale Price and Days on Market (DOM) and number of bedroooms.

2 Homes closed in Orange CT between 5/11/08 and 5/17/08

1 Home closed in Woodbridge CT between 5/11/08 and 5/17/08

1 Home Closed in Bethany CT between 5/11/08 and 5/17/08

10 Homes Closed in Milford CT between 5/11/08 and 5/17/08

Please feel free to contact me and let me know if there is other information that would be helpful in your search to buy a home in Milford, Orange, Woodbridge, Bethany or New Haven CT.

Woodbridge CT Town Library - Asset Protection Seminar - Long Term Care - 6/30/08

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:22:11 -0500

ASSET PROTECTION SEMINAR: Long Term Care is a Family Affair
Monday, June 30, 2008 @ 6:30 pm

We are all living longer than previous generations, a fact that affects you and your family in many ways. Families are now facing the necessity of Long Term Care for loved ones. This informative seminar will cover many topics the can have an impact on your personal and family finances, including what Long Term Care is, how much it costs, and funding options. Join seminar leader Sherri Swihart for this informational session that will include time for questions from the audience.

This program is free and open to the public - all are welcome to join!

Please visit the Circulation Desk to register or call for more information;

Patricia Valsecchi
Community Services Director
Woodbridge Town Library
10 Newton Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
203-389-3466
203-389-3457 Fax
www.woodbridge.lioninc.org

Woobridge CT Town Library - Story & A Hike: Fire Quest 6/28/08

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:12:13 -0500

STORY & A HIKE: Fire Quest
A Family-Oriented Environmental Education Program
Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 1:00 pm

Come and experience the magic of fire as Justin Pegnataro of Two Coyotes Wilderness School shares a story of the quest for fire, and teaches how the Native Americans made fire without matches. This family program includes games, hiking across the street from the Library in the Alice Newton Street Memorial Park, and of course, fire.

Families with children of all ages are welcome -- parental supervision is required. Please come dressed appropriately for the weather.

Space is limited, and registration is required.

Please visit the Circulation Desk to register or call for more information;

Patricia Valsecchi
Community Services Director
Woodbridge Town Library
10 Newton Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
203-389-3466
203-389-3457 Fax
www.woodbridge.lioninc.org

Woodbridge CT Town Library Book Discussion With Mark Schenker - Fahrenheit 451

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:01:24 -0500

BOOK DISCUSSION with Mark Schenker - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Thursday, June 19, 2008 @ 7:00 pm

PART OF THE BIG READ FOR GREATER NEW HAVEN

A book discussion with Yale University Dean of Academic Affairs Mark Schenker, at the Woodbridge Town Library. The topic will be the Big Read selection Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. After more than 50 years, Fahrenheit 451, Bradbury's cautionary tale of book-burnings and state-enforced thought control, still strikes a nerve. Join with others all across the Greater New Haven area in reading this timeless and engrossing novel. Add your voice to this lively discussion, led by literary expert, Mark Schenker!

This is a free program, and all are welcome to join. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Free copies of the novel will be given to all registered participants, while supplies last! Please visit the Circulation Desk or call 389-3466 to register or for more information.

The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest. The Big Read - Greater New Haven is co-presented by The International Festival of Arts & Ideas and the Connecticut Library Consortium.

Please visit the Circulation Desk to register or call for more information;

Patricia Valsecchi
Community Services Director
Woodbridge Town Library
10 Newton Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
203-389-3466
203-389-3457 Fax
www.woodbridge.lioninc.org

Woodbridge CT Town Library - Jewlry Workshop with Geralyn Tagatac 6/18/08

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:47:14 -0500

Jewelry Workshop with Geralyn Tagatac Wednesday, June 18, 2008 @ 7:00 pm

A hands-on Jewelry Workshop. Geralyn Tagatac, of Geralyn Jewelry, will teach you how to design, string and finish a beautiful piece of hand-crafted jewelry. Participants will have the choice of making a necklace, or a set consisting of a bracelet and earrings. Using a variety of different beads, including semi-precious stones, glass and wood beads, and gold and silver plated beads, Geralyn will introduce you to several different techniques. You will be limited only by your imagination - let your creativity flow!

Class size is limited to 15, and registration is required. An $8 Materials Fee is payable to Geralyn at the program.

I took this class a few months ago with my niece, had a wonderful time and wear my necklace often. It's amazing how relaxing stringing beads can be.

Please visit the Circulation Desk to register or call for more information;

Patricia Valsecchi
Community Services Director
Woodbridge Town Library
10 Newton Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
203-389-3466
203-389-3457 Fax
www.woodbridge.lioninc.org

Woodbridge CT Town Library - Asset management Seminar 6/17/08 & ,6/21/08

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:38:52 -0500

ASSET MANAGEMENT SEMINAR: How Can You Reach Your Financial Goals & Dreams?
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 @ 6:30 pm & Saturday, June 21, 2008 @ 2:00 pm

Are you concerned about your current financial situation? Are you finding it difficult to deal with today's financial challenges? This informative seminar will cover many topics that can have an impact on your personal finances, including a discussion of what mutual funds are, the "3 D's" of investing, and what investment style is most suitable for you. Join seminar leader Sherri Swihart for this informational session that will include time for questions from the audience.

This program is free and open to the public - all are welcome to join!

Please visit the Circulation Desk to register or call for more information;

Patricia Valsecchi
Community Services Director
Woodbridge Town Library
10 Newton Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
203-389-3466
203-389-3457 Fax
www.woodbridge.lioninc.org

Woodbridge Library - The art of Hand Tied Bouquets 6/4/08

Kim Busk (Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage) — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:30:19 -0500

The Art of Hand Tied Bouquets with Michael Derouin
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 @ 7:00 pm

Join floral expert, Michael Derouin, for this fantastic hands-on class. Michael's classes are an excellent opportunity to learn practical and creative ideas for floral design that you can use in your own home. Soon we will all (hopefully!) have beautiful flowers blooming in our own gardens - wouldn't you like to know what to do with them? Michael has years of experience and is a wealth of knowledge - why not learn from the best?!

In this class, you will design and create a hand tied bouquet of beautiful fresh flowers. This bouquet will be appropriate to place into a small vase (participants are asked to provide their own vase - so bring your favorite!) Please also bring your own pruning shears and/or cutting tools to class.

Class size is limited to 20, and registration is required. Michael Derouin, is an award winning nationally recognized floral and event designer. A materials fee of $15 (cash please) is payable to Michael on the day of the event.

Please visit the Circulation Desk to register or call for more information;

Patricia Valsecchi
Community Services Director
Woodbridge Town Library
10 Newton Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
203-389-3466
203-389-3457 Fax
www.woodbridge.lioninc.org