Bob and Richelle's Blog
Blogging about life in Newtown, CT and relevant real estate information for the public
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2009
Every couple of months, we write about the real estate market in Newtown. Because the real estate market is constantly changing, this is a just a snap shot in time. All information is from the Greater Fairfield County Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for the town of Newtown as of today. Here go...
03/28/2009
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The Edmond Town Hall Theater is located at ... Edmond Town Hall on Main Street, Newtown. All movie tickets cost $2.00 each. The theater is open seven days a week with showings in the evenings and matinees shown on some days. Movies shown are "second run films" meaning that they've already play...
03/28/2009
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First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit First time homebuyers can claim a tax credit worth $8,000 as part of the Economic Stimulus Package. The credit is effective as of January 1, 2009 and will expire December 1, 2009. Amount of Credit: Ten percent of the value of home or $8,000, whichever is less. I...
03/26/2009
Back in September 2008, we posted a blog titled "Short Sale - What is It?". We think this is useful information as we frequently explain what a short sale is to both buyers and sellers. Our intention is to update you from time to time about the number of short sales actively listed for sale in ...
03/21/2009
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Spring has arrived to Newtown, CT! Last night, we were looking out our kitchen window at our backyard (we have blogged about our backyard before). The animal activity was in high gear! We first noticed all the young deer in our backyard. They were grazing on the leftover winter grass and froli...
03/16/2009
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BOB & RICHELLE WARD have just listed this home for sale. TAKEN OFF THE MARKET Click on photos to enlarge. Charming in-town 3 bedroom ranch that overlooks the Ram's Pasture! Beautiful useable land with a rock-wall in the backyard. Brick fireplace in the Living Room. 2 sets of built-ins. New...
03/14/2009
What Have Newtown, CT Real Estate Values Done Since 2003? Home values are important whether you are planning to buy a home or sell a home. They are a major topic of conversation and are on the minds of many people. Each day the news media tell us about large double digit declines in real estat...
03/09/2009
BOB & RICHELLE WARD have just listed this home for sale. TAKEN OFF THE MARKET Click on photos to enlarge. BEST IN CLASS! This quality 4 BR, 2.5 BA home located in the desirable Borough of Newtown features a dramatic Living Room w/brick fireplace, custom kitchen w/center island and tons of cab...
03/03/2009
Newtown, CT Public Schools will begin registering children for kindergarten during the month of April 2009. If your child will turn five years old by December 31, 2009, he or she is eligible to register for school. Pre-registration will begin in April 2009. If your child is eligible for kinder...
03/02/2009
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Prudential Connecticut Realty's Newtown Office located at 33 Church Hill Road is a collection point for the F.A.I.T.H. Food Pantry. The F.A.I.T.H. Food Pantry has been in existence at the St. John's Episcopal Church at 5 Washington Avenue, Sandy Hook for 25 years. F.A.I.T.H. stands for Food Ass...
03/02/2009
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