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bob richelle ward: Handmade Rooster or a Fish - 04/30/12 04:05 AM
Handmade Rooster or a Fish  As you drive around Newtown, CT, you'll see the town's symbol in many places:  On top of a church spire, on some of the town's street signs and on other signs around town.  What, you may ask, is Newtown's symbol?  It is a rooster!
We have a friend whose high school son is hand making rooster silhouettes and selling them to make money for a trip this summer after he graduates from high school.
The roosters are painted with exterior grade paint and available in 3 colors:  maroon, green and black.  If you'd like a custom color, he's open … (0 comments)

bob richelle ward: 60 Bennetts Bridge Rd, Newtown, CT - Listed for Sale - 04/21/12 06:46 AM
60 Bennetts Bridge Road, Newtown, CT was LISTED FOR SALE by BOB & RICHELLE WARD, Realtors, ABR
List Price: $469,900 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathroom 3,016 Square Feet 4.07 Acre Privacy and Tranquility Cross over the bridge to both privacy and tranquility. Trout stream. 4+ acres. Hardwood floors are in the Foyer, Living Room & Dining Room. Family Room features a vaulted ceiling, fireplace, skylights & beams. Master bedroom suite has a walk in closet, whirlpool bathroom and a separate shower stall. Walk up attic and a Bonus Room over the garage. Large working kitchen. Central A/C. Central vacuum. Front porch with a … (4 comments)

bob richelle ward: Newtown, CT Beautiful Baby Photo Contest - 03/27/12 03:52 AM
Newtown, CT Beautiful Baby Photo Contest Giavanna Dentice, 8 months, was the first baby entered in this year's Beautiful Baby Photo Contest. She is held by her mom, Mary Dentice, in front of the Voting Booth with her entry photo in the #1 slot.  This contest is an annual fundraiser for Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a non-profit that builds handicap housing for severely disabled young military personnel at no charge to the soldier.
Contestants are being soughtnow for this friendly competition, which begins at the Sandy Hook Firehouse's Lobsterfest on June 8th & 9th, and then travels to Stop & Shop, … (0 comments)

bob richelle ward: Newtown, CT Tax Assessor's Office - 03/20/12 04:04 PM
Newtown, CT Tax Assessor's Office  As Realtors, we venture into the Newtown, CT Tax Asessor's Office often.    They are located in the Fairfield Hills complex at 4 Primrose Lane, Newtown, which is centrally located.
The Newtown, CT Tax Assessor's Office is a scary place to many, but not to us!  We find that Chris, Penny, Andrea and Mindy are all nice people and always ready to help us.  So, you may be asking yourself, why are the Wards at the Newtown, CT Tax Asessor's Office so often?  The following is just a few reasons:
We stop by to pick up a field card for … (0 comments)

bob richelle ward: 68 Marlin Road, Newtown, CT - Listed for Sale - 02/27/12 02:21 PM
68 Marlin Road, Newtown, CT was LISTED FOR SALE by BOB & RICHELLE WARD, Realtors, ABR
List Price: $649,900 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms 4,367 Square Feet (includes 780 square feet in lower level) 2.07 Acres Newer 4,367 square foot Colonial with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms located in Southern Newtown. Hardwood floors. Huge Family Room with fireplace and vaulted ceiling. Sun Room. Granite counters in Kitchen. Formal Living Room and Dining Room with lots of detailing. 2 story foyer. French doors and transom openings. Master bedroom suite with tray ceiling. Finished walk out lower level features play room with wet bar and full bathroom (780 square feet included in square footage). … (2 comments)

bob richelle ward: 5 Horseshoe Ridge Road, Newtown, CT - Listed for Sale - 02/21/12 03:56 AM
5 Horseshoe Ridge Road, Newtown, CT was LISTED FOR SALE by BOB & RICHELLE WARD, Realtors, ABR
- CLOSED ON 4/19/2012 - SALE PRICE:  $280,000 -
List Price: $300,000 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathroom 3,014 Square Feet 2.34 Acre This is a bank requested short sale.  3,014 square foot Colonial located in a nice neighborhood setting with lake views.  4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms.  Possible freeze damage.  Needs TLC.  Subject to bank approval.  
Bob & Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABRPrudential Connecticut Realtywww.connecticuthomesforsale.comCell - (203) 470-9818
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bob richelle ward: How is Buying a Home Like Running a Marathon? - 02/07/12 06:09 AM
How is Buying a Home Like Running a Marathon?  Let us count the ways!  It's amazing how two such diverse activities can follow a similiar cycle of emotions.  Here's how we see it:
When you first start your home search or your marathon, you experience a sense of excitement Next, you're working toward your goal (finding the right home or finishing your race) - setting your pace Somewhere along the way, you start to feel restless Then you begin to doubt that your goal is achievable Your mindset changes and hope begins to shine through again Finally, success is in sight Lastly, you cross the finish … (7 comments)

bob richelle ward: Recap of Short Sales in Newtown, CT for 2011 - 01/17/12 05:03 PM
Recap of Short Sales in Newtown, CT for 2011  Over the course of 2011, we posted several blog entries about the status of short sales in Newtown, CT.  With the advent of the New Year, we thought a recap of this segment of this local real estate market would be in order.
In the table below, we have provided both 2011 and 2010 short sale information for a comparison.
It's interesting to see that the number of sold short sales decreased in 2011 and the number of actively listed short sales increased.  The numbers pretty much flip flopped.  We attribute this change to buyers being … (1 comments)

bob richelle ward: Food Donations to Local Food Pantries - 12/29/11 11:46 AM
Food Donations to Local Food Pantries  It's been a while since we've posted a blog.  Business has been good and the holiday season has kept us busy.  We do have a recent event that we feel is blog-worthy.
On Tuesday, December 26, 2011, Bob received a phone call from the Big Y, a local supermarket here in Newtown.  In the past, we have blogged about the F.A.I.T.H. Food Pantry and Newtown's Victory Garden, which provides fresh grown produce to the food pantries.  With the help of Google, the Big Y found us!
Seems that they had some left over bakery goods … (1 comments)

bob richelle ward: Public Open Houses - Newtown, CT - 11/13/11 - 11/09/11 08:43 AM
Public Open Houses - Newtown, CT - 11/13/11  Bob and Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABR will be hosting two (2) open houses this Sunday, November 13, 2011.  Both homes are in the same price range, but are very different from one another and in very different locations.
If you are looking to purchase a home in Newtown or if you'd like to see how your home compares to others, please stop by to have a look.  Public Open Houses - Newtown, CT - 11/13/11
Bob & Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABRPrudential Connecticut Realtywww.connecticuthomesforsale.comCell - (203) 470-9818
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bob richelle ward: The Newtown Forest Assocation - Newtown, CT - 10/18/11 07:52 AM
The Newtown Forest Assocation - Newtown, CT  As you drive around Newtown, CT, you will occasionally notice signs like this one:
 
The Newtown Forest Association is the oldest private land trust organization in the State of Connecticut. Since its inception in 1923, The Newtown Forest Association has been dedicated to securing the benefits derived from open space lands for the residents of Newtown and their posterity. These open space lands which include, but are not limited to, forest and agricultural land, wildlife and nature preserves and watersheds.  Today, The Newtown Forest Association holds more than 1,000 acres located in all sections of Newtown … (4 comments)

bob richelle ward: 4 Currituck Road, Newtown, CT - Just Listed for Sale - 10/12/11 05:22 PM
4 Currituck Road, Newtown, CT was LISTED FOR SALE by BOB & RICHELLE WARD, Realtors, ABR
List Price: $299,000 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom 2,266 Square Feet .80 Acre Circa 1868 Antique home located in Newtown's Borough. Hardwood floors throughout. Fireplace in the Living Room. 3 season Sun Room. Mud Room with separate entrance and laundry. High ceilings and large windows. Master bedroom with walk-in closet. Freshly painted inside and out. Built in bookcases, walk up attic. Rock walls, 2 patios, and gardens. Click www.4Currituck.com or here for more information about 4 Currituck Road, Newtown, CT.
Bob & Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABRPrudential Connecticut Realtywww.connecticuthomesforsale.comCell - (203) 470-9818
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bob richelle ward: Cart Us Around and Take Us Shopping! - 10/08/11 06:48 AM
Cart Us Around and Take Us Shopping!  Next time you visit the Big Y in Newtown, look at the advertisement on your shopping cart.  Check the inside and check the outside.  You should see an image that looks like this:

Yep, that's us - Bob & Richelle Ward - looking right at you from your shopping cart.  While you cart us around and take us shopping, remember who we are (Bob & Richelle Ward) and what we do (sell houses).  If you have a real estate need, give us a call - as the ad says, "We'll get you moving".
Bob & Richelle … (3 comments)

bob richelle ward: New Recycling Rules in Newtown, CT - 07/18/11 08:31 PM
New Recycling Rules in Newtown, CT  New in Newtown - Single Stream Recycling!  It's easy and convenient ... NO MORE SORTING!  Click here for more information on the new recycling rules in Newtown, CT.

We hope that this makes your recycling life a little easier! 
Bob & Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABRPrudential Connecticut Realtywww.connecticuthomesforsale.comCell - (203) 470-9818
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bob richelle ward: 5 Buck Trail, Newtown, CT - Just Listed for Sale - 07/17/11 03:58 PM
5 Buck Trail, Newtown, CT was LISTED FOR SALE by BOB & RICHELLE WARD, Realtors, ABR
SOLD: 11/9/2011 - SALE PRICE:  $650,000
List Price: $669,900 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathroom 3,253 Square Feet 2.62 Acre  
Stunning French Country Colonial built in 2001 with high end finishes. Custom Kitchen with stainless steel Viking gas range, GE Advantium Oven/microwave and a newer stainless steel dishwasher. Butler's Pantry with wine refrigerator and under cabinet lighting. Covered side porch off Living Room. Exquisite Master Bathroom with heated tumbled marble floor and double sink vanity that was converted from buffet table. Exterior lighgting, koi pond, mahogany deck and stone patio. Borders 3 acres of … (3 comments)

bob richelle ward: 35 Marlin Road, Newtown, CT - Just Listed for Sale - 07/16/11 04:32 PM
35 Marlin Road, Newtown, CT was LISTED FOR SALE by BOB & RICHELLE WARD, Realtors, ABR
List Price: $699,900 4 Bedrooms, 2/2 Bathroom 3,619 Square Feet 2.00 Acre  
Perfect 4 bedroom Colonial! Details and upgrades throughout. Kitchen with granite counters. Family Room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace. Lovely Sun Room off Kitchen and Family Room. Office on main floor. Open floor plan. French doors. Hardwood floors on main level. Finished walkout basement with half bathroom (additional 460 square feet). Truly move-in condition!   Click www.35MarlinRoad.com or here for more information about  35 Marlin Road, Newtown, CT.  
Bob & Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABRPrudential Connecticut Realtywww.connecticuthomesforsale.comCell - (203) 470-9818
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bob richelle ward: 9 Ironwood Road, Newtown, CT - Just Listed for Sale - 06/14/11 07:02 AM
9 Ironwood Road, Newtown, CT was LISTED FOR SALE by BOB & RICHELLE WARD, Realtors, ABR
SOLD:  9/16/2011 FOR $500,000
List Price: $519,900 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathroom 2,944 Square Feet 1.05 Acre  
Pristine 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Colonial located at the end of the cul-de-sac. 2 story Foyer. Large open flooplan. Family Room with fireplace, built-in, wetbar and sliders to large deck overlooking private backyard. Custom Kitchen with cherry cabinets and center island. Master bedroom suite with deluxe bathroom, whirlpool tub and oversized shower. Landscaped yard. Hardwood floor on main floor and upstairs hallway.    Click here for more information about 9 Ironwood Road, Newtown, CT.  
Bob & Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABRPrudential Connecticut Realtywww.connecticuthomesforsale.comCell … (4 comments)

bob richelle ward: Short Sales in Newtown, CT - as of 5/23/2011 - 06/02/11 07:11 AM
Short Sales in Newtown, CT - as of 5/23/11.  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 every 2 months about the short sale activity in Newtown, CT.
As of today, the short sale market in Newtown looks like this:
25 are Actively listed for sale 16 have taken price reductions 2 are under deposit 4 are pending sale 3 have closed in 2011 3 have been withdrawn or canceled 0 were re-listed for sale 1 have expired The price … (3 comments)

bob richelle ward: Dogs and Roosters - 5/21/11 - 05/15/11 05:56 PM
Dogs and Roosters - 5/21/11  This coming Saturday, May 21, 2011, Newtown Parks and Recreation is sponsoring two events at the Fairfield Hills complex:
37th Annual 5K Rocking Rooster Run/Walk - Starts at 8:00 pm.  5K (3.1 miles) walk/run is broken up into different age groups.  Registration fee is $20.00 ($25.00 day of the event).  All proceeds benefit Newtown Scholarship Association. Strut Your Mutt - 10:30 am to 1:00 pm - There will be a 2K fun dog walk, vendors, demonstrations and contests.  Tickets are $25.00 ($30.0) day of the event).  Proceeds go toward the proposed Dog Park - Park and Bark. … (6 comments)

bob richelle ward: 2011 Spring Real Estate Market in Newtown, CT - 05/04/11 07:49 AM
2011 Spring Real Estate Market in Newtown, CT  As you can see in the number of blog posts (check Blog Archives on the right toward the bottom), we were absent from LifinNewtown.com for the months of February and April this year.  It's not because we were slacking off or on some great extended vacation in an exotic location.  We were gearing up for the 2011 Spring Real Estate Market in Newtown, CT.
When we looked over our calendar for the months of February and April, we realized that we had a good number of appointments to list homes for sale in February … (2 comments)

 
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