dan cummings: The Running Realtor's Home Sales Report - September 2008 - 10/06/08 07:34 PM
The month of September was filled with gloom and doom from government officials who foolishly decided pumping 700 billion into Wall Street was the solution. The stock market continues to slide downward and big banks are bickering about who gets to take over the fallen financial institutions. With all that bull about … (6 comments)
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dan cummings: Last Day of Summer Fun at the Distance Run - 09/21/08 06:59 PM
The weather this morning was great for the Philadelphia Distance Run as a record number of participants made their way to the starting corrals for the 13.1 mile event.
With over 13,000 finishers the course was quite congested moving through the downtown city streets. Even after 8.5 miles the runners were … (21 comments)
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dan cummings: The Running Realtor's Home Sales Report - August 2008 - 09/02/08 05:59 PM
The market remained sluggish during the month of August with volume lagging last year by about 25%. In my five primary towns a total of 92 Single Family Homes sold during the month compared with 125 in the same time period last year.
If you are thinking of selling and … (7 comments)
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dan cummings: Did I fall for a SCAM? - 08/13/08 08:59 PM
Typically I consider myself pretty conservative and tend to use extra caution while in unfamiliar territory. While traveling I'm always keeping a watchful eye in congested areas like airports or train stations and keenly aware of details that seem out of place. In the age of Internet SPAM offering all kinds of SCAMS I have learned … (39 comments)
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dan cummings: Tee'd Off - LIVE - 08/12/08 05:21 AM
This morning as I sit here waiting for daybreak so I can head out on my long run before the Florida heat drains my New England body of energy I'm watching the LIVE Olympic coverage of the Men's Gymnastics. Typically as I'm watching the games I notice whether the coverage is … (11 comments)
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dan cummings: The Running Realtor's Home Sales Report - July 2008 - 08/01/08 06:58 PM
The summer real estate market along the Connecticut Shoreline is showing mixed results this year. In the town of Branford & Madison where price declines were a little steeper than surrounding towns the sales volume was about the same or slightly above last year. In North Branford, North Haven & Guilford prices were a stable but … (1 comments)
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dan cummings: Day Trippin' to Guilford Connecticut - 07/10/08 03:44 PM
Leaving the heat of the city for a day at the shore is now a whole lot easier with Eastbound Trains to Guilford, Connecticut. Folks from Manhattan typically think of New Haven as the end of the line but effective on the 4th of July Shoreline East added convenient connections that … (5 comments)
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dan cummings: Not Your Typical 5k - July 16, 2008 - 07/09/08 03:05 PM
On Wednesday July 16, 2008 the annual Main Street Festival returns to Middletown. This is one of the more spectator friendly events for a 5k race and offers plenty of activity to keep family and friends occupied during the 20-40 minutes it takes most participants to cross the finish line.
Not … (9 comments)
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dan cummings: North Haven Home Sales : Mid-Year Update - 2008 - 07/08/08 08:32 PM
Single family home sales in North Haven tumbled in the prime spring market of 2008. Closings during the months of April, May and June saw most of the activity from first time home buyers and drove the median sales price to its lowest point in over three years.
Second Quarter of … (0 comments)
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dan cummings: North Branford Home Sales : Mid-Year Update - 2008 - 07/08/08 08:31 PM
Single family home sale prices in North Branford recovered a little after the steep drop-off in prices seen during the same time last year.
Second Quarter of 2001 : 25 homes sold with the median price of $198,900
Second Quarter of 2002 : 26 homes sold with the median price of $253,000
Second … (0 comments)
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dan cummings: Branford Home Sales : Mid-Year Update - 2008 - 07/08/08 08:30 PM
Single family home sale prices in Branford are off about 7-1/2% from last years closing prices. Volume during the prime spring market also fell to its lowest level in years.
Second Quarter of 2002 : 37 homes sold with the median price of $250,000
Second Quarter of 2003 : 55 homes sold with the median … (0 comments)
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dan cummings: Guilford Home Sales : Mid-Year Update - 2008 - 07/08/08 08:29 PM
Single family home sale prices in Guilford tumbled nearly 15% during the prime spring market of 2008. This is similar to the downturn seen in North Haven but both of these towns have a diverse housing base with many lower priced homes that are attractive for first time buyers. Mid-priced homes … (0 comments)
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dan cummings: Madison Connecticut Home Sales : Mid-Year Update - 2008 - 07/08/08 08:28 PM
Single family home sale prices in Madison remain the highest along the shoreline of New Haven County but sales volume dropped substantally. Typically around 80 homes sell during the prime spring months of April, May and June but with only 49 closed sales this year is the slowest of the decade.
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dan cummings: Music Under the Stars - Beer Drinking Allowed? - 07/08/08 11:19 AM
The traditional Music Under The Stars concerts are underway in North Haven this season and rumor around town is that the fun festivities may not be the same under the new town administration. For as long as I can remember it has been acceptable to pack a few beers for a … (11 comments)
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dan cummings: Marathon Memories - Finishing the First One. - 06/06/08 07:00 PM
Being a lifelong New Englander I'm an early riser so waking at 3:00am in San Diego to run the Rock-n-Roll Marathon was easy for me. Looking around before the race there were not many smiles at dawn.
Race day is the end result of many training miles. Most participants at … (29 comments)
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dan cummings: Super 8 Meme - 05/29/08 07:53 AM
My wife, Sandra Cummings, dumped on me by sticking my name at the top of her list of victims assigned to complete the task of answering 8 questions that can be quite revealing to those prone to psychoanalysis interpretation.
For anyone new to blogging, a MeMe is a request to reveal … (24 comments)
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dan cummings: Reflections on Reaching the Peak with Team in Training - 05/19/08 06:32 PM
As many of you know back in January I signed on with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's TEAM IN TRAINING. Since I've always been very level headed I took their sales hype about participation being a Life Changing Experience with a grain of salt and fully expected fundraising to be a … (9 comments)
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dan cummings: Help Me Understand My Errors with 1031 Tax-Free Exchanges - 05/12/08 03:37 PM
Well.... Last week I was Tee'd Off at the apparent incompetence of the On-Line Continuing Education that is required to renew my Real Estate License but after a week of delaying another afternoon of agony I decided to take my final course today.
My choice was to learn about 1031 Tax-Free … (14 comments)
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dan cummings: Real Estate Continuing Education..... - 05/06/08 04:57 AM
For Tee'd Off Tuesday this week I will stay on topic and discuss Real Estate. May is license renewal month in Connecticut and this year since I have been busy preparing to run the Rock-n-Roll Marathon with the Team in Training I have not yet completed my required continuing education classes.
In … (29 comments)
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dan cummings: The Running Realtor's Home Sales Report - April 2008 - 05/01/08 07:08 PM
Spring is heating up in the Northeast and sales activity picked up quite a bit during the month of April. In the five towns that comprise my primary marketplace 62 Single Family Homes sold.
If you are thinking of selling and curious about the value of your home click the … (10 comments)
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dan cummings: Getting Leaner and Meaner.... - 04/29/08 10:38 AM
Today for Tee'd off Tuesday the news of another home invasion in Connecticut hit fairly close to my neighborhood. In this case the elderly woman was able to frighten off the intruder and according to the little news report she was not injured. Although I am by no means a trained … (19 comments)
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dan cummings: Review your Credit Report - Fast and Free! - 04/17/08 10:10 AM
We all hear the recommendations to check our credit report every so often to make sure it is accurate but how many times have you mailed in a written request? I'll gamble to say none! The internet has made life much easier and today you can check your report within minutes.
Back … (21 comments)
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dan cummings: The Running Realtor's Home Sales Report - March 2008 - 04/01/08 06:04 PM
All the media hype about the Mortgage and Real Estate Business makes it sound pretty dismal but if you are considering a move you will find there is activity. March was a bit cool in Connecticut but 51 single family homes were sold in my primary area. By far the most … (3 comments)
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dan cummings: Giving away the House for free! - 03/18/08 09:56 AM
Welcome to Tee'd Off Tuesday. Typically when I list a new home I put out an abundance of marketing material but noticed I'm not generating many phone calls. With my latest listing at 33 Fairlawn Drive in North Haven, CT 06473 I decided not to publish the address as an experiment … (18 comments)
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dan cummings: Split Level home for sale in North Haven, CT 06473 - 03/16/08 06:17 PM
If your house hunting search criteria includes a split level home in North Haven this new listing might be just the property for you. The Town of North Haven ranked #86 on the latest Money Magazine Top 100 Best Places to Live.Purchasing a home in North Haven gives you a prefect … (6 comments)
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dan cummings: North Haven 21st Annual 5k Road Race - 03/16/08 10:13 AM
It is that time of year again when the spring running events are plentiful and the housing market begins to see fresh new listings. North Haven is coming alive with both! 2008 has started out Great! New Year's Day I spent an hour or so in my office on the Guilford … (9 comments)
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dan cummings: Connecticut Real Estate - Free MLS Home Search Site at CTREAL.com - 03/13/08 09:24 AM
Today a new site CTREAL.com has been launched allowing the public FREE access to the Connecticut Multiple Listing service. There are several ways to fine tune your search but for starters just pick the Find a Property tab, enter a Price Range and the Zip Code then press the SEARCH button.The … (14 comments)
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dan cummings: 20 Tanglewood Drive - Branford, CT 06405 - 03/01/08 06:01 PM
The Spring Market has Arrived! Although we still have a dusting of snow March traditionally marks the beginning of the hectic spring season. If you have been searching for the perfect family home this is a must see.
Located in a quiet neighborhood this 2246 S.F. Cape sits at the end of … (11 comments)
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dan cummings: The Running Realtor's Home Sales Report - February 2008 - 03/01/08 04:58 PM
The month of February was one of the wettest on record this year but a total of 46 single family homes closed in my primary territory during the month. Although the number of sold homes lagged behind 2007 sales by around 22% the average sales price remained about the same. Lower cost homes continue to … (3 comments)
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dan cummings: The Running Realtor's TNT Update - 02/19/08 02:34 PM
My first month with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training has been hectic. Being in the Real Estate Business gave me one big advantage over some of my other teammates. Since being a Realtor involves a fair amount of marketing I already had systems in place to deal with … (14 comments)
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dan cummings: Dan's World Does Not Run on Dunkin - 02/12/08 05:46 AM
Welcome to this weeks edition of Tee'd Off Tuesday!
Suzanne Sands, founder of the Active Rain Fit Club should be proud of me because I have managed to suppress my appetite for donuts for several months. Recently I have begun training for my first Marathon and as I increased the miles I … (27 comments)
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dan cummings: The Running Realtor - Team in Training - 02/04/08 02:08 PM
During the first two weeks of my affiliation with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training most of my time has been spent preparing for the fund-raising.
While I was busy composing letters my wife helped out by emailing a few friends and family which brought in a quick base of … (12 comments)
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dan cummings: The Running Realtor's Home Sales Report - January 2008 - 02/01/08 07:43 PM
A total of 36 single family homes closed in my territory during the month of January this year with the combined dollar volume being just under 21 million dollars for all transactions. The number of homes sold was down substantially from the 61 properties the closed in January of last year.
One … (5 comments)
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dan cummings: How do I stop a Junk Mailer from using my Address? - 01/29/08 09:43 AM
Welcome to Tee'd Off Tuesday... This week I noticed a new junk mailer making their way into my inbox and they are using my email address. Most of us become accustom to seeing trash but this is the first time my email as been associated with the junk. How do I … (28 comments)
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dan cummings: Running Realtor joins Connecticut Chapter of Team in Training - 01/18/08 07:09 PM
On January 1st when I sat in my office waiting to run the Frosty 5k in Guilford my thoughts of a running goal for the year was not well defined. At the end of my first year running I did a 5 miles, my second year's goal was completion of a half marathon … (19 comments)
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dan cummings: Running Realtor Extends Real Estate Boundaries - 01/15/08 02:00 PM
In our expanding world economy Real Estate is still primarily a local business. Many people remain tied to the same geographic area where their friends or family reside and typically limit their search territory for a new home to a handful of towns. When people need to relocate they normally don't … (37 comments)
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dan cummings: Races for The Running Realtor in 2008 - 01/14/08 07:44 PM
This year has started out great for Running and Real Estate. New Year's Day I spent an hour or so in my office on the Guilford Green waiting for the start of the Frosty 5k. Last year I opted not to run this event in the cold pouring rain but the … (20 comments)
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dan cummings: Branford, CT 06405 - 2007 Home Sales - 01/12/08 07:34 PM
After hearing all the media hype during the past year concerning home sales consumers must be confused. One day you read how terrible the market is and a week later you may notice an article stating home prices have rising. The truth is Real Estate is local and data covering a … (6 comments)
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dan cummings: Welcome to Guilford, CT 06437 - 01/02/08 03:04 PM
GUILFORD - "This town, the seventh oldest, was founded in 1639 by an oppressed but optimistic band of English Puritans. Henry Whitfield, a minister in Ockley, near London, was the moving spirit behind their emigrations. About forty of his friends and sympathizers formed a joint stock company to sail across … (8 comments)
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dan cummings: Merry Tee'd Off Tueday! - 12/25/07 03:57 AM
So This Is Christmas! This Christmas is Number 31 for me and my wife... After all these years of shopping I think I do fine but I need to get a little tee'd off at the quality control standards of clothing manufacturers. When I was first married my wife was … (36 comments)
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dan cummings: The Gloom and Doom of Foreclosures - 12/18/07 08:42 AM
Welcome to Tee'd Off Tuesday! This may actually be the last one of the year unless Santa leaves me a lump of coal next week on Christmas morning!I'm a man of routine and part of my morning ritual includes reading the newspaper with a few cups of coffee. Today the … (15 comments)
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dan cummings: Christmas Shopping Crunch Time - 12/10/07 12:57 PM
The final two weeks have arrived.... It is Crunch Time for Christmas Shopping!This year I am way behind schedule, could be the warm weather this fall or just the usual dread of aimlessly wandering around looking to spend money of "stuff" that I know we don't need. Maybe I'm a bit more … (16 comments)
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dan cummings: Merry Christmas - Ho Ho Ho. - 11/15/07 09:27 AM
Thanksgiving is a week away and traditionally marks the start of another season of holiday non-sense. The holidays were once a festive time to enjoy gatherings with friends and family but as the years pass they become more commercialized and more annoying. Tis the season to walk on eggshells so as not do offend some … (26 comments)
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dan cummings: The Running Man is #100 to reach 100k - 11/10/07 10:08 AM
Last night as I posted my thoughts I realized I was about to reach that point level only achieved by a small group of members. At the beginning of the year when I accidentally ran into ActiveRain the ten thousand point barrier seemed like a daunting task...... Ten months later this … (57 comments)
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dan cummings: Hey..... Who's Got the TIME...... - 10/28/07 06:01 AM
A little mood music for the Old Timers or the young at heart.... Come the think of it today it's called classic.
This morning I was laying in bed thinking it's just to early to start my day. At 9:05 the Halloween 5k begins so I waited until 5:30 to get moving.... … (23 comments)
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dan cummings: Greater Hartford Half Marathon - 10/04/07 08:33 PM
Three months after my First Half Marathon in Fairfield with evidence of the run still visible on my toes I have decided to go for my second half. This afternoon a fall sailing adventure with a few colleagues from my office was finalized and the time does not conflict with the 14th annual United … (17 comments)
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dan cummings: Leeds Maine Historical Society - 09/08/07 07:29 PM
For 10 years we've been spending time on Androscoggin Lake in Leeds enjoying the relaxing days of summertime, water skiing, fishing or just lounging in the sun. This year I decided to haul the boat home early and spend some time on Long Island Sound so when we were in Maine for Labor … (8 comments)
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dan cummings: Friday Night - On the Dark Side - 09/07/07 12:55 PM
If you are looking for some activity in the Greater New Haven area for a hot Friday night come over to the dark side. Taking the stage at the North Haven Fair this evening at 8:00 pm is John Caffery & The Beaver Brown Band.
The North Haven Fair has over sixty years … (10 comments)
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dan cummings: New Haven Road Race - USA 20k Championship! - 09/03/07 05:24 PM
The results are in for the 30th Annual New Haven Road Race. Weather this year was perfect... a crisp Labor Day morning with blue sky and sunshine that brought out a record number of runners exceeding 5,000 for a day at the races.
Events began with the Half Mile Children's Run … (11 comments)
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dan cummings: Pit Stop in Portsmouth - 09/02/07 08:24 PM
Labor Day Weekend traditionally marks the end of summer and due to conflicting schedules all season we never had and opportunity to connect with Ann Cummings until this trip. In all my years traveling between Connecticut and Maine I have never taken the time to actually visit Portsmouth. For a city with a population of just … (17 comments)
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dan cummings: Common Sense verses Government Expense! - 08/26/07 08:35 AM
Headlines from the New Haven Register have caught my eye during the last few days and made me shake my head in amazement at the foolishness of our government leaders.
A local Doctor at Yale-New Haven Hospital that came to this area a few months ago and his sister, an attorney visiting from Germany decided to … (12 comments)
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dan cummings: Interested in Maine Lobster? - 08/24/07 12:09 PM
A few weeks ago a comment was left on one of my posts about traveling to Maine for a Lobster Dinner. Dawned on me that spending a lifetime in New England we take the availability of Lobster somewhat for granted.
While flipping through a newspaper I noticed an advertisement of Robinson's Wharf saying … (15 comments)
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dan cummings: Great Falls Balloon Festival - 2007 - 08/20/07 03:15 PM
Awakening after only two hours sleep to begin our drive from Connecticut to the LA area for the first Launch of Balloons at 6:00 am Friday Morning proved to be a wise move. Weather conditions were classified as near perfect and balloons filled the sky. Later that afternoon the winds picked up … (9 comments)
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dan cummings: Flying over L/A - It is Balloon! - 08/19/07 03:00 PM
Those of you from the old days may remember the the series F-Troop that aired in the mid 60's. The character Chief Wild Eagle used the line "It is Balloon" quite often when he saw a hot air balloon. For the younger crowd I'm sure L/A brings to mind the Lewiston / Auburn … (8 comments)
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dan cummings: Boothbay Harbor in Vacationland - 08/14/07 09:11 PM
Normally Maine is a weekend destination for our mini-vacations but most of the time we avoid the tourist attractions and relax on our lake. For a change of pace we decided to spend the day at Boothbay.
In addition to poking around in little shops or having lunch there are a number … (13 comments)
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dan cummings: Enough Fun for One Week - 08/09/07 01:12 PM
Everyone needs a little summertime break from the work week so today I am heading north for a little rest and relaxation. The one downside, or blessing is that I will be without Internet access and cell coverage is spotty. If you just cannot wait call my cell and leave a message if I … (7 comments)
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dan cummings: Ouch! - The Cost of Comfort - 08/08/07 01:05 PM
Here in Connecticut the utility companies are never shy about requesting rate increases. This year the United Illuminating Company that provides us with electricity decided they needed a 50% increase. Somehow the regulatory committee that oversees this electric monopoly agreed that whatever hogwash they were fed sounded good enough to justify the huge price jump. To … (21 comments)
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dan cummings: The Sound - Guilford, Connecticut 06437 - 08/04/07 08:20 PM
Everyone needs water to survive but if you want to enjoy the water of Long Island Sound the newly refurbished boat launch in Guilford Connecticut offers easy access for a modest fee. The Boat Ramp is cconveniently located at the end of Whitfield Street about a mile south of the Town Green.
For … (11 comments)
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dan cummings: Branford, Connecticut - Rogers Island - 08/03/07 12:36 PM
Ever wonder how much people are willing to spend for a really special summer cottage? In Branford Connecticut where the Thimble Islands are counted among the pricey shoreline properties the largest amount ever paid occurred over 5 years ago for the astonishing figure of $23.500.000.00 or simply $23.5 Million Dollars.
Rogers Island, … (14 comments)
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dan cummings: How many calories do you need? - 07/28/07 09:11 PM
Those of you that follow my blog or that of our Fitness Club Queen know we have been discussing eating habits for quite some time. Suzanne follows strict rules that if I understand correctly says something like if it tastes good don't eat it. I on the other hand have always had … (16 comments)
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dan cummings: My Rainy Run - 07/19/07 11:28 PM
My streak of running in the rain continued tonight with a few spectators on the sidelines to witness my slower than expected finish time. About 4:00pm the thunder started rumbling and the rains began to fall. I was hoping it would pass but when I arrived on Main Street in Middletown it was … (21 comments)
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dan cummings: Friday the 13th - 07/13/07 04:34 AM
Just dawned on my that today is Friday the 13th again.Cannot recall which clients I have dealt with on this superstitious day in history but I know there are times that I've made reference to the date while writing contracts.Last year one of my clients had the unfortunate incident of their house … (37 comments)
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dan cummings: Androscoggin Lake - 07/09/07 04:50 PM
One advantage to the real estate business is the ability to shift gears during the slow periods and enjoy a little free time. Last week we took the journey north to Maine. After arriving at midnight on Tuesday I was off to the Races for an 8:00am start. The 5k road race drew over … (12 comments)
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dan cummings: Off to my Temporary Office... - 07/03/07 05:03 PM
I am heading north to my summer office for a few days where cell coverage is spotty and the Internet is non-existent.
After a short getaway I'll return rejuvenated and ready to tackle the everyday real estate needs. In the meantime if something unexpected arises that requires my attention you can leave a message on my … (7 comments)
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dan cummings: Heart Rate Training - 06/26/07 05:43 PM
It has been 6 months since Christmas when I received a heart rate monitor and began a more scientific approach to running. Now I'm looking at my historical data without seeing improvement, actually it seems I slowed down.
During 2006 my training consisted of running against the clock. For the first half of the … (14 comments)
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dan cummings: Real Estate Riches - Quick & Easy? - 06/25/07 03:08 PM
Quite often I wake up at night and aimlessly flip through TV channels in search of interesting content. Last night was one of those occasions where I stumbled into a Financial Guru's Infomercial. This one is coming to the area and he was touting the millions he made in just 18 months. … (17 comments)
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dan cummings: Fairfield Half Marathon 2007 - 06/24/07 06:21 PM
Welp.... My first one is DONE. I was up early this morning and hopped the 6:55 train out of New Haven instead of battling traffic and parking around Jennings Beach. Surprisingly there were not as many runners as I expected to see at Union Station.
I arrived about an hour before the start … (8 comments)
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dan cummings: North Haven Town Budget : 2007-2008 - 06/20/07 07:36 PM
The second attempt to pass the North Haven Budget succeeded by 136 votes! Since this is the second year of the property assessment phase-in you can calculate your new tax bill using the projected mill rate of 26.26
Here is an example of how the new budget will affect the first house on … (3 comments)
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dan cummings: Are you a good neighbor? - 06/19/07 04:00 PM
While reading the newspaper this morning I noticed the Guilford Noise Ordinance passed. Seems like a silly law that says commercial and residential property owners cannot exceed noise levels beyond their property lines.
The fact is we all need to step back and think about common courtesy. I contemplate this subject every … (15 comments)
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dan cummings: NO HABLO your rights - 06/12/07 08:52 AM
The latest controversy in New Haven has been Mayor Little John's brainstorm to provide ID cards to help enable ILLEGALS enjoy hassle free services.
If I recall correctly he proposed this foolish idea during his failed attempt to become Governor of Connecticut but backed off when he realized his big fish ideas were not … (4 comments)
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dan cummings: Approaching my first Half Marathon - 06/08/07 07:28 PM
Do you have trouble finding time for your exercise routine?
In the fall of 2005 I started walking and completed my first 2 mile event at the Madison Turkey Trot with the first snow of the season covering the ground.
One year later my long distance goal was the 5 miler on Thanksgiving Day in Madison. … (25 comments)
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dan cummings: 108 Main Street Extension - Middletown Connecticut - 06457 - 05/29/07 01:44 PM
Excellent Entry Level Investment Opportunity!
Two-Family home just listed for $174,900.
First floor unit has 2 bedroom and has been occupied by the same family for many years. Rent is currently $520 month to month.
Second floor was originally the same layout as the first but one of the bedrooms was divided to create … (5 comments)
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dan cummings: My Other Career was.... Drafting & Design - 05/26/07 09:11 AM
Only 4% of Real Estate Agents start out in this business. Here is some insight into my other profession. As I recall I took a liking to "drafting" as part of an exploratory course back in grade school and listed it as my occupational plan in the 8th grade yearbook.
In high … (9 comments)
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dan cummings: My Other Career.... Group Announcement - 05/25/07 08:33 PM
Recently I was tagged to write a MeMe and one of the comments said "What I want to know is what was your first career" Instead of going into a detailed answer I thought it would make a great on-going subject for many people and decided to start a group.
Below are a few highlight … (12 comments)
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dan cummings: The Power of the Penny - 05/17/07 03:55 PM
Yesterday Broker Maggie dropped a few cents in the comment section of my blog and it reminded me how quickly pennies can add up to Big Bucks.
The POWER of the PENNY. I ran into this illustration several years ago at some seminar. Cannot recall what product they were peddling and never offered … (12 comments)
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dan cummings: Real Estate - The Lure of Easy Money - 05/16/07 09:35 AM
The real estate market is flooded with new agents. According to a report released by the National Associations of Realtors a few days ago 23.2% of the members have joined within the last two years. This rapid influx of new agents has contributed to declining incomes for Realtors over several years.
As … (42 comments)
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dan cummings: Flat Matt - The Connecticut Week & a Day... - 05/12/07 08:31 AM
Well, Flat Matt is off to his next destination. He should arrive in North Carolina early next week. His Connecticut adventures started out on Thursday with a little shopping, running, pizza & beer. Friday he was off to the Peabody Museum at Yale to visit the Trilobites and he spent the day … (8 comments)
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dan cummings: Flat Matt and the Yard Work - 05/09/07 09:41 AM
We decided to take a few days off and putter around the yard after the long winter and an extremely wet spring. Our first project was to remove some large trees growing a little to close to the house. After downing a few and trimming the brush we both needed a … (6 comments)
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dan cummings: Summer in Paris - The Perfect Anniversary Gift.....!!!! - 05/07/07 10:50 AM
My anniverary is coming up in a few months and I found the perfect romantic gift.... How does A Romantic Paris Vacation sound.....?
Well, I decided to start planning... Went to Google Maps and clicked to get directions.
Typed in our starting point "New Haven" and destination "Paris"
Walllaaaa.... I will print out the directions, place them … (7 comments)
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dan cummings: Training – Speed or Distance or Both - 05/07/07 08:52 AM
Although my branding of "Dan the Running Man" is catching on quickly I am still a novice runner and have not figured out exactly how I should be training to improve my performance. My first 5k was in December of '05 with a pace of nearly 11 minutes per mile followed … (5 comments)
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dan cummings: Flat Matt gets the Royal Treatment at YALE! - 05/05/07 08:12 AM
Yesterday my soon to be daughter-in-law commented on Flat Matt's arrival in Connecticut and that led to our afternoon adventure. Nadya recently finished her research at Yale and is in the process of writing her thesis, thought she might be able to pull some strings. It Worked....
Here is the front entrance … (7 comments)
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dan cummings: Flat Matt arrives in Connecticut - 05/04/07 11:42 AM
Well... FLAT MATT arrived in Connecticut this afternoon. He did set off the wonder radar within my office. Instead of placing the envelope in my mail box our administrator was holding it and hand delivered it to my wife because it came for DAN and the woman made personal comments. You would expect a letter to … (30 comments)
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dan cummings: NO! - Not the way to begin my day! - 04/26/07 12:57 PM
Dating back to the late 1600's people have said "The Early Bird Catches The Worm".
Well... last night I shut down at about 10:00 pm and relaxed for an hour before bed... 4:30 am Rise & Shine to start my busy day. Figured I would spend my first hour on a … (45 comments)
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dan cummings: The Caliper on my desk keeps me sane! - 04/26/07 12:01 PM
Or for a REALTOR does this appear I N S A N E ?
My tool caddy is filled with useful goodies. Of course I have all the standard stuff every agent needs, Pens, Pencils ( 2H, HB & RED ), Highlighter and Scissors. I also have a few of my own must haves, … (9 comments)
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dan cummings: Tip for Homeowners and Buyers in North Haven Connecticut - 04/24/07 10:32 AM
Not all real estate agents are created equal. Like any profession this business is filled with a wide variety of people offering everything from top-notch service to those you would not recommend to a friend. We also work several towns so at times the selected listing agent may not be aware of … (2 comments)
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dan cummings: My Tee'd Off Tone for Tuesday - 4-17-07 - 04/17/07 04:03 PM
Well.... Another Tee'd Off Tuesday!
Revisited and revised on what I will call Waffling Wednesday! When I first introduced the idea of having this series based on the humorous "Ticked Off Tuesday" morning show on my local radio station ( wplr ) I planned to see how receptive the audience was decide … (9 comments)
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dan cummings: Today is Friday the 13th - Dare I discuss the color Black - 04/13/07 05:00 PM
I am a middle aged white man, non-racist, and aware of Imus but never followed his show. The evolution of the Imus story has caught everyone's attention and it gave me the idea of discussing the topic of color today, Black Friday the 13th.
While thinking about writing this blog I was reflecting back over … (4 comments)
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dan cummings: My Tee'd Off Tone for Tuesday - 4-10-07 - 04/10/07 04:54 AM
Dogs... Man's Best Friend or NOT!
I have always been around dogs but I am not crazy about them. As a kid there were the chores, feeding, walking and the joy of the Pooper Scooper. As an adult I notice the stink of the food, shedding of hair and of course the joy of stepping … (8 comments)
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dan cummings: Spring Cleaning or Maybe Not...! - 04/06/07 07:34 PM
The clutter on my home office desk has been growing for more than a few months. Since we are going into a quiet Easter Weekend I thought it would be good time for a quick spring cleaning.
Unfortunately the project only kept my attention for a few minutes. The first pile of … (4 comments)
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dan cummings: My Tee’d Off Tone for Tuesday - 4-3-07 - 04/03/07 02:54 PM
Front page news this morning in the New Haven Register had an article about a Teacher-Pupil Affair. Seemingly juicy news that should not be condoned... or ... is it really that bad.
When I read the article I couldn't help but wonder if this is the best use of town resources and tax dollars. … (5 comments)
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dan cummings: My Tee’d Off Tone for Tuesday – Introduction - 04/03/07 01:58 PM
Once in the past I touched on a topic spurred by comments made during the Chaz & AJ morning show on my local radio station, WPLR. This morning while reading the newspaper a story caught my eye that seemed to push the boundaries of the law. As I drove into work contemplating … (0 comments)
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dan cummings: FSBO – For Sale By Owner Homes – Mistake #1 - 03/21/07 07:39 PM
As we approach the prime spring market many people will undoubtedly consider selling their home without using a real estate agent. Most underestimate the task and simply think they can plant a sign, place an ad and pocket the commission themselves.
The reality is most FSBO's fail and eventually list the property. … (4 comments)
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dan cummings: Welcome to Madison, CT 06443 - 02/10/07 04:13 AM
MADISON - "This area, formerly part of Guilford and known as East Guilford, was first settled about 1650 on land bought from the Nehantic and Mohegan Indians in 1641. With population increasing, settlers here sought separate parishes and the Society of East Guilford was incorporated in 1707, the … (0 comments)
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