connecticut: The Only Thing to Fear is Fear Itself - 10/04/08 08:55 AM
Americans seem to have short term memory loss. Do you remember when, after the attacks on 9/11, many of us feared that the world as we knew it was coming to an end? Those same sentiments abounded in October 1987 after the Stock Market Crash, and of course Franklin D. Roosevelt … (0 comments)
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connecticut: New Listing! Beautiful Condo! $249,000! - 10/03/08 10:20 AM
Beautiful Two Year Old Condo! Only $249,000!
Open House Sunday 10/5 1pm-3pm!!! IMMACULATE CONDITION, ONLY 3 YEARS YOUNG,HARDWOOD FLOORS,CENTRAL AIR, HUGE LOWER LEVEL WALKOUT ,CURRENTLY USED A EXERCISE ROOM.
Walk up the stairs into the open design of the middle level. A wide open kitchen with hardwood floors flows nicely … (3 comments)
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connecticut: Foreclosure Prevention - 10/01/08 12:28 AM
Hello homeowners,
As of October 2008, approximately 10% of ALL mortgages are in default (at least 30 days late). A record number of these loans will go into foreclosure.
The real tragedy is that most foreclosures can be avoided through early intervention by an expert.
Please recognize that a foreclosure is the worst item … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Is this Bottom? - 09/29/08 01:20 PM
Contrarian investors know to jump in when everyone else is fleeing. Right now the news couldn't be bleaker, but could this be the bottom of the real estate slump? I am awaiting Congress' vote for the $700 million bailout with the rest of you. Another big bank was scooped up at a … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Connecticut BNI Chapter Donates to Operation Smile - 09/28/08 09:31 AM
The members of the Valley Chapter of Business Network International (BNI) sponsored the cost of pediatric reconstruction surgery for a child in the Operation Smile program. As a member of the chapter for over 5 years, and currently serving as publicity chair, I'd like to tell you all about it. Maybe the … (1 comments)
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connecticut: LAND FOR SALE IN NEW FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06810 - 09/26/08 04:35 PM
Total Acreage: 68.83 acres
Price: $2,100,000
Topography: Hills and valleys; small portion of wetland; formerly a dairy farm; sections of stone fence still stand.
Zoning: Residential; two acres per building lot
Access: 30-foot right-of-way on Pine Hill Road; right-of-way held in perpetuity with no limit on use
Utilities: … (2 comments)
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connecticut: Mangia!....A Grinder is Fabulous at Valentino's Restaurant....And That New York Style Pizza is Fantastic! - 09/26/08 10:03 AM
With a name like PELLEGRINI, I have to talk about this place.
(I would make my father -in-law proud - Americo Donato Pellegrini 1931 -2004)
On my way from a closing in Norwich, CT to a listing appointment in Mystic, CT, I stopped at Valentino's Restaurant in Ledyard, CT for a … (1 comments)
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connecticut: Changing Seasons, Shifting Sands - 09/23/08 03:46 PM
Fall is a particularly beautiful season here in Connecticut. As nature puts on her display of color, I feel a sense of serenity. Or, I have in the past. With the changing winds in Washington, I'm feeling unsettled and unclear as to the direction of the real estate market. Our government has become the … (2 comments)
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connecticut: Re-Invent the Wheel - Especially If It Has Not Been A Goodyear. - 09/22/08 04:24 PM
Well, it hasn't been a Goodyear (pun intended) for the housing market. Which reminds me of a manager I once knew who said, "Why Re-invent the Wheel"? This was his way of a mind-obstacle; discouraging agents from leaving the company path.
For me, being a co-dependent independent contractor was not the road I wanted … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Unnatural Nature - Venti Puff Balls - 09/22/08 04:07 PM
Our weather in Fairfield County Connecticut has been a little damp latey, and strange things are appearing. As I drove down my driveway, I saw three balls nestled near the drain. I thought perhaps the neighbor kids up the street lost their soccer balls. On closer examination, and the lack of black, … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Don't Let 'Em Guess About Your Intent - 09/22/08 03:32 PM
Inspired by: Bad Members or Just Bad Posts?
Mary Bowen, The Woodlands Texas Real Estate & Relocation Specialist The Woodlands, TX
Thank you, Mary
I agree whole-heartedly with Mary's post. I also respect the fact that she wrote such a great post with some not so great things going on in … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Lehman Brothers "Memoriabilia" on eBay - 09/22/08 11:16 AM
643 results found for "Lehman Brothers" on eBAY. I suppose that is one way to make a buck after you cleaned out your desk.
I found the Global Conference Binder and Materials is probably an interesting read, and probably the best value: FREE Shipping.
Lehman Brothers Global Conference Binder … (0 comments)
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connecticut: 18 Kelly Court, Newtown, CT - Just Listed - 09/21/08 06:46 PM
BOB & RICHELLE WARD just listed this home for sale.
4 Bedrooms - 2.5 Bathroom - 2.17 Acres - cul de sac location
Spacious 10 room Colonial with a front porch located on 2+ acres in the Sandy Hook section of Newtown. End of cul-de-sac location. Living Room has moulding and … (1 comments)
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connecticut: Newtown, CT Real Estate Statistics - 09/21/08 05:01 PM
Like in many other towns across the US, real estate values in Newtown, CT have been declining over the past year. Many residents in town know this, but don't know by how much. The rate of decline has been roughly 1% per month. So as of August, home values in Newtown had … (1 comments)
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connecticut: BIGGEST NEWSPAPER ADVERTISERS - DO THEY GET VIP TREATMENT IN NEWSPAPER ARTICLES? - 09/21/08 03:15 PM
What is the real FREEDOM OF THE PRESS? Well, we know that print adveritising is definitely not FREE.
My question is:
Do newspapers charge "advertisers" to be included in news articles?
I know newspapers sell bulk advertising, and will even negotiate those prices. But, does how much a real estate company pays in … (0 comments)
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connecticut: 1938 HURRICANE - 09/21/08 08:38 AM
Go to www.theday.com to read a series of articles today about the 1938 Hurricane that hit New England. My parents talked about this hurricane as the worst storm that they ever witnessed. It hit New England with no warning and wreaked tremendous havoc destroying everything in its path. The shoreline of Connecticut … (1 comments)
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connecticut: Fannie Mae CEO - Daniel H. Mudd - Supports McCain - 09/20/08 08:36 PM
Newsmeat.com
Daniel H. Mudd, Fannie Mae CEO
Richard Syron, Freddie Mac CEO
This is for inquiring minds who want to know who is supporting who in our government.
We already know that "we" the taxpayers are supporting these guys...
This bailout takes "welfare" to a whole new level! ---
Why must … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Windsor, Connecticut Video and Photos - 09/20/08 06:39 AM
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connecticut: Competing Managers - Competing More - 09/18/08 03:48 PM
Flipping through the local paper, there is a PR article regarding the Assistant Sales Manager of an office as being the Top Selling Sales Associate. Of course, in the article her actual position with the office is not disclosed.
Recently, from the same office, the Sales Manager sent out flyers with her own photo … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Real Estate Professionals - Cockroachs or Dinosaurs - Which will Survive the Bubble that Became a Mushroom Cloud? - 09/17/08 09:13 PM
Lehman Brothers was around for 150 years. Now their bankruptcy is covered on news like radio-active fall out. --- More Housing Market fatalities will come...
So, are you among those who think that all the part-time real estate professionals will go there merry way, and disappear, leaving more business for full-timers?
No one was … (0 comments)
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connecticut: ORANGE CONNECTICUT COUNTRY FAIR - SEPTEMBER 20 & 21 2008 - 09/17/08 02:28 PM
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 … (1 comments)
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connecticut: Woodbridge CT Absorption Rate and Market Report as of 9/17/08 - 09/17/08 02:02 PM
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 … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Orange Connecticut Absorption Rates as of 9/17/08 - 09/17/08 01:50 PM
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 … (0 comments)
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connecticut: BUYERS MARKET IN CONNECTICUT - 09/17/08 10:48 AM
Buyers Market In Connecticut
The overwhelming sentiment in the current Real Estate market is that prices are dropping with no end in sight. One of the largest contributing factors is the substantial number of properties in distress which have been listed. These include; bank owned properties, properties in some stage of … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Connecticut Home Inspection Interns Wanted - 09/15/08 06:27 PM
FairfieldCounty Home Inspections L.L.C is looking for Interns, We are a full service Home Inspection company. If you have completed your training and need get some hand on experience we would love to hear from you. Our main area of coverage but not limited to is Fairfield County CT. We work for 9am to … (0 comments)
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connecticut: 14 Northridge Drive, Newtown, CT - Just Listed - 09/14/08 07:10 PM
BOB & RICHELLE WARD just listed this home for sale.
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connecticut: Connecticut Home Foreclosure - 09/14/08 01:14 AM
In a recent discussion with some agents in my area about the recent state of the Connecticut Home Foreclosure market, I wanted to find out how Connecticut ranked relative to what has been taking place nationally.
According to the latest report furnished by RealtyTrac for August 2008, Connecticut is ranked #17 … (4 comments)
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connecticut: Open House Reminder-Properly Store Prescription Medication - 09/12/08 10:45 AM
This morning there was a "friendly reminder" about the Prescription Medications on the Greater Fairfield County MLS. see below:
Welcome To The Greater Fairfield County CMLS
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connecticut: Connecticut Home Sales Down - 09/11/08 08:04 AM
Home Sales Down More Than 20 Percent. Again.
Single-family home sales in Connecticut plunged 23.8 percent in July from a year ago, the ninth consecutive month that sales have fallen by more than 20 percent, according to The Warren Group, The Commercial Record's parent company. It was the worst sales pace … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Investment Banks Stand to Gain From Government Bailout- CEOs of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Earned Roughly $30 Million in Salary Last Year - 09/09/08 06:55 PM
I would love to know how many in government officials own preferred stock in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae...just curious.
CEO Salaries Weather Mortgage Crisis
CEOs of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Earned Roughly $30 Million in Salary Last Year
By JUSTIN ROODJuly 21, 2008
The chiefs of the nation's two largest … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Geeks and Their Sexy Minds - 09/09/08 01:02 PM
Did you ever doodle at your desk. I found myself playing in PAINT one day, and came up with this. It is a little tough to do with my finger on the laptop mouse pad, but I could never draw a straight line anyway. I hope to be able to … (0 comments)
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connecticut: EASTERN CONNECTICUT....SO MANY CHOICES, SO MUCH TO ENJOY! - 09/08/08 08:27 PM
I have lived in Eastern Connecticut all my life.
CT State Bird - Robin
This is the housing market I know so well!
Where else can you go to a high school that has BEAUTIFUL historical buildings with old world architectural detail & an art museum like … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Buyers Agents and Listing Agents - Who Does the "Selling"? - 09/08/08 12:01 PM
If you want to alienate a potential home buyer... "sell" "sell" "sell".... I have yet to utter the line, "What's it gonna take to get you in this house today?" and slap the clapboard siding. Some agents are nothing more than a "glorified brochure builders" . But there are others that … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Ruthman Real Estate - New Listing - Impressive Property - 09/07/08 06:45 PM
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connecticut: Fairfield Connecticut August 2007 - Sold 72 Homes, August 2008 - Sold 19 Homes - 09/05/08 01:30 PM
Click on Logo to sign up for our Buyers and Sellers Advantage Savings!
Fairfield Connecticut Home Sales per the Greater Fairfield MLS for August 2007: 72 Properties SOLD
Fairfield Connecticut Home Sales per the Greater Fairfield MLS for August 2008: 19 Properties SOLD
If you would like the addresses … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Extraordinary Property-291 Kate Downing Road Plainfield, Connecticut 06374 - 09/04/08 06:57 PM
Extraordinary Vintage Colonial on 15 Peaceful Acres
Beautifully maintained and updated, this Gracious 1702 Colonial is situated on 15 scenic private acres overlooking two ponds. The 4441 square foot Homestead offers six Bedrooms, a spacious Kitchen, located in the back ell, a Keeping Room, a formal … (6 comments)
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connecticut: American Incentive Resolution - Healthy Capitalism, A Radical Procedure: Foreclosure-ectomy & Transplant - 09/03/08 07:40 PM
Ruthman Real Estate is a Traditional Full Service Broker. For a limited time, Ruthman's is offering a HOMEBUYER'S INCENTIVE: 25% of the Buyer's Agent commission at closing. RuthmanRE.com or 203-221-0453 for more details. (Limited Time Only) Ruthman Real Estate NEVER discounts service!
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connecticut: WARNING FOR PEOPLE TALKING ON CELL PHONES - 09/03/08 07:06 PM
I just want to take a moment to let everyone (primarily in the state of Connecticut) that if you don't have an earpiece for your cell phone.. don't talk and drive at the same time. I hear the police are really clamping down on this. As you know it is illegal … (30 comments)
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connecticut: New Listing at 123HappyStreet.com - Port Saint Lucie, Florida - 08/27/08 03:10 PM
123HappyStreet.com - FREE Nationwide For Sale By Owner & Agent Website also LatinoFSBO.com (hispanic)http://www.123happystreet.com123 Happy Street, Where Home Buyers and Sellers Meet"737 S.W. Ravenswood Ln Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
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connecticut: Connecticut First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit! - 08/26/08 07:58 PM
First-time home buyers who purchase(d) a principal residence on or after April 9, 2008 and before July 1, 2009 are eligible for the credit. A first-time home buyer is defined as an individual who has not had an ownership interest in a principal residence in the three-year period before the date … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Connecticut State, Municipal & Private Sector Employees UR Home Ownership Program in New Haven - 08/24/08 06:17 PM
If you are a Connecticut state, municipal employee or employee of a participating private sector company* in the city of New Haven Connecticut, the Urban Revitalization Home Ownership Program also know as UR Home is available from the State of Connecticut in conjunction with CHFA.
This Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) UR Home … (2 comments)
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connecticut: Let me in, woo-hoo. - 08/20/08 04:38 PM
Have you ever wanted to see a property and the Seller was ho-hum about the showing?? Nah, that Seller just didn't feel like having a showing due to -- it's too hot, it's too icy, there's not enough notice, the cat's sick. In this real estate market, a Seller must be … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Delaware, Purchase Mortgage, Reninance Mortgage, VA Mortgage, FHA Mortgage, First time buyer, First time home buyer - 08/19/08 10:38 PM
Turn your good credit into a good fixed rate mortgage.
There are still so many programs available for home purchase loans and refinance loans. If you have been able to keep your credit in good standing, take advantage of the opportunities you have created for yourself. Everything these days is determined … (0 comments)
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connecticut: New Hampshire Is Sold. 1-800-SELL-NOW Team Is Now Focused on Connecticut - 08/19/08 01:37 PM
Firm is accepting applications from real estate professionals within the area.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 19, 2008 – With it's recent expansion into the New England market by way of New Hampshire, 1-800-SELL-NOW is setting its sights on Connecticut and other states in the region for further … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Ruthman Real Estate - Norwalk Connecticut Current Market August 1, 2008 to August 15, 2008 - 08/16/08 09:24 AM
Click on the Logo for Connecticut's Best Home Buyer's Rebate
25% of the Buyer's Agent Commission Back at Closing
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connecticut: Ruthman Real Estate - Stamford Connecticut Current Market August 1, 2008 to August 15, 2008 - 08/16/08 09:13 AM
Click on the Logo for Connecticut's Best Home Buyer's Rebate
25% of the Buyer's Agent Commission Back at Closing
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connecticut: Ruthman Real Estate - Fairfield Connecticut Current Market Aug. 1, 2008 to Aug. 15, 2008 - 08/16/08 09:01 AM
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connecticut: Connecticut State, Tax Free Event! How Much? - 08/16/08 08:50 AM
Welcome to our state. Starting on Sunday, August 17 and thru August 23rd, we have a tax free week for clothing and footwear that is less than $300.00. I thought it would be for all items. Don't you need to buy school supplies, too? My children are now adults, so, this … (1 comments)
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connecticut: I Finally Found My Dream House... - 08/15/08 11:15 AM
A number of years ago, my brother and I were out for a Sunday drive when we stumbled upon this absurd property for sale. We couldn't really see much of the house itself because it was set quite far back from the road with a fair amount of foliage obscuring the view. We could, however, … (2 comments)
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connecticut: Straight From the Mouths of Agents... - 08/14/08 10:01 AM
On another blog, Larry Szolosi, a Listingbook member from Fort Myers, Florida, gave a fantastic example of how Listingbook works for the agent. With his permission, I am reposting his example below:
"Our MLS had a lot of features that most people did not use or didn't even know they existed. Then … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Stage This Room: Contemporary Family Room - 08/14/08 09:00 AM
Come and Stage along with me! I did a Staging Consultation last year for this contemporary home nestled in the woods. What would your recommendations be?
My recommendations included:
Paint the stark white walls a light taupe
Remove the leather chair, ottoman, scatter rug, floor clutter and spindly … (5 comments)
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connecticut: The ActiveRain Points System - 08/13/08 08:35 AM
As a new ActiveRain member, I have yet to completely explore all of the site's features. Not by a long shot. I have, however, become fairly acquainted with the points sustem that seems to somehow spur me on in a rather unexpected manner. I feel a bit like a child at Chuck E. … (31 comments)
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connecticut: Want to Put a Link From Your Own Website to Your Listingbook Sign Up Page? - 08/12/08 01:07 PM
This video, created by a Listingbook user, shows how to add a Listingbook focus box to your own website in order to easily direct people to your Listingbook sign up page. It's a very cool user tip!
http://clearwaterkw.wordpress.com/2008/08/06/how-to-add-a-listingbook-focus-box/
***I should clarify that this is a user tip that only works for Keller … (1 comments)
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connecticut: Listingbook in The New York Times!!! - 08/12/08 12:13 PM
Check out this article about Listingbook from Friday's New York Times:
The Web As Real Estate Trove
I plan on posting something with more content later today. I just got back from Kiawah, South Carolina, and I must say to those of you from South Carolina, WOW! What a beautiful State!
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connecticut: Home Staging: "Decorating For Dollars" ??? - 08/11/08 03:05 PM
The "Decorating For Dollars" article, written Elizabeth Razzi (a real estate columnist for the Washington Post) caught my eye this Sunday morning. It was in our local paper, Connecticut Post, in the real estate section. I'm a little peeved that our paper ran the article like a news story, when it's … (6 comments)
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connecticut: It's a Bear Market, Yet There Is Still Alot of Bull -- Paying More Doesn't Mean Better Service - 08/10/08 09:24 PM
Using a broker who discounts what is perceived as a "standard" commission does not necessarily mean less service.
Many Million dollar properties are paying only 4% commission, and they receive Luxury Home Service.
Consumers...
Do you think services are better just because "you are being charged more"?
What do you think of Real … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Mabel - Dog Walking Near Ash Creek- Fairfield, Connecticut - 08/10/08 05:32 PM
Click on the Logo. Receive 25% of the Buyer's Agent Commission Back At Closing. Get Details
Mabel is pointing to the sign. Today we hiked near Ash Creek.
Along the shoreline, the receding waters exposed mucky black mud, and thousands of little snails were out in … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Residential Properties and Condos Available For Sale - 08/10/08 04:50 PM
CLICK ON LOGO FOR OUR BUYER'S INCENTIVE: 25% OF THE Buyer's Agent Commission Back At Closing. Get Details
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connecticut: "Benefitting" from an Open House Tour - 08/09/08 03:24 PM
Hello everyone!
Talk about a successful open house! Last week, I sponsored a benefit for The National Theatre of the Deaf by hosting a private estate tour of a lovely home-- 41 Stonefield Road, in Farmington/Avon, Connecticut.
During the tour, six talented neighbors presented their works for everyone's enjoyment, … (17 comments)
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connecticut: Is being a professional agent a thing of the past? - 08/08/08 08:35 PM
OK, I have spent the last few days glued to the blog "Are You Open For Business..." about whether we close the door on potential clients because we ask them to respect us and the laws that govern and protect the consumer. As a leader of a big office in Fairfield … (10 comments)
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connecticut: Over-Priced Properties: Are They Really For Sale? A Visual For The Price Impaired Home Seller - 08/08/08 05:12 PM
This is a visual (perspective) to help Sellers understand the consequences of over-pricing their properties.
If there is no traffic coming to your door to view your property...Your Property is probably over-priced.
Buyers (and their agents) will gladly detour to the next property if your home is not priced right.
If Your … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Another Random Fact... - 08/08/08 11:11 AM
I found this fact on the Associated Content website and thought it was quite interesting. Even better, it relates in a roundabout way to the only kind of real estate that I've ever personally bought or sold (the Monopoly kind):
The game board streets in original Monopoly are named after streets … (1 comments)
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connecticut: Listingbook in Minnesota! - 08/08/08 08:27 AM
I've recently learned that Listingbook will be holding agent Lift Off sessions for Northstar MLS members in Minnesota! I believe that Listingbook has been up and running in the Twin Cities area for a couple of months now, but in mid-September we will be officially launching Listingbook in MN. As part … (1 comments)
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connecticut: What is it with the terrible photos? Submissions - 08/07/08 11:02 PM
With the fact that most people are looking on the web for their home I still can not believe that many agents still don't understand the importance of a decent photo showing the assets of the property. What is with the bad photos? In this day and age of technology and … (6 comments)
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connecticut: How Do You Deal With Rising Gas Prices? - 08/07/08 08:24 AM
Driving to work this morning, I suddenly realized that I was about five miles away from completey running out of gas. This doesn't happen all that often. I tend to be pretty careful about checking how much I have left, and I usually don't like going under a quarter of the tank. I pulled into … (9 comments)
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connecticut: Completely Random, Though Hopefully Interesting, Fact Of the Day! - 08/06/08 09:20 AM
Perhaps this is already common knowledge, but I recently learned that there is now a major dispute over which illness actually caused Franklin D. Roosevelt's paralysis. For many years (since the initial diagnosis), it has been believed that FDR suffered from paralytic poliomyelitis (polio), which was a major epidemic of the … (8 comments)
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connecticut: Listingbook Is Coming to Northern Florida! - 08/06/08 08:59 AM
Listingbook is launching in Northern Florida! If you're a member of NEFMLS, starting next Wednesday you'll be able to sign up for a free Listingbook account. We've had beta agents using the system since early July and have been receiving fantastic feedback from them. So, if you're in Jacksonville or the … (3 comments)
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connecticut: So You Want To Go GREEN? Go Green The Original Way! - 08/05/08 04:15 PM
So GREEN is the new black...even major catalogs such as Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma Home are featuring "green" furnishings, with reclaimed or sustainable wood sources, organic cottons, and recycled materials. Wait, did I just say "recycled"?
Want to go GREEN the original way? RECYCLE! This is more than the newspaper/plastic/metal … (11 comments)
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connecticut: The Central Connecticut Real Estate Market-Hellooo Meriden - 08/05/08 01:48 PM
As a new. commer to this country -(5 years) from Romania I have learned so much already.-We now have a Century 21 Office in Bucharest.I remember being in 3rd grade and seeing builet holes in my bedroom-and now with the Euro -Prices are competitive with the US and we have only … (6 comments)
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connecticut: How do you like to communicate? - 08/05/08 09:29 AM
I have a blackberry addiction. There. I've said it. I feel anxious when I can't find my phone or leave it behind, and the mere feel of the device in my hand gives me a sense of overwhelming comfort. As disturbing as my PDA dependence might be, I have noticed that I … (5 comments)
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connecticut: Connecticut Starts Charter Oak Health Plan - 08/04/08 11:30 PM
So, after staying out of the Rain for a few months, we've decided to take the plunge again, sans umbrella, and see what happens.
As many of you may know (hopefully everyone in CT), our illustrious Governor M. Jodi Rell recently enacted legislation establishing the Charter Oak Health Care Plan … (3 comments)
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connecticut: Again, what is it exactly? - 08/04/08 10:08 AM
In case my explanation of Listingbook under the comments sction of my "What do agents want"? post wasn't clear, I am also going to post a link to a page that may be more useful. Turn your volume on before clicking the link if you would like to hear what the … (4 comments)
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connecticut: Getting Out of the Car to Look For Neverland - 08/03/08 11:37 AM
Davis Hill and Valley Forge, Weston, Connecticut
I drive by this site practically every day. A quick turn of the head is all I can manage while driving.
Last night, as the sun was setting, a mysterious haze lingered on the water, begging me to look closer. Listening to my neglected inner-child I turned the … (5 comments)
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connecticut: A NEW LISTING AT 123HappyStreet.com - Orlando, Florida - A Paradise! - 08/01/08 06:39 PM
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connecticut: I Won't Sign Anything and You Can't Make Me! - 08/01/08 04:20 PM
A few weeks ago there was a horrifying article in a Connecticut paper written by a journalist who is a first time homebuyer. Horrifying because he was extolling the virtues of his part time real estate agent who had not required him to "sign anything"
WOW! This really stopped me in … (2 comments)
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connecticut: How do YOU utilize Listingbook? - 08/01/08 10:31 AM
I want to put up one more post today, though in a slightly different topical vein. For those of you who are already Listingbook users, I'm interested in knowing what features of the program you find most useful? Are there other features that you simply don't use or find superfluous? And … (15 comments)
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connecticut: What do agents want? - 08/01/08 09:46 AM
I am not a real estate agent. In fact, I've never even bought or sold a house. However, as an employee of Listingbook (one of the few who does not have some sort of real estate background), I am desperately trying to learn as much as I can about the real estate … (8 comments)
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connecticut: A Couple of My Favorite Real Estate Memories? - 08/01/08 09:10 AM
What are your three favorite real estate memories?
I find myself taking a minute to reflect on real estate past. I suppose that is what keeps me going.... All those good memories. I am even grateful for the challenges that add spice to my chosen profession. A bad experience … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Discover the Ultimate Online Solution for Real Estate Agents and Their Clients! - 07/31/08 01:52 PM
ListingbookTM is an MLS-wide online service that connects agents and their clients through an integrated platform of client management, sales productivity and direct marketing tools.Designed to complement any MLS system, ListingbookTM automates, tracks and analyzes client activities in an agent-managed, real time environment that encourages collaboration and communication.An Intelligent Virtual Assistant … (2 comments)
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connecticut: Real Estate Market Report for Woodbridge, Connecticut - 07/30/08 11:28 AM
REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR WOODBRIDGE,CONNECTICUT
June 2007 v.s. June 2008
In June 2008, the highest priced home listed in Woodbridge, CT was 155 Rimmon Road, an updated cape originally built in 1966 with 6434 sq.ft, 13 Rooms, 4 Bedrooms and 4.2 Baths. This home was listed … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Real Estate Market Report for Orange, Connecticut - 07/30/08 11:25 AM
ORANGE, CONNECTICUT MARKET REPORT FOR JUNE 2008
REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR ORANGE,CONNECTICUT
June 2007 v.s. June 2008
In June 2008, the highest priced home listed is 519 Highfield Drive. It was originally Listed at $599,500 and reduced to $499,500 and later in June taken … (0 comments)
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connecticut: ALLEGED DECEPTION THAT COST TAXPAYER MILLIONS - 07/30/08 11:21 AM
"...It alleges Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven and several other municipalities were unfairly given lower ratings on their ability to repay bonds than corporations with comparable projects and financial backing."
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CNBC.com Connecticut Sues Rating Agencies For Deception Topics:Regulations | Laws and … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Mabel Looking for Dogwoods in Fairfield, Connecticut - 07/29/08 06:53 PM
This evening Mabel went searching for the famous Dog Woods (dogwoods) of Greenfield Hill, Fairfield, Connecticut. She also stopped and posed for a few pictures.
http://www.greenfieldhillchurch.com
Mabel is the first in line for Sunday Worship.
Mabel and the World War I Memorial across the street from the church.
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connecticut: New Listing at 123HappyStreet.com - Manchester, Connecticut - 07/28/08 02:40 PM
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connecticut: Today's Housing Market - Cooking Comparables - A Recipe For Disaster - 07/26/08 01:29 PM
How Did The Housing Market Get Into This Mess??
CLICK ON THE LINK TO READ NEWS FROM BLOOMBERG By Bob Ivry:
July 25 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. foreclosure filings more than doubled in the second quarter from a year earlier as falling home prices left borrowers owing more on mortgages than their … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Job Well-Done - Favia Renovations - Recommended - 07/26/08 12:14 PM
I am reaching out to pat Favia Renovations on the back. Our buyers had a contingency regarding a repair that needed to be completed by a Connecticut licensed contractor. Fred Favia came highly recommended, and I can see why.
Not only was he prompt going to the property to write … (0 comments)
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connecticut: New Listing on 123HappyStreet.com - Free Nationwide Marketing Website - 07/25/08 04:24 PM
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connecticut: Linens ‘n Things to Close 12 Metro New York Stores - 07/24/08 07:15 PM
SCARSDALE - While Linens ‘n Things retains a major presence in the New York
tri-state area, it plans to close 12 retail stores in the region totaling more than
440,000 square feet. parent company Linens Holding Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 2 and announced a total of … (2 comments)
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connecticut: Undercover Accessorizing for Home Staging - 07/23/08 09:51 AM
They used to be $1.00 a piece - now they're about $2.50, but still a great deal! Hardcover books from Goodwill are an inexpensive way to meaningfully accessorize a bookshelf.
I usually look for classics or popular novels that don't have words like "Angel" or "Devil" in the title. Remove the … (26 comments)
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connecticut: "Make it work!" - 07/21/08 09:59 AM
The Plan: Brushed Nickel Hardware in the Master Bath. There's a lot of floor space, so a long bench with a chrome frame was purchased to add a sense of luxurious repose. Twin faux bois mirrors of "cement" would complement the silver tones nicely.
...the original tub and surround during construction...
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connecticut: Easy Living! 2 Bedroom Ranch Style Condo - 07/19/08 07:59 AM
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connecticut: A Big Salute to Navy Federal Credit Union - Connecticut Check Them Out! - 07/15/08 08:35 PM
Ruthman Real Estate will be closing on another property in a couple of weeks. Now I know it is never "SOLD" until closing, but I wanted to take a few minutes, and type up a quick thank you to professionals at Navy Federal Credit Union.
Through out this transaction, they have … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Courtesy Post for Charity - Danbury's Regional Child Advocacy Center - 07/14/08 06:50 PM
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connecticut: Congratulations West Hartford Connecticut - 07/14/08 06:43 PM
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Population: 65,100Compare West Hartford to Top 10 Best PlacesIf there's one thing West Hartford knows, it's history, and this suburb of Hartford proper has a vibrant, picturesque … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Come On In, The Water's Fine!??? - 07/10/08 10:13 AM
Perception can be everything. In my previous blog post, I addressed the refrigerator in the dining room. Perception: potential buyers might think the kitchen is too small.
Let's talk about water. When you buy a house, you get the water access with it. It might be "city water" or "well water", … (20 comments)
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connecticut: I KNOW It's a DINING Room, But... - 07/10/08 09:49 AM
The convenience of having a refrigerator (with breakfast cereal storage) in the dining room is not lost on me!
"I'd like some more milk, please."
"Sure, honey, I'll just reach over here..." No need to get up and fetch it from the kitchen!
One Staging truism is that how we live … (26 comments)
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connecticut: Connecticut Home Inspector Interns wanted ! Fairfield County CT - 07/09/08 07:45 AM
FairfieldCounty Home Inspections L.L.C is looking for Interns, We are a full service Home Inspection company. If you have completed your training and need get some hand on experience we would love to hear from you. Our main area of coverage but not limited to is Fairfield County CT. We work for 9am to … (0 comments)
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connecticut: Got Micro-Suede? Get a Swiffer! - 07/08/08 09:26 AM
Does your furniture have micro-suede upholstery? Is it covered with imprints, handprints, pawprints and fingerprints? The Swiffer to the rescue! Yesterday, I learned this tip from a professional cleaner: use the hand-held (clean) Swiffer to lightly brush the upholstery - it will not leave a pattern, and all prints magically disappear!
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connecticut: Are Your Clients Chasing The Market? - 07/06/08 12:47 PM
Here in Fairfield County we have sellers and buyers who are waiting to decide what to do in a tricky market. The problem with waiting is essentially these clients are leaving money on the table. Sellers who take too long to properly price their home to begin will find that token … (2 comments)
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connecticut: Milford, CT Summer Events - 07/04/08 08:33 PM
I know we are all feeling our blood pressure rise each time we grip the gas pump and fill up So what can you do to make the most of the summer in Milford, CT and keep the whole family active and happy??
Besides enjoying the beauty … (0 comments)
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