guilford ct: Open House this Sunday June 22 in Guilford.....1:00 to 3:00PM - 06/19/08 12:31 PM
Great condo living within walking distance to Guilford Town Green. Pristine Knap Foundry end unit featuring:
2BD,2BA 2200 sq ft end unit with patio, new mechanicals, granite counters, updated baths, new hardwood flrs, marble foyer, cathedral ceiling in LR w/ Fireplace, large windows & and more. Walk to Town & Green. … (3 comments)
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guilford ct: New Haven Symphony Orchestra director comes to Madison..... - 05/21/08 08:07 AM
Maestro William Boughton to speak in Madison on Wednesday, June 11 @7:30 p.m, Community Room, Scranton Library
William Boughton, the new Music Director of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, will present a talk on his life as a conductor and founder of the English Symphony Orchestra.
Maestro Boughton was appointed in July 2007 after more … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: Taste the Shoreline in Guilford.... - 05/20/08 06:11 AM
Join area families on June 22 from 11:00AM to 8:00PM at the Guilford Fair Grounds for the annual Taste the Shoreline event.
This day will be filled with food from Guilford's many restaurants and food establishments. During the day, there will be family entertainment, including both live and recorded music, contests and … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: Home sales to pick up in the second half of 2008..... - 05/18/08 03:13 PM
Home sales and prices throughout most of the country will improve in the second half of 2008, and the recovery will vary by the local market, Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS® said during NAR's Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo.
Middle-America cities that performed evenly over the past … (1 comments)
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guilford ct: Mortgage news..... - 05/11/08 05:08 PM
Mortgage rates finally have calmed down, after swinging wildly up and down in the first few months of the year. That good news is amplified by the direction that rates took this week: down. The 30-year fixed had risen (modestly) three weeks in a row. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: Home price indexes may be overstating housing problem..... - 05/11/08 05:04 PM
Commonly cited measures of U.S. home prices are overstating the degree to which the vast majority of Americans' home values have declined in the last year, producers of two of the most widely tracked indexes acknowledged this week. "Just like saying the average nationwide temperature today is 57 degrees doesn't tell … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: Energy efficiency and water heaters - 05/05/08 09:33 AM
Water heating is an aspect of energy efficiency that is often overlooked, but it can become expensive if ignored.
Beyond being conscious of your daily water usage, it is important to repair leaky faucets or low-flow showerheads to reduce the amount of water being used.
Insulating hot water storage tanks and removing … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: Home energy audits..... - 05/05/08 09:29 AM
Home energy audits are an effective way to discover the areas within your home that use the most energy. With this information, you can decide the best way to manage and reduce use.
Audits can be done on several levels, including conducting a simple one yourself, through your utility company, or … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: Keeping your home more energy efficient -- Appliances.... - 05/05/08 09:26 AM
Appliances should only be used when necessary and turned off when not in use.
Try to air dry dishes when possible and only run a dishwasher when there is a full load.
This also applies to washing machines and dryers. Always wash full loads and switch the temperature from hot to … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: CT Shoreline Home Sales Statistics - April 2008 (Source: MLS Middlesex Shoreline Assoc of Realtors) - 05/02/08 08:31 AM
For additional information go to our website @ http://www.teamshoreline.com and click on "What's our market doing?" or give us a call at (203) 245-HOME. This information will be updated monthly in order for you to view home sales activity on the CT Shoreline, and posted both on the TeamShoreline and Active Rain web sites.
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guilford ct: Home Affordability Provides Opportunity for First Time Home Buyers.... - 05/01/08 12:15 PM
"The home affordability index is at a 58 month high and I think that first-time buyers have noticed this. ... Thirty-nine percent of homebuyers now are first-time homebuyers." "Interest rates are at historic lows, inventory levels make this a buyers market because there's a lot more to choose from and prices … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: Still Optimistic about Home Ownership...... - 05/01/08 12:11 PM
Americans still feel optimistic about homeownership, according to a recent survey from AOL Real Estate and Zogby International. More than half of the survey respondents said they believe homeownership is still attainable for most people. Continued messaging about the long-term investment value of a home is taking hold: 69 percent of … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: Trading Up or Down -- When Is The Best Time To Buy? - 04/24/08 07:25 AM
Owning real estate is the best investment you will ever make. It is one of the last tax shelters left in America. If the market is in an appreciating cycle, you will sell high AND you will pay high. In a depreciating cycle (where we are today) you will sell low, … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: Eco-friendly advise for your Home Decor.... - 04/23/08 07:53 AM
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guilford ct: Safe Eco Friendly Home Remedy Cleaning Products - 04/23/08 07:40 AM
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guilford ct: Guilford CT Antiques Show this weekend... - 04/18/08 06:35 AM
If you are looking at the CT Shoreline for your next home, what a great way to get to know the area:The 39th Guilford Antiques Show is here this weekend. For all of you collectors there will be over 40 Northeast dealers with a variety of objects from the 17th-20th centuries.The … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: 2008 CT Clean Energy Communities Award - 04/17/08 06:03 AM
Madison CT was one of 19 communities in the state to earn the 2008 Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Award. It was also named as one of the best places in CT to live.To learn more about the "Greening" of CT or anything about Madison, the CT Shoreline, or activities in the area contact us @ … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: Madison CT celebrates Earth Day this Sunday - 04/17/08 05:57 AM
As part of Earth Awareness Month Madison CT is celebrating this Sunday, April 20 with in town activities:Clean Energy Parade. Meet at the train station at 12: 30 PM with your hybrid car, bicycle or other clean energy conveyance, for a parade down Wall StreetHybrid Car Show near Madison Post Office … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: Lower your utility bills and help the environment - 04/17/08 05:38 AM
Monday, April 22 is Earth Day -- So, here are some tips to lower your utility bills while helping the environment....Utility bills are a concern for all homeowners. Warm summers don't have to mean higher energy bills. Use fans and open windows, when possible. Here is how these and other changes … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: Real estate cycles - 04/16/08 12:37 PM
Here's a FACT: Over the long-term, real estate has always appreciated in value. Real estate has always been one of the most solid investments -- people always need a place to live. Real estate has less volatility than the stock market and over the historical long-term it is a guaranteed return on … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: Why now is a smart time to 'buy' ..... - 04/16/08 12:08 PM
There are countless predictions by economists, industry analysts and others regarding the impending 2008 real estate market. While I don't profess to own a crystal ball, what I can say with definite certainty is that the current market won't last forever -- and, 2008 may be your best opportunity to own a … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: Preparing Your Home for Sale - 04/02/08 05:43 PM
THE ART OF STAGING IS A PROCESS: It's about presenting your home in the most optimum light and in the most appealing state to the biggest majority of homebuyers. Staging isn't terribly difficult or costly, but it takes a trained professional to help a seller view their home objectively, zeroing in … (0 comments)
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guilford ct: How is the Connecticut Shoreline Real Estate Market - 02/13/08 09:36 AM
How is the Connecticut Shoreline Real Estatet Market?
Tom Burland, REALTOR Coldwell Banker TeamShoreline
www.Ct-Shore-Homes.com
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it is helpful to understand what is really happening in the real estate market that you are active in. Questions you should ask are:
1. How Many homes sold last year in the towns you are … (3 comments)
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guilford ct: Small Business Education & Consulting Guilford CT Madison CT - 01/25/08 07:46 AM
Small Businesses Education and Consulting in Guilford CT and Madison CT
Tom Burland
As I made my transition from a senior position in AT&T to my next career a little over a year ago, a major goal was to find a position that enabled me to become involved in the community in … (1 comments)
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