killingworth ct: CT Shoreline Home Sales Statistics - May 2008 (Source: MLS Middlesex Shoreline Assoc of Realtors) - 06/03/08 06:48 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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killingworth 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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killingworth 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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killingworth 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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killingworth 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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killingworth 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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killingworth 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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killingworth 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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killingworth ct: Eco-friendly advise for your Home Decor.... - 04/23/08 07:53 AM
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killingworth ct: Safe Eco Friendly Home Remedy Cleaning Products - 04/23/08 07:40 AM
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killingworth 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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killingworth 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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killingworth 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 Street
Hybrid Car Show near Madison Post Office … (0 comments)
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killingworth 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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killingworth 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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killingworth 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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killingworth 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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killingworth 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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killingworth ct: Which Residential Market Segments Are the Most Active and Fastest Moving - Connecticut Real Estate - 03/26/07 03:43 PM
Market Segment Insight
Tom Burland www.ct-shore-homes.com
One of the things I have always found fascinating is how an overall market behaves differently in different segments. There are many ways to segment residential real estate, however the easiest and actually the most valid is in price ranges. Viewing data this way is helpful in … (0 comments)
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