new london: July 2008 Sales - 08/04/08 01:28 PM
To me, this past month in our area seemed to be quite busy. The other agents in my office as well as myself have been running around like crazy on showings, wrapping up sales and getting ready to put some new listings on the market. Don't get me wrong, like everywhere … (0 comments)
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new london: 84th New London Hospital Days! - 07/25/08 09:45 AM
If you have been thinking about coming up to our area, this is definitely the time to do so!
From July 31st through August 3rd there are a ton of activities planned in the New London and Sunapee Region. On August 1st the Freese Brothers Band will be playing on the … (0 comments)
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new london: Sunapee Area Lakes and Ponds - 07/16/08 10:13 AM
In the Sunapee region we are fortunate to have numerous Lakes and Ponds. I've found that whether you are familiar with our area, thinking about moving over full time, or considering a second home investment, it always helps to know what bodies of water are located in which towns. Below I … (0 comments)
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new london: June 2008 Sales - 07/03/08 08:48 AM
Summer is finally here and the 4th of July is getting ready to take off! It's amazing how fast time flies. The following link will take you to all the different firework events that are happening for the holiday http://www.newhampshire.com/fourthofjuly/fireworks.aspx
There are a total 57 Listings in our area that are … (0 comments)
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new london: May 2008 Sales - 06/20/08 08:39 AM
Now that we are past Memorial Day, summer has kicked off in full swing in the Sunapee area (regardless of prices we are seeing at the pump). Golf tournaments are dominating the country club scene, local theaters have opened their doors for summer productions, road races and rallies are defying the … (0 comments)
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new london: 75+ Miles Views! - 06/10/08 10:51 AM
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new london: Bar-B-Q Ribs to Die for!!! - 03/29/08 02:34 PM
Best Ribs in Lynchburg, VA!!!! If you ever find yourself in the Lynchburg, Bedford, Smith Mountain Lake area do yourself a favor and go to dinner at THE NEW LONDON HOUSE!!
Owned and operated by the Hartman Family for over 30 years this is a local favorite - we call it "The … (4 comments)
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new london: Many Faces of Death Visted Early Lynchburg - 03/28/08 07:12 AM
Death came early in live for many, in the first years of Lynchburg's history. The cities of the dead in Lynchburg grew just as fast as the town.
Mothers frequently died in childbirth. Infant mortality was very high, and if disease and fever didn't carry away the children, they would often succumb … (7 comments)
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new london: HOPE, INC - ANOTHER HOME AVAILABLE - 03/01/08 04:34 PM
HOPE, Inc, a New London, CT based non-profit organization works to provide affordable housing to families in this area. Over the years HOPE, Inc. under the leadership of Marilyn Graham, has provided new or totally renovated housing to a growing number of families that meet the HOPE. Inc. criteria.
The homes are … (2 comments)
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new london: VA ENERGY EFFICIENT IMPROVEMENT LOANS - 02/17/08 03:51 PM
The Veterans Administration offers a guaranty for mortgages of up to $417,000.00 to eligible veterans with -0- money down. In addition, the VA allows the veteran to borrow money at the time of the purchase for energy efficiency improvements to the home. Up to $6,000.00 can be borrowed with documentation to show the … (2 comments)
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new london: IS THE GLASS HALF FULL OR HALF EMPTY? - 02/16/08 04:41 PM
The local Multiple Listing Service has provided some very interesting statistics for New London County, CT.
21 towns and cities make up New London County. According to the MLS statistics 7 of these town had a drop in median sales prices for one family homes during 2007 which means 14 towns had … (4 comments)
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new london: That Very Popular But Misleading Real Estate Chart . . . - 02/03/08 11:56 AM
Recently, The New London Day published the latest real estate table that compared prices of all different categories of residential real estate in the entire state for the years 2006 and 2007. While there weren't a lot of surprises, some of the numbers were pretty misleading.
For instance, if you looked at the numbers … (1 comments)
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new london: THE SKUNK SAGA CONTINUES - PART 3 - 01/03/08 06:43 PM
It's not over yet.
The skunk trapper is coming back tomorrow to catch our latest skunk friend/enemy.
Meanwhile the area that he has dug out for himself is right next to the drain pipe and trap for the sewer drain pipe form our building. Guess what? When the temperature drops to 10 degrees … (1 comments)
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new london: 2007 - A REAL STINKER - 12/31/07 03:50 PM
I bet most of my AR members think I am talking about the real estate and mortgage business. NOT !!!
We have become home to a family of skunks. The office building in which I have my McCue Mortgage Company office is in the heart of downtown New London, Connecticut. It is … (1 comments)
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new london: New London , NH - A Proactive Stance - 12/03/07 06:02 PM
The New Hampshire Legislature in conjunction with the Department of Environmental Services, recently passed a "New and Improved" Shoreline Protection Act, to be effective April 2007.
The New Legislation requires that buildings or additions compensate for the runoff created by these impervious surfaces (like roofs or driveways) by installing porous materials to … (10 comments)
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new london: Election Signs vs. Real Estate Signs - 11/04/07 02:56 PM
There are concerns expressed in the media about real estate inventory building. There are a number of homes on the market as measured by the real estate signs in SE CT but they are far outnumbered (at least until Tuesday) by the political signs.
I just spent a couple of hours … (2 comments)
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new london: URBAN REHAB UPDATE - 10/27/07 01:25 PM
Do you want to buy a home in New London, CT?
Do you work full time in New London, CT?
Do you own a home now or are you a first time homebuyer?
Do you want $20,000.00 to help you fix up your new home and not have to pay it back?
Are you a Realtor … (1 comments)
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new london: HAVOC WREAKED - 10/27/07 12:16 PM
There have been a series of articles in the local paper, The Day, about a local loan officer, Realtor, appraiser and lawyer that supposedly took advantage of prospective home buyers in the area. The Connecticut Attorney General's office, the FBI and other agencies are currently investigating what was happening and the loan officer … (4 comments)
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new london: URBAN REHAB. REVISITED - 09/02/07 07:48 PM
URBAN REHAB, the CHFA program available in six Connecticut cities, continues to help renovate New London homes one house at a time. The UR program allows a prospective homebuyer that works in New London to purchase a 1-4 family home anywhere in New London for up to $405,400.00 and then receive $20,000.00 … (0 comments)
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new london: ANOTHER GOOD REASON TO BUY A HOME IN SE CONNECTICUT - 09/02/07 07:09 PM
The New London Connecticut harbor was visited by the Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship - Explorer of The Seas yesterday. This 1,020 foot long cruise ship brought over 1800 visitors to New London. Mystic and Groton for the day. There have been other smaller cruise ships calling on New London but Explorer … (2 comments)
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new london: UNSCIENTIFIC SURVEY OF THE MARKET - 07/08/07 07:54 PM
Visting four Open Houses today, 2 in Mystic, 1 in New London and 1 in Niantic each Realtor hosting the Open Houses mentioned that prospective homebuyers had been by to see the home. The home in Niantic was visited by 8 different parties in the first hour.
All four homes were in the … (2 comments)
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new london: CHFA URBAN REHAB UPDATE - 07/04/07 08:06 PM
There is more and more interest being shown in the CHFA (www.chfa.org) Urban Rehabilitation mortgage program.
The program is available to prospective home buyers that work in the city of New London and are interested in purchasing a home in New London. CHFA makes up to $20,000.00 available for renovations to a … (1 comments)
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new london: WE LIVE IN A VERY SMALL WORLD - 07/04/07 06:58 PM
Happy July 4th !
We went to Duxbury, Massachusetts to enjoy their annual 4th of July parade at the home of my son's girlfriend and her family. This is two hours away from our home in CT.
The first neighbor we met in Duxbury was originally from Norwich, Connecticut, the same hometown as … (2 comments)
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new london: NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT FROM A NATIVE WHO MOVED AWAY - 07/01/07 10:34 AM
My sister in law, who now lives in Maine, spent the day with us. She grew up in New London and hadn't been back for about 5 years. We took a quick tour last evening of the city. Bank Street was hoping with many restaurants and shops open and doing business, … (1 comments)
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new london: CHILI, BEER & LIVE MUSIC - ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE - 04/14/07 03:49 PM
What are you doing the evening of Friday, May 18, 2007?
The annual Springfest At The Beach 2007 will take place from 6-9 PM at Ocean Beach Park (www.ocean-beach-park.com , New London, CT.
Springfest and its counterpart, Oktoberfest, in the fall are the major fundraisers for the New London Rotary Foundation, Inc.(www.newlondonrotary.org) The … (6 comments)
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new london: I'LL NEVER REPLACE IMUS IN THE MORNING - 04/14/07 03:16 PM
What a blast I had this morning. I was invited to appear on Everyday People with Ann Buonocore this morning at 10:00 AM. Ann hosts a talk show on WXLM News/Talk 103 broadcasting from New London, CT. Her other job is owning a real estate office in Mystic, CT called Buena Vista Real … (4 comments)
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new london: NEW LONDON CONNECTICUT - "AMAZING COASTAL COMMUNITY" - 04/08/07 09:14 AM
What a pleasant surprise to open up The Day newspaper (www.TheDay.com) and find that New London Connecticut has been named one of 16 amazing coastal communities by a national magazine, Coastal Living.
The newspaper article mentions that the magazine calls New London "up and coming", " a hidden gem" and that the … (5 comments)
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new london: New London Virginia Celebrating 250th Anniversary April 21, 2007 - 04/07/07 11:08 PM
Historic New London Day 2007
The New London area is located just outside the Lynchburg city limits, near the entrance of the Wildwood Subdivision. Local History buffs will appreciate this event as New London, VA celebrates 250 years. Scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2007 from 10:00am -4:00pm
Featured sites on the tour are:
New … (0 comments)
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new london: 2007 Historic New London Day Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 04/07/07 11:06 PM
The New London area is located just outside the Lynchburg city limits, near the entrance of the Wildwood Subdivision. Local History buffs will appreciate this event as New London, VA celebrates 250 years. Scheduled for Saturday, April 21, 2007 from 10:00am -4:00pm
Featured sites on the tour are:
New London Village Tour, Store … (3 comments)
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new london: CHFA 8 HOUR CLASS - 03/25/07 02:29 PM
Ms. Zenobia Penn hosted a CHFA 8 Hour Training Class on Saturday at the OIC Center in New London. The class is presented in order to give prospective homebuyers a good solid look at what is involved in buying a home. 13 people attended the session, all first time homebuyers. My responsibility … (1 comments)
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new london: Pfizer Buzz - 03/17/07 02:37 PM
Pfizer, Inc the world's largest pharmaceutical company has two sites in southeastern Connecticut devoted almost exlusively to research and development. The two campuses are located in Groton and New London, Connecticut on the east and west shores of the Thames River close to Long Island Sound.
Over 5,000 people work at these … (4 comments)
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new london: STRANGE WAY TO DEVELOP NEW BUSINESS - 01/31/07 07:05 PM
An e-mail came to me yesterday from our Lending Department (50 miles away) asking for some assistance. Recorded documents are normally sent back to us by the various city and town clerks throughout the state. Unfortunately, due to budget constraints the city clerk in New London is almost 1 year behind in sending … (4 comments)
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new london: FORT TRUMBULL VS. PRIVATE INVESTMENT - 01/28/07 02:35 PM
New London, CT is the home of the famous (or infamous) US Supreme Court case of New London vs. Kelo, a case that was heard by the highest court in the land, all about using eminent domain for economic development. The court found in favor of the city and allowed the … (3 comments)
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new london: Bright Lights Downtown - 12/09/06 04:54 PM
During the next month or so, check out downtown New London after dark. The City Center District in cooperation with the New London Main Street program has been installing lights along the top of many buildings in the downtown business district. They are all white lights so as you come into … (0 comments)
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new london: The Generosity of People - 11/08/06 08:17 PM
A recent post of mine mentioned the food pantry needing to be restocked in New London, CT. Fellow Active Rainer, Linda Davis suggested contacting the Eastern Connecticut Association of Realtors to see if they might lend a hand. An e-mail was broadcast to approximatley 1,400 Realtors in the board yesterday and this morning … (2 comments)
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new london: Oktoberfest Revisited - 10/13/06 09:39 PM
In one of my recent posts I mentioned the Oktoberfest at The Beach 2006 event in New London, CT sponsored by the New London Rotary Club. I am pleased to report that this was the largest Oktoberfest ever with over 1200 peole in attendance. Everyone enjoyed the chowder, live music and … (0 comments)
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new london: Take A Break at Oktoberfest at the Beach 2006 - 09/30/06 04:11 PM
This is for all of us that work hard in the real estate industry.
The New London CT Rotary Club is hosting it's Oktoberfest At The Beach 2006 at Ocean Beach Park Pavilion in New London, CT. Oktoberfest is one of two major FUNdraisers for the Rotary club in New London. The $25.00 … (1 comments)
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new london: Zenobia Penn's Home Buyer's Club - 09/25/06 05:59 PM
It was a pleasure to speak to a group of about 30 first time home buyers about credit reports and credit scoring. The group has been meeting each week with Zenobia Penn, a very dynamic person that wants all of these people to be able to purchase a home. Her Home … (1 comments)
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new london: Living Downtown - 09/21/06 06:46 PM
Just arrived home after attending an Open House for recently renovated apartments in a commercial building in downtown New London, CT. Frank McLaughlin has been purchasing property in the downtown area and converting unused upstairs areas into apartments for tenants interested in living in an up and coming urban area. The views of downtown New … (1 comments)
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new london: Eastern CT Assoc. of Realtors Legislative Breakfast - 09/15/06 07:15 PM
Approximately 20 state legislative candidates spoke to a group of 150 Realtors, lenders, attorneys and other real estate professionals Thursday morning in Norwich, CT. It was interesting to hear the 20 different speakers make their pitch for votes with an emphasis on how they will work towards property tax relief, the repeal of … (0 comments)
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new london: New London Being Renovated House By House - 09/09/06 07:55 PM
Homebuyers in New London are taking advantage of a CHFA program called Urban Rehab to complete renovations on 1-4 family homes in the city of New London. The State of CT has made funds available for improvements to homes for buyers that work in the city. The money has been used … (0 comments)
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