running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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.
… (2 comments)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
running realtor: I just ran Boston! - 05/08/07 10:55 PM
On April 16th, I ran the 111th Boston Marathon as a part of Team Hoyt! Along with my running partner, Michelle Jezycki, we completed in a time of 4 hours, 37 minutes. Since my 1st (and last) marathon time was 5:11, I was very happy. In fact, I'm still on a high!! … (8 comments)
|
running realtor: 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)
|
