cromwell real estate: *NEW TREND* to disguise a short sale listing
- 08/18/10 06:55 AM
There seems to be a new trend when properties are being listed, that by all rights should be short sales. Have any of you run into this scenario too? I have a buyer looking to purchase a condo. One would think this would be simple since there are so many out there to choose from. He is a first time home buyer, therefore has nothing to sell. He is going with a conventional mortgage, but is looking for help with the closing costs.... We have put 3 offers in on 3 different properties coming in maybe a thousand shy of asking. We've … (27 comments)
cromwell real estate: MISCONCEPTION... SELLERS DON'T * GIVE* BUYERS CLOSING COSTS
- 08/14/10 09:35 AM
There seems to be a misconception, where sellers give back closing costs to the buyers without it affecting the buyers...or sellers. How wrong can this notion be? I've been working with a few first time home buyers this year, that feel the sellers will gladly hand over thousands of dollars for them to purchase their home. When in actuality they are doing NO SUCH THING. For all buyers out there thinking that sellers have extra money to *donate* to the purchase of their home, please take off your rose colored glasses. The sellers are not giving you a dime...ever. When it comes … (73 comments)
"Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life..."
Author: Dr. David M. Burns
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This picture is not the best quality, I took it with my cell phone while on vacation. Here my two sons are finding quality time alone while fishing.
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Info about the author: Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, which includes Cromwell, Rocky Hill, Berlin, Middletown, Wethersfield, Newington, as well as all other surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs. For … (30 comments)
cromwell real estate: 3 BEDROOM COLONIAL; 37 NEW LANE, CROMWELL CT
- 07/25/10 01:59 PM
NEW TO THE CROMWELL CT MARKET FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION ON REAL ESTATE... CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AGENT Info about the author: Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, which includes Cromwell, Rocky Hill, Berlin, Middletown, Wethersfield, Newington, as well as all other surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs. For real estate.. all you need to know, is VALERIEO If you're thinking about buying a home in Cromwell CT area, there are plenty of great buys … (12 comments)
cromwell real estate: LOOKING FOR RENTAL PROPERTIES... CAN'T SELL YOUR HOME... I MIGHT HAVE A SOLUTION THAT WILL WORK
- 07/21/10 03:24 PM
MIDDLESEX COUNTY OF CONNECTICUT... CAN'T SELL YOUR HOME? LET ME HELP YOU RENT IT. There is a lull in the real estate market right now, when it comes to sales....but people still need to put a roof over their heads. I had 6 rentals and all of them are rented in less than a month. I have a list of people still looking and not enough homes for rent. If you live in the Middlesex County of Connecticut, and are trying to sell you home, but can't, there might be another option for you.
I NEED RENTAL PROPERTIES.... My name is … (2 comments)
Now that the week has come to a close, I thought you would like to take one last look at the standing for the week. Everyone I spoke with enjoyed the week, and unlike last year it didn't rain.. Hope to see everyone back next year, and maybe I'll be able to score some tickets... unlike this year. I ended up watching it on tv. So close, but yet so far. Traveler's Championship
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cromwell real estate: REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY FOR CONDOS IN CROMWELL CT
- 06/21/10 12:08 PM
My name is Valerie Osterhoudt, I am a local realtor and work for Johnson Real Estate, Inc. in Cromwell CT. My market report (below) gives you the real estate activity for condos in Cromwell CT in the Middlesex County of the state for the last 30 days. I strongly encourage any seller looking to market their property, to get a sound feeling for what it is worth. Real estate in Middlesex County is now an excellent investment, prices of superb, selection is great, and the rates are outstanding... I think this sums it up as it "doesn't get any better than this". … (8 comments)
cromwell real estate: 370 MAIN STREET CROMWELL, CT 2 BEDROOM RENTAL
- 06/16/10 12:49 AM
LOOKING FOR THE BENEFITS OF OWNING A HOME, BUT DON'T WANT ANY OF THE HASSLE? THIS SECOND FLOOR (WITH WALK-UP) ATTIC WILL GIVE YOU EVERYTHING YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: VALERIE OSTERHOUDT 860.883.8889 FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION ON REAL ESTATE... CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AGENT Info about the author: Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, which includes Cromwell, Rocky Hill, Berlin, Middletown, Wethersfield, Newington, as well as all other surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation … (6 comments)
cromwell real estate: 2 BEDROOM RENTAL, TOWNHOUSE IN CROMWELL CT
- 05/18/10 10:18 AM
Looking for a 2 bedroom townhouse condo rental in the Cromwell area of CT? Having second thoughts for most rentals don't accept pets... or you think you might have bad credit and no one will work with you? Here is the rental you are waiting for then. FOR A PRIVATE SHOWING PLEASE CALL 860.883.8889 FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION ON REAL ESTATE... CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AGENT Info about the author: Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, which includes Cromwell, Rocky Hill, Berlin, Middletown, … (4 comments)
cromwell real estate: FILED BANKRUPTCY, HAVE HAD A FORECLOSURE? Don't stab the potential landlord in the back
- 05/16/10 06:33 AM
The real estate market has changed in the last few years, and for most of us we see this on a daily basis... and there is no going back to the things were before. These changes have shown us where people are loosing their jobs, have lost homes and have had to file for bankruptcy because these situations. There are people living in tents, shelters and on the streets. Most of these individuals had good jobs and homes, but have fallen on tough times. No one likes living in these conditions and they are trying to get themselves out of this … (12 comments)
cromwell real estate: BOY SCOUTS HAVING A TAG SALE.. come out and support them
- 05/07/10 11:04 AM
TAG SALE BOY SCOUT TROOP #26 SATURDAY, MAY 8TH, 2010 FROM 8AM TO NOON The Boys Scout Troop 26 of Cromwell CT will be having a tag sale this Saturday, May 8th, from 8am to noon at the Scout Hut located at the entrance to Watrous Park on Porter Road in Cromwell, right behind the baseball fields. Early birds are welcome for 7am to 8am for a fee of $10.00. Remember it is going to a good cause. If you recall, last week Cromwell Hills, in Cromwell CT had a complex tag sale. If you didn't have the opportunity to go to … (9 comments)
Being a parent and concern for our children (no matter what age), I want to take a moment to inform you of a fundraiser going on this coming Friday, May 7th from 10:30pm to closing and again on Saturday, May 8th from 11:00 to closing at the two local McDonald's here in Cromwell, CT. The senior class of 2010 in Cromwell CT, is looking to have a safe graduation in June. Every year they have a all-night party. To make this happen they are looking to raise money. The two McDonald's here in … (9 comments)
cromwell real estate: REAL ESTATE OFFICE TO CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO
- 05/05/10 07:24 AM
In our real estate officewe have a unique group of people working there. Today we are going out to celebrate Cinco De Mayo... care to join us? Wonder what makes our office unique? My broker's birthday is on 1/11, mine is on 2/2 and another associates birthday is today (main reason for celebrating) 5/5. Is this coincidence.. or a prerequisite? Only my broker knows. So if you are a realtor looking to work for Johnson Real Estate in Cromwell CT, make sure your birthday month and date are the same... you might just have an in. LOL. HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO … (10 comments)
cromwell real estate: CROMWELL CT BASEBALL BOOSTER CLUB
- 04/22/10 04:46 AM
The Cromwell CT Baseball Booster Club (never knew we had a booster club) is having a fundraiser this coming Saturday at Pierson Park in Cromwell CT. This event is to support Cromwell High School's Baseball. GRINDER SALE These grinders are being sold at the **Shed** at Pierson Park from 11:30am until 3:00pm. All steak grinders come with onions, cheese and peppers. This along with chips and soda will only set you back a mear $10.00. So bring your family down to Pierson Park this Saturday.. and while the children play, you can enjoy a steak grinder. No need to worry … (3 comments)
cromwell real estate: SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MLS.. THEY **ARE*** THERE FOR A REASON
- 04/20/10 06:16 AM
Showing Instructions in MLS.. they ARE there for a reason. We have all heard it is a buyers market.. but to what extent? I have a property on the market that *NEEDS* 24 hour notice.. and it is stipulated on the MLS under showing instruction. You are probably wondering why? That if it is a buyers market why aren't the sellers being more flexible? After all don't they want to sell their home? The market is flooded, and they should do whatever it takes to bring in an offer. I've heard all these comments.. but there is a reason for this … (7 comments)
cromwell real estate: CONTEMPORARY CAPE, 11 HARRISON DRIVE, CROMWELL CT
- 04/17/10 04:06 AM
FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION ON REAL ESTATE... CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AGENT Info about the author: Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, which includes Cromwell, Rocky Hill, Berlin, Middletown, Wethersfield, Newington, as well as all other surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.Cromwellrealestate.com for all your relocation and/or local needs. For real estate.. all you need to know, is VALERIEO If you're thinking about buying a home in Cromwell CT area, there are plenty of great buys in today's market. There is no … (10 comments)
cromwell real estate: CONNECTICUT RIVER... IN ALL IT'S GLORY
- 04/15/10 11:53 PM
I know the rains have ended here in CT.. at least for a while. I thought I would share these pictures as a reminder as to how much rain we truly got in such a short period of time. Cromwell CT Boat Landing BEFORE the rain
Cromwell CT boat landing AFTER the rain
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QUOTE: "Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value" AUTHOR-Albert Einstein
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Info about the author: Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, which includes Cromwell, Rocky Hill, Berlin, Middletown, Wethersfield, Newington, as well as all other surrounding areas. Please visit … (26 comments)
cromwell real estate: HAPPY EASTER TO ALL ACTIVERAIN MEMBERS AND STAFF
- 04/03/10 12:16 PM
All I need to know I learned from the Easter Bunny! Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Everyone needs a friend who is all ears. All work and no play can make you a basket case. Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day. Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits. To show your true colors, you have to come out of the shell. Happy Easter! FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION ON REAL ESTATE... CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AGENT
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There seems to be a new trend when properties are being listed, that by all rights should be short sales. Have any of you run into this scenario too? 
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