brian buffini: Tolland County Connecticut ~ Towns
- 08/17/08 03:59 AM
To be sure that folks know what towns comprise Tolland County in Connecticut, I have posted a list obtained on Google. Offering correct and accurate information is important when deciding where to buy your home. It affects your car and property owner's insurance. Just like the question on your homeowner's policy that asks how far the property is from the local firehouse or fire hydrant. Most towns in Tolland County are serviced by wells for their water service, not a centralized water/sewer line. We do have dry hydrants. These are placed near ponds, rivers, streams and sometimes pools. If there is a … (2 comments)
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brian buffini: Want to Do It Youself? Yardwork, That Is ~ Grab Some Curb Appeal! Call Today!
- 08/16/08 03:00 AM
As you may guess, my staff and I receive many requests from friends and associates for referrals to professional trades and services - everything from painters to attorneys. Because we receive such a large number of requests, and because we operate our own business by referral, I am committing my time to post locally to offer you, referrals to the finest individuals and companies serving our community. This will be a continuing series of posts to give you the names and locations of the best of the best!
Here's a good way to save on your budget! You can now rent the equipment … (6 comments)
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brian buffini: Evergreen Walk, Family Film Night, Free!
- 08/16/08 02:10 AM
The last in the series of films being shown to local families is on Friday, August 22nd. It is held in the Evergreen Walk Shopping Area. Bring your own chairs, seating is limited. The good news is, it is held in the parking area, Lot B. This is the lot behind the Green Tangarine Spa & Salon. (My hairdresser). The movies are shown on an inflatable screen. Snacks, food and beverages are available for purchase from the local merchants. They have pre-show childrens' activites provided, too. The title of the movie for this last show is, Horton Hears a Who. By the … (0 comments)
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brian buffini: Connecticut State, Tax Free Event! How Much?
- 08/16/08 01:50 AM
Welcome to our state. Starting on Sunday, August 17 and thru August 23rd, we have a tax free week for clothing and footwear that is less than $300.00. I thought it would be for all items. Don't you need to buy school supplies, too? My children are now adults, so, this no longer impacts my budget. I do hope that it helps others in our state. With rising fuel prices and our local taxes continuing to rise every year, it has become difficult for most citizens of Connecticut to meet their family and business budgets.
This event, ordered by our Govenor, … (1 comments)
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brian buffini: Hoping to Meet Active Rain Folks in San Diego! 1 Day & Counting! Whoo Hoo!
- 08/14/08 08:33 AM
The date is coming up quickly. Of course, you know the story. When you are going away for a few days or so, whether it is for a conference or for a vacation, that is just when everyone of your clients is ready to buy or list their home. It never fails! My former broker used to tell others in our office to take a trip like Fran does, she's busier than ever. Everytime she plans to go away, she sells more properties. It was embarrasing at first, but I found that it did encourage people to take a day or … (5 comments)
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brian buffini: Make Your Trip Worth It!
- 08/11/08 07:40 AM
Did you hear this when you were a child? Going upstairs and bringing clean laundry up, for your Mom, since you were going upstairs anyway? Coming downstairs, grab something to carry for someone else, just to make sure they wouldn't have to go upstairs for just one thing?
Those of you who are or have been coached by or attended Brian Buffini's Events have heard his version of this, from his Mother, in his Irish accent. Seems to sound so much better when he says it!
The truth is, we can all do this. Daily we are running about, here and … (6 comments)
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brian buffini: Start Planning for January
- 08/10/08 02:44 AM
That's right, January. Planning now will make life easier, later. In Connecticut, we have heating fuel costs on our mind. Budget now for those extra fuel costs. Don't be caught by surprise! November and December are, typically, not as cold as January. BRRR! I can still remember the cold, ice and sometimes snow. The temperatures usually drop to single digits.
Your listings are not shown as much in that month. If they need updating or refreshing, this is the perfect time to have homeowners improving their product. After all, spring market starts as soon as the weather warms up. We have had early … (9 comments)
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brian buffini: Showed Properties Today and
- 08/09/08 10:48 AM
You just won't believe it. I showed one of these homes, a week or so ago. My clients had a few questions about the property, but, they really liked it. I went to the town hall to look up the file on this property. With the information that was in the file, I was able to answer their questions. One of the questions was the actual garage size. The town hall stated it was 20 x 21.
This morning, I went back with my clients and their parents. I had asked the agent if he could make sure his vehicle, a pickup truck, … (4 comments)
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brian buffini: Do You Thank Agents for Showing Your Listings?
- 08/09/08 04:47 AM
We all, do need to help and work together to make our profession successful. When I have an agent call to make an appointment to show my listings, I am grateful and I let them know, right then. In this market of so many listings, isn't it great that yours are being shown! I follow-up with a phone call for feedback and I add them to my showingdesk.com tool for email feedback. I have found that some agents still like the phone method for feedback while others, are texting back their feedback to me and some prefer email. One way or … (3 comments)
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brian buffini: Make the Offer!
- 08/09/08 02:11 AM
It is a buyer's market. If you are a buyer or thinking of becoming one, here's a free tip. When you see a home that you like and just not sure of what to do, make the offer. It costs you nothing to ask the seller, in writing, to offer a price for the property that you are considering to be your next home. Once you have your pre-approval in hand, the world is yours in the real estate market. You become empowered with that one piece of paper. The stronger the letter is, the better your chances for success are.
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brian buffini: 8-08-08 Celebrate the 8's!
- 08/09/08 01:07 AM
What did you do, if anything special, on this date of 8-08-08. I read a news story about a baby who was born on this date, at 8:08 and weighing 8lbs.8ozs. Wow! My kids attended an 80's party! Everyone dressed in attire relevant to those great 80's days. One went as Mrs. Bon Jovi, the other as Knight Rider. LOL! What fun!
I gave out crazy eight cards. Remember that card game? Things that were everyday life, just a few decades ago, just became fun favorites from days gone by. I continually try to clean out and give away stuff that … (0 comments)
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brian buffini: Buffini Clubnet Members!
- 08/08/08 12:31 PM
C'mon Buffini Clubnet Members, join me in this new tool on google. I found it, accidentally, and now believe it will be a good place for us to pull our community together even more. Certainly, we have our terrific small groups and region groups, but, I believe this tool will let us share from east coast to west coast. Check it out, join in and do let me know if I can be of help to you. This site, like the one here on ActiveRain, is with Buff's permission. So, let's see how we can network and share together on this … (2 comments)
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brian buffini: Cute Starter in East Hartford, Ct!
- 08/06/08 04:23 AM
This home is, amazingly, bigger than it looks from the photo! Set on a nice lot, it offers an updated kitchen, two full baths (one is located in lower level) and three bedrooms! The one car garage has been converted to a huge masterbedroom. Appliances will convey to the new owner, including one set of a washer/dryer. Fenced in backyard offers privacy. Call Fran Rokicki Realty, LLC today to see this little gem of a home. (860)646-3455 Convenient location to highway, shopping and schools. Priced at $174,900
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brian buffini: Bolton Ct Tag & Bake Sale! September 27th, Be There!
- 08/06/08 03:13 AM
Here we go! Tag Sale & Baked Goodies!
September 27th, 9AM on the Bolton Town Green!
this posting is courtesy of Fran Rokicki Realty,LLC, Bolton, Ct 06043
This event is being held to raise funds for the Bolton Fuel Bank. Many folks will have difficulty trying to budget for heating their homes this winter season. So, clean out your closets, your garages, then, bring your items to the tag sale and if you can, bake some goodies. They will welcome whatever you are able to contribute to this worthy cause. These folks will appreciate your donations!
Drop off of bake sale items can … (0 comments)
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brian buffini: Showing on Crystal Lake in Ellington, Ct!
- 08/05/08 05:04 AM
I cannot tell you what a pleasure it is for me, when I have the opportunity to show properties that are on and around a lake. Yesterday, I was the lucky Realtor. I was showing homes on and surrounding Crystal Lake in Ellington, Ct. As we drove by the Sandy Beach Rd beach, I watched the families playing in the refreshing water. Children were jumping into the water from the raft. It was like a scene from a good book, a good movie or a family video. Here's a photo of the lake from Sandy Beach Rd in Ellington. It was taken … (2 comments)
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brian buffini: Now's the Time!
- 08/03/08 03:16 AM
Have you stock piled books, papers, bottles, cans from soda pop and just "stuff"?
How about donating some of these items to organizations who can use a little help? Special Olympics, Soles 4 Shoes, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, AMVETS, Project Graduation in your local area, or the Senior Citizens, are some of the groups that we give to. My Son came home one day, when he was in college. We always have given back to the community. His words are still on my mind today. Mom, if you haven't used it or worn it in the last year, you don't really need it. Why … (2 comments)
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brian buffini: Public Open House on a Rainy Saturday?
- 08/02/08 05:37 AM
As a Certified Mentor, I guide my agents with their daily real estate practices, routines and habits. When they come up with new thoughts or processes. I try to be objective. Hosting an open house for the public benefit is not new in Hartford County. During this summer, many families head to the beach for the weekends. However, today, they forecasted showers.
One of my agents wanted to host an open house today, from one to three o'clock. That is the standard time allowance, if there even is one:) The first listing she choose, didn't work out. The Seller is working … (4 comments)
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brian buffini: Taxes Paid for the Year!
- 08/02/08 04:54 AM
Our small town of Bolton, in Connecticut has a payment of our motor vehicle taxes once a year. Property taxes, too. Our property taxes are paid by our escrow account with our mortgage company. The town offers a new option this year. You can now pay these fees to the town online, serviced by an outside vendor. Checking this out was very interesting. They advised residents that they charged twenty-five cents for each vehicle tax that you paid, to the town. That sounded okay. I chose a username and password. Here we go! Sounded too easy, it was not. After three or … (5 comments)
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brian buffini: Rule of Supply & Demand
- 07/29/08 11:50 AM
Maybe you know about this. It is from my good friend, Lynette Haber.
Just in case, I thought it was good enough to share here on rain!
Could it be solved simply by doing this?! A man eats two eggs each morning for breakfast. When he goes to the grocery store he pays 60 cents a dozen. Since a dozen eggs won't last a week he normally buys two dozens at a time. One day while buying eggs he notices that the price has risen to 72 cents. The next time he buysgroceries, eggs are 76 cents a dozen. When asked to explain the price of eggs the store … (13 comments)
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brian buffini: Out Showing on a Lake Today!
- 07/27/08 06:34 AM
What a good way to spend a Sunday morning! Clients of mine are looking to purchase a second home on a lake in Connecticut. Though this morning started out with rain, the sun popped out while we were looking at these lake properites. The boat launches were not busy. Only one or two boats went by while we took our tours. Sunday must be sleep in day on the lake! Some folks were walking babies, one Dad and his two boys walked by with fishing poles and one cottage was getting a new roof today. We looked at several properties, with … (6 comments)
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To be sure that folks know what towns comprise Tolland County in Connecticut, I have posted a list obtained on Google. Offering correct and accurate information is important when deciding where to buy your home. It affects your car and property owner's insurance. Just like the question on your homeowner's policy that asks how far the property is from the local firehouse or fire hydrant. Most towns in Tolland County are serviced by wells for their water service, not a centralized water/sewer line. We do have dry hydrants. These are placed near ponds, rivers, streams and sometimes pools. If there is a … (2 comments)
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