new haven: In praise of traditions
- 11/23/09 02:40 AM
Connecticut is an area rich in traditions. This past weekend New Haven hosted the Yale-Harvard football game, which brought the city to gridlock - again. This is an event steeped in tradition, down to the wearing of those huge raccoon coats. Did you know that the game of football as we know it today, was largely developed by Connecticut native and Yale grad Walter Camp, class of 1880? Camp is known as the "Father of American Football". We locals know that, and it's why football still matters in New Haven, even if our universities don't come to mind as football power houses. This … (2 comments)
new haven: Angels among us
- 11/21/09 02:51 AM
In thanksgiving, I am going to write about things we should be grateful for this week. Today, I would like to focus on the volunteers in our local communities, who contribute so much to the quality of life we enjoy. In particular, I'd like to talk about the generosity of the people of Greater New Haven . Last night my family attended a fundraiser at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven to benefit the Clifford W. Beers Child Guidance Clinic. Beers Clinic, founded in 1913, is the oldest mental health outpatient clinic in the United States. www.cliffordbeers.org. It serves children by providing mental health and … (6 comments)
new haven: The wisdom of Solomon; the patience of Job
- 10/13/09 02:20 AM
People often ask me what is takes to be a successful real estate agent. The above referenced skill set comes to mind. In a market like this, it takes experience to know that the economy will eventually turn around. We need to convey that sense of hope to our clients, and particularly to our buyers who are frozen with fear at the thought of putting their hard earned dollars down on a property that may drop in value. We seasoned agents have seen downturns before. Over time, the market bounces back. Here in Connecticut, there is a sense that the dark clouds … (0 comments)
new haven: Buying a home is like falling in love....
- 02/09/09 11:53 AM
In this week of romance, I want to remind you that something powerful and undefinable happens when we agents match the right house to the right buyer. I call it "hearing the violins". The buyer's face takes on a misty and dreamy countenance. There is this sense of urgency to run back to my office to write the offer that will make the deal happen. Then there is the incessant driving by the property at all times of the day and night. Our buyers invite everyone they know to drive by too, for the purpose of admiring their choice for a new home. Ah, the power and glory of love. … (0 comments)
new haven: It is said you have 10 seconds to make a first impression.
- 02/15/08 03:25 AM
I say this to every seller I meet. It gets them thinking about making a favorable impression. I walk around the house and yard with them, asking them to play the role of the potential buyer. It can be enlightening - or not. Sometimes sellers will speak with pride about renovations or redecorating they did 40 years ago and how much value that adds to the proprerty. We may have to work with that, so my mantra with sellers is Quality-Order-Serenity. Quality: It is imperative that everything be in working order, even if it is not modern. I ask sellers to fix all those small things they … (32 comments)
new haven: Time to get back to basics.
- 02/12/08 04:45 AM
Those of us that have a little extra time right now before the Spring market may want to use it to get back to the basics of real estate. That means training, educating our clients and honing our marketing skills. This is a continuing education year in Connecticut, which gives us an opportunity to pick courses that will expand our horizons. As president elect of the Connecticut chapter of the Certified Residential Specialists, I want to plug our next course offering on March 26th and 27th. It CRS 206, "Technologies to Advance Your Business", designed to help you maximize your productivity through … (0 comments)
new haven: Blogging around Hamden
- 02/11/08 06:21 AM
Location, location, location. Never has this old adage been more important in real estate. In this volatile market, there are great buying opportunities, but I would only consider properties in the most desirable areas. The Spring market is almost here, and more buyers are out looking, but they are taking their time to make decisions. Their theme is fear: fear of deflation, fear of unemployment and a general insecurity about the economy. I remember a similar market in the early 1990s. What I remind my buyers is that we came roaring back from those recession lows to all time high prices in real estate. … (4 comments)
Connecticut is an area rich in traditions. This past weekend New Haven hosted the Yale-Harvard football game, which brought the city to gridlock - again. This is an event steeped in tradition, down to the wearing of those huge raccoon coats. Did you know that the game of football as we know it today, was largely developed by Connecticut native and Yale grad Walter Camp, class of 1880? Camp is known as the "Father of American Football". We locals know that, and it's why football still matters in New Haven, even if our universities don't come to mind as football power houses. This … (2 comments)
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