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Outdoor Movie at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor CT ~ FREE!   Doesn't this sound like fun? On Friday, August 19, 2011, Toy Story 3 will be shown on a giant two-story blow-up screen at the Rockville Bank Park near L.L. Bean at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor.  Everyone is welcome and admission is ...
08/17/2011
Back to School Information ~ Uniforms for Illing Middle School in Manchester CT   Last spring, the school board approved the policy requiring uniforms for Illing Middle School in Manchester CT.  According to Illing Principal Troy Monroe, uniforms will eliminate distractions and promote an emphasi...
08/15/2011
East Hartford CT Market Report ~ July 2011   The East Hartford CT real estate market was a busy one in July 2011.  There were 25 closed sales with a median price of $160,000.  This compared favorably to July 2010, which showed 22 closed sales and a median price of $149,000.  So the number of sale...
08/12/2011
South Windsor CT Market Report ~ July 2011   All in all, July was a great month for real estate in South Windsot CT.  There were 20 closed sales with a median price of $285,900.  If we look at the average price it was $329,238 (see Median vs. Average) as a result of several homes sold in the over...
08/09/2011
What are you grateful for today?   This morning was the first morning in six days that I was able to make coffee in my kitchen.  I was replacing the countertops which required removing the sink and faucet, so for the past week, I had to get water from the bathroom, wash dishes in the tub, and eat...
08/08/2011
Market Report for Manchester CT ~ July 2011 Finally, we are able to view market statistics without having to compare to last year's numbers that were inflated by the homebuyers' tax credit.  Going forward, we should be able to get a clearer view of what the real estate market is by town.   In Man...
08/08/2011
Radon is a concern in Connecticut, and I always recommend that home buyers have a radon test done.  Radon gas can cause health issues, so it must be tested for and addressed if found.  If radon is found in the home or the water, there are mitigation systems that will bring the radon levels to wit...
08/02/2011
Market Report for Tolland CT ~ June 2011   During June 2011, there were 12 closed sales in Tolland CT with a median price of $281,000.  During June 2010, there were 13 homes sold with a median price of $292,900. So the median priced has dropped somewhat over last June.   If we look at the previou...
08/01/2011
Advice for Sellers ~ Take Pictures of Your Yard Now!   If you are thinking of putting your home on the market next year (yes, some people think that far in advance), you MUST take pictures of your yard now!    I have recently talked to several potential clients who are thinking that they will be ...
07/31/2011
Photography Exhibit at The Mitchell Library, New Haven CT   A new photography exhibit by New Haven art photographer, E.M. Carlson, will be displayed by The Mitchell Library, 37 Harrison Street, New Haven CT.   The title of the exhibit, which runs from August 1, 2011 through August 31, 2011, is Se...
07/31/2011
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