ct lakefront: Life as I See It
- 01/31/12 11:28 PM
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ct lakefront: The Town of Manchester Connecticut
- 01/31/12 12:43 AM
Town of Manchester: The Silk City. Why Silk City? Manchester has acquired the name Silk City because in this town, the Cheney family started what became the world's largest silk mill in 1838. As the town's tribute to the Cheney family, the mills, houses of the owners, and homes of the workers are now part of the Cheney Brothers Historic District, a National Historic Landmark.
Manchester–A City of Village Charm. In 1935, a man named Malcolm Mollan won $25 for his entry to the slogan contest sponsored by the Chambers of Commerce that best suited the town of Manchester to boost tourism. The town has a total area of … (3 comments)
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ct lakefront: What is Your Funniest Moment as a Realtor?
- 01/27/12 10:55 AM
I bet all of us have more than our fair share of angst and anxieties in our dealings in the real estate world. Despite the travails in trekking the profession we choose, there should be at least some funny and enjoyable times worth remembering.
Allow me to share mine.
Having only been transplanted here in the Land of Opportuniy for fourteen years now, the twangs and slangs of the people I interact with personally do not possess the potent effect to transform my enunciation or pronunciation of syllables and words. The biggest challenge for me are singular syllabic words with double ees and eas.
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ct lakefront: OPEN HOUSE: JANUARY 29- 28 Bancroft Rd. Vernon CT, 06066
- 01/26/12 11:31 PM
Come and grace my OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, January 29, 2012 from 1 PM to 3 PM. This Beatiful HOME in VERNON, CT, 06066 is in Pristine Condition. Just MOVE in. You will love everything about it. From the spacious kitchen with granite counter tops and muted alternating backsplash to almost anything about the house.
Vernon is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 29,179 at the 2010 census.Vernon was incorporated in October, 1808, from Bolton. Vernon contains the former city of Rockville, incorporated in January, 1889. The town of Vernon and city of Rockville consolidated as a … (0 comments)
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ct lakefront: You are not just a Real Estate Agent. You are a Realtor
- 01/26/12 01:45 AM
I cringed when a fellow professional posted a comment which diminished his own status as a professional."There are so many agents out there because passing the state exam and getting a license is peanuts," to quote. I am not sure about the rest of you but I reviewed hard to pass the test in Connecticut for the first time. And I will never consider it as a mere nut lest my self-esteem be disparaged. If you will not put a high regard for your profession, who else will? It starts within your self. Harness your own thoughts to bring a positive … (2 comments)
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ct lakefront: That's What Blogs Are For
- 01/23/12 11:34 PM
Because of blogs galore, the active rain community has transmutated into an information seeker's delight and resource cravers relish. In one of my wanderings and meanderings, I stumbled upon 5 Top Five Reasons not to Overprice Your Home by Lisa Dunham. I reblogged it for a simple reason: to serve a purpose. And that purpose is to hand over to other members an arsenal of powerful strategic defensive device to counter sellers' combative pricing perception. You never know when it will become handy. Oh my, I was glad it is in my reserve lest be lying flat with head stuck under the ground … (4 comments)
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ct lakefront: Simply Irresistible, Pristine and Stunning Home in VERNON CONNECTICUT-28 Bancroft Rd.
- 01/22/12 09:58 PM
THIS DORMERED CAPE HOME in Vernon, Connecticut WILL SURELY WOW YOU.
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ct lakefront: The TRUE COMPANION
- 01/20/12 11:47 PM
Pets give their owners unwavering loyalty and companionship. They morphed into becoming the members of the family household. They provide enjoyment and love unconditionally. Pets, especially dogs, are now a medically-approved class of "therapy animals".
So if you have a room in your heart and home for a true companion: PLEASE READ THIS!!!
"ALL DOGS ARE URGENT- DOGS ONLY GET TEN DAYS TO BE ADOPTED BEFORE BEING EUTHANIZED! (THE TEN DAYS START THE DAY THE DOGS ENTER THE DOG POUND..) The "LEGAL DAY OF ADOPTION" is the first day the dog can be adopted into a home and the day the … (5 comments)
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ct lakefront: PRICED TO SELL and MORTGAGE AT ITS HISTORICAL LOWS~ INDEED IT IS TIME TO BUY
- 01/18/12 12:34 AM
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ct lakefront: Buyer's Question: Is it Possible for a Buyer's Agent to Work 100% for Buyer's Interest?
- 01/15/12 11:18 PM
Q:Honestly is it possible for an agent to work 100% in best interest of buyer? I've asked 6 people so far for buyer's agent referrals and 5 have had horror stories. Is there some approach a buyer should take to have a better experience with her agent? Honestly, does the conflict of commission based on final sale price make it possible for an agent to only keep the buyer in mind?
A: Being a broker of a small company whose reputation is based on client's testimonials and whose mission and goal is 100% commitment to home buyers, I will have to express … (6 comments)
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ct lakefront: Let’s Talk About the Do’s and Don’ts- Getting a Mortgage
- 01/13/12 10:59 PM
Just recently, I have encountered a question posted on one of the real websites asking why his loan has not closed yet after three month of waiting. His explanation was vague but he mentioned about his credit score going down to 610. I bet he was not educated on the dos and don'ts while applying for a mortgage. Hence, reblogging this so you can share it with your buyers.
Without question, the mortgage industry has changed over the last few years. Not necessarily for the worse, but it has become more stressful for home buyers, especially first time home buyers that … (2 comments)
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ct lakefront: A LOT of SPACE for the MONEY
- 01/13/12 10:21 PM
SPACIOUS RANCH in VERNON CONNECTICUT WITH CATHEDRAL CEILINGS AND A WIDE OPEN FLOWING FLOOR PLAN! PLENTY OF ROOM IN THIS 3 BED 2 BATH WITH FULL WALK-OUT BASEMENT. THIS HOME HAS SOME UPGRADES COMPLETED INCLUDING VINYL WINDOWS AND SIDING.
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ct lakefront: FORLORN, HELPLESS AND IMPOVERISHED: THE FACES OF FORECLOSURES
- 01/13/12 08:25 AM
This experience happened two years ago and I did not get the chance to pour it out into black and white until now.
Showing foreclosed homes can be most aptly described as "cruising for bruising." Or shall I say, "It is like a box of chocolates. You never know what we are going to get."
In one of the houses I looked at with my clients, I saw photographs and memorabilias scattered around in the living room and bedrooms. I could not stop from exhaling guttural glottal breaths while my senses tried to visualize and fathom why would the people who … (3 comments)
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ct lakefront: EXCEPTIONAL DEAL in GLASTONBURY CONNECTICUT! UP FOR GRABS
- 01/12/12 10:37 PM
This Home in Glastonbury Connecticut WON'T LAST LONG on the MARKET.
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ct lakefront: Do Yourself , Your Sellers and Us a Service
- 01/12/12 12:14 AM
This is not about bad mouthing a fellow professional. This should be deemed as a constructive criticism to reach out to you if you are guilty of this offense so you can fix it immediately for your own benefit, your clients, the consumers and other professionals in the real estate industry who might be relying on your contribution. Hence, if you are contributing to the industry, give your best.
I am not a professional photographer who can capture the intrinsic depth and texture of my subject but am capable to shoot and upload to my eyes satisfaction. If we can't distinguish bad from … (8 comments)
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ct lakefront: Classic Example of How Government Kills Small Business
- 01/10/12 12:13 AM
The Coventry Regional Farmer's Market was rejoicing for being cited as Connecticut's Best Farmer's Market by Yankee Magazine, Boston Magazine and American Farmland Trust. CRFM offers farmer's produce, freshly baked pies, assortment of preserves in sparkling jars, handmade goods and fiddlers.
"The Coventry Regional Farmers Market is the largest hub of local commerce in the entire state of Connecticut drawing in over 65,000 visitors each season and infusing a minimum of $20,000 of local monies directly into local food and agriculture businesses each week."
The feature on the magazines was not only the reason for jubilation. CRFM was awarded the "BARN give away" by the … (4 comments)
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ct lakefront: NO PAIN, NO GAIN
- 01/09/12 11:00 AM
The closing of nine Friendly's in Connecticut has bolted me to lament the lugubrious moments engulfing not only our state but the nation as a whole. Indeed, the crash of the once mighty restaurant chain is the most recent stark display of the dismal sign of the times. Imagine the number of employees displaced by the failed business operations.
The economy is dwindling further and this is not helping the real estate industry. The chain reaction of unemployment has adverse effects on the homeowners. No income coming in equates to no money for mortgage payment. Thus, more short sales and foreclosures … (5 comments)
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ct lakefront: CONDO LIVING in A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME SETTING
- 01/08/12 11:34 PM
VERY SPACIOUS SINGLE FAMILY RANCH STYLE DETACHED CONDO UNIT IN MANCHESTER CONNECTICUT. THIS SINGLE FAMILY CONDO OFFERS 3 BED ROOMS AND 1 BATH ROOM, A PRIVATE DECK AND PATIO AREA, PRIVATE YARD! GET THE FEEL OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH ALL THE BENEFITS OF CONDO LIVING!! HUD OWNED
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ct lakefront: Just a Friendly Reminder to the Agents who are present during Buyer's Agents' Showings
- 01/08/12 12:33 AM
Dos
1) Greet the buyer's agent and his/her clients politely
2) Hand out the information directly to the agent- In my own opinion, this is social etiquette we should practice to show respect to the buyer's agent. Let the buyer's agent pass it on to the clients or handle it accordingly.
3) Give the buyer's agent and the buyers free rein to investigate the property
2) Point out the unique features which are not easily visible to the audience eyes
3) Tell the agent that you will be in the (room?) should they have any questions
4) Approach the … (8 comments)
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ct lakefront: Real Estate is not for the Faint of Heart
- 01/06/12 11:34 AM
Published Originally in 2012.
Because my first two real estate transactions from six years ago were like the first harvest in spring wherein smiles beamed flawlessly from the east and west, I thought that my new venture would remain a breeze. But.... gusty winds and tempest weather were invoked on my third transaction. Here is what happened.
As soon as the mortgage contingency date was over, my sellers sold their personal items at cheap prices through a garage sale to facilitate relocation to the warmer state. I felt vicariously the excitement and their could-not-wait-to-move out frame of mind.
But the delight eclipsed slowly when I … (8 comments)
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