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2008
Being realtors we have all had listings that have gone under deposit... may we all have a lot of these this year. That is beside the point. It is my understanding that when a realtor books an appointment to show a property that if for some reason it goes under deposit, the listing agent will ca...
05/22/2008
Most realtors know of this new website in Connecticut CTREAL.com. This is driven by the statewide MLX Change. This website is to help consumers find property in the towns of Connecticut they are looking for. You don't have to go to one agency or call quite a few to see what everyone has to off...
05/21/2008
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As I am sure most of you are aware of the slip of the tongue Obama had at one of his most recent speeches. It seems that we NOW have 57 states, not including Hawaii and Alaska. Can any of you name the 57 states? Porter Yates has come up with a 57 state map. With all the military personnel that ...
05/20/2008
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To everyone reading this blog, I wish you a Happy Memorial Day. Please remember all that are, and/or have served this country. The annual Memorial Day Parade in Cromwell, CT starts at 6pm on Friday, May 30th. You will want to get there early for good seating. The parade will commence at St. Jo...
05/20/2008
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The real estate company I work for, Johnson Real Estate, Inc., in Cromwell, CT is a full service company. I'm sure I have mentioned this before.. but I have now taken the "Full Service" aspect to another level when it comes to being there for my clients. For example, once I went to help out a cl...
05/18/2008
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I met up with prospective clients who wish to sell their home. We went over everything. What they need to do in their home to make it more presentable/show ready. Never do I inform my clients that they should totally redo bathrooms, kitchens etc., for they will not get the money out of their ho...
05/17/2008
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One of the reasons why I got into real estate is that I like helping people move into a new (for them) home. I've been doing this for quite a while, and I've done the gambit... from the 20-year-old buyer purchasing a condo all the way to seniors downsizing. It brings a kind of satisfaction that...
05/17/2008
CROMWELL, CT To everyone golfer out there.. if you don't know already the PGA tour is coming to Cromwell, CT in June. The Travelers championship will be held from June 16th to June 22nd at the TPC (Tournament Players Club) of the River Highlands. This event is held annually, and this year the ...
05/16/2008
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PIERSON PARK The town of Cromwell, CT is investing money into parks around town, making the playgrounds/playscapes savers for our children. Pierson Park was the first one done. As you can see from the pictures, they have done a GREAT job. A DINOSAUR FOR CHILDREN TO CLIMB ON. EVEN OLDER CHI...
05/15/2008
As we all know postage went up on Monday, May 12, 2008 from .41 to .42 cents for a first class stamp. I went to the post office today, and the stamps on had on the envelopes had the "Liberty Bell", and the word "FOREVER" on the side. I bought these stamps for .41 cents and figured I needed an ...
05/15/2008
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