The Most Recent Real Estate Activity in the Towns of Hebron Ct, Lebanon Ct, Manchester Ct, Bolton Ct, Marlborough Ct and Colchester Ct from 11/14/09-11/21/09

Hebron Ct - Hebron had 3 new listings come onto the market in the last 7 days,  2 of these are priced over $300,000.  One listing for a home expired, it was priced at $275,000, 2 homes went under deposit, priced at  244K and 359K.  No new foreclosed home or short sale properties came onto the market.

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Win a $100 for Submitting Your Holiday Tip to The Burns Real Estate Group!

We Will Make a $100 Donation to Your Favorite Charity Too!

Everyone is invited to share great holiday tips to help all of us get through this fast-paced season.  The winner will receive a $100  gift card, and the runner up will win a  holiday gift basket including coupons and gift cards to get you through the holiday season!  The Burns Real Estate Group will also make a donation to the winner’s favorite charity. Your chance to win starts November 10!

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The Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension is Passed!

The Homebuyer Tax Credit extension has been passed into law.   The new extension has some additions to the original bill and is  going to open the  homebuyer tax credit to a larger pool of buyers in the following manner:

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Coventry and Mansfield Ct MOMS Club

The MOMS Club of Coventry and Mansfield is a support group designed for the stay at home mom of today, this club also serves Storrs, Willimantic and Windham Ct.  The club is part of the International MOMS Club which was started in 1983 by a stay at home mom in  California who was tired of being at home alone and began looking for a way to connect with other stay at home moms, when she could not find an organization that met during the day she started the MOMS Club.  The MOMS (moms  offering moms support) Club offers support as well as organized play groups for children and is designed for moms who are interested in the world around them and want a variety of activities for themselves and their children

How to Help Families Find Support in a New Ct Community

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Yes, we were pleased when, after having our clients home on the market for a number of months, we finally got them a full price offer!  The house had been languishing on the market, and after reviewing market statistics with them, they followed our advice to use our “Current Pricing Strategy” along with some unique marketing strategies. Almost immediately the showings for their home increased dramatically, and within 3 weeks they received a full price offer.

Identity Crisis: A Tale of Two Houses

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Storrs Ct Festival on the Green

Tom and I love the Mansfield Festival on the Green held in Storrs Ct every year, we get to see so many people we know, the atmosphere is great and we try to have a fun, vibrant booth.  As Realtors and life long residents in this wonderful community we look forward to being a part of many community events throughout the year and this is one of our favorites.

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Peaceful Andover Lake 

Andover Lake in Andover Ct is one of those areas and lakes that just make you want to slow down, relax and enjoy your life a bit.  Tom and I have always loved this lake and the fact that it is so peaceful and quiet enhances the quality of the lifstyle on Andover lake even more.  I grew up in neighboring Coventry Ct, spent all my summers on Coventry lake and have always treasured the quality of  a lake lifestyle.

Lake Lifestyle Experience and Lake Expertise go Together

When you own a lake property, just waking up everyday to the view of the water pretty much gets you off to a good start – if it doesn’t, well, probably nothing will.  We have shown and sold properties on every lake in the area for years and our love of lakes and lake lifestyle has led us to own a number of different lake properties over the years. We even owned 2  lake homes at one time for about 2 years!  Lake life is unique and so is listing and selling lake homes – you really need to know what your market is and the many qualities about lake homes and the surrounding areas in order to find the perfect match when someone is ready to sell or buy a home on a wonderful lake like Andover Lake in Ct. Wth our office location in Storrs Ct and the office in West Hartford, CT we are well known expert lake home specialists for a  large part of Ct

Hmmmm……..I’d like to make a lake please

Andover Lake is known as one of the cleanest lakes in Ct and was first formed in the 1920’s.  Many people do not know this, but almost all the lakes in a large area of Ct are man made!  Usually a couple of streams were dammed up (as is the case with Andover lake) and then the bed of the lake was cleared and the lake was formed.   Years ago, you could do something like this – can you imagine dealing with the DEP now and telling them you wanted to “make a lake?”  Probably not……

Powerboat or Non Powerboat…Which Fits Your Lifestyle?

The homes on Andover lake are always highly sought after and swimming, canoeing, kayaking and fishing are some of the recreational activities enjoyed here.  There are no powerboats allowed on the lake and we have found over the years that there are two kinds of lake property buyers.  There are those who want a power boat and water skiing lake, or those who absolutely do not – Andover is the perfect lake for someone looking for a peaceful, tranquil setting for a year round home or weekend/vacation home.  I also love the proximity to everything – you can easily commute to UConn in Storrs or  Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic as well as an easy commute to Hartford Ct.  Andover is that great mix of small town America with all the amenities you could want only a short drive away – The Shoppes at Evergreen in South Windsor, one of my favorite destinations with Burtons Grill (delicious) located right there is only about 20 minutes away.  For more information on this beautiful lake check out our lake website  http://www.ctlakeliving.com/

I just had to share this video, sometimes we all work so hard and forget to enjoy and celebrate the moments we have in life.  Tom and I have been through a lot together, and like this wonderful couple, we have come through it stronger as a couple and a family.  Our business as CT Realtors has led us to meet and become friends with  many people we simply would never have known otherwise.  We appreciate each and every one of them – don’t forget to fill your life with some laughter and joy, this video just made me smile and I hope you will too, turn up the music full volume!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-94JhLEiN0