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on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Spring Ahead
sellers
Spring Ahead The Presidential election cycle is in full bloom, and policies are reflecting that. Interest rates are hovering near 4% for 30 year fixed. These are record lows and a far cry from 1981 when some of us remember paying between 12 and 18%. The highest we ever paid was 21% for constructi...

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on Sunday, July 11, 2010
Pay it Forward
buyers
Home Values The credit for first time home buyers (and subsequent amendment) expired as of the end of April 2010. It appears that the pool of buyers is currently topped out, judging by the latest dismal applications for mortgages and pending contracts. Locally, while prices have been relatively ...

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on Saturday, April 3, 2010
60 Rolfe Road, Hamden 06517
sellers
60 Rolfe Rd, Hamden 06514 Imagine living here. This three plus bedroom brick cape is affordably listed for only $174,900. Large families look elsewhere; too small for you. Just starting out? Downsizing? Perfect match. Brick and vinyl siding for easy exterior maintenance. Partially finished lower ...

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on Wednesday, April 15, 2009
29 Idylwood
sellers
29 Idywood This 3 bedroom 1 and a half bath home is a 1970?s split in Northford. It is available for immediate occupancy and looking for a new owner who has some vision and appreciates a private rural setting. Hardwood floors in the bedrooms and the living room are in great shape. The roof was ne...

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on Thursday, March 26, 2009
Another Buyer is born
buyers,
hazel,
lucy
Lucy Hazel We welcome Lucy Hazel Waggener to the family. A beautiful little lady, and not quite ready to buy her first house yet. Follow her story here. Best wishes

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on Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Old timers day
personal,
foreclosures,
debt,
housing,
bankruptcy
On a sad note, Old timers may have seen better days. I read an article today that suggested that many Seniors are significantly in debt, and the trend is escalating. Health care and soaring medical bills have forced an increase of 150% in bankruptcy filings since 1991 to 2007 for adults aged 65 a...

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on Thursday, May 15, 2008
Two by Two
shiller,
housing,
prices,
falling,
slump
Spring markets are supposed to be vibrant and healthy. Not missing in action. The media continues to barrage us with daily reminders of just how bad things are. Unfortunately, I still believe them. Perhaps most chilling is the latest from Yale economist Robert Shiller. His take is more bearish t...

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on Saturday, April 19, 2008
Going for a Haircut
short,
foreclosures,
housing,
sales,
slump
Shooting the breeze with my barber once a month while he attends to business, I get a fresh perspective on the state of the economy and local real estate activity. These days I guess he seems to be more of a psychiatrist then a barber. ?Everyone is depressed, complaining they have no money and ca...

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on Saturday, March 29, 2008
Let?s get real
sellers,
real,
search,
property,
homes
Lets get real In addition to homes being priced more fairly, the local realtors have finally figured out that information is freely available today, so they have joined the online revolution big time. Instead of having to wade through multiple sites, use this link to access a majority of the MLS ...

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