About Middlesex County, CT

I read this on the top of my Snapple bottle today and I thought I should pass it along:

FACT: The average cat can jump five times as high as its tall is long. I thought that was an amazing fact!

It rings true to me. I have 7 cats, one with a particularly long tail and she is a fabulous jumper!

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I received a lot of calls today, but they were not work related. Why was I getting calls then? Everyone wanted to know if I saw my shadow today.

YES, TODAY I'M OFFICIALLY ANOTHER YEAR OLDER.. AND HOPEFULLY WISER.

I re-read a post by Steve Hoffacker. Yikes, Running out of Saturdays, in regards to the days when we were kids and taking Saturdays off. Being Realtors do we ever really take off a day? Not many of us do.

However, today I am making a change, and taking today off... sort of...only answering phones, and making calls.. can't wait to drive again.....3 more weeks to go.

Being with family is very important to me, and I plan on spending the rest of today with my sons. Clients come and go, but family is precious. So, yes being a Realtor, I think we SHOULD take of a day every now and then, whether it be a Saturday, Sunday, or a mid week Wednesday. Our clients have lives and so should we.

With this, everyone have a GREAT evening.. and celebrate..if not a birthday, a day with your family.

Do you take a day off? If so how do you spend it? I'd like to hear.

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Info about the author:

Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, which includes Cromwell, Rocky Hill, Berlin, Middletown, Wethersfield, Newington, as well as all other surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.Cromwellrealestate.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

For real estate.. all you need to know, is VALERIEO

If you're thinking about buying a home in Cromwell CT area, there are plenty of great buys in today's market. There is no better time than now to take advantage of these homes while interest rates remain at an all time low. For more information on Cromwell CT real estate's homes and/or condos please visit Johnson Real Estate to access the newest listings.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.883.8889 cell - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

Copyright © 2010 - By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - All rights reserved...... *** TAKING THE DAY OFF... DO WE DO THIS IN REAL ESTATE?***

When it comes to buying and selling property.. even renting property for that matter, there is a lot of stress that comes along with this. Potential clients are very aware of this. Hiring a Realtor that looks out for your best interest, and helps in trying to relieve some of this stress. This is why you have interviewed them and have hired one that you feel is professionial. Realtors take classes, and continuing ed classes to ensure they are up on all current issues. There are even Realtors that focus their career on buyers. They have a designation of ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative).

Home inspectors also need to be licensed. When it comes to making sure the home you wish to purchase has no surprises, and you are aware of what might be needed in repairs or forthcoming issues you hire an inspector that knows their job, and has had the training.

So, why after interviewing Realtors, paying for home inspections, do clients take the word of gospel what their neighbor tells them about this home you wish to purchase? they speak to their bosses, co-workers and family members. Anyone that will listen and give them their advice. For the most part non of these people have ever seen the home you wish to purchase.

If the home inspector mentions that there is a cracked tile in the kitchen and is just pointing that out to you. It doesn't necessarily mean it needs a new floor. But ask them your questions.. this is what they are there for. When you talk to your boss about this and he/she says "walk away from this home, it is going to be money pit, because you will need to jack up the house and put in a new foundation." All of this due to a cracked tile? Where in the world are they bassing their information on? They haven't seen the house or are licensed in this field.

You've hired professionals... ask them your questions. If you have a good Realtor, and home inspector, they are worth their weight in gold.. and will look out for your best interest.

FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION ON REAL ESTATE... CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AGENT

Info about the author:

Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, which includes Cromwell, Rocky Hill, Berlin, Middletown, Wethersfield, Newington, as well as all other surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

For real estate.. all you need to know, is VALERIEO

If you're thinking about buying a home in Cromwell CT area, there are plenty of great buys in today's market. There is no better time than now to take advantage of these homes while interest rates remain at an all time low. For more information on Cromwell CT real estate's homes and/or condos please visit Johnson Real Estate to access the newest listings.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.883.8889 cell - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

Copyright © 2010 - By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - All rights reserved...... ***WHY HIRE PROFESSIONALS, WHEN YOU WON'T LISTEN TO THEM????***

A common activity among avid fishermen in Connecticut is ice fishing. When our lakes, ponds, and streams freeze up the fishing diehards take to the ice with their power augers, and fishing poles.

The ice on a pond or small lake can get pretty thick once the temperatures drop, and the best way to cut through it is with a gas powered auger. Once a hole has been drilled these hardy souls will some times sit there for hours to catch what they hope to be that evenings dinner.

I first drove by this young boy and his father about two hours before I returned with my camera to take their picture. Who knows how long they were sitting out there, but the young boy seemed content to play around on the ice, and his father was sitting in the same spot, and in the same position both times I drove by them.

Across this small lake or very large pond, called Dooley Pond in Middletown, Connecticut, also stood a group of men all sitting by their own hole. I tried to take a picture of them as well but they were to far away, and the sun was shining in my direction, making it very tough to get a good picture.

While ice fishing is not for me, even though I enjoy fishing, there are many that actually look forward to sitting out there on the ice every year. Who knows maybe I will try this someday, but for now I am content with just watching someone else do it, and happy that they are having a cold, but good time.

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George Souto is a Loan Officer who can assist you with all your FHA, CHFA, and Conventional mortgage needs in Connecticut. George resides in Middlesex County which includes Middletown, Middlefield, Durham, Cromwell, Portland, Higganum, Haddam, East Haddam, Chester, Deep River, and Essex. George can be contacted at (860) 573-1308 or gsouto@mccuemortgage.com

Connecticut Winters are cold and snowy, but it is the cold and snowy weather that can also make Connecticut winters fun. When the temperature gets down in 20's and teens, our ponds, lakes and streams freeze up. The ice that is formed is usually pretty thick and allows for great family fun like ice skating.

As you can see from the two pictures taken of a little pond in Durham, Connecticut it is not only a fun family time here, it is a community activity. Those of all ages young and old bundle up, strap on the skates and the little pond quickly comes alive.

While some just enjoy skating, others are playing ice hokey. But as you can see before you can do any of these things, everyone needs to pitch in and clear the ice of the layer of snow that is some times covers the top of the ice. This is probably the only time that you can get the kids to pick up a shovel and not complain about it.

Sledding, tubing, and skying are also great winter activities in Connecticut, and you don't have to travel far to be able to join in on the fun. Come to Connecticut, we might be small but we have a lot of fun things for you to do.

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Info about the author:

George Souto is a Loan Officer who can assist you with all your FHA, CHFA, and Conventional mortgage needs in Connecticut. George resides in Middlesex County which includes Middletown, Middlefield, Durham, Cromwell, Portland, Higganum, Haddam, East Haddam, Chester, Deep River, and Essex. George can be contacted at (860) 573-1308 or gsouto@mccuemortgage.com