During the course of the year, I received calls on the Touch a Truck Fundraidser that was held in town last year. I have some GREAT news.....
The Touch a Truck Fundraiser was such a success last year, that the town of Cromwell, CT is having this event again this year. The money being raised build and maintain playscapes at the elementary schools in town. Right now the children have a playscape at Woodside Intermediate School thanks to the help of this program. Money is still needed for a new playscape at Edna C. Stevens.
On Saturday, September 19th, (raindate September 20th) from 10:00am to 3:00pm, the Children's Committee "Project Recess Rescue" is going to hold the fundraiser again" in efforts to raise money for playground equipment at Edna C. Stevens. Admission to the event this year is $8.00.

So come on over to Pierson Park on West Street in Cromwell, CT. The young children will be able to touch, and sit in one of many vehicles, such as a firetruck, police vehicles, landscaping truck, oil trucks, and construction trucks.. or for the older children how about a Mercdes? You never know what vehicle might show up.
Free food and bottled water will be provided by the 99 Restaurant. There will also be face painting, temp tattoos, crafts, and Dance and Grove with Mr. Gym.

Info about the author:
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. If you're thinking about buying a home in Cromwell CT 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 © 2009 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...* TOUCH A TRUCK FUNDRAISER*
CROMWELL HILLS RESIDENTS
CROMWELL, CT
Cromwell Hills is FHA approved, and first-time home buyers are looking to purchase a home here to acquire the $8,000 tax credit. Looking to sell your condo? I have sold 2 in our complex already this year. Yes, I reside in this condo complex... who better to represent you than a Realtor that lives on sight and can be over to your unit in minutes.
Contact me ASAP.. time is running out for this stimulus. We have buyers ready and they need to be moved in by November 30th at the latest.
Being that Cromwell is also centrally located in the state, we are also getting calls for rentals.... did you know that I can rent a 2 bedroom unit at Cromwell Hills, starting at $1,100*. We get an average of 3 to 5 calls a week for this alone. This does not include renters looking for 3 bedrooms. Think of the possibilities!

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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.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.
If you're thinking about buying a home in Cromwell CT 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.
*depending at location and condition of unit.
Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.883.8889 cell - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net.
Copyright © 2009 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*CROMWELL HILLS RESIDENTS... YOUR CONDOS ARE NEEDED....*
For all the prospective buyers out there looking to buy their first home this year due to the $8,000 tax incentive, let me give you a heads up.
With being a first time home buyer, usually you are looking to purchase a condo...for good reason. You might not be quiet ready to take on all the responsiblity of a single family home, or your work/life schedule is just too busy to do so.
I am working with two buyers at the moment that are both looking to purchase a condo and have qualified going CHFA/FHA. This also makes sense since you will only need to put down around 3.5% for a down payment. Who being a first-time home buyer has 15 to 20%?
Just to let you know, both buyers have found condo units they have fallen in love with... but neither is FHA approved. Yes, I checked this first and thought there could be a spot approved for one. Come to find out, once I've spoken with the listing agent, these condo complexes have "Right of First Refusal". Which does NOT meet the guidelines of FHA. So, in these cases the only ones that can buy these condo units are people who are qualified for conventional loans.
Now I am checking with all listing agents or the property management if any condos my clients would like to see, that if they are NOT FHA approved, do NOT have the Right of First Approval. To see them knowing they have this in place, would be a waste of everyones time.. and no need to get clients excited about a home they just can't have.
What really is sad, is that for the most part realtors have either no idea if the complex they have listed a unit in has "Right of First Refusal".. or what this even is. So sad. With the constant changes in the rules and regs for mortgages, I would like we should all take note of this.
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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 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.
If you're thinking about buying a home in Cromwell CT 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. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net.
Copyright © 2009 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS LOOKING TO PURCHASE A CONDO....*


Thursday, June 11th from 11:30am to 4:00pm
The Third Congregational Church on 94 Miner Street in Middletown, CT is holding its annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival, tomorrow, Thursday, June 11th from 11:30am to 4:00pm.
This festival has been going on for over 120 years.. yes, you heard me correctly 120 years. People in the area look forward to this event every year. The strawberries are native to the area and picked fresh. Now picture this on top of a homemade biscuit, and REAL HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM. My mouth is salvating already.

If you haven't been by, tomorrow is your opportunity to partake.. and I bet you'll be hooked for next year. I'm thinking of going twice once around noon and again when my sons get out of school.
The cost is $6.50 for a large, and $4.50 for a small. These are a meal unto themselves... so come for lunch.
If you have no time to sit down and enjoy here at the church.. THERE IS ALWAYS TAKE OUT. Need I say more?
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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 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.
If you're thinking about buying a home in Cromwell CT 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. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net.
Copyright © 2009 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*ANNUAL STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE FESTIVAL... It's that time of the year... HOORAY!!*
BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM

WATROUS PARK, CROMWELL, CT
With the weather getting warmer and children looking to venture outside more. The town of Cromwell CT is holding their annual bicycle safety program. Now is the time to make sure your childrens' bikes are up to standards.
On Saturday May 30, 2009 residence (ages 5 to adult age) of Cromwell are invited over to Watrous Park between the hours of 10:00am and Noon. Here you can get your bikes inspected, enjoy a rodeo and get a helmet education.

This event is sponsored by the Cromwell Recreation Dept., Cromwell Police Dept, Kiwanis Club of Cromwell and Cycle Concepts of Rocky Hill.
Feel free to contact Cromwell's Recreation Department for more information at 860.632.3467
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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 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.
If you're thinking about buying a home in Cromwell CT 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. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net.
Copyright © 2009 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM*
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