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2009 

It's amazing that there are people working as real estate agents that can't take the time to take a decent photo of a home, or haven't got someone that can help them. I was looking through our MLS for a client and came across a few photos that made me wonder how the agent could explain a lack of ...
06/30/2009
I recall a blog I read sometime back about turning disappointments into a positive. As kids we were often told by our parents and teachers that we should be careful about getting our hopes up too high otherwise we would end up getting terribly disappointed. If you hear that often enough, then dis...
06/26/2009
Worried about getting the best deal for the money? Forget about that, the time is right now! 2 Words - WHO CARES!! There are many ways to acquire property in today's market at .40 to .70 cents on the dollar or better.  They are everywhere.  Stop waiting for this so called "bottom to fall out."  ...
06/26/2009
Unique 7 unit Condo complex available for the discriminating buyer/investor.  Each unit with individual patios, specially designed tiered entrances with mountain and pastoral views.  Common area boasts pond-side setting, manicured gardens. All owners responsible for individual unit maintenance, a...
06/26/2009
We are very much into the traditional ‘High Activity Period' of the real estate industry and so far the results are mixed. While the showing activity has increased, for a variety of reasons, the push to close on a property seems muted. Buyers do not appear to have the same sense of urgency about ...
06/25/2009
A couple of years back I was contacted by a person asking for assistance in selling her current home so that she could buy another house. We set the date for me to visit and in I went at the appointed date and time. In advance I did the necessary homework for the listing presentation. Got the fie...
06/19/2009
Jim died.His will provided $40,000 for an elaborate funeral. As the last guests departed the affair, his wife Sharon turned to her oldest and dearest friend. 'Well, I'm sure Jim would be pleased,' she said.  'I'm sure you're right,' replied Brenda, who lowered her voice and leaned in close. 'How ...
06/19/2009
While this situation is not unique to realtors across the country, it never the less is a problem that requires a solution. Here in Connecticut, there are multiple MLS boards with the majority of the boards united to form the Statewide MLS system (CMLS). The statewide system allows for the effici...
06/17/2009
Even though the rain doesn't want to stop, the spring flowers are still doing their thing. My perennials have been sprouting for a while, but I am starting to understand the frustration felt by that elder statesman, Elmer Fudd, and his adventures with 'datrascally rabbit'. My hostas are coming ou...
06/17/2009
Good evening and welcome to the 2008  Contractor Awards.  Nominees are:                          And the winner is....    This was sent to me by a friend, unfortunately there was no way that I could open it up for balloting by the AR members. Perhaps someone a little more clever than I can offer ...
06/10/2009
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Ed Silva is a licensed Broker serving the Central Connecticut area from the Waterbury CT Real Estate Office. He serves both sellers and buyers and also is an experienced agent for short sales. If you're thinking of listing your home, I would love to meet with you and share my marketing success package with you. My marketing reaches all the major listing sites with prime positions on the largest. I'd would appreciate the opportunity love to help you buy or sell in the Central Connecticut area.