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Although there are many good reasons to buy a home, wealth building ranks among the top of the list.  However, too often, people talk themselves out of making one of the best financial decision of their lives for reasons that when fully examined just don't make much sense.  Listed here are the mo...
02/25/2012
Do you have an iPad? Do you own a home? If so, I’ve got five killer apps for you to play with, most of which are free. Even the ones that aren’t free are so worth it that you might want to try them out anyway.   Who would have thought that you could control your TV with your iPad? And match color...
02/23/2012
While it seems like West Hartford real estate sales are off to a good start in 2012 with 32 closed sales last month (compared to 31 during the same time period in 2011), a closer look at the numbers reveals that while home sales remain steady, prices have not yet stabilized.  The average sale pri...
02/19/2012
Do you ever wish you lived closer to work?  Some of the happiest people I know have the shortest commutes.  Traffic stress, the cost of gasoline, and the hours wasted on the road take their toll.   Well, if you’ve ever been looking for a reason to move closer to your work, this might just send yo...
01/13/2012
“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found those dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.”   --Vincent van Gogh, Dutch painter (March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890)     Artists take risks. They pursue their vision, often without financial sec...
12/20/2011
A common complaint I hear from home owners is “How do I stop junk mail?”  This is especially true for new home owners who find they’re bombarded by catalogs and advertisements intended for the previous owners.   Not only is eliminating junk mail a personal convenience, but it’s also good for the ...
12/12/2011
I've been experimenting with craigslist ads to generate buyers for my listings and buyers in general.  I think Rick Obst's got something here with the concept of catchy titles.  Prospecting doesn't have to be boring.  It's a win-win... you help prospective buyers and they help to increase your bu...
12/12/2011
Looking for something different to do this weekend?  Check out the West Hartford Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 3 p.m. at the West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main Street in West Hartford Center.   Performances will include Waltz of the Flowers, O Holy Night...
12/09/2011
Well, it's one of West Hartford's cutest neighborhoods (they even have their own street signs!) and it's also pretty convenient to everything.   Need groceries?  Five minutes away from Stop & Shop.  Feel like taking a swim?  Five minutes to Cornerstone Aquatics Center.  Love to shop?  Five minute...
09/22/2011
I recently came across this free helpful online guide for those who are threatened with foreclosure.  Published by the nonprofit Consumer Action group, this guide details where people facing foreclosure can go for advice and assistance from government agencies to private programs to websites.  It...
09/14/2011
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Designed to help just about everyone who has an interest in West Hartford real estate and West Hartford happenings in general. This blog will provide regular (and random) posts about everything from West Hartford real estate market statistics to the worst traffic light in town as well as the best spot for pizza! Not a true native of West Hartford (I've only lived here for the past 25 years), the insights and information presented here combine "The World According to West Hartford" with a little "Real World" perspective! Email Subscription