There are times when rationale evades us. We do make impulsive decisions because our heart speaks louder than our brain. I went to the store to buy a few things but came home instead with this. There was a cacophony of sorts and commotion at Petsmart last Friday. The inquisitive self checked it ...

01/19/2014

Do Listing Agents or Sellers Leave a Bit of Mystery?

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Some spouses leave a little bit of mystery to spice up the relationship. In online dating, seekers will not divulge everything about themselves. Who would not love mystery? There is a thrill in discovery and adventure in exploration. Buyers also enjoy mystery, Although we want straightforward fac...

01/16/2014

Vernon Connecticut Real Estate Market Report-January 2014

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Vernon Connecticut was a part of the Town of Bolton until 1808. This explains why the two lakes which expanse are mostly in Vernon are called Middle Bolton Lake and Upper Bolton Lake. In 1965, the City of Rockville and the Town of Vernon were consolidated into a single township. The Rockville ar...

01/16/2014

We Were Trained With Guidelines at an Early Age

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Ed's presentation of AR etiquette is rooted in our upbringing and is no different than the social guidelines that promote the wellness of the fabric of the society. Congrats on your exemplary behavior Ed Silva. We Were Trained With Guidelines at an Early Age In order to maintain a cohesive and ...

01/15/2014

It was not an Agent's Call

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Consider ranting and rambling on Active Rain not as a personal attack on another professional but as a constructive criticism for improvement and growth. I do read rants because they explain in many forms the human behavior that makes each individual unique and different. We become more conscious...

01/13/2014

Manchester CT Police Response Time. "If you See Something, Say Something"

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We always applaud and commend the service men in the army and the navy protecting the nation from any domestic and international danger. But we seldom recognize our own local police officers for their service in keeping our environment safe. Yesterday was a testament to the competency of the Manc...

01/12/2014

Bolton Connecticut Real Estate Market Report-January 2014

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The Town of Bolton Connecticut has a special place in my heart. It is the town where I first listed and sold a property as a real estate agent. Bolton is called the Town for All Seasons. The town housed Lower Bolton lake which is approximately 178 acres. Its proximity to Hartford, 10 to 15-minute...

01/09/2014

The Property Shows Tons of Potential that the Manager Should be Fired

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We all agree that real estate agents should have a strong stomach. Literally and figuratively, it applied to this situation. The listing agent told me that that property manager would let us in. It was not a problem. As long as we could see the property at the time requested, it was all fine. ...

01/08/2014

Glucosamine, Fish Oil and Converted Motels for Dogs

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Seeing any of my dogs under the weather troubles me easily. It resembles a natural motherly love over an ill child. Their get-well place is The Bolton Veterinary Hospital. The Bolton Veterinary Hospital in Bolton Connecticut boasts of extremely competent and experienced surgeons and practitioners...

01/08/2014

And Then It is All Gone

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Monday was blest with rainfalls and raindrops which liquefied the once mound of snow. I can relate today to the song by the Boomtown Rats "Tell me why I don't like Monday" despite the blessings that rains should have befallen us. I was almost done with the blog which I started early this morning...

01/06/2014