Everyone had its own unique or common triggering force, push, poke, nudge or thrust that made him/her join Active Rain. I joined AR during the time of desperation. I attended courses to propel me back into the business as I lost the MOJO in the midst of life's imposing circumstances. AR was preac...

07/28/2015

My You Tube Video Generated a Good Potential Buyer!

37 Comments

Isn't it exciting to find out that the marketing tools we utilized months and years ago are working for us? Just this week, I received a call from a potential buyer who found me in You Tube. When I asked him how did he find me, he said that he was typing first-time home buyers in the You Tube sea...

07/24/2015

155 Brandy Street, Bolton, CT.: Under Contract

23 Comments

It is Under Contract once again. This property, after only a week of being on the market, went under contract because it is such a lovely home. The owners lived here for 53 years. However, it fell through because it lacks 5-ft. from the 50-ft. distance requirement of USDA between well and septic ...

07/20/2015

Turnkey Owner-Occupied Investment Home: 17-19 Strant Manchester

11 Comments

Excellent Turnkey Owner-Occupied Investment Home. Both Units Exude that Character and Charm Reminiscent of Homes built in the 1900s. But Kitchens and Bathrooms were updated to infuse the Modern Look. Both Floors have hardwood floors and Freshly Painted with Earth-Tone and Neutral Colors. This Pro...

07/19/2015

Pet Owners are Happier and Healthier People!

20 Comments

Although dogs are the most common pets in the household alongside cats, any kind of pet can make the owner a happier person. According to the July-August 2015 issue of The Good Life, page 92, while most of the studies have been done using dogs, experts agree that the mental and physical health b...

07/13/2015

It Was Meant to Be! 97 Raynel Rd. Newington, CT

22 Comments

"If it is meant to be, it is meant to be," has been an overused adage in my attempt to pacify distraught buyers or sellers. A total of six-month's worth of work equivalent to three deals fell through within 3 three weeks from the date of the fully executed contract. Deals falling through is an in...

07/06/2015