Valerie's Blog

Thought I'd bring some sunshine.. and a ray of hope that spring is around the corner.  This shot was taken today when there was a break in the clouds from all the rain. FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION ON REAL ESTATE... CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AGENT    Info about the author: Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell ...

WEEKLY TUESDAY TRIVIA QUESTION Now that I answered last week's trivia question, it is time for one this week. Multiple choice seems to be the way to go... gets the most response.  So, once again this week we will have another one of these questions.  Hopefully, this week you will be challenged by...

I recently heard some bad news about a friend of mine.  Should he have the opportunity, I hope he can read this... It comes from the heart.   "Do not protect yourself by a fence, but rather by your friends."     FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION ON REAL ESTATE... CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AGENT    Info about the...

George Souto makes some very good points here on what to look for when choosing a Realtor.  OK, maybe I'm particle to this blog, which you will see why when you read it.  :) I'm disabling comments... they truly belong on George's blog.  Please stop by and leave any thoughts there. This part of t...

  If anyone follows Deb Brook's blogs, this is one that should NOT be missed.  I read it, and so many things are true about it.  Plus, if you need a laugh.. you need not look any further. Comments have been disabled on my site.. please reply with any thoughts on Deb's post.  Thank you. I do. If y...

Yes, it is hard to believe.. even I can't believe it. 23 Candlewood Lane in Middletown CT has dropped the price by $50,000 for IMMEDIATELY sale. Want to check it out? I'm having an impromptu OPEN HOUSE today from 1 to 3 pm. See you there. Valerie Osterhoudt | Johnson Real Estate, Inc. | (860) 883...

This well maintained home is all the reason you need to stop renting and to take advantage of owning a home. When have you seen a home under $150,000 in Cromwell CT? 3 Bedroom home... 2 bedroom with a den/family room... It is all there waiting for you. Valerie Osterhoudt | Johnson Real Estate, In...

Wanda makes a very good point here.  Why would anyone want to leave ActiveRain who received referrals?  They didn't want to pay the fee... ARE THEY NUTS!!! Please leave all comments on Wanda's post.. she deserves them.   It has helped my business but I'm NOT going to pay for it! Huh?! I read a p...

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8th, 2011 .. and the Cromwell CT Fire Dept is selling flowers for the occasion.   We all get wrapped up in our lives, that we might forget that this Sunday is Mother's Day... except for those of us that are moms.  The town of Cromwell CT hasn't forgotten, and they are ...

With the recent events in the news... I thought this saying was appropriate for a Monday.  It gives us something to think about.   "The very measures we put into place to safe guard our liberty... can become threats to liberty itself."   With all the cameras and technology we have to keep an eye ...