Here are some of Dr. Oz's real age tips of the week for you! Hope you enjoy! This Week's Tips                                                         By RealAge Chicken or fish? It's not just a choice you make at wedding receptions. Your answer could be a ticket to a healthier mind, too. A recent study suggests that regularly opting for the right kind of protein could mean a significantly lower risk of dementia later in life. And your brain will thank you if you choose finned foods. The Fin FactorThe study evaluated the health and eating habits of close to 15,000 people age 65 and older from countries around the world, including Peru, China, India, Venezuela, Cuba, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic. And the people who ate fish often -- nearly every day -- were about 20 percent less lik... 07/25/2010

Farmington, Connecticut Short Sales and Foreclosed Real Estate Purchasing a home at a Farmington CT foreclosure auction has many risks to a potential buyer and in most cases the bank will bid and take possession of the property at auction. The property is then referred to as bank owned, REO (real estate owned) or foreclosed property. To search the CT MLS listings visit Farmington CT MLS listings. A home owner may attempt a "short sale" whereby the bank agrees to accept less than the mortgage balance based on the owner's hardship and financial status. Obtaining approval can be a long and difficult process. Additionally, there is no assurance that the lender will accept an offer at or above the listed price. Bank-owned and short sale listings are often marketed with a real estate agent an... 02/15/2010

Hartford Courant | July 5, 2009 Dr. Shabnam Lainwala knew little about Connecticut when she and her husband, Vijay Murthy, began hunting for homes in June 2008. The neonatologist and her IT-executive spouse were relocating from the Boston area and wanted a community with a cosmopolitan feel, good schools and close proximity to Connecticut Children's Medical Center, where Lainwala, 43, would work.West Hartford seemed a good fit, but the available homes then had small yards, needed too much work or exceeded the couple's $800,000 price cap.Eventually, to their surprise, Lainwala and Murthy, 47, found the right house and neighborhood in Devonwood, a wooded subdivision in Farmington known for its million-dollar homes."Vijay saw it first and said, 'OK, you've got to see this house,'" Lainwala... 12/14/2009

Right House, Right Place, Right Price: Sales Soar In Farmington Development By ROBIN STANSBURY | Special to The Courant | June 14, 2009 When JFC Endeavors held an open house one weekend in May for its new 45-unit housing development in Farmington, it hoped to sell two, maybe three homes.By the time staffers locked the doors of the model home that Sunday night, they were stunned with their tally: 10 homes sold.It didn't end there. Two weeks later, the first phase of Langdon's Quarters, as the new community is called, was sold out, with 19 homes purchased. There are at least a dozen people now on a waiting list for Phase 2, which isn't expected to begin for at least six months.The pace of sales was so fast and unexpected that the company had to shut down its sales office for a short time ... 12/14/2009

By ROBIN STANSBURY | Special to The Courant | June 2, 2009 Rapper 50 Cent's 50,000-square-foot Farmington mansion is located on 17 acres and has 19 bedrooms and 37 bathrooms, as well as a gym, a disco with a 'dancing' room complete with stripper poles. (Keller William Realty / June 1, 2009) Rapper 50 Cent's opulent Farmington mansion - priced at more than $14 million - is off the market after nearly two years and no buyers, according to local real estate agents.The home, which the famous rapper bought in 2003 for $4.1 million, was for sale for 722 days, first with an asking price of $18.5 million. Late last year, the asking price was dropped to $14.5 million in an effort to attract more potential buyers.In May, the listing contract with Keller Williams Realty's Ridgefield office officia... 12/14/2009

Buying Your First Home - Farmington, Connecticut Purchasing a home for the first time can be a very stressful and complicated process. Enlisting the services of experienced real estate related professionals will provide you with the information and advice to make sound decisions. Buyers often interview mortgage loan officers, Realtors, attorneys, home inspectors, accountants and financial advisers during the process of purchasing a property. Information regarding the home buying and selling process, demographics, commuting, school and relocation information can be found by visiting FARMINGTON CT REAL ESTATE Financing Most home buyers will obtain a mortgage to purchase their home and there are numerous first-time home buyer financing programs offered by state agencies, local banks and na... 11/30/2009

WESTFARMS MALL FARMINGTON CT Sunday, October 25th 2009 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm   I just found out about this event, and I hope it is not too late to get this out there for people to participate. SHOP-OR-TREAT For parents with children that live near the WestFarms Mall (on the Newington/Farmington) line in Connecticut.  This mall is opening their doors to all children for a new twist on "trick-or-treat". This is being hosted by Damon Scott of 96.5 TIC-FM and Mike Stacy, of 100.5 WRCH-FM. Bring your little globin in a costume (please leave masks behind) to the ultimate Halloween celebration... over 100 retailers are participating in this event.  You can also learn how to make gooey slime and sweet cotton candy.  There will also be pumpkin decorating and face painting. There will even be a g... 10/25/2009

Credit Repair in Farmington CT National Credit Fixers: 330 Roberts Street 4th Floor East Hartford CT 06108 phone: 860-282-6181. National Credit Fixers boasts of 13 years experience repairing low FICO scores. Whether your credit has been damaged by a foreclosure, bankruptcy, slow credit, collections, judgments, repossessions, etc. we can help. We are the experts in credit restoration and credit repair. We have helped numerous residents of Farmington. We are experts in Farmington CT Credit Repair. I believe that going the extra mile is necessary to ensure maximum results and success. Most credit repair companies or "law firms" only send out some generic form of dispute letter which you could do yourself at home. The problem with this method is that there is only about a 10% chance anythin... 09/03/2009

Sales volume picking up, median price fluctuates substantially due to the small number of homes sold and wide price range in town, and inventory is substantially down.  Current Market...Number of single family homes on market: 117Average Asking Price: $921,276Median Asking Price: $574,923*Source of information is the Co-op MLS of Connecticut as of February 4, 2009. January 2009 Summary -Sales: 9 homes, up 12% from a year ago.Median Sales Price: $545,000, up 32% from a year ago.Months Supply of Inventory: 9.7 months, down 20% from a year ago.  December 2008 Summary -Sales: 11 homes, up 22% from a year ago.Median Sales Price: $315,000, down 29% from a year ago.Months Supply of Inventory: 15.1 months, down 51% from a year ago.  With the slow-down in the market, and continued historically l... 02/05/2009

Are you thinking of selling your house this spring?  I don't have to tell you how important it is to prepare your house for showings because you already know that.  To attract the attention of prospective buyers in today's market, your house must shine.   Imagine knowing who to call right now to make that happen.  Imagine having pre-screened, trustworthy professionals and experts who are dedicated to your success and available to work for you immediately.     Pre-Listing Inspectors Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, Painting Contractors Handymen Landscapers and Gardeners Organizers and Stagers Movers and Storage Facilities Rubbish Removal Estate Sales   These are just a few of the people who can help you make the difference preparing your home for sale, getting you top dollar in today's mar... 01/06/2009

Vicki Mendyka NEW ACTIVERAIN MEMBER Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Farmington, CT Last week you might remember I posted a blog about, "Insurance Company, Liberty Mutual Steps Up to The Plate".  I was under the gun.  A client I had couldn't find insurance for her home she was purchasing.  It was a cottage, and didn't fall into a neat little package.  No other agency that I called or my client called would even touch this.  That is until I called and spoke with an agent at Liberty Mutual.  The agent that worked hard and I thought would be a great asset to ActiveRain is Victoria Mendyka.  She just joined ActiveRain today, and I wanted to introduce her to the rest of the members here.  If you are looking for insurance for yourself or a client, look no future.. Vicki works hard and gets th... 11/25/2008

At our meeting on November 20th, the Valley Chapter of Business Network International (BNI) contributed over 50 pounds of non-perishable foods in a collection for Foodshare. My fellow members and I have pledged to continue bringing food items until December 15th when I will bring them to Foodshare in Bloomfield, Connecticut for donation.   Other food donations have already been made at the Century 21 Clemens & Sons office located at 1001 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford Center, Connecticut.  I announced the food drive on my website, www.YourNewHomeInConnecticut.com, on November 1st, and donations have been plentiful.  I expect to deliver many baskets of items to Foodshare on behalf of the Valley Chapter, my clients, friends, and colleagues.  Other donations are welcome between 9 AM an... 11/21/2008

Cello Partnership (Verizon Wireless) has applied for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the construction of a cell tower at 199 Town Farm Road in Farmington, Connecticut. The parcel under discussion is 9.9 acres of open space currently owned by the Town of Farmington and known as the Simmons Family Farm.  Design plans include erecting a 110 foot tower disguised as an artificial tree and enclosed within a 60 foot by 60 foot fenced area.  Complete application details can be found at the Connecticut Siting Council website's Pending Procedures page, under Docket #356.        A public hearing about the project is posted on The Town of Farmington website:      199 Town Farm Road Telecommunications Facility The Connecticut Siting Council will conduct a public hear... 10/23/2008

It's a beautiful Fall Weekend in Central Connecticut with the Fall Foliage reaching toward peak color.  What's to do this weekend?  Here's a list of some of the local activities: The Hartford Marathon--- Hartford, CT Salisbury Fall Festival, October 10-12, Salisbury and Lakeville, CT Portland Fair, October 10-12, Portland Exchange Fair Grounds, Portland, CT Riverton Fair, October 10-12, Village of Riverton, Rte 20, Barkhamsted, CT Open Barn Tour at McCulloch Farms, October 11-13, 100 Whippoorwill Rd, Old Lyme, CT Granby Artists Association Open Studio Tour, October 11-12, Granby, CT Scotland CT Highland Games, October 12, Edward Waldo Homestead, Waldo Rd, Scotland, CT Lyman Orchards Corn Maze, August 30 - October 26 November 2, Part of the Proceeds goes to the American Cancer  Society, ... 10/11/2008

April 06, 2008 | The Hartford Courant - The home is in historic downtown Farmington, Connecticut, a 10,000-square-foot mansion built in 1917, with a 2,000-square-foot pool house overlooking the Farmington River. It was listed for sale in 2005 with a $9.8 million price tag. Then it was reduced to $8.8 million. Then reduced again. And again. And again. Now, almost three years later and still on the market, the home has an asking price of $5.695 million -- a more than 40 percent reduction. How do you overprice a house by millions? Actually, it's not that the home isn't worth millions. The difficulty is that the home is unusual. Its style is reminiscent of a small Newport mansion, with silk fabric on the walls, ornate fixtures and lighting, even original details like a hidden bookcase behin... 10/06/2008

On a beautiful late summer day this week, I was treated to a delicious lunch at Apricots, one of Farmington's finest restaurants, located on the banks of the Farmington River.  The restaurant is a landmark for both the building's history and for its local cuisine.   Diners can sit al fresco at the Patio overlooking the river, or inside at the Pub, or in one of the formal, main dining rooms.  After sitting at the Patio for awhile, we chose to eat in the Pub.   Kevin Quinn, general manager, told me about some of the history of the building which was originally a trolley barn.  Folks in the early 19th century would ride horse-drawn trolleys along Farmington Avenue when they traveled to and from Hartford.  This barn was used as a trolley turn-around.    In January, 1983, Apricots Restaurant... 09/27/2008

On Saturday, September 27, 2008, the Stanley-Whitman House will hold its annual "Ye Olde Publick Fair" from 11 AM to 4 PM at 37 High Street in Farmington Village.  The Stanley-Whitman House is a National Historic Landmark--- the oldest house from a time when Farmington was a true farming community raising Indian corn, tending sheep and cattle, and hunting and fishing alongside the native Tunxis Indians--- ca 1720. Built by Deacon John Stanley, the house is an example of traditional New England construction with its central chimney, overhanging upper level, and pendant drops.  A lean-to, added later in the 1700's, brings a saltbox shape.  Opened as a museum in 1935, Colonial history comes alive at the Stanley-Whitman House where a visitor can become part of the everyday life of the famil... 09/07/2008

Welcome to my neighborhood!  Farmington, Connecticut -- Let's go back in time. It's early in the 19th Century.  Because the towns of Hartford and Middletown were near the Connecticut River, they flourished because they could sell and exchange products easily throughout interior Connecticut by utilizing the waterways.  And New Haven could trade with the world because it was a seaport.  But, at that time, it was difficult to get those goods over land and into the towns to the north.   And so, The Farmington Canal was built as a connector between the interior towns and New Haven.  It went north-- 4 feet deep, and 20 feet wide, for 80 miles-- all the way to Massachusetts.  It took 3 years to construct the leg of the canal going to Farmington, and then, another 7 years to dig out the canal u... 08/14/2008