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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
Today is Veterans Day 2025, A Day To Honor All Our Veterans, and our Men and Women who are serving in our Armed Forces.My message every year on this day is that I hope everyone takes a moment out of there day to say thank you to either a Veteran they know, or one of the Men and Women presently serving.  It only takes a minute to do this, but the impact and meaning it has on the one you say thank you to is greater than you can imagine.Those who have served our country did so willingly and without expectation of anything in return.  They did it for the honor of serving the land of opportunity, and to secure the freedoms we enjoy.Many restaurants throughout the Country will be honoring our Veterans with free meals, and discounts.  So let us join all the organization who are honoring our Ve...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
  If you live in Middletown, Connecticut, here is your chance to part with those treasures that you no longer want, but do not want to throw away.  Middletown will be holding a Middletown Townwide Tag Sale on Saturday, September 15th, from 8:30 to 2:30. This may seem like a long way away, but it is less than two months away, and that is not much time to coordinate a large event like this that will most likely attract many Middletown, CT residence.  I don't recall Middletown ever holding such an event before, and I need to go through my unwanted treasures, and see if I want to participate. If you plan on participating make sure you call (860) 346-7937 well ahead of time to make sure that you can be included, and start putting away your unwanted treasures for the Middletown Townwide Tag ...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
  The ship above is one of the Lady Katharine Cruise Line ships that sails the Connecticut River on a weekly bases.  This particular Lady Katharine Cruise Line ship sails out of Harbor Park in Middletown, CT.  Her name is the Mystique, and she can be spotted daily as you travel Rt9 through Middletown, CT. Lady Katharine Cruise Line In Middletown CT, provide a variety of cruises, from brunch, and dinner cruises to special events like weddings, graduation parties, company outings, and moonlight cruises.  We at McCue Mortgage did such a cruise for the Realtors that partner with us a couple of years ago, as well as one for our company employees a year ago.  Each of the Lady Katharine Cruise Line In Middletown CT were very well attend, and everyone had a great time. Each Lady Katharine Crui...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
The Middletown Teen Theater has announced its second production, and it will be a very well know children production "Willy Wonka".  The new production is scheduled for July 26, 27, & 28 and once again the beautiful Middletown High School Auditorium As I mentioned in my first blog about the Middletown Teen Theater (MTT), is a community theater made up of teens that are committed to producing and performing high quality theater productions.  The Middletown Teen Theater is committed to developing the skills of each of its member to perform at their highest performace level. The Middletown Teen Theater draws teens from mainly Central Connecticut, and their first performance will be "Legally Blonde" this week on 19, 20, & 21.  Tickets can be purchased online at a very affordable prices of $...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
There is a new performing group in Middletown and it is the Middletown Teen Theater (MTT).  The Middletown Teen Theater is a community theater made up of teens that are committed to producing and performing high quality theater productions.  The Middletown Teen Theater is committed to developing the skills of each of its member to perform at their highest performace level. The Middletown Teen Theater draws teens from mainly Central Connecticut, and their first performance will be "Legally Blonde" on July 19, 20, & 21 at the beautiful Middletown High School Auditorium.  Tickets can be purchased online at a very affordable prices of $12 & $15. This first performance should be a memorable one, so come see our future performing stars.  I will be blogging about future performances as they ar...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
Come and enjoy the Free Concerts At The Wadsworth Mansion In Middletown CT this summer.  Middletown like many other towns in Connecticut will be having free concert this Summer.  These free concerts may be free, but the music is excellent, and in settings relaxing. The grounds at the Wadsworth Mansion are beautiful and secluded in a park like wooded area.  If I could only pick one place to go to these outdoor free concerts, the Wadsworth Mansion would clearly be the location that I would choose.  The  Free Concerts At The Wadsworth Mansion In Middletown CT are scheduled for the next four Wednesday's, starting this Wednesday, July 11. The Groups that have performed at the Free Concerts At The Wadsworth Mansion In Middletown CT have been excellent in the past, and this year is no excepti...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority VA Mortgages In Middletown CT, make purchasing a home in Connecticut much more affordable for the brave men and women that have put their lives on the line serving our country.  A VA Mortgage alone is a tremendous benefit to these brave men and women who risked their live to protect the freedom that both you and I enjoy each and every day.  So when the VA Mortgage Program is combined with a State Bonded Loan Program Like the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA), it makes it even more beneficial to our Veterans. The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority VA Mortgages In Middletown CT, as well as all other Connecticut towns combines all the benefits of the standard VA Mortgage Program with all the extra benefits of the standard CHFA Mortgage P...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) HERO Program In Wallingford CT, is a great opportunity for not only Wallingford, CT Homebuyers, but for all other buyers in Connecticut as well.  HERO is short for Homeowners Equity Recovery Opportunity Loan Program, and this program offers an excellent opportunity for both First Time, and Existing Homeowners to purchase a property at current CHFA interest rates.  This week they are at 3% with 1 point. The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) HERO Program In Wallingford CT was specifically designed by CHFA to help Homebuyrers in Connecticut to purchase Foreclosed, Abandoned, or Bank Owned properties.  Below are the highlights of the program: Only for Owner Occupied Properties, that will be the homebuyers primary residence. Eligib...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) DAP Loans In Cromwell CT For First Time Homebuyers is a very well known program.  But the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) DAP Loans In Cromwell CT For Existing Homebuyers is not very well known, in fact I would say that many Loan Originators are not aware that CHFA has a Downpayment & Closing Cost Assistance Program (DAP) for existing Homebuyers in Cromwell as well as all other Connecticut towns.  That is because most everyone thinks of Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) as only a First Time Homebuyer Program, but that is not the case. CHFA is able to provide 100% financing by providing the option to do a second mortgage loan through their Downpayment & Closing Cost Assistance Program (DAP) at the same low interest...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) DAP Loans In Middletown CT For First Time Homebuyers is one of the few Mortgage Programs around today that is able to provide 100% financing to First Time Homebuyers in Middletown, CT as well as all other Connecticut towns.  CHFA is able to provide 100% financing by providing the option to do a second mortgage loan through their Downpayment & Closing Cost Assistance Program (DAP) at the same low interest rates, as are available on their first mortgage program. CHFA DAP Loans In Middletown CT For First Time Homebuyers allow Borrowers to keep up to $5,000 of the money that they have in accounts such as checking, savings, mutual funds, and stock & bonds, as well as $10,000 in retirement programs like 401K's, IRA's as well as employer retire...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
  We had a Car Show this past Wednesday on Main Street in Middletown, CT.  It was the 15th Annual Car Show that we have held on Main Street, and there were several cars lined up and down Main Street as you can see from the picture above. Besides the many cars that brought back some great memories for me, there were food vendors with lots of great food to enjoy.  It was a beautiful warm clear day that was just perfect to walk around and enjoy these classic cars. Even though I enjoyed seeing the cars that I grew up with like the Camaro's, Mustang's, and VW Beetle's, it is the older cars that really get my attention.  So I though I would share a few pictures below of some of the ones that stood out to me. **********************************************************************************  ...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
  I did not even realize that we were having a POW WOW here in Middltown, CT this weekend, until I went out this morning to run some errands, and at the bottom of my subdivision is a farm and it was filled with tents and campers.  So I put the errands on hold and had to go check this out. There were tents set up with Indian Artifacts, various food, and even some Indian Dancing.  The longer I was there the more the crowed was growing, so I bet that by this evening the grounds will be pretty full. I know I am a little late in getting this blog out about the POW WOW, but if you happen to be near Middletown, stop by and check it out. the POW WOW will be going on today and tomorrow, and it is located off Randolph Road, and you can get to it from Lee Street to Chancy Road, to Willcox Road. S...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
  Above is a flyer with all the information that Middletown, CT residents will need about our Free Electronics Recycling in Middletown, CT. I commented on a blog that Pat and Wayne Harriman wrote a few days ago about Free Electronics Recycling.  I commented that I had a bunch of stuff to get rid of, and needed to check into Middletown's Free Electronics Recycling.  The next thing I new I had an e-mail with a link to the information.  Another example of ActiveRain at work :) I am sure that all of us have accumulated all sorts of electronic equipment that is just sitting around in our basements and garages, and are looking for a safe way to get rid of it.  So check the website for your town to see if there are Free Electronic Recycling Days or a facility that you can take your past treas...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
  The weekend of June 9th is shaping up to be a busy one in Middletown Ct.  Besides the Relay For Life Event at Woodrow Wilson Middle School that I blogged about earlier in the week, there will also be a Middletown Garden Club House and Garden Tour form 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you have not participated in a Middletown Garden Club House and Garden Tour in the past you are in for a treat.  You will be amazed by the beautiful homes and gardens that will be on the tour.  Don't miss out, make sure you purchase your tickets, you will be glad you did.   **********************************************************************************   Info about the author:  George Souto is a Loan Officer who can assist you with all your FHA, CHFA, and Conventional mortgage needs in Connecticut. George resi...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
  The Greater Middletown Relay For Life will take place on June 9-10 at the Woodrow Wilson Middle School.  Woodrow Wilson Middle School is located on Hunting Hill Road where Middletown High School use to be. Woodrow Wilson Middle School is the perfect place for a Relay For Life Event.  Woodrow Wilson Middle School has an excellent track, and the neighborhoods around the school are safe, and a great place to take a walk or run. The Greater Middletown Relay For Life is a great way to contribute to a very worthy cause, as well as to get some exercise.  If you have not made plans to participate I hope you consider it, and join the many that will be participating that weekend.     **********************************************************************************   Info about the author:  Ge...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
  The 7th Annual E.J.K. Car Show is being held on Saturday June 2nd in the Xavier High School Parking Lot, in Middletown, CT, on Randolph Road.  In the past years this Car Show has always attracted many of the great classic cars.  I am looking forward to seeing some of my al time favorites, and since the show is virtually within walking distance from my house, I can walk there and not have to find a parking space. I you love the old classic cars this is the Car Show to go to, and relive some great old memories.   **********************************************************************************   Info about the author: George Souto is a Loan Officer who can assist you with all your FHA, CHFA, and Conventional mortgage needs in Connecticut. George resides in Middlesex County which inclu...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
The flyer above says it all, but I do have to add a little to it.  The Literacy Volunteers of Central Ct, provides a great service to adults who need assistance in learning to read and write. It is very hard to get a good job, or to advance if you don't know how to read and write.  I know all about that first hand.  My parents came to this country from the Azores Portugal, and never learned to read or write in the English Language.  Because of that they worked in factories all of their lives, at basically minimum wage.  Had they learned to read and write their lives could have been much easier. Please attend the Literacy Volunteers of Central Ct event on May 16th, at the First & Last Tavern in Middletown, Ct.  Help them raise money to assist them in continuing to provide their valuable...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
This past Tuesday was the Republican Presidential Primary.  I was the Head Moderator for the primary, so as the Head Moderator I get to see the voter turnout throughout the day, and it was not good.  We have 14 Voting Districts here in Middletown, CT, and they vary in size, but the percentage of Voter turnout at each was very close except for one.  The 8th District is a small district, but with a very high Democrat registration, which means that it has very few Republicans, 43 to be exact, of which not one of them voted in the Primary. Overall we have 3,417 registered Republicans in Middletown, and 496 of them voted on Tuesday.  That is a very disappointing 14.5% turnout, this dismal turnout was pretty much repeated throughout the State.  Some towns might of had a little better turnout,...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
  This brought back some very old memories.  I was 10 years old when the Beatles invaded the U.S., and still remember seeing them on the Ed Sullivan Show.  I call it an invasion because they were the only thing that the younger generation talked about, especially young girls. The Middletown High School, in Middletown, CT will be holding a Beatles Concert on May 5th, and I am hoping to be there.  I am looking forward to this concert not only because the kids will do a great job putting it on, but because I am curious as to how the younger gereration's take is on a group that was the hottest thing around a half a century ago. Today's music is very different than the songs that the Beatles sang, but their music will live on forever.  There songs just like Elvis before them are timeless, i...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
  This is an event that the whole family can be involved in, and that is not something that you can say about many events these days. The Sunshine Kids Foundation provides group activities for kids with cancer, and try's to make kids with this horrible diseses feel like other kids.  Their objective is for these kids to "have fun and celebrate life!!" So register the whole family, and help to raise money for a worth while cause.   *************************************************************************************  Info about the author: George Souto is a Loan Officer who can assist you with all your FHA, CHFA, and Conventional mortgage needs in Connecticut. George resides in Middlesex County which includes Middletown, Middlefield, Durham, Cromwell, Portland, Higganum, Haddam, East Had...
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By George Souto, Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert
(George Souto NMLS #65149 )
This Sunday is Easter Sunday, and the South Fire House is a great place to stop and by some Easter Flowers for the special person in your life.  As you can see from the picture below they have a wide variety of beautiful flowers at great prices. I plan on being their tomorrow morning to get my wife a couple of these beautiful plants, before everyone else picks out all the best ones. So stop by and not only make that special someone very happy on this Easter Weekend, but also help support this fundraising activity by our Firemen at the same time.     *************************************************************************************  Info about the author: George Souto is a Loan Officer who can assist you with all your FHA, CHFA, and Conventional mortgage needs in Connecticut. George r...
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