If you are thinking about buying a new home or planning to move to Connecticut, South Windsor is the town you need. South Windsor has a lot of family activities to offer.     South Windsor was incorporated in 1845. It is one of top 35 towns to live in, according to a CNNMoney.com (2011) report. Life in South Windsor is harmonious. Whatever activity you can think of for your family, South Windsor has it all! Don't forget about golf! This is great family activity. During the warm seasons, you may try your skills on one of the two (!) golf courses. Willow Brook is perfect for practicing your swing, playing a short game, or taking your children and friends who are just learning to play golf. Topstone is the perfect course to take your business partners to on a day off...     South Wind... 06/28/2012

Parkview South Condos are a nicely maintained complex located off of Sand Hill Road in South Windsor, CT.  Directly across from Nevers Park and the Bark Park, Parkview South Condo Complex was built in the early 1980’s and consists of 106 units.  With convenient access to I-91 and I-84, Parkview South Condos offers many amenities.  Tennis and basketball courts are surrounded by beautifully maintained grounds.  A beautiful in-ground pool and a community clubhouse provide opportunities to get together with friends and neighbors.  The Parkview South Condo Complex in South Windsor CT is a pet friendly community.   Nevers Park is located on Sandstone Road across from Parkview South Condos.  The Park offers music entertainment in the summer and great walking trails for year round activity.  Th... 06/19/2012

Pleasant Valley Condos are a nicely maintained complex located on Pleasant Valley Road offering easy access to I-91 and I-84 in South Windsor, CT.  The Pleasant Valley Condo Complex was built in 1972.  Pleasant Valley Condos offers tennis courts, basketball, kids play area, and a beautiful in ground pool.  The Pleasant Valley Condo Complex in South Windsor is pet friendly with some restrictions.   Pleasant Valley condos consist of 128 units and is one of the most affordable complexes in South Windsor.  Pleasant Valley Condos offers both townhouses and ranch style units.  Townhouses have attached garages and in-unit laundry.  Ranch style units offer shared basements with common laundry and have either a sunken living room or vaulted ceilings.  One bedroom units with 1 bath and two bedroo... 06/17/2012

Pleasant Hills Condos in South Windsor, CT are a beautifully  maintained complex located on the corner of Pleasant Valley Road and Wheeler Road.  The Pleasant Hills Condo Complex was built in 1985 and is conveniently located off of I-84 and just minutes from I-91.  Pleasant Hills offers tennis courts, basketball and a beautiful in ground pool.  The Pleasant Hills Condo Complex in South Windsor is a pet friendly community.   Pleasant Hills has 120 units and offers townhouses and ranch units, many of which have vaulted ceilings.  Pleasant Hills is set apart from many complexes in South Windsor by its variety of floor plans of both one and two bedroom condos.  One bedroom townhouse units with 1.5 bath and two bedroom townhouse units with 2.5 baths range from 818 to 1485 sq ft. Pleasant Hil... 06/15/2012

Chapel Hill Condos For Sale - located on Saint Marc Circle off of Chapel Hill Road in South Windsor CT.  These beautiful condos are only minutes from I91, I84, as well as, Route 2 and Route 5.  The Chapel Hill Condo Complex, built in 1983, has164 units surrounded by beautifully maintained grounds. Chapel Hill Condos offer many amenities, including tennis, basketball, and an in-ground pool.  The community clubhouse gives residents opportunities to socialize with friends and neighbors.  The Chapel Hill Condo Complex is a pet friendly community. Chapel Hill Condos in South Windsor offer a variety of townhouse style units including one, two, and three bedroom units. These multi-floor units range from 850 to 1360 sq ft. Chapel Hill Condos offer a lot of bang for your buck with historically l... 06/03/2012

 Strawbridge Condos are a beautifully maintained complex located in South Windsor, CT directly off of Ellington Road.  The Strawbridge Condo Complex was built in 1986 and has direct access to some of South Windsor’s most beautiful walking trails.  Strawbridge Condos offer two tennis courts, basketball and a volleyball court.  The beautiful in ground pool will add a splash to your free-style living at Strawbridge.  A community clubhouse provides opportunities to get together with friends and neighbors.  The Strawbridge Condo Complex in South Windsor is a pet friendly community.   Strawbridge is set apart from many complexes in South Windsor by its variety of floorplans of both one and two bedroom townhouse style condos.  One bedroom townhouse units with 1.5 bath and two bedroom townhouse... 05/22/2012

South Windsor CT Market Report for April 2012     During April 2012, there were 11 closed sales in South Windsor CT with a median price of $270,000 (average price was $312,195).  During April 2011, there were 17 closed sales with a median price of $220,000 (average price was $303,153). So although the closed sales were down this year, the median and average price were up.   When we look at how April 2012 compared to March, we see that there were 13 closed sales, with a median price of $230,000 (average $259,590) so the same pattern emerges: lower closed sales but higher median and average prices.   The homes that sold in South Windsor CT during April were: 60 Ronda Drive     $135,000 200 Diane Drive    $152,500 20 Henry Road      $172,000 55 Laurel Street    $191,000 646 Foster Street  ... 05/22/2012

Frozen Yogurt in South WindsorFinding frozen yogurt in South Windsor is quickly becoming more and more popular for many good reasons. For one, in a society which is becoming more health conscious frozen yogurt is a much healthier alternative than ice cream and other dessert choices. Another reason is that certain types of frozen yogurt is absolutely delicious and is a divine treat! Pinkberry is a currently one of the most popular chains of this delicious treat and is by far the best provider of frozen yogurt in South Windsor.Why Choose Frozen Yogurt Over Ice CreamLocating a frozen yogurt shop in South Windsor is a much smarter choice if you are looking to cut down on calories and fat in your diet. On average, a half cup of frozen yogurt contains roughly 80 calories why a half cup of ice... 05/10/2012

South Windsor AttorneySouth Windsor, CT is home to over 25,000 individuals and there are several reputable attorneys available in the area. However, when picking out a South Windsor attorney you will want to spend a little time to complete your due diligence and find the perfect lawyer for whatever your needs may be.How To Pick Out A South Windsor Attorney:Pick a Lawyer Who Specializes In Whatever You Need: There are many attorneys who dabble in many different areas of law. However, if you are looking to really maximize your money you should find a lawyer who specializes in a certain aspect of law. For example, if you are looking for bankruptcy attorneys make sure they handle primarily bankruptcy cases or if you are interested in a South Windsor real estate attorney, make sure that they... 05/09/2012

Is the Condo Market Heating Up in South Windsor CT?     I keep track of what sells in all areas I serve, and I have been noticing that there were quite a few recent condo sales in South Windsor CT compared to prior activity. I haven't reported on condo sales in a while because the numbers were so low.   But April 2012 showed great activity, recording 8 closed sales. Here are the closed sales for April 2012:     207 Misty Meadow Lane, 1B/1BA, sold for $69,000 64 Cinnamon Springs, 2B/1BA, sold for $93,500 1201 Sunfield Drive, 2B/1BA, sold for $105,000 134 Candlewood Drive, 2B/2BA, sold for $106,000 905 Twin Circle Drive, 2B/2BA, sold for $108,000 301 Mill Pond Drive, 2B/1.1BA, sold for $147,000 1 Arrowwood Circle, 3B/2.1BA, sold for $180,000 59 Riverview Drive, 2B/2BA, sold for $323,500  ... 05/08/2012

We get so busy at times and somehow for some families; their home get lost (and neglected) in all the business of life. This family called me right before their youngest was about to graduate high school and the wife had moved ahead to start a new job. The husband was left with getting the house ready for sale so they could join her.... On my first visit this is how I found their family room:     After: I think it was a dramatic change.  I have to say this job was most gratifying.     04/24/2012

South Windsor CT Market Report for March 2012 The South Windsor CT real estate market showed improvement in the number of closed sales over the same period last year and over the previous month. In March 2012, there were 13 closed sales, compared to just 8 the previous March and 9 in February 2012.   Median and average price improved over February 2012, with the median price in March 2012 of $230,000 (compared to $215,000 in February) and the average price in March 2012 of $259,590 (compared to $242,256 in February).   In comparing the same month last year, median price was down slightly ($230,000 this March vs. $237,250 last March) but the average price was up slightly ($259,590 this March vs. $253,825 last March).   The lowest priced sold home was a two-bedroom, one-bath mobile home f... 04/23/2012

 Best Attorney at Law in South Windsor, Judith Paquin.    Attorney Judy Paquin has been a solo, general practice attorney for over 20 years.  Her office is in South Windsor, 1738 Ellington Rd, (860) 644-3500, where she works with paralegal Tammy Rose Minnich, a South Windsor native.    Attorney Paquin practices bankruptcy, family, probate and real estate law.  Attorney Paquin enjoys meeting new people and takes great satisfaction in helping out clients who find themselves in a difficult position.      Bankruptcy and foreclosure are quite common these days unfortunately.  With so many finding themselves unemployed as companies cut back due to the economy, people are unable to afford the mortgages that they had grown accustomed to paying.  Most often in bankruptcy people are able to keep ... 04/15/2012

Shred Day ~ April 14, 2012 ~ Courtesy of Rockville Bank Are you tired of putting your papers through your itty-bitty shredder? Then box them up and come to Rockville Bank in South Windsor, CT for Shred Day on April 14, 2012!   Each household can bring up to two boxes (10x12x16) of papers to Rockville Bank, 1635 Ellington Road, South Windsor, CT between the hours of 9:00a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and your important papers will be shredded, courtesy of InfoShred.  You don't even have to remove staples or paperclips; just remove the papers from binders and notebooks. How easy is that?   Having just completed my taxes, I have mountains of papers from prior years that can now be shredded. And rather that risk identity theft by putting these papers in the trash, it is wise to shred them. Here are some... 04/05/2012

South Windsor CT real estate sales during 2011 showed a fairly typical picture of the ups and downs of the market.  As was the case with many towns in Connecticut, South Windsor's closed sales and median price were down from the previous year.  In 2011, there were 195 closed sales compared to 202 closed sales in 2010; the median price was $254,900 in 2011 vs. $274,450 in 2010.  So closed sales were down 3.47% while median price was down 7.12%. If we look at the average price ($294,398 in 2011 vs. $296,397 in 2010), the difference was .8%.  Why consider both median and average prices? The median price simply places all the values in order and selects the one in the middle, whereas the average takes the numerical average.  One high-priced home will bring up the average significantly, but ... 02/15/2012

  Yes, it is finally here!!! My all-you-can-eat chocolate day J  Happy Valentine’s day, Everybody! Thanks to my wonderful husband and my amazing sons, Nikita and Andrei,for lavishing chocolate candies and flowers on me!   "Love is missing someone whenever you're apart, but somehow feeling warm inside because you're close in heart." Kay Knudsen   Saint Valentine's Day, better known as simply Valentine's Day, is the annual commemoration of love celebrated on February 14. Valentine's Day was created by Pope Gelasius I in 500 AD to honor the Christian martyrs named Valentine. The religious observance of the day was deleted by Pope Paul VI from the Roman calendar of saints in 1969 but is still often permitted. Valentine's Day was first related to romantic love by Geoffrey Chaucer during the ... 02/14/2012

  Oh the feeling!! You can’t escape this Super Bowl fever.   I have to admit, I am not a football fanatic, I am a football-ambivalent wife/mother/friend J I watched exactly zero hours and zero minutes of NFL action this year. But I can’t ignore the excitement everybody, including me, is having today. Only mine is related more to a get-together-eat-a-lot kind of thing. I will watch the Super Bowl for one, and only one reason, just to find out who will come up on top: Brady, or Eli?   And of course, commercials. Madonna (are you kidding me?) still looks the same... I remember dancing to her hits when I was a school girl! What potion is she on? Please share with me. J    My husband found this wonderful article in Wall Street Journal newspaper. IT IS EXTREMELY FUNNY, trust me. THE 21 RULES ... 02/05/2012

   Throughout the years I have done a lot of interior design projects. It started as a hobby first, but later, when my friends saw my designs they started referring me to their friends and their family members...    Nowadays, being busy with real estate, I don’t have much time to do “fun stuff”. But still, I receive phone calls from my ex-customers who are “just wondering, if I can do one more project for them”. Of course, I manage (as always) to fit it into my crazy schedule. My husband is making a joke sometimes; he says that I learned how to clone myself J    Nothing is more satisfying then happy client after all! And I’ve made one more client happy today. I helped Lydia decorate her home.  She loved the drapes and pillows I made for her. Thank you Lydia, for being my return customer... 02/01/2012

South Windsor CT Market Report for December 2011   The number of closed sales in South Windsor CT was up in December over the previous month (17 closed sales in December compared to 13 closed sales in November).  The median price was also up from $240,000 in November to $249,900 in December.   However, compared to last December, both number of closed sales and median price were down.  Last December showed 26 closed sales and a median price of $256,000.  The only bright spot there was that the number of homes sold over $400,000 remained the same.  Here is the breakdown by price range:   Price Range December2011 December 2010 Under $100,000 - - $100,000-$149,999 1 1 $149,999-$199,999 3 7 $200,000-$249,999 5 4 $250,000-$299,999 1 4 $300,000-$349,999 3 2 $350,000-$399,999 1 5 Over $400,000 ... 01/15/2012

  Wishing you and your family the happiest of holidays.   May the joys of the season lead to a happy, healthy & prosperous New Year!   You need to have an experienced agent on your side. Please feel free to contact Tatyana with any real estate questions: www.WeNeedANewHouse.com, or call her at (860) 648-9270.       12/24/2011