WE LOVE THE FALL IN CONNECTICUT SQUANTZ POND, NEW FAIRFIELD, CT Squantz Pond, New Fairfield, CTEarly autumn in CT can be a glorious period of explosive colors of foliage and lazy, gently warm sunshine. Mornings are crisp and cool.We continue to enjoy outdoor activities, such … [Read more...]
Virtual Reality at the Charter Club on the Bay in Miami
What do we really see here? A view of Miami Beach over Biscayne Bay? Julia Tuttle Causeway leading from the Design District area in Miami to Miami Beach? A reflection of the Charter Club pool area and clubhouse (the pilings are from a former marina that the condo association is trying to resurrect). … [Read more...]
It’s Apple Picking Season in Candlewood Lake
IT’S APPLE PICKING SEASON IN THE CANDLEWOOD LAKE AREA of CONNECTICUT AND IN THE HUDSON VALLEY of NEW YORK STATEHave you ever gone apple picking? It’s fun: for you, for the kids, for groups of friends, for anybody really. I love it. Used to take the kids when they were younger, now they … [Read more...]
What Sold in Sherman CT 2016 Year End Market Report
SHERMAN, CT REAL ESTATE - 2016 YEAR-END SUMMARY WHAT SOLD State of the real estate market in Sherman, CT is presented by Olga Simoncelli, Broker/Owner Veritas Prime Real Estate. In Sherman, CT 56 single family homes changed hands in 2016. The lowest-priced property, a 2-Bedroom, 1 Bath high ranch … [Read more...]
When it’s the Best Time to Buy Your Weekend Country Home in CT
WHY IT’S THE RIGHT TIME TO BUY YOUR WEEKEND/HOLIDAY COUNTRY HOME IN CONNECTICUT Simply put, because it’s beautiful here, in our somewhat rural towns of picturesque Connecticut. You are bound to love it, when you see how happy it makes your children and what a nice way it is to spend time with … [Read more...]
How to Take Control, Eat Better and Live Longer
By taking control I don’t mean stage a palace coup of some sort, or try to take over your boss’s job. Let’s stay within the realm of where we actually have ultimate control: how you treat your own body. There are so many things in life over which we have ABSOLUTELY no control,but there are also … [Read more...]
Sometimes Plants are the Best Decorations
SOMETIMES PLANTS ARE THE BEST DECORATIONS, indoor and out! Getting your home ready for sale? Don’t feel you need to invest in a professional stager or to spend the money? Or your home is already perfect and you just want to make sure you put the best “face” on it?When in doubt, or just because … [Read more...]
Play Tennis to Live Longer
I didn't just make that up because I love to play tennis; actually heard it on the news this morning. Are you ready for tennis? I am! Here are a couple of [pretty obvious] selfies to prove it.Olga at Miami condo - The Charter Club on the Bay - there are two tennis courts and one 1/2 court with … [Read more...]
Deed Restrictions – What are They and Why are They Important?
What are Real Estate Deed Restrictions and how can you find out about them? Real estate deed restrictions are typically written right into a property's deed. Sometimes they are also called Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (CC&R’s). They could be imposed by the developer, builder, … [Read more...]
Time Is of the Essence in My Real Estate Contract
Is Time of the Essence in Your Real Estate Contracts?Perhaps you have seen this clause pop up in a real estate contract, perhaps not. I am not an attorney, but I’ve had personal experience with TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE clause when we were selling our home on Long Island in New York State. The … [Read more...]
