For those of you that live in Cromwell Hills in Cromwell, CT and for others in the surrounding area, are you tired of listening to the media and the hype when it comes to the real estate market?  If you are looking to move or buy in the near future and would like to *truly* know what is happening in the local area of the real estate market, you can see how I, Valerie Osterhoudt, of Johnson Real Estate can assist you.  Make a call to your local realtor, and also by reading the ad below. 

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Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

Copyright © 2009 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*TIRED OF THE MEDIA HYPE WITH THE LOCAL REAL ESTATE MARKET IN THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY OF CT...*

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST

The Knights of Columbus sponsors this event annually where thousands of boys and girls from the ages 10 to 14 participate based on the youth's age as of January 1, 2009.  The 2007 to 2008 Knights of Columbus International Free throw Championship has once again shown itself to be a great success, with well over 200,000 participates throughout the Order.  Competitions at the local, district, regional and state, levels will be held all over the country over the next few months.

The Knights of Columbus DeSoto Council #6 in Cromwell, CT announced the date for this year's local free throw competition.  The first round of the event will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2009 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm at the Town Hall Recreation Center Gym on 41 West Street in Cromwell.  Champion plaques will be awarded to each winner in recognition of their achievement.

Registration is free and forms may be picked up at the Cromwell Recreation Department or by calling Dave Crandall at 860-613-0799.

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Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

Copyright © 2009 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST*

FAMILY VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE

The Cromwell CT Recreation Department is sponsoring a family Valentine's Day Dance at the Townhall gym on Saturday, February 7th, 2009, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. 

This is really a great idea.  Dad's this is a great opportunity to dance with your daughters and mom's with your sons.  How often will you have the opportunity to do so?

This is for children in grades Kindergarten to 5th grade and their parents or a special adult.

A D.J. will supply the musical entertainment.  This has been a hit in the past and space is limited so you will need to register early.  This is being limited to 150 people.

There is a donation of $5.00 a family.  Sign-up by Sunday, February 1st to reserve your spot.  Not sure if you can make it???  You can come the night of the dance and pay $10.00 at the door and enjoy the evening as long as it is not filled.

Recreation Department's number for signing up or for questions is 860.632.3467.

Info about the author:

Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

Copyright © 2009 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...* FAMILY VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE, CROMWELL CT *

CROMWELL HILLS, CROMWELL CT... TAKING ON A NEW LOOK

                SIDING BEFORE...                                                   SIDING AFTER...

As we all now the economy is not at it's peak.. but this doesn't mean that you can't make an investment that will pay off in the long run.  Right now, Cromwell Hills, in Cromwell CT is undergoing major renovating. 

In the past year it has repaved all the parking lots and the main drive.  Now they are taking on residing these units... 316 in all. 

Just a few years back the association rebuilt the two tennis courts from the ground up...

If you are looking to make money in real estate, where there is potential for an increase, this is where you need to invest.  Great place for first time home buyers too.

Johnson Real Estate,  has the floor plans for the one, two and three bedroom units... For the square footage of living space compared to the dollar.. Cromwell Hills is your best investment in the area.

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Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

Copyright © 2009 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*CROMWELL HILLS, CROMWELL CT.. TAKING ON A NEW LOOK*

As most of you know it has been extremely cold here in the northeast.  Yesterday I was out showing property and couldn't resist taking this photo.  What is wrong with this picture?

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Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

Copyright © 2009 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*SPEECHLESS SUNDAY...WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?*

TOWNHOUSE LIVING IN THE COUNTRY

Looking for a rental in CT?  This is the perfect opportunity to rent a townhouse in the country.  Most condos do NOT have yards, but this unit, along with the other 5 units in this building reside on an acre of property.  So,you have a YARD around you.. just like a home.        

When you open the front door you are in your home, no hallways to walk down.  Did I mention mail gets delivered right to your door (notice black box on left-hand side of doors) no central mailbox area here!  The front door is a doulble door that opens wide to make moving furniture real easy.  No need to worry about shoveling snow, moving lawns, garbage removal.. this is all part of the rent.

This particular townhouse condo has spacious 3 levels of living and close to 1800 sq ft of living space, which also includes the lower level.  It boast 2 fireplaces, walk-in closets, crown molding, balcony, patio, crown molding... and pocket doors, and a separate laundry room in the lower level.  There are lots of closets for all your things and extra storage in the lower level too.

During the summer enjoy the large (almost) Olympic size swimming pool.  Two new tennis courts that were rebuilt from the ground up, just 2 years ago.

All of this can be yours for $1,200 a month in rent.  Did I mention this is a pet friendly unit.  So you can have your dog or cat come with you too. Being in Cromwell, CT you are centrally located in the state, Routes I-91 and Route 9 are within minutes away, so no matter where you need to drive for work, if shouldn't take you that long.  Shopping is just right around the corner... For private living and minutes from everything you need.. it doesn't get any better than this.

For a private showing, please call Valerie Osterhoudt at 860.883.8889

Info about the author:

Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

Copyright © 2009 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*TOWNHOUSE IN THE COUNTRY, 34 CEDARLAND COURT, CROMWELL CT*

OK, I've noticed this yesterday, but didn't want to say anything for fear of jinxing it and making it worse.. but it seems that this has happened all on it own.

Yesterday the gas prices hear went up 4 cents a gallon.. today it has gone up another 8 cents a gallon... so in less than 2 days we are looking at a 12 cent increase.  In Cromwell, CT we are looking at the price of $1.79 a gallon for gas at the Cumberland Farms on Route 372.  Right next door at the Gulf Station it is $1.75 a gallon.  Is this a change we will keep seeing again?  I hope not.. lower prices meant people could spend money on other things like grocery and other products for the home.  If they do go up, I'm hoping not to the over $4.00 a gallon like before.  That would be a catastrophe for this economy.

How are prices in your area?  Are increases hitting you too?

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Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

Copyright © 2009 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*NOTHING GOOD LASTS FOREVER... THOUGH IT SHOULD

 BOY SCOUTS OF CROMWELL CT

MONTHLY BOTTLE DRIVE

JANUARY 3TH, 2008

Happy New Year everyone!!!  

Now that we have celebrated and enjoyed friend's and family's company.  I'm sure you have many soda, beer bottles, etc., that need to be recycled. I know you don't want to hold onto them, and would like to make room.  This is your opportunity to dispose of them, and make a difference at the same time.

This Saturday, January 3rd (always the first Saturday of the month) is the next bottle drive. Please come and bring all of yours and your neighbors redeemable bottles. The Boy Scouts of Cromwell needs lots of bottles to keep them busy. Please pass the word along to your friends and family. Please remind your neighbors and family to bring down their redeemable bottles and cans. This is the Pack's primary source of funding for activities and badges. Your time, marketing efforts and cans are necessary and appreciated.

My son, Jakob will be there.. it is his den's turn to sponsor this.. so come down with all your recyclables.. and put my son to work.  :)

This drive is being held at the Stop n' Shop parking lot in the Northeast Corner by Route 3/Shunpike and Route 372 in Cromwell.  Stop by with your donation any time between 9:00am and noon. 

I wish to thank you in advance for all your contributions and your continued support of the Boy Scouts of Cromwell, CT.

Info about the author:

Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

Copyright © 2009 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*BOY SCOUT BOTTLE DRIVE, CROMWELL CT*

First, let me say, I hope everyone had a very Happy New Year's Eve last night. 

It is now the start of 2009, and I'm hoping everyone is getting off on the right foot.  We all made resolutions of one form or another.. and I'm sure we are ALL going to stick with them.. at least for the first week. LOL.

My main resolution is an attitude change.. I'm not looking to change everyone else.. just me.  I'm tired of the negativity.. and everyone complaining about *something*, if not everything.  When I thought about it.. not much comes of this.  Complaining, might make you feel better for a moment.. but not in the long run.  Stress, and negativity puts a toll on people physically, we come down with colds, and get tired faster.  So, what I am going to do, is be positive.  Not jump into the whirlpool of negativity, and have a PMA...POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE. I'll try to find a silver-lining to things.. and maybe bring a smile to someone in the process. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE... MUCH HEALTH AND PROSPERITY TO EVERYONE THAT READS THIS!!

What are your resolutions for 2009.. and do you think you will stick with them?

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Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

Copyright © 2009 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*NEW YEAR'S RESOLTIONS.. WHERE DO YOU STAND ON THIS?*