Hysterical video, this is definitely not the service to expect when working with Dan and The Firda Group  Little change of venue for today's post.  Enjoy!

This is a re-post from the blog of Debbie Kelly from the examiner.com

I wanted to re-post this to get the word out.

In New England many people have oil heat, which means summer is the time to schedule the free system cleaning that most oil companies include with any paid service contract.  It's also likely that you might be thinking about having your chimney cleaned to get your home ready for the heating season ahead. 

The CT Better Business Bureau recently issued a warning to alert consumers about many unlicensed companies trying to scam people by advertising a low cost cleaning, which then results in a recommendation for costly, unnecessary repairs. Click this link for the full warning from the better business bureau.  http://ct.bbb.org/article/connecticut-better-business-bureau-warns-consumers-about-chimney-cleaning-con-game-11653

Always check the reputation of a chimney cleaner at www.ct.bbb.org before hiring them for work.  Many oil companies are starting to offer this service as well.  If you're happy with your current provider, it's worth inquiring about having them do it for you. 

The savvy buyers today are requiring value in their purchase, there is not way around it.  Go online and take a look at all the homes priced from 500k - 700K especially under 600K www.cthomehunter.com and than take a look at this one and compare www.61Millbrook.com.  Oh and by the way it is a new construction with a one year warranty.  Also, the big kicker is Grosso and Son Builders is offering a special 1.9% financing on the home for qualified buyers.  Compared to the average interest rate the buyer will be saving thousands of dollars per year in payments to the bank's interest.

Once again the town of Trumbull makes the list of Money Magazines Top 100 places for families to live in the U.S.  Trumbull ranked 77th on the list out of 2,466 towns.  Back in 2007 Trumbull was listed as high as 68th on the same list.  The online edition of Trumbull Times has the local article and the full magazine article is within the latest edition of Money Magazine that is on the shelves now.

 "Louisville, Colo. topped the list, with its mix of affordable housing, low taxes, historic downtown and proximity to the recreational resorts that dot the Rocky Mountains. Tolland, at #27, was the highest ranked town in Connecticut. Somers (55), Simsbury (57), Cheshire (72), and East Lyme (75) also made the list. Connecticut, with six towns ranked in the Top 100, shared top honors with Massachusetts, Ohio and Texas."

A home that could very well be featured in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine is clearly 80 Ironwood Road in Trumbull.  This 5+ bedroom, 4,374 sq. ft. home sits on a 1.76 professionally manicured acres in a picture perfect setting.  The home is also located in probably the most sought after upscale area in Trumbull within the Nichols area.  Definatley one of the finer homes on the market today.

For additional information call 1-800-898-6355 ext. 105 for 24 hour pre-recorded information or contact me for a private showing.

www.80Ironwood.com

Below is the press release that is in the Huntington Herald, Trumbull Times, Fairfield Mirror, Stratford Star & Monroe Courier that will drop in next weeks local papers (week of June 22nd).

For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                                  For Further Information Contact:

                                                                                                                                                                Dan Firda

                                                                                                                                                                (203) 520-0355

Home Buyers Get Money-Making Advice At Free Community Workshop

Anyone contemplating buying a home soon should attend a free workshop offering unique advice for saving money and finding the right home at the right price.  The 45 minute presentation by Dan Firda, a locally recognized educator and consumer advocate will be held on June 30, 2009 at 7:30P.M. in the Training & Education Center at 105 Technology Drive, Trumbull.

Firda will cover such topics as: how to buy more home than ever thought possible using a little-known home search and financing techniques, how to unlock the secrets for buying foreclosures, government, and bank-owned homes, how to avoid legal traps and negotiate the best deal possible, how to lower or even eliminate closing costs, and much more.   He even shows how renters can own a home for less than rent, even with “marginal” credit.

Firda volunteers his time 2 days a month for these workshops and insists” unlike most workshops offered by professionals, there’s no selling allowed here.  I want people to feel comfortable and to leave with valuable knowledge and tools,” he says.  For anyone who cannot make the workshop, Firda also offers a Free Home Buyers Guide showing helpful tips for finding, buying and financing your next home.  To register for the workshop or get a free Home Buyers Guide you can call 1-800-898-6355 ext. 4002  24 hours a day.

I have been in the real estate business for quite awhile now and 30 Balsam Circle is located in the nicest family neighborhood that I have come across.  The home speaks for itself with it's location, top shelf amenities and builder's upgrades along with the open space plan and custom craftsmanship throughout.  The home has everything you would want and expect in a high level type home, but the neighborhood cannot be duplicated.  There is something to be said about a location of a nice home.  A good builder can create a nice interior and exterior of a home, but the location can mean more and in some cases mean everything to the buyer/homeowner.

This home cannot be duplicated today at this price.

For more online information click the link below:

http://www.ctlistingexpert.com/property/30-Balsam-Circle-Shelton-Connecticut

Below is the press release that is in the Huntington Herald, Trumbull Times, Fairfield Mirror, Stratford Star & Monroe Courier.

For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                                        For Further Information Contact:

Dan Firda                                                                                                                                           (203) 520-0355

Free Home Seller Workshop Reveals A New Approach For Getting A Fast, Top Dollar Home Sale

Anyone thinking about putting their home on the market should attend a free workshop offering valuable advice for getting a fast, top dollar sale.  The 45 minute presentation by Dan Firda, a locally recognized educator and consumer advocate will be held on June 18, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. in the Training & Education Center at 105 Technology Drive, Trumbull.

Firda will cover such topics as: How to pick the best “timing” to sell your home when the market wants to buy, techniques for attracting a flood of qualified buyers to your home, 44 ways to “dress” your home for a top dollar sale, how to reduce sales and closing expenses, how to sell your home, even without an agent, and realize maximum profits, how to minimize legal risks and liabilities…and more.  The workshops fill up quick, and space is limited, first come first serve.

Firda volunteers his time 2 days a month for these workshops and insists” unlike most workshops offered by professionals, there’s no selling allowed here.  I want people to feel comfortable and to leave with valuable knowledge and tools,” he says.  For anyone who cannot make the workshop, Firda also offers a Free Home Sellers Guide showing helpful tips for getting the most money the market will pay for your home.  To register for the workshop or get a free Home Sellers Guide you can call 1-800-898-6355 ext. 4001  24 hours a day.

Great news, again.  The link below will take you to an article posted on Yahoo News.  Good news being reported in the National Media should always get reported.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Pending-home-sales-rebound-in-cnnm-15412067.html?.v=2

For those looking to upgrade their home, now is probably the best time in the history of the U.S. real estate market to do it.  I am giving a workshop on the subject on June 18th @ 7:00 p.m. in the Learning & Education Center at 105 Technology Drive, Trumbull.  Call 1-800-898-6355 ext. 4001 24 hours a day to reserve your spot.

4 home staging Tips To Attract Buyers

The bedroom is a personal space for the buyer.  Creating a great bedroom isn't just about the furniture, but it's about turning an ordinary bedroom into a place that will comfort a buyer to escape from the rest of the world.  So spend a little time and energy to really look at the bedroom from a buyer's eye and your house will sell faster.”