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By Matt Listro, Your Credit Repair Expert
(National Credit Fixers - Matt Listro)
Swine Flu Update After 395 confirmed cases of swine flu, CT has it's first confirmed death from the flu.  A New Haven County resident (whose name has not been released) who was over 50 died from the virus.  The state Dept. of Public Health said the individual had underlying risk factors that created a higher risk for complications. So far there have been 17 confirmed deaths nationwide.  In CT there were 38 newly confirmed cases of the flu today alone.  Most cases have been mild to date. :)MattToll Free: 888-NCFIXER (623-4937)Toll Free Fax: 888-FAX-4020 (329-4020)Local: 860-282-6181330 Roberts Street 4th FloorEast Hartford, CT 06108 fix bad credit
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By Jamie Dumaine-Russell
(RE/MAX Alliance)
Many of us will be spending this three day weekend with family and friends at picnics, at the beach, attending parades and celebrating the start of summer in observance of Memorial Day. Others will be watching the running of the Indianapolis 500 which since 1911 is one of the longest standing traditions held in conjunction with Memorial Day. Memorial Day also known as Decoration Day is officially observed on May 30 to commemorate our fallen soldiers dating back to the Civil War. In December 2000, Congress passed the National Moment of Remembrance Act asking all Americans to pause for one minute of silence at 3:00 pm local time to remember our fallen soldiers and to promote a greater understanding of the meaning of the Memorial Day holiday. This weekend is the time to join others and obs...
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By Jamie Dumaine-Russell
(RE/MAX Alliance)
The Carousel at Lighthouse Point Park - Morris Cove New Haven CT   If you're looking for a unique and antique treasure, it's time to visit The Historic Carousel at Lighthouse Point Park located on the east side of the New Haven Harbor in the community of Morris Cove. Built in 1916 the carousel has 72 figures mounted on a 60 foot platform.  Decorating the carousel are original oil paintings of New Haven local scenery along with mermaids, trains, lighthouses, sailboats and beveled mirrors. During the 1920's there were more than 10,000 such carousels in existence but today the Lighthouse Park Carousel is less than one of a hundred still in operation. The highlight of the day for many years on a visit to Lighthouse Park was to ride the carousel.  Over the years hurricanes and deterioration ...
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By Jamie Dumaine-Russell
(RE/MAX Alliance)
Five Mile Point Lighthouse Morris Cove New Haven CT   The city of New Haven Connecticut is rich in history and features many areas and places thar are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A stone's throw away from my backyard in the Morris Cove  neighborhood of New Haven is Lighthouse Park home to the historical Five Mile Point Lighthouse. Marking the entrance to the New Haven Harbor is the Five Mile Point Lighthouse given its name for its distance from downtown New Haven. The original lighthouse built in 1805 was a 30-foot octagonal shingled wooden tower with its light generated by eight lamps and thirteen inch reflectors. From the beginning the light from the beacon was considered too dim and too low and was not protection for seamen who relied on the beacon to protect ...
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According to the latest report furnished by RealtyTrac for March 2009,Connecticut is ranked #13 nationally with a total of 2,885 foreclosure filings which consists of notices of default, auctions and bank owned properties.  This represents an increase of nearly 30% for Connecticut home foreclosure filings from  February 2009 and a 35.70% increase from March 2008.  Connecticut was ranked #14 in foreclosure filings in February 2009. With 1 in every 417 homes facing foreclosure, New Haven County has the highest number of foreclousre filings with 836 followed by Fairfield County with 740, Hartford County with 590, New London County with 211, Windham County with 141, Litchfield County with 133,  Middlesex County with 123 and Tolland County with 85.  A weakening in the financial and manufactu...
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By No Longer Active
(Real Estate)
The weather turned out to be great for the Parade this year.  Sights and sounds were similar to past years but I thought I caught a glimpse of AR's own Beth Forbes but she turned away before I could snap a confirmation photo.  My wife came along this year so we just found a little piece of ground and watched for awhile.  Usually I prefer to move around and take in the less noticed sights so instead of dwelling on the marchers I'll revisit the more interesting adventure from a previous year. Upon my arrival the smell of beer and cigarettes was thick as was the crowd, maybe 10 feet wide with a few watching the parade and others attempting to travel in both directions.  The push was slow. My next half hour was spent flowing north squeezed into a sea of college girls & Gen-X'ers.  Guess wit...
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By Matt Listro, Your Credit Repair Expert
(National Credit Fixers - Matt Listro)
Expert Credit Repair in New Haven CT   National Credit Fixers: 330 Roberts Street 4th Floor East Hartford CT 06108 phone: 860-282-6181 www.nationalcreditfixers.com National Credit Fixers boasts of 12 years experience repairing low FICO scores. Whether your credit has been damaged by a foreclosure, bankruptcy, slow credit, collections, judgments, repossessions, etc. we can help. We are the experts in credit restoration and credit repair.   Let's face it, there are alot of credit repair firms out there.  How do you pick one?  Treat it like a job interview.  Not a job interview where you are applying for a job but a job interview where someone is applying for a job with you!  Accept at least 3 "resumes" (call three companies).  Ask each applicant for resumes and about their experience.  cr...
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By No Longer Active
(Real Estate)
In the Real Estate Business here in New England March 1st is kind of the unofficial start of our Spring Market but as I backed out of my driveway this morning signs of spring were pretty well hidden.  Winter has been hanging on this year and has dumped double the average annual snowfall on us. Another sign of spring from a runner's viewpoint is the WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5k.  Since 99.1 has been my station of choice dating back to the mid 70's it makes sense to participate in the event each year. Back in the day I'd typically hit Toad's Place in New Haven after eight on a Saturday night,  now the only time I make an appearance is a little after eight on a Sunday morning in March. Just over two years ago when I started blogging my results at the WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5k offered a perfect op...
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By Jamie Dumaine-Russell
(RE/MAX Alliance)
Anthony's Ocen View Fine Catering located in the heart of Morris Cove in New Haven CT along New Haven Sound and is one of Connecticut's premiere wedding facilities.This breathtaking beautiful facility has just undergone extensive renovations inside and out with added banquet rooms, expanded parking and exquisite landscaping.With a wonderful staff that is dedicated to providing the utmost in customer service and elegant atmosphere they will make any event a memorable one.No matter what the occasion, Anthony's offers ocean front to indoor catering.  It has an outside dance floor, garden gazebo, beach access and exquisite views.Anthony's covers all of the details to help you plan your dream wedding day with a host of recommended services to serve your every need.Whether it an outing or cla...
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New Haven Foreclosure Homes For Sale - Bank Owned - REO - Distressed Homes In the New Haven CT area, there is a good inventory of bank owned, REO, distressed & forecloure homes for sale.  These homes are in all price ranges some requiring some minimal TLC to those that may require a complete rehab. With the low interest rates and the option of an FHA 203K Rehab loan, there is no better time than now to get access to the properties that are currently on the market. You can get inside information to all of the New Haven foreclosure homes for sale, bank owned, REO, short sale and distressed properties, Whether you are a first time homebuyer, a move-up buyer or investor, take advantage of the great opportunities that are out there today and take the first step to sign up today for your lis...
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By Jamie Dumaine-Russell
(RE/MAX Alliance)
Copyright © 2009 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*Speechless Sunday - Lightouse Point Park* Donna' Website
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By Raveis Realtor
(William Raveis Real Estate)
Looking for a William Raveis Real Estate Professional covering the City of New Haven? Dan and Sandra Cummings are based out of the Guilford office and live in North Haven so they are often working in New Haven.  As lifelong residents of New Haven County they have invaluable knowledge of the area and are happy to share their market knowledge with local home sellers or provide tours for relocating clients. You can learn more about Sandra Cummings by reading her stories on The Shoreline Blogger or just Google Sandra Cummings Realtor to find one of her many sites. Dan has become an avid runner in the area and may be spotted at any number of local 5k events.  He also spends weekend mornings running with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training or lending a hand with the New Haven R...
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By Fred Corey, Realtor, e-PRO
(RE/MAX Executives)
Sales volume is still down with fluctuations in median sale price. Inventory level has fluctuated with a substantial drop in January.  Current Market...Number of single family homes on market: 229Average Asking Price: $211,450Median Asking Price: $185,000*Source of information is the Co-op MLS of Connecticut as of February 4, 2009.  January 2009 Summary -Sales: 14 homes, down 12% from a year ago.Median Sales Price: $150,000, up 19% from a year ago.Months Supply of Inventory: 12.9 months, down 1% from a year ago.  December 2008 Summary -Sales: 25 homes, down 11% from a year ago.Median Sales Price: $179,000, down 15% from a year ago.Months Supply of Inventory: 18.8 months, down 30% from a year ago.  With the slow-down in the market, and continued historically low interest rates, now can b...
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Interviewed By Local Newspaper For Morris Cove New Haven CT Community Showcase   Two weeks ago I had the privilege of being interviewed for the weekly Community Showcase section of our local newspaper The New Haven Register about the real estate market in Morris Cove. The article appeared in yesterday's newspaper and I wanted to share it with all of you.   It was a wonderful experience for me and I hope I will have the opportunity to do it again in the future. Community Showcase - Morris Cove Published December 6, 2008 By Bernadette Blaze New Haven Register Staff Writer Just over the Q-Bridge on the outskirts of the city, the area know as "The Cove" has been called one of the gems of New Haven.  The curving strip of coastline extends along Long Island Sound and out to the seawall and Li...
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Hannah's Dream Playground - East Shore Park New Haven Connecticut When she was eight years old, Hannah Kristan of New Haven Connecticut had a vision.  Born with Spina Bifida and confined to a wheelchair since she was two years old, Hannah was unable to play at the local playground or at school recess due to the lack of handicapped-accessible equiprment.   Hannah wanted to play just as much as everyone else her age and did not let her limitations stop her from starting a campaign to finance a handicap accessible playground where all children could play together by selling homemade jewelry and baked goods. Through Hannah's persistence and the generousity of the community Hannah's Dream Playground opened on September 8, 2000 at East Shore Park on Woodward Avenue.  This 300,000 square foot ...
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Click Here for the Fantasy of Lights New Haven 2017 The 14th annual Fantasy of Lights display opens this evening for the holiday season at Lighthouse Point Park in the Morris Cove New Haven CT neighborhood.The theft of the cables by copper thieves almost put an end to the opening but with the generousity of the community who came forward to donate and install the cable, the display goes on as planned this evening.The display will be open from today November 21, 2008 to December 31, 2008 during the following times:Sunday - Thursday 6 p.m to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.The cost is $10 per car.  Passenger van type vehicles or mini buses are $25 and buses are $50.Due to insurance liablitly and safety, pedestrians and bicycles are not allowed during operating hours.All proceeds...
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By No Longer Active
(Real Estate)
The sixth annual Chaz & AJ Holiday Party will kick off the weekend starting at 5:30am Friday December 12, 2008.  Admission to the event held at Sports Haven will be a new unwrapped toy valued at twenty dollars or more.  Food, Fun & Entertainment is always in abundance when Connecticut's #1 Morning Show puts on a function.  This year's musical guest will be John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band. Live entertainment will also include the Hardcore Legend himself - Mick Foley.  Hopefully we'll get to see the Morning Show's Amazing Story Teller AJ in action taking on the big guy.  If you cannot make the outing there are other ways to contribute.  For just $10 each you can purchase a 2009 Calender featuring some of Connecticut's Hottest Ladies or a Limited Edition CD featuring some of the show...
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By Jamie Dumaine-Russell
(RE/MAX Alliance)
Morris Cove New Haven CT Real Estate Market Report October 2008 There are currently 34 two to six bedroom homes for sale in the community of Morris Cove New Haven CT ranging in price from $89,00 to $625,000. The square footage of these properties range from a 500 sq. ft. cottage with views of Long Island Sound to a 2700 sq. ft. Colonial facing the Pardee Seawall. Understanding the general direction of the current Morris Cove real estate market is of vital importance to both sellers and buyers. In analyzing these trends, property absorption rates provide a good indication of whether the current real estate cycle is a buyer's market, a seller's market or a balanced market.  Below is the most up-to-date absorption rate analysis: Featured below are the Morris Cove New Haven CT Real Estate s...
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By Jamie Dumaine-Russell
(RE/MAX Alliance)
New Haven Connecticut Real Estate Market Report October 2008 Understanding the general direction of the current New Haven Connecticut real estate market is of vital importance to both sellers and buyers.  In analyzing these trends, property absorption rates provide a good indication of whether the current real estate cycle is a buyer's market, a seller's market or a balanced market. There are currently 253 New Haven Connecticut homes for sale (single family).Below is the  most up-to-date absorption rate analyis:                                                                                      Photo courtesy of poldavo              :    Featured below are New Haven Connecticut Real Estate Sales for the past three months. Statistics are broken down for a better view of the current mar...
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