Thanks for stopping by to www.BuyCTRealEstate.com! Here is a link to the most up to date, current listings in Portland, Connecticut. Also feel free to click the additional links below for other features. Of course if you need help at anytime, just call me at 860-539-5373! Current Portland CT Properties for Sale Search Everything! - Search all active listings in CT currently available from all agencies. Auto-Search - Receive automatic notifications of properties that match specific criteria entered by you. Totally customizable, totally automatic, totally free! See Carl's Listings - See only Carl's current listings. Carl's Sold Properties - A small sampling of recently sold properties by Carl. Carl's Testimonials - See what people are saying about Carl's service! Carl Guild provides free... 11/26/2010

Picture Perfect! www.48MiddleHaddam.com This Scott Harmon custom built home, built in 2008 offers almost 3,000 sf in living space. Owners have upgraded many features. This home offers an open floor plan with large bright sun-filled rooms. The Custom kitchen is highly desirable in terms of function as well as design. Cherry cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances are a highlight. A large pantry area, adjacent to the kitchen offers many storage options.The master suite is located on the first floor and is one of the owner's favorite features about the home. The large expansive room offers a vaulted ceiling and lovely treed views. The master bath is a spa like adventure. The bead-board detailing and custom fixtures and hardware were well thought out and the finished desig... 08/16/2010

Must see this gorgeous house - priced to sell!!!! Please join me today at the open house from 1-3.  Picture Perfect!   This Scott Harmon custom built home, built in 2008 offers almost 3,000 sf in living space. Owners have upgraded many features. This home offers an open floor plan with large bright sun-filled rooms.   The Custom kitchen is highly desirable in terms of function as well as design. Cherry cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances are a highlight. A large pantry area, adjacent to the kitchen offers many storage options.  The master suite is located on the first floor and is one of the owner’s favorite features about the home. The large expansive room offers a vaulted ceiling and lovely treed views. The master bath is a spa like adventure. The bead-board deta... 08/15/2010

 Looking for something to do this weekend.. and at the same time learn of ways to help the environment?Come join me on Sunday in Portland CT at St. Clement's Castle.  See below for more details.     Sponsored by the Saint Clements, Inc April 25th 2010 11:00am-4:00pm Admission: $5.00 for charities Light lunch is included (Nathan's Hotdogs and cookies) Saint Clements Castle invites you to attend The Saint Clements Castle Clean Energy Expo on April 25th 2010. Come and join us and help set the stage for the future by participating in this special clean energy expo focusing on alternative energy and conservation for your business and home. 􀂾 -Receive the latest information on clean energy from our guest speakers. 􀂾 -Learn how you can take advantage of state and government incentives to redu... 04/23/2010

A brunette and a blonde are walking along in a park one morning.Suddenly, the brunette notices a dead bird. "Awww, look at the dead birdie," she says sadly.The blonde stops, looks up into the sky, and says, "Where? Where?" ☺ 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 credit repair company  12/30/2009

A policeman pulled a blonde over after he/she'd been driving the wrong way on a one-way street.Cop: Do you know where you were going?Blonde: No, but wherever it is, it must be bad because all the cars were leaving. ☺ 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 credit repair company  12/29/2009

I have not told a good blonde joke in a while so here's a few: Did you hear about the blonde who took an hour to cook Minute Rice?Did you hear about the blonde who got into the taxi, and the driver kept the "Vacant" sign up?Did you hear about the blonde who was an M.D.--Mentally Deficient?Did you hear about the blonde who thought nitrates was cheaper than day rates?Did you hear about the blonde who after watching the ballerinas, wondered why they didn't get taller girls?Did you hear about the blonde who went to a nudist camp for a game of strip poker?Did you hear about the blonde who brought her cosmetics with her for a make-up exam? ☺ 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 credit ... 12/29/2009

New Book - SHIFT by Gary Keller I like the challenge, how about you? I like the idea that, as Gary Keller puts it, " ...you can't monkey around..." Here are two important points he makes are: 1)      "You have to act your WAGE."  2)      "You have to live the calendar and the focus of a high achiever"  Like those tips - then get more by reading the book! The book looks like this:    If you are interested in purchasing shift you may do so here: http://giftofshift.com/activerain Go check it out and come back and let me know what you think! ☺ 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 credit repair company 12/28/2009

A blonde goes to the local breakfast diner, buys a small drink for herself, and sits down to drink it. She notices a peel-off prize sticker on the side of her cup while she is drinking. After pulling off the tab, she begins screaming, "I won a motor home! I won a motor home!"The waitress runs over and argues, "That's impossible. The biggest prize given away was a stero system!"The blonde replies, "No. I won a motor home!"By this time, the manager makes his way over to the table, and he too argues, "You couldn't possibly have won a motor home because we didn't have that as one of our prizes."Again the blonde says, "There is no mistake! I won a motor home!" The blonde hands the prize ticket to the manager and he reads, "WIN A BAGEL." ☺ MattToll Free: 888-NCFIXER (623-4937)Toll Free Fax: 8... 11/14/2009

Ever wonder where to find that list of top ActiveRain Members? Follow these instructions: Go to www.activerain.com - or click on the words "ActiveRain" in the top left corner of any page to bring you to the home page.  On the home page - look at the right hand side --> a ways down there is a box with all the states listed.  At the top of that box click on the words "top members today".  This brings up a page with todays top member (the people who literally joined today with the most points).  From there look on the right hand side and you can click on top members by year and/or month. It's that simple - really!   ☺ 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 credit repair company 11/12/2009

Credit Repair in Portland CT National Credit Fixers: 330 Roberts Street 4th Floor East Hartford CT 06108 phone: 860-282-6181. National Credit Fixers boasts of 13 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. We have helped numerous residents of Portland CT. We are experts in Credit Repair.  National Credit Fixers can legally remove negative items off of your credit reports and help you qualify for the best rates possible! Information contained in your credit file must be reported according to a law called the Fair Credit Reporting Act (F.C.R.A.). If the information isn't accurate or verifiable t... 10/20/2009

Geato's Flower Shop & Greenhouses in Portland, CT specializes in the following flowers and gift arrangements: There's never a wrong time to send flowers. Geato's Flower Shop & Greenhouses carries a vast array of flowers in Portland CT for every occasion, from sumptuous anniversary arrangements to cheerful get well bouquets. Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, any day will be special when you send fresh flowers.  You create the right impression with a spectacular arrangement of vibrant flowers, whether it's that special day or just a simple way to say thank you. Flowers are always a great route to go to show someone they are being thought about and appreciated. Established in 1937. Geato's Flowershop & Greenhouses, located on 3 acres of land, overlooking The Historic Brownstone Quarries and C... 08/03/2009

(Portland, CT) A memorial scholarship has been established in honor of James Frances Rich, a former teacher at Portland High School in Portland, CT. The $1000 scholarship will be awrded annually to a graduating senior who shares Rich's passion for the field of eductaion. The winning student will receive the scholarship, at the Monday, June 4th, awards ceremony. Donations can be made to the Jane Frances Rich Scholarship fund by mailing checks to Portland High School, ATTN: Rose Mazzarella, 95 High Street, Portland CT 06480. 05/12/2009

Mary Pellin will host a Family Bingo Night for families in the Fellowship Hall at First Congregational Church of Portland CT, 554 Main Street on Saturday, May 16, from 6:30 - 8 PM, with doors opening at 6pm. Everyone starts out with one card but if you bring in a canned food item to be donated to the Portland CT Food Bank that equals and extra card which means more of a chance to win a small prize. The hours Mary will spend on this project go toward her Girl Scout Gold Award. ALl are welcome to attend! 05/04/2009

The Portland High School Sideliner's flamingos are flocking again. For a $25 donation, the PHS Sideliners will deliver a flock of 12 flamingos, under the cover of darkness, to the home of your choice. Other ways to participate are by "sponsoring a flamingo" for a $15 donation. Sponsor a flamingo in honor of your favorite coach or high school student; beloved community member or favorite local business. If you would like to send a flamingo to someone, or "sponsor" a flamingo, send an email to phspinkflamingo@comcast.net. The flocking season will end on Thursday, June 11. 05/04/2009

The Portland CT Agricultural Fair is looking for a judge to handle the flower exhibits to be entered into the annual fair. The fair will be held this year on Oct. 9, 10 and 11. This individual will be incharge of the defining the categories for this years fair, receiving the exhibits at the fair and judging them. If you have any questions/issues or are interested in this position, call fair secretary Joyce Murphy at 860-342-0188 or email her at jmurphy5@yahoo.com 05/04/2009

CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE 345 MAIN STREET (TRINITY CHURCH) PORTLAND, CT It is that time of the year, for crafts and bake sales.  This weekend is no exception for the in Portland, CT.  They are holding the "Craft and Bake Sale", this Saturday, November 15th from 9am TO 2pm. There will be hand crafted, a tea cup auction (which is always fun), and I'm sure lots of tasty baked cooks.  You can even cut your own Christmas Tree.  I just wonder if it is a little early for that.. maybe you can just tag them for now.  So, if you are in the Portland area tomorrow.. stop by and pick up some goodies. I love to see people mentioning "Christmas" again.. that is the way I feel it should be.  Everyone should be able to celebrate the way they wish... not the generic "Happy Holidays". Info about the a... 11/14/2008

Portland Market Report for September and 1st 3 Quarters    Residential   September Active Listings - 60New Listings - 10Deposits - 5Closed - 4Average Sale Price - $285,500SP/SqFt - $131.17DOM -60   1/1/2008 - 9/30/2008 Closed - 63Average Sale Price - $274,058  Median Sale Price - $255,000SP/SqFt - $157.91DOM - 62 1/1/2007 - 9/30/2007 Closed - 72Average Sale Price - $270-652  Median Sale Price - $258,000SP/Sq.Ft - $150.84DOM - 61 Overall sales are down by 12.5%.  Average sale prices are up by 1.3%, but median sale prices are down by 1.2 %.  Again Portland seems to be holding its own with no major changes in prices. 10/20/2008

Tucked between Middletown and Glastonbury 2 bedroom, extended deck, oil heat, central air, 1392 sq feet, attached garage, front porch, 2 floors, dining area, lots of closet space, 2.5 bathrooms 09/27/2008

I was going through Portland, CT yesterday afternoon on the way to showing a home, when I went through the center of town to see a banner going across the street.  Guess what time it is?  It is the annual "Portland Brownstone (for the brownstone buildings in town) Festival".  I believe it to be the 4th annual.  This is when the town celebrates all the people who reside in it and the town itself.  It is being held on the green at Trinity Church, the Riverfront Park and other buildings in town, this Saturday, September 13th, today!.  There will be a pancake breakfast at the senior center, hayrides, Arts n' Crafts, music, art show and much more.  The best part is that it is FREE.. and for the whole family.  It is always fun to learn about another town, so if you are in the area, stop by an... 09/13/2008