Archive for February, 2010
Your Purchase Plans Just Got Better for SPRING…!!!
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Here are a few reasons why NOW is the best time to buy and close on your new home by June 2010
1. The Government is offering an $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers (have not owned a home in the past three years) and a $6,500 Tax Credit for previous Home Owners (have owned a home consecuetively for 5 years within the past 8 years).
2. Rates are very low as are the Price of Homes.
3. Raveis Mortgage has the ability to secure a loan non-FHA and only a 3% down-payment (for qualify buyers).
4. Raveis Mortgage is offering a $500.00 Closing Credit to help with closing costs. (ask me for details).
Ryan Raveis Summarizes the New Tax Credit for Home Buyers and Homeowners. Information you must know to make that purchase. Not only will you learn who is eligible for the tax credit, but also what the income limits are, what Federal Form to submit, and other program details including the requirement that the house cannot exceed $800,000. Knowing these details will put you in a stronger buying position
Ready to find your new home? Give me a call and let’s get started!
Alison Lundie, Realtor®
lundiea@raveisre.com
203-948-2856
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Thursday, February 18th, 2010
PILOBOLUS THIS WEEKEND!! THERE’S STILL TIME TO PURCHASE TICKETS!!
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010PILOBOLUS
February 19 & 20, 2010
7:00 – 9:00pm
Pomperaug High School Auditorium, Southbury
After School Arts Program (ASAP) is proud to present one of the most popular and unusual dance companies in the world. Pilobolus will perform an electrifying mix of humor, intelligence, physical invention and raw athleticism. The ASAP Inter-District Dance and Music Project piece will be included as part of the shows.
TO PURCHASE TICKETS AHEAD OF TIME:
- Call ASAP at 860-868-0740 or
- Buy tickets online at www.afterschoolartsprogram.org
Tickets will also be available to purchase at the door!
Ticket Prices (All proceeds benefit ASAP):
$35 General Admission
$25 Student Admission
$50 Reserved Seating
$100 Patron Seating
Hope to see you there!
ASAP is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing artistic and cultural opportunities for children and adults.
It’s February, Have You Checked the Furnace?
Thursday, February 11th, 2010The kids had already planned that there would be a school delay the night before, so I wasn’t in a rush when I saw on the news that their magical powers had worked. Stepping down the stairs, after my cats had been jumping off and onto my bed between wrestling matches, I began the morning. By the time I hit the bottom stair I knew something was wrong. The smell of oil filled my house and when I opened the cellar door to check on the furnace, it grew worse. Running down the steps to see what the matter was I stopped short into a smokey room. Opened the slider and windows. Turned off the furnace. What is going on?
No fire or further drama ensued. I called my service company. They came and cleaned out my furnace which had become choked with soot. Scary yes. The worst part was the smell though and to get rid of it meant airing out the house. Which I did, opening doors and windows throughout the house. Oh, the temperature? 20-degrees of course, and windy. Good thing we had a delay because none of my kids were getting out from their warm beds. But soon the delay was over and the bus was coming, so they layered on the clothes and came downstairs. Breakfast, lunches, no more hot chocolate, make more tea, brush teeth, coat, backpack, jump in the car, get on the bus. Now for child #2.
That reminds me. To remind you to check your furnace. A typical day in my life, but we could have awoken to something worse. Strange thing was we had had a cleaning back in June. Not cleaned enough I guess. So learn from my story of a cold February morning, to have your furnaces checked and cleaned regularly.
February 11, 2010
—Alison Lundie, Realtor
lundiea@raveisre.com
203-948-2856
alisonlundie.raveisblog.com
(ps, thanks to www.coolclips.com for the cartoon, it fits my morning perfectly)
Furnaces need regular checkups
Hungry? | Here are some great places to eat in Litchfield County
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Hungry? | Here are some great places to eat in Litchfield County
This list is provided as a resource, not as an endorsement. My family, friends and colleagues have all enjoyed dining at these restaurants. Some are home-style family restaurants, while others appeal to a more sophisticated culinary level.
My personal favorites are highlighted in blue.
Cheers!
—Alison
alisonlundie.raveisblog.com
