New Milford CT Holiday Tree Lighting Festival of Lights, 2009

New Milford CT Holiday Tree Lighting Festival of Lights.

Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 5:30 pm will be the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Festival of Lights in New Milford, CT. Come to the south end of the green by the gazebo and enjoy the fun! The Festival of Lights includes of course tree lighting, Santa will be there, singing and holiday readings.

Our picturesque Village Green in New Milford CT is certainly beautiful all year round but the holidays do dress it up quite a bit. This tradition dates back 43 years, to 1966. You can read a great account of how this tradition came into being here, it involves a $700 mistake, an angry Walter Shutte and a plastic Christmas Tree.

Our beautiful Village Green has been the inspiration for many artists. Woldemar Neufeld gave us his Festival of Lights, David Merrils’ rendition of the west side of our Village Green as it appeared in 1893, as well as the many others whom the beauty of our town inspired in their favorite medium! Painters, photographers, (myself included), have felt the call to preserve the beauty in an art form.

The New Milford CT Holiday Tree Lighting Festival of Lights is sponsored by the New Milford CT Chamber of Commerce, Village Center Organization, The Housatonic Times and the Greater New Milford Spectrum. A big thank you to everyone that makes this display and event a reality!

I am looking forward to taking photos of the trees when they are lit! And yes indeed our Village Green in New Milford is one of THE most beautiful New England Village Greens around! I hope you enjoyed my photos, more to follow after the Holiday Tree Lighting Festival of Lights!

Andrea Swiedler, REALTOR

Prudential Adams & Associates, REALTORS, 337 Danbury Road, New Milford, CT 06776

Cell: 203.460.1775  Email: andrea@andreaswiedler.com

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One Bedroom Rentals in Downtown New Milford, CT. Furnished or unfurnished, have it your way!

One bedroom rentals in downtown New Milford CT. Furnished or unfurnished, have it your way!

Currently we are offering two (1) one bedroom units at 14 Elm Street in New Milford, upstairs from Lennie’s Flower Shop. Each unit is approximately 850 square feet. You can choose, furnished rental, complete with dishes, towels, bedding, or unfurnished rental, the choice is yours! There is plenty of parking available behind the building.

Located across the street from New Milford Hospital and on the HART bus line, enjoy the convenience of an in town lifestyle. Just steps away from the north end of the Village Green, walk to wonderful coffee shops, restaurants, great little shops, and the Bank Street Theater. Or take strolls around the green, visit the library, walk to productions at Theatreworks, so much to do, to see!

Each apartment is currently offered for rent at $900 per month, the tenant is responsible for electricity and cable TV. Both heat and hot water are electric. Also the owner asks you provide renters insurance, positive credit check, 2 months security and first months rent to move in.
Owner request, please no smoking and no pets. Owner has also said that the beautiful wrap around porch is available for your enjoyment when the flower shop is closed!

 

Enjoy the convenience of in town living in a lovely colonial, upstairs from a wonderful flower shop!

Are you looking to rent, buy a home or sell a home in the greater New Milford area? Please contact me or visit my website to find out more.

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Lake Waramaug Luxury Homes, Litchfield County Lake Life

Lake Waramaug Luxury Homes in Connecticut. Lake Waramaug has been a popular getaway since the 1800’s when people began to build homes along the lake. Lake Waramaug is the second largest natural lake in Connecticut. Despite its popularity it has retained its natural beauty. As you wind around the lake you feel as if you are transported to another time. Many of the homes have been renovated, yet they retain their original charm and beauty.

The towns of Washington, Kent and Warren share the lake. The quaint Village of New Preston is an important part of Lake Waramaug. New Preston is actually part of Washington, Connecticut. A wonderful area for those looking for that special quintessential Connecticut luxury second home or full time residence, Lake Waramaug is about a 90 minute drive to Manhattan, and 30 minutes from the Windgale train station.

Are you a golfer? The Lake Waramaug Country Club sits right above the lake, and has dramatic views. The Hopkins Inn and winery are located on the lake, well known to locals and tourists both for the food, the ambiance, the wine and the Inn. The Boulders Inn affords wonderful cuisine with a lake view and beautiful rooms. If you enjoy hiking, a walk up to the Pinnacle will afford amazing views of the lake also. Bikers love to ride around the lake and soak in the scenery.

Are you interested in purchasing a home around Lake Waramaug, there are currently 19 homes for sale, many with direct waterfront and docks, others with sweeping views of the lake, or seasonal views of the lake. They range in price from a very affordable $349,000 to $6,000,000 for an estate on 21 acres. I would be happy to arrange a private showing of any of these amazing homes that might interest you. Give me a call at 203.460.1775, or send me an email, andrea@andreaswiedler.com. If you would prefer to search for these luxury homes yourself on the Internet, click here to request an account to perform comprehensive searches of the MLS, or visit my website for more area information.

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Meadowbrook Estates in New Milford CT, A Sought After Neighborhood!

Meadowbrook Estates New Milford CT

Meadowbrook Estates in New Milford CT, a sought after neighborhood along the border with Bridgewater, CT.  As you enter Meadowbrook Estates through either Revere Road or Standish Road you can’t help but notice the wide streets with beautiful homes on well established properties.

Meadowbrook Estates is not your “cookie cutter” type subdivision, the homes have their own style and character and are well set back from the road.

Consider the commute. From Meadowbrook Estates the commute to Danbury or Interstate 84 is easy, avoid Route 7 traffic and head south on Route 133 through Bridgewater, or Route 67 to Southbury. It is also just minutes to downtown New Milford!

Consider the setting. Meadowbrook Estates was built on fertile farmland. I think the pictures are worth a thousand words! The landscaping is well established, the views as you are driving in are magnificent. The tree lined streets and yards are beautiful, connecting your home with the natural surroundings of beautiful New Milford, Connecticut.

Consider the home. Meadowbrook Estate homes have withstood the test of time. It has been in the

Meadwobrook Estates New Milford CT

past and still is a sought after neighborhood. They are well thought out homes, built for an active lifestyle. From colonials and capes to raised ranches, you have your choice of size, style and price.

Consider the price. Currently in Meadowbrook Estates there are 2 homes for sale, both 4 bedroom 2.5 bath homes. They are listed for $379,900 and $399,500. In the past year 5 homes have sold in Meadowbrook Estates, from $287,000 to $482,000.

Consider the convenience. Consider a move to Meadowbrook Estates! If you are thinking about making the move to Meadowbrook Estates, give me a call at 203.460.1775,  drop me an email at andrea@andreaswiedler.com or visit my website at andreaswiedler.com. I will be happy to show you what is currently on the market in Meadowbrook Estates, or keep you informed of any new listings that come on!

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Sellers note, I am working for the buyer on this deal or who does this real estate agent really work for?

Sellers, please note, I am working for the buyers on this deal. Although you ultimately pay my commission, I am still working for the buyers on this deal. I actually have a contract with the buyers and with that a fiduciary responsibility to the buyers. If I worked for you I would have your home listed. I am unaware of the events that led to your decision of a listing agent, however since I am not your listing agent I can’t help you.  If you are not getting what you want, please call the agents broker. If the agent is also the broker, speak with your attorney.

When I am working for a buyer I am protecting their interests. What is my obligation to my client? To help them get the best house possible at the best price possible. Would I put an offer in without being pre-approved? No way, that would not be helping my client to get the best house at the best price possible. Again, please note, I am working for the buyers on this deal. I am protecting their interests to get the best house possible at the best price possible.

When inspections come around it is my job to ask for whatever the client wants to have addressed to be repaired. Some of these items are a must as far as lenders or insurance companies are concerned. Some of these items may even be deal breakers. But it is my job to get the best house possible at the best price possible. I work for the buyers on this deal.

When your agent gets the list of repairs requested, they are just that, requests. Your agent should be taking the time to discuss the ramifications of this list with you. It is no secret, but it is not mandatory to do any or all of these items. Of course you should know that these items will come back to haunt you with each and every offer. But some of them are not deal breakers I am sure. Again, I am working for the buyers on this deal, it is my responsibility to get them the best house possible for the best price possible.

The one thing I can tell you is I am also a listing agent. My clients get my full attention, and all these details are explained. When I work as a listing agent I owe a fiduciary responsibility to assist my clients with the sale of their home for the best price possible. My clients are well informed of the problems appraisals bring these days, they are urged to look for and take care of any details that may come up in an inspection, they are told if things can’t be taken care of the house should be priced accordingly. I can’t discuss this with you, even if your agent is not explaining the process to you. You should have been told what the ramifications are if the appraisal comes in lower than the agreed upon price or if the amount of work needing to be addressed seems overwhelming to you.

But for this deal, I am working for the buyer and it is my responsibility to get them the best house possible for the best price possible.

The one other thing I can tell you is that I take my responsibilities to my clients, as both buyers and sellers, very seriously. So, if you are in the market to purchase a home in the greater New Milford area, or looking to sell a home in the greater New Milford area, please give me a call. When I work for you it will be my pleasure and responsibility to do the best job I can to bring the sale home AT THE BEST PRICE POSSIBLE!

Are you looking to buy a home or sell a home in the greater New Milford area? Please contact me or visit my website to find out more.

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