Valerie's Blog

I remember reading a blog back in November around Thanksgiving where a member wanted to know what plans everyone had for Thanksgiving. With this I started thinking.  How do you ring in the new year on New Year's Eve?  Do you go out with friends to a high end dinner and do lots of dancing and drin...

My name is Valerie Osterhoudt, and I am a realtor for Johnson Real Estate, in Cromwell, CT.  It came to my attention in the last week that many renters that wish to buy a home next year, 2011 are looking to save their money in order to do so.  This makes sense, if you can save *at least* $20,000 ...

This morning I woke up and wandered into the kitchen for some coffee... My sons came down the stairs and wished me a Merry Christmas.  We put all the lights on in the house, and the ones outside too, to let everyone know that it is Christmas.  There is still some snow outside from the recent sno...

At this point being 5:00pm on December 24th, I'm not sure if many ActiveRain members will be online.  Once I post this.. I'm off to spend time with my family and friends for the remainder of the day. This year has been one of many ups and downs.. but when it comes to Christmas, I wish all of you ...

Like all of us this time of year, we are so busy, and going in so many different directions.  For me with two boys, and their schedules thrown into the mix.. it is down right CRAZY!! This month was my annual physical exam, and I also needed to get some blood work done.  Hey, when you reach a cert...

LOOK OUT CROMWELL CT... SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN THIS WEEKEND Tomorrow, Saturday, December 12th Santa will be coming to Cromwell CT.  All children be on the look out.. santa will be coming down your street bringing/tossing candy (probably) canes to all children out and about.  He will be cov...

SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP WOODSIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL CROMWELL, CT This was such a great hit last year, that it is being held again.  I received calls on and off for the last few months looking for more information on this event. Most of us like shopping initially, but then.. the running around for tha...

Recently I worked with a client that was looking to buy a condo.  He knew pretty much what he was looking for and when it came to locating his *new home* it didn't take long at all. This was a refreshing change. Everything was going smoothly even with the seller's side.  Where the problem lied wa...