Valerie's Blog

When it comes to work values, success, how we live, and how we strive to be the best.. I believe this quote below is one we should all think about... don't you?  The quote of the day is....  "I don΄t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody." Author:  Bill Cos...

This photo was taken last week in Salem MA.. reminded me of the times years ago.  Since tomorrow is Thanksgiving.. wanted to post this and wish everyone a Healthy, Safe and Happy Holiday.   FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION ON REAL ESTATE... CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AGENT    Info about the author: Valerie Oste...

Being at the right place at the right time... How many times have you heard this phrase in your life time?  Well today, I was in the right place at the right time for a change... but not for real estate.  But it *might* help my career. Are you curious?  If so, please continue.... With Thanksgivin...

When do you call it quits when you are trying to keep a deal together????  I'm presently in a transaction where the buyer and seller have dug their heels into the ground and are not budging.  The buyers agent and I are trying to keep both parties moving forward.  But how long do we have to keep t...

 One last look at fall......   FOR ACCURATE INFORMATION ON REAL ESTATE... CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AGENT    Info about the author: Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, which includ...

WEEKLY TUESDAY TRIVIA QUESTION Yes, it is Tuesday, and I am sure most of you are in a state of shock.  I'm doing another trivia question... and it happens to be back to back to last week.  Ok, you can get yourself up off the floor now... Hopw all of you have fun with this, and that once again it ...

James Quarello makes some valid points in his blog.  With what I read, I believe this needs to be read by as many as possible.  I've disabled comments.. I believe they should be made on James's Post.. he deserves the recognition.   We have all done a stupid thing at one time. It's human to screw...

When it comes to working with people, we ALL work with a lot of different cultures, and people from many different fields, and backgrounds.  With this, I thought the following quote was appropriate for today. The quote of the day is....   A fellow can΄t keep people from having a bad opinion of hi...

It is nearing the holidays... are you looking to have a new home by then? Don't want to buy and feel rushed... how about a rental? Here is one that is ready immediately. Valerie Osterhoudt | Johnson Real Estate, Inc. | (860) 883-8889 8 Hemlock Court, Cromwell, CT 3 levels of living-2 bedrooms 2 b...

George Souto sheds some light on this question about assuming a mortgage.  I've only received ONE call about this from a prospective buyer.  This might come up more often, and I think everyone here should get an update on the pros and cons for both sides.   This past week William Walton asked me...