Prospect CT 13th Annual Pumpkin Festival Sat Oct 15, 2016It's time again for the fun and competition of the Pumpkin Festival in Prospect CT. The town green will be surrounded by the decorated pumpkins from the school children each looking for a first prize. The imagination used by these kids as they decorate their pumpkins is on display for all to see that weekend.The hours for the Festival are from 4 to 8 PM on the town green.  The festivities will include a decorated parade, lead this year by a headless horseman.Also, there will be live music, a maze to walk, and the competitions of the hay bale rolling contests. Teams of 4 view to get their bale across the finish lines as quickly as possible.  It is fun to watch the kids with their smaller bales, and the adults with the larger bales.... 10/06/2016

Our temps this morning were in the low 40's and the trees are starting to show signs of changing colors.  It was a perfect fall morning and the walk we took was most pleasant with an occasional stop to admire the scenery and do some movement with my arms and legs. It won't be long before the leaves make their transformation and fall, and the days will seem dull and dreary. A Perfect Early Fall Day in Central CT   Just Right for a Walk 10/05/2016

You Don't Worry Until I tell You ToI am working with a couple that are trying to buy their first home. A expected there are a lot of questions and with each answer additional questions arise.  It's understandable that they would be concerned, but with the process of buying a home, anticipating a problem is not the way to make it flow smoothly.Yes there is the anxiety of looking for a home. Buyers want a lot, often well beyond their financial abilities. They will ask to see homes that are too expensive for them in the hope that they can lowball the sellers and come away with a steal,  thinking the sellers will have a bit of pity and just give their home way.  That almost never happens.  Needless anxiety.We will find the home appropriate for their means and hopefully get a contract that a... 09/26/2016

After 50 years of a happy life, it was time for these sellers to put the house on the market to move to a retirement home. The only real estate agent they had every worked with was Ed Silva of RE/Max Professionals.  They were understandably nervous and had a lot of questions regarding the listing, marketing and sale of the house. They also needed assurances along the way that the buyer was doing all they could to close their mortgage process.   They were the ideal clients, as they recognized all that was presented regarding the condition of the home and the listing process.  Once the closing date was given, the trucks were loaded, the cars shipped to their new home in South Carolina and once all was signed off, they said good by to Connecticut and started on their next geat adventure. F... 09/23/2016

Set in the hills above Waterbury CT, Prospect CT has carried the distinction of being one of the Best Little Small Towns in Connecticut.    With a population of less than 10,000 it has a small town feel yet offers a great deal to it's residents in the way of recreation and services.A good education system is important to parents to ensure that their children are well taught and get a good start to their lives.  The School system in Prospect CT is a Regional district shared with Beacon Falls, our neighbor to the south. The system offers not only quality teaching but state of the art facilities.  The newest building being the ultra modern Elementary School which opened to students in the fall of  2016.  The high school, Woodland HS is less than 20 years old as well.Recreation is important... 09/22/2016

Every Day is a Gift, Appreciate ThemAs adults we have a focus to maintain a lifestyle that would be comfortable for ourselves and our families. That particular degree of comfort is varied based upon drive, abilities and individual goals. The idea of getting a pile to live on and support ourselves in the future is constantly within.  Seldom do we take the time to appreciate the current state of our existence.Success is a wonderful thing and with success can often come great happiness, provided we take the time to smell the roses. Our lives should be lived such that we can know we are reaching our final time and have a sense of 'so what'. No one should go through life and come to a thought that it passed them by and spend their final moments thinking 'if only".Live and enjoy the days avai... 09/18/2016

This Connecticut Real Estate Professional Has EthicsAs a real estate professional I am bound by a Code of Ethics to conduct my business in a legal, honest and morally correct manner to my clients and my fellow real estate agents.   It is a stylized way of keeping by the Golden Rule of 'Do Unto Others'. Every agent that belongs to the National Association of Realtors is bound by the real estate Code of Ethics. In order to ensure that agents are always attentive to their obligations, they must take a refresher class on Ethics once within each 4 year period. Failure to take this class would mean immediate loss of license.As a profession, real estate agents are only one of 4 required to work to a professional code. The other 3 being medicine, law and engineering. As a degreed Mechanical Eng... 09/17/2016

The Anniversary of the Day that Changed our Way of Life Sept 11, 2016Today is the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that changed our way of life forever. It was a day that brought our country into the reality of life as so many other parts of the world live, with the threat of an enemy, intent on our destruction and fueled with hate.With a well thought and financed plan of attack, some religious fanatics managed to bring the most powerful country on the earth to a halt. The isolation we enjoyed for years was no longer capable of keeping us safe. With the actions of the hijackers that took place well coordinated and within 60 minutes we lost put entire transportation  system, and a media blackout of essential services that would last for a few long days.What was also rekindles wa... 09/11/2016

What’s Happening in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect 2016?   Search for homes in Prospect CTCurrently in Prospect CT there are 56 active residential listings for sale, with 8 new listings being added in Prospect. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 728 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, listed at $19,900 to a 3,721 square ft, 3-bedroom colonial listed at $599,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $302,370. The average days on market for these homes are 142 days. In addition, there are currently 6 homes under contract in Prospect CT.  In Prospect 2016, 9 homes closed in Prospect CT. The homes that sold in Prospect CT ranged from a 934 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, which sold for $33,000, to a 2,656 square foot, 4-... 09/08/2016

The Crops Are Ready to Be PickedWe are into September and gardens are into their harvest mode. I have not had a garden in over 40 years but this year my wife asked me to put in a herb garden for her. So I cleared an area, bought enough wood to make a raised bed planter, got only the best topsoil, and put it a together.As there was a bit of space, I also dropped in a couple of tomato plants as well. As I also had other things to do, this only came together towards the end of June.Well, it's harvest time. The herbs have been dong their thing all summer but finally the red fruit is starting to arrive.  As I looked out there today, the first of the tomato was showing its color.Who needs the buy them at a farmer's stand when you can grow your own.Lumber       $  40.00 Loam          $  90.00 ... 09/06/2016

It's the 31th Prospect CT Sock Hop and Car show on the Green in Prospect CT .  It's here again, the end of summer festival as the schools are primed to open for the new year This is a well organized and highly anticipated event with all manner of cars and antique vehicles getting cleaned up and polished to be exhibited.  Two live bands will play the sounds of the 50's and 60's all afternoon. The event starts at noon and runs through 6 PM. Trophy's will be awarded to the cars at 5:30 pm. Prospect CT Sock Hop and Car Show Aug 28, 2016 08/24/2016

Prospect CT The Best Small Town in Connecticut Prospect CT was established in 1827 and is located in the Northwest corner of New Haven county surrounded by Bethany, Waterbury, Cheshire, and Naugatuck. The town is 5 miles long and 4 miles wide with a population of approximately 9,659 as of the year 2015. The town has been recognized by Money magazine as one of the best small towns in the United states and has many residents proud to call Prospect "The Best Small Town in Connecticut.As a small town, with limited resources, the residents still find ways to socialize an enjoy the seasons to their best advantage. Wednesday nights throughout the summer months there are the concerts on the green. For over 30 years, at the end of the summer the town gathers on the Green and the adjacent lots fo... 08/16/2016

What’s Happening in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market July 2016? 　　Search for Homes in Prospect CT Currently in Prospect CT there are 55 active residential listings for sale, with 7 new listings being added in July. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 772 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, listed at $13,000 to　a 3,721 square ft, 3-bedroom colonial listed at $599,000.　The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT　is $283,747. The average days on market for these homes are　140 days. In addition, there are currently 7 homes under contract in Prospect CT.　In　July 2016, 7 homes closed in Prospect CT. The homes that sold in Prospect CT ranged from a 1,226 square ft, 3-bedroom REO ranch, which sold for $65,000, to a 3,250 square foot, 4-bedroom colo... 08/11/2016

As I walked along the front yard, I noticed the first blooms of the gladiolas.  They are a vertical stack of color and their colors are vibrant. There are several more plants in the grouping and they should blossom by the end of the week.  Summer colors are special and bring so much joy to the eyes. Gladtoknowya  Summer Flowers 08/07/2016

We are into the eat of the summer with temperatures approaching 90+ , but as I make my way up my driveway, I have a flurry of colors as the lilies wave at me.  The driveway is long, but along one side is a garden filled with day lilies of all varieties, and it just seems that we have had just enough rain to bring out the colors as well as the differences.And the last lily is just a transplant from a past present that was given to my wife and somehow managed to survive a few winters. The Colors Waving as I Pass on my Way Home 07/17/2016

What’s Happening in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market June 2016?   Search for Homes in Prospect CT Currently in Prospect CT there are 60 active residential listings for sale, with 13 new listings being added in June. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 772 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, listed at $19,900 to a 3,721 square ft, 3-bedroom colonial listed at $599,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $283,228. The average days on market for these homes are 117 days. In addition, there are currently 5 homes under contract in Prospect CT. In June 2016, 9 homes closed in Prospect CT. The homes that sold in Prospect CT ranged from a 720 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, which sold for $16,900, to a 2,723 square foot, 3-bedroom col... 07/13/2016

Safe Under Ground Oil Storage Removal  In the '70's and '80's it was not uncommon in New England, for people putting up larger homes to have bulk oil storage tanks installed outside, underground. This was thought to be more cost effective and to lessen the possibility of running out of fuel. In spite of the preparations to the outsides of the tanks, over time, moisture in the ground as well as condensation inside the tanks cause them to erode and let the oil leak out and contaminate the ground. As this s environmentally dangerous the tanks should be removed before they deteriorate. It must also be addressed before the home owner considers selling their new home as lenders will not assume the risk to the mortgage with an in-ground tank, as well as insurance companies that issue home owne... 06/15/2016

A Summer of Music on the Green in Prospect CTThe Prospect CT Board of Recreation has announced its concert schedule for the Summer. All concerts are held outside, but in the event of rain, an alternate venue will be offered. Come out and enjoy a beautiful summer night with some very talented musical groups.Concerts are held between 7 PM and 8:30 PM June 29th      The Big Beat Oldies From The 50's and 60'sJuly 6th          60's Satisfaction The Music You Love of The 60'sJuly 13th        Vincent Ingala Great Jazz Performance and MoreJuly 20th        Rock Solid Alibi Music From the 70's, 80's, & 90'sJuly 27th        Tirebiter Classic Rock BandAugust 3rd      What It Is A Funk Soul, Jazz, Rock N Roll BandAugust 10th    The Cartells Jazz, Swing, Motown, Rock and RollAugust 17th      E2 Eagle... 06/13/2016

Open House in Prospect CT Sunday June 12 from 1 PM to 3 PM6 Blue Trail Dr, Prospect CT MLS#  N10123946     Priced at $295,000  A 3 Bedroom Split  ready for the family that wants comfort and space. Master bedroom with private bath; family areas for the kids; in-ground pool with new liner; living room with fireplace; large heated Florida room off dining area. Hardwood flooring under carpeting;  back-up generator system; detached garage storage;  large level lot;  convenient to services;  nice location for kids. 6 Blue Trail Dr, Prospect CT MLS#  N10123946     Priced at $295,000 Open House in Prospect CT Sunday June 12 from 1 PM to 3 PM   06/10/2016

A Day at Fenway Park Boston MA I was fortunate as a kid to have attended baseball games at both Fenway Park in Boston as well as Yankee Stadium in New York City. We went as part of a Little League adventure. This would have to have been in the mid to late 1950's and aside from remembering who was playing the home teams, it was a day of remembrance to just have been there. This past Sunday, May 29 was a day that we took the youngest grandson, Raphael, to Fenway Park.  It was a game between Boston and the Toronto Blue Jays.  His team of choice, much to my chagrin was the team in Blue as it's his favorite color.Yawkey Way outside the park is a vendors haven with shops selling souvenirs as well as food and even street entertainers amusing the early arriving crowd.Our boy was ready for batti... 06/09/2016