Category: Resources

  • The Real Estate Market Is Strong

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    This Real Estate Market is the Strongest of Our Lifetime! When you look at the numbers today, the one thing that stands out is the strength of this housing market. We can see this is one of the most foundationally strong housing markets of our lifetime. Maybe the strongest. Here are two fundamentals that prove…

  • Use Your Local Extension Office

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    Everything You Should Be Using Your Local Extension Office for (but Aren’t) Get expert information on gardening, food, conservation, urban agricullture, rabbit-raising, and more. If you grew up on a farm, participated in 40H,, or wenet to a land-grant university, you are probably already aware of what a rich resource your county extension office is…

  • Household Hazardous Waste

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    Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event For the towns of: Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Kent, New Fairfield,, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefieldd, Roxbury, Sherman, Weston, Wilton Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 9:00am to 1:00pm Bethel High School – 300 Whittlesey Drive, Bethel For more information on what to drop off and what not to drop off go…

  • How to Clean Bird Baths

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    How to Clean a Bird Bath the Right Way! Offer clean water for your birds. Experts explain the best ways how to clean a bird bath and how to keep algae from growing in the water. A mixture of water and bleach can be an effective cleaning solution. Test a small area first before cleaning…

  • Connecticut Information

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    Here are a few interesting facts about Connecticut Nickname: The Constitution State Statehood: 1788, 5th State Population: 3,606,000 (2021) Capitol: Hartford Biggest City: Bridgeport Abbreviation: CT State Bird: American Robin Flower: Mountain Laurel The Nutmeg State Early inhabitants had the reputation of being so ingenious and shrewd that they were able to make and sell…

  • How to Use Vining Plants

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    Easy ways to use vining plants in your garden Often overlooked, these twisting and vining plants are an incredible asset, providing shelter for wildlife, vertical color and even a bit of privacy. But, they are often misunderstood. One little known fact is wildlife welcomes vines. Flowering species yield nectar for pollinators, and some produce edible…

  • 2023 Housing Market Forecast

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  • Property Revaluation

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    All real estate owners should have received their revaluation notice. Please contact your local Assessor’s office should you have questions or require additional information. “A revaluation program is undertaken to secure a more equitable distribution of the tax burden, to bring the assessment level up to date, and to modernize assessment procedures. Furthermore, Connecticut law…

  • Prequalified Mortgage

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    Why You Should Get Prequalified for a Mortgage How does qualifying for a mortgage work? Mortgage prequalification is the first step in determining how much money a potential homebuyer can spend on a new house. During the process, a financial institution will review an applicant’s pertinent financial information. This includes credit, income and assets, and…