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Great Contemporary Colonial, Freestanding in a PAD

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:57:00 GMT

Enjoy Life Without Doing Outside Work

• 1,723 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "Contemporary" - MLS®

Glastonbury, Glastonbury Center - Set on a wonderful little circle this immaculately maintained contemporary colonial would be a great place to call home if you do not want to mow lawns, plow, paint the exterior, redo your roof and more. You can just sit back and let others take care of everything for you. That is the advantage to living in a PAD.

As you walk in the front door you wil be impressed with the open feeling and the vaulted ceiling in the living room with extra windows allowing lots of light in. Beyond the living room is a beautiful formal dining room.

Go down the hall and you will be in a large country kitchen. You can choose to have an eat-in kitchen and a family room with a fireplace and built-in bookcases and shelves or you can make the whole room one big kitchen. There are sliders to a nice size deck for you to enjoy and do your barbecuing. Off of the kitchen is a half bath and the laundry room and pantry closet.

Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. All of the bedrooms are filled with light and many windows. The master bedroom is a great size and has a walk-in closet plus a linen closet. The master bath was just totally remodeled with tile floors, and a huge walk-in shower with seating and Kohler fixtures.

Next we will go to the fully finished lower level. That has been very nicely done with Berber carpeting and two separate areas open to each other. One section is a wonderful family room or recreation area and the other area is presently being used as an office or could be an exercise area. There is still plenty of room for storage, but you do have 750 sq.ft of finished space.

This home also has a 2 car garage with new steel garage doors, a roof that was replaced about 5 years ago, a new furnace that was installed last year and the new master bath. The decor is very neutral so you can do what you want very easily to make it your own.

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Back to School Steal! Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:25:00 GMT

Heritage Lane, East Hartford - Priced well below value, don't miss out. We invite everyone to visit our open house at 6 Heritage Ln on August 28 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

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Price Reduced:114 Goodrich Rd in Glastonbury : Open 7/31 1:00-3:00

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:27:00 GMT

Glastonbury, Glastonbury Center - Announcing a price reduction on 114 Goodrich Rd, a 2,985 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 1 3/4 story "Cape with Addition". Now MLS® $409,900 - Best Price in Glastonbury.

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Magnificent Custom Cape - Open Sunday 7/10 1-3

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:49:00 GMT

Majestic Cape on Level Lot

• 2,985 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 1 3/4 story "Cape with Addition" - MLS® $419,900

Glastonbury, Glastonbury Center - Beautifully situated on a level, well landscaped lot, this oversized, distinctive looking cape stands out from all of the rest. Featuring some beautiful windows, gleaming white trim and a freshly painted exterior, along with two entrances, this is only the beginning of what this home has to offer.

As you enter the front door, with new storm door, you will be in a very nice entryway with a large formal living room to your left. The floors are all hardwood and everything has just been freshly painted from ceilings to walls to trim. The living room features a fireplace with a woodstove insert that can be removed as well as a large bay window.

The kitchen, although not recently updated is certainly far from being original. It features tile floors, lots of counter space, plus room to eat-in. The kitchen opens to another large room, presently used as a dining room, but could be a combination kitchen/ family room or country kitchen. That area has parquet floors, a fireplace and built-ins and is totally charming. There is also a door out to a deck.

Also on the first floor are 2 more rooms, plus a full bath. One is presently a family room and has beautiful built-in bookcases, painted a gleaming white and a window seat. The other room is a fantastic guest bedroom..

The upstairs of this home has a very flexible floor plan. First there is a very large bedroom (15x21), again with hardwood floors and freshly painted. The room being used as a master bedroom now is very large and very unique, with a chimney coming up the center, and lots of skylights. There are two walk-in closets. There is also a completely redone full bath in this section of the second floor as well as another full bath just off of the master bedroom, which has a Jacuzzi tub and a shower.

The addition presently used as an office and music room with a 1/2 bath, could be a master suite or an in-home office.

The backyard, gardens and deck are magnificent and private.

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Newly Listed Cape for Sale in Glastonbury

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:52:00 GMT

Totally Remodeled!

• 1,851 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $349,900

Glastonbury, Glastonbury Center - Located in the Buttonball School area of Glastonbury, this cape has been totally remodeled in the past 6 years. Set on a pretty lot with a large backyard with the added bonus of having an inground pool with a new liner, decking and fencing, you will totally enjoy your summer.

The kitchen which is 11x24 has been remodeled with new cabinets, countertops, hardwood floors and stainless appliances. There is a huge eating area and it opens to a jaloused porch. The first floor has 3 other rooms, which can be used for many things. One is your living room with a fireplace. The town calls the other 2 rooms bedrooms, but one could be an office, den or formal dining room. The other room is a first floor bedroom, perfect for guests since there is also a full bath on the first floor. Every room has hardwood floors

Upstairs there are 2 very large bedrooms and it is dormered across the back. The master bedroom is 16x17 and has lots of space. The other bedroom s 14x17, also a good size. The full bath has been totally remodeled as has the one on the first floor. Besides the remodeled baths and kitchen there is a new roof, furnace and windows, driveway and deck. Freshly painted with all white trim and doors.

Make n appointment soon to see this home, since it won't be around for long.

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First Time Open - 6 Heritage Ln, East Hartford, CT

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:28:00 GMT

Heritage Lane, East Hartford - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 6 Heritage Ln on April 10 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Beautiful Colonial Just Listed

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:43:00 GMT

Reproduction Saltbox Colonial

• 2,320 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm colonial "Saltbox" - MLS® $289,900

Heritage Lane, East Hartford - Set on a cul-de-sac street with comparable homes and just over the Glastonbury line, this reproduction saltbox colonial sits beautifully on the lot. The side entrance leads into a mudroom area and half bath as well as the laundry area. The kitchen, eating area and family room are huge and set off with an oversized brick fireplace. The kitchen has loads of cabinets and counterspace, as well as a pantry closet and new floors. The eating area and family room have wide board wood floors, as does the formal dining room, all in keeping with a reproduction colonial. The formal dining room and living room both have French doors and all of the other doors in the house are 6 panel wood doors. The eating area has atrium doors to an oversized deck.

A beautiful stairway leads to the upper level. The master bedroom is 13x21 and has plenty of space for a sitting area or office area. There is a full bath and walk-in closet. Also on the second floor are two more good sized bedrooms and another full bath.

The two car garage is oversized and has a great storage area and new door openers. On top of the garage is a charming cupola. Installed in 2010 the house has all new energy efficient replacement windows. The exterior of the home was professionally painted in 2009. Other work has been done throughout the house. There is central air and gas heat, as well as an electric fence.

Truly a fantastic home for the price! Must be seen.

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What You Need to Know about Buying a Short Sale

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:23:00 GMT

If you are considering buying a home that is a short sale, there are some things you should be aware of. First of all a short sale is when a seller owes more money to the bank than they will get from the sale of their home. In this case, you actually negotiate the price and conditions with the present owner, since they still own the home. Then the contract has to go to the bank for approval. There are no guarantess that they will agree. Before that can happen a whole package of information has to...(read more)

Are You Eligible to Refinance Your Mortgage?

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:46:00 GMT

I was sent this article and I thought it was worth publicizing, because of so many people being in trouble or struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments. This article will give you the general guidlelines to find out if you are eligible for refinancing your loan. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Washington March 4, 2009 Making Home Affordable Summary of Guidelines Making Home Affordable will offer assistance to as many as 7 to 9 million homeowners, making their mortgages more affordable and...(read more)

Mortgage Downpayment Options

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:41:00 GMT

This article was written by our mortgage officer and I thought it was worth sharing , since mortgage requirements keep changing. Changes to Mortgage Downpayment Options for Different Programs Here is a summary of down payment options available: 0% (100% financing) VA (Veteran's) or USDA Rural Housing, use this website to see if an address is eligible: http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do (then click on Single Family Housing and enter the address) 3.5% CHFA or FHA....(read more)

September Market Report for Middletown and 1st 3 Quarters Comparison to 2007

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:43:00 GMT

Market Report for Middletown for September and 1 st 3 Quarters Residential September Active – 152 New Listings – 52 Deposits – 20 Closed – 24 Average Sale Price - $211,372 SP/Sq.Ft - $145.12 DOM – 55 1/1/2008 – 9/30/2008 Closed – 199 Average Sale Price - $253,137 Median Sale Price - $228,000 SP/Sq.Ft. - $155.08 DOM – 65 1/1/2007 – 9/30/2007 Closed – 309 Average Sale Price - $268,082 Median Sale Price - $250,500 SP/Sq.Ft. - $156.91 DOM -60...(read more)

September Market Report for Portland and 1st 3 Quarters Comparison to 2007

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:39:00 GMT

Portland Market Report for September and 1 st 3 Quarters Residential September Active Listings – 60 New Listings – 10 Deposits – 5 Closed – 4 Average Sale Price - $285,500 SP/SqFt - $131.17 DOM -60 1/1/2008 – 9/30/2008 Closed – 63 Average Sale Price - $274,058 Median Sale Price - $255,000 SP/SqFt - $157.91 DOM – 62 1/1/2007 – 9/30/2007 Closed – 72 Average Sale Price - $270-652 Median Sale Price - $258,000 SP/Sq.Ft - $150.84 DOM – 61 Overall...(read more)

Single Story For Sale in Portland

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:43:00 GMT

Updated Ranch

• 1,066 sq. ft., 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $219,900

8 Thomas St, Portland - Don't miss out on seeing this updated ranch on a quiet street in walking distance to the river. Most of the work has been done for you. This home has a new roof, new windows, refinished wood floors, new carpet in bedrooms, updated full bath. The eat-in kitchen is very large and has a good sized eating area with wood floors and a built-in closet for dishes etc. One bedroom has a half bath. There is a beautiful screened porch for you to enjoy in the summer as well as a nice deck to enjoy the backyard. The lower level has 2 partially finished rooms as well as lots of storage space and it is walkout. Plenty of room here to add on or add a garage.

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Market Report for Middletown for June and First Half of 2008 Compared to 2007

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:46:00 GMT

Market Report for Middletown for June 2008 & First Half of 2008 to 2007 Residential June 2008 Active – 176 New in June – 57 Deposits – 23 Closed – 15 Avg.Sale Price - $285,000 Sp/SqFt - $173.49 DOM – 26 Jan. 1 ,2008 – June 30, 2008 Closed – 112 Median Sale Price - $232,500 Sp/SqFt - $161.08 DOM – 45 Jan. 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007 Closed – 200 Median Sale Price - $255,500 SP/Sq.Ft - $158.48 DOM – 44 Comparing the first half of 2008...(read more)

Glastonbury Market Report for June and First Half of 2008 Compared to 2007

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:42:00 GMT

Market Report for Glastonbury for June 2008 and Comparison between Year to Date 2008 to 2007 Residential June 2008 Active Listings – 184 New in June – 64 Deposits – 41 Closed – 27 Avg. Sale Price $419,517 Sp/SqFt - $176.80 DOM – 45 Jan. 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 Closed – 145 Avg. Sale Price - $442,057 SP/SqFt - $177.50 DOM – 48 Jan 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007 Closed – 186 Avg.Sale Price - $450,162 SP/SqFt - $183.18 DOM – 35 Comparing the...(read more)

Market Report for Portland - June 2008 and Half 2008 Compared to 2007

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:37:00 GMT

Market Report for Portland June 2008 and Year to Date comparison to 2007 June 2008 Act – 60 New in June – 13 Deposits – 11 Closed – 10 Avg Sale Price - $220,000 SP/SqFt - $169.31 Avg. Dom 45 June 2007 Closed – 7 Avg.Sale Price - $240,786 Sp/SqFt - $148.90 Avg. DOM – 44 Comparing last June to this June, prices are down 8.7%, but number of closed sales were up about 42% and days on the market was about the same. Jan.1, 2008 – June 30, 2008 Closed – 36...(read more)

Portland First Quarter Market Report

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:54:00 GMT

Portland Market Report – Comparison First Quarter 2007 to First Quarter 2008 Residential 1/1/2007 – 3/31/2007 Closed Sales – 19 Average Sale Price - $287,489 Average Price/Sq.Ft. - $149.46 Average Days on Market – 79 1/1/2008 – 3/31/2008 Closed Sales – 16 Average Sale Price - $ 278,038 Average Price/Sq.Ft. - $158.39 Average Days on Market – 53 Overall number of sales are down 15.8% and prices are down by 3.3%. This isn’t too bad. There are only 55 homes...(read more)

First Quarter Middletown Market Report

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:51:00 GMT

Middletown Market Report - First Quarter of 2007 and First Quarter of 2008 Residential 1/1/2007 – 3/31/2007 Closed Sales – 89 Average Sale Price - $264,732 Average Price/Sq.Ft - $155.03 Average Days on Market – 66 1/1/2008 – 3/31/2008 Closed Sales 51 Average Sale Price - $255,733 Average Price/Sq.Ft. - $163.02 Average Days on Market – 64 Overall the number of sales are down 42.7%, a major drop. Prices are down 3.4% which isn’t too bad and days on the market are...(read more)

Glastonbury First Quarter Market Report

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:27:00 GMT

Glastonbury Market Report: 1 st Quarter 2008 Compared to First Quarter 2007 Residential Jan.1, 2007 – March 31,2007 Number closed – 74 Average Sale Price - $455,310 Price/Sq.Ft. - $177.92 Average Days on Market – 57 Jan.1,2008 – March 31, 2008 Number Closed – 63 Average Sale Price - $432,051 Price/Sq.Ft. - $173.75 Average Days on Market – 54 Overall prices are down by 5.2%, sales are down 15% comparing the first quarter of 2007 to the first quarter of 2008. There...(read more)

My Portland Listings

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:41:00 GMT

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Ranch For Sale in Portland

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:47:00 GMT

Ranch with Full In-Law Apt.

• 1,594 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm ranch "Walkout finished lower level" - MLS® $319,900

Portland, Middlesex County - Newly listed brick ranch located in a subdivision on 1.63 acres of land. Offering 1594 sq.ft. on the main level with an open floor plan, this home has brand new carpeting, a formal living room (13x17), a large fireplaced family room ( 13x17), an eat-in kitchen ( 13x20) with sliders to a deck and a custom West Hartford Stair kitchen. There are 2 beautifully updated baths with one off of the master bedroom (12x14) and 2 more bedrooms on the first floor. The laundry is also located on the first floor. In the lower level walkout there is another 1354 sq.ft of finshed space including a fireplaced rec room ( 14x24) with sliders to the pool. There is also a full in-law apartment with its own entrance. The kitchen (8x10) is fully applianced, the dining area/living room is 12x19, there is a bedroom (12x13) and a full bath. Outside there is a gorgeous inground pool with a concrete patio and a new liner and pump. There are many updates in this home including a new heating system, hot air on the main level and hot water in the lower level, a new air conditioning unit, newer roof, updated plumbing and baths, updated electric and more. Truly a fantastic home with lots to offer.

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Open House in Portland on Sunday

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:39:00 GMT

Portland, Middlesex County - Best Buy on the Market! I invite everyone to visit my open house at 12 Elizabeth Rd on February 17 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

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Open House in Portland on Sunday - Price Reduced

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:56:00 GMT

Portland, Middlesex County - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 12 Edwards Rd on February 10 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

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Middletown Market Report for December 2007

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:01:00 GMT

Middletown Market Report for December and a Comparison Between 2006 and 2007 Residential There are 112 active listings on the market in Middletown which means inventory is down. There were 19 new listings that came on the market, 14 homes went under deposit and there were 11 closed sales. Below you will see a comparison between Dec. 2007 and Dec.2006: Closed Sales 12/2007: 11 Closed Sales 12/2006: 26 Avg. Sale Price: $240,718 Avg. Sale Price: $286,758 $/Sq.Ft: 174 $/Sq.Ft: 163 DOM: 47 DOM: 65 Closed...(read more)

Portland Market Report for December 2007

Marabeth Gildersleeve — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:19:00 GMT

Portland Market Report for December and a Comparison of 2006 to 2007 Residential There are 56 active listings on the market in Portland, 9 new listings came on the market in December , 5 homes went under deposit and there were 10 closed sales. Below you will see the comparison between Dec. 2007 and Dec. 2006: Closed 12/2007: 10 Closed 12/2006: 3 Avg.Sale Price: $286,940 Avg.Sale Price: $250,000 $/Sq.Ft.: 146 $/Sq.Ft: 156 DOM: 50 DOM: 86 As you can see, this December was much better than last December...(read more)