Owner: Eastern CT Home Blog URL:http://activerain.com/blogs/marlenepellegrini Join Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:37:45 -0600 Rating:0 Site Description: GREAT INFO about the the real estate market here in Eastern CT and other related antics about the life of a realtor is only the tip of the iceberg!I am actively writing about who I am as a professional real estate agent here in this blog. What I can say t Site statistics:Click here
Have you been to the Rainforest??? 2008-11-12 10:19:56
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Nah.... Me neither. I would love to go though...
Really!
(I'm just too busy right now being a mom, wife, and person helping people to buy and sell real estate.)
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Instead, my kids and I went to the Rainforest
Cafe at the Westfarms Mall in West Hartford, CT. It was a real treat.
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The designers behind this restaurant have really done a great job to m
Stopped in My Tracks! God Bless America. 2008-11-11 07:39:30 I was driving down Route 2A in Preston, CT this past Sunday and in the cove was a homemade sign, floating in the water that read, "THANK YOU IRAQ - AFGHAN VETERANS."
It stopped me in my tracks! I had to pull my car over and take a picture of this!
Although these are great things, this message...
*Is not a fancy granite war hero statue...
*Or a beautiful fountain with etched name Read more:America
, Bless
LAND FOR SALE... Build Your Dream Home in Griswold, CT 2008-11-10 18:21:07 Build
Your Dream
Home in Griswold, CT
Location: Griswold, CT
WE ARE PROUD TO BE OFFERING THIS LOVELY PIECE OF LAND FOR SALE!At 0.94 acres, this level to gently rolling building lot contains a mix of evergreen and leaf bearing trees that embrace the grounds of this property allowing for great privacy and a wonderful rural setting. Just think of the possibilities of building your dream hom
UNDER CONTRACT IN 24 DAYS... Thank you AR!!! 2008-11-10 17:27:55 The Seller found ME right here on my ActiveRain blog!
Previous to our meeting, this home was on the market for 16 months. Now... Things are on the move!
On behalf of the Seller and myself:
THANK YOU ACTIVERAIN FOR BRINGING US TOGETHER!
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About the Author:
Marlene is a licensed Realtor for the Dan S Read more:Thank
MINI ME! 2008-11-10 14:49:00 I have a Mini Me. YEP - She's my daughter.
The other day she came to the office with me and as I was using the copy machine, she sat at my desk and picked up the phone and pretended to talk to someone on the other end. She said, "Hello.... Yes.... I am a Realtor.... I can help you sell your house... When would you like to get together?.... I can set that up for you.... Let m
You can't beat this FANTASTIC Starter Home. 2008-11-08 13:04:49 We are offering another fabulous Home!
Click Here to see the VIRTUAL TOUR
This wonderful 4 bedroom cape sits on a level lot with just over a quarter of an acre of well maintained land. It sits on a dead end street, in a great neighborhood setting. The driveway leads to a quaint brick patio area.
This "neat as a pin" eat-in kitchen of this lovely home has newer Read more:Starter
Life is just a fantasy in Danielson CT at... 5 Lafantasie 2008-11-08 12:49:10 We are proud to offer this fabulous home!
Click Here to see the VIRTUAL TOUR!
This stunning colonial-style home is nestled on a corner lot with just over 2 acres of well manicured land. This house boasts just over 2100 square feet with an attached 2 car garage and a fabulous farmer's porch. Just imagine enjoying the breeze as you sit and relax on this p Read more:fantasy
We all have a story... 2008-11-07 09:38:36
In the mid 1980's... I began my interest in real estate . This was when my husband, (we were still courting then), bought his 1st house in Norwich, CT. I observed the process and thought that I'd like to be part of it someday.
Through the years, we have bought, remodeled and sold properties in the eastern CT area- for investment reasons. Observing the art of negotioation facinated me a Read more:story
Country Charm for a great price! 2008-11-06 19:28:02 Fabulous 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Ranch in a rural setting! Move-in ready! Offering 2,480 SF of total living space. 900 SF in finished basement has 2 additional rooms with closets and a den with a fireplace. New roof. 2 car garage, deck & pool.
List price
is $255,000
The seller has thoughtfully provided a one year Home Warranty for the buyer's peace of mind.
Call Read more:Country
Helping the Buyer Raise Their Credit Score 2008-11-06 11:45:07
To qualify for a mortgage, a good credit score is essential. Here are some great tips to help with getting your scores up...
...To the path of purchasing a home of your very own!
(A licensed Realtor for the Dan Sperduto Home Selling Team of Eastern Connecticut. Please feel free to contact Marlene to find out more about the UNIQUE and successful marketing systems Read more:Buyer
, Helping
, Score
The Colors of Foxwoods and MGM Grand Resort & Casino 2008-11-04 06:40:09 Aaaaaah.... Foxwoods and the MGM GrandResort
& Casino
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of Ledyard, Connecticut.
Known as the largest casino in the WORLD.
This is a place to:
Enjoy a great meal at its many great restaurants
Have a fabulous spa experience
Take in a wonderful show
Do some fun shopping
Stay at a high-end unique hotel
Play High Stakes Bingo, Slots, and ALL of the other Read more:Colors
A U T H E N T I C I T Y... 2008-11-03 13:02:38
This is me. The real me.
I am actively writing about who I am as a professional here in this blog.
What I can say that I am not: Is just a picture among the myriad of pictures in a roster on a real estate company's website.
What I can say that I am not: Is just a one dimensional person with a piece of paper with my name on it that sa
Do you have the support system you need to keep you strong? 2008-11-01 13:55:57
Are you a Rainmaker???
THIS TIME IN ONE'S REAL ESTATE CAREER WILL EITHER MAKE OR BREAK AN INDIVIDUAL.
Is thinking 'outside the box' something you have the patients for?
Are you willing to learn new processes to get the job done?
Have you accepted that closing a deal is not as easy as it use to be... BUT you are still willing to work even harder to get it done
With the myriad of posts... How do you choose which one to read? 2008-10-31 03:07:44 I wrote the concept of this post a little while back . Since acquiring a group of subscribers, the original post may have been missed. It also relates to my last post.
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So you are logged into AR and it's time to read some blog posts
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Choices, choices...there are so many choices of posts to read. There are the'Featured' posts on the home pag Read more:choose
Just Imagine The Memories You Will Make Vacationing Like This.... 2008-10-27 13:06:05 LinksVIRTUAL TOURPhoto GallerySpacious Full KitchenMaster Bedroom w/QueenDinetteLounge Chair Sofa turned into a BedFull BathShower/TubDouble BunksSpacious Floor PlanEntrance View w/AwningDescriptionVACATION.... In this fabulous 30 foot Travel Trailer with convenient and roomy... 14 foot power Slide-Out. Oh no... This is NOT tent camping! Relax in this self-contained 'second home' with all of the a Read more:Imagine
, Vacationing
Appraising Homes in a Declining Market...What you need to know. 2008-10-26 15:43:37 Here is some fantastic information about the home appraisal process.
(From a licensed Realtor fort he Dan Sperduto Home Selling Team of Eastern Connecticut. Please feel free to contact Marlene to find out more about the UNIQUE and successful marketing systems used by this award winning team of Realtors).
ERA REALTY PROs
170 Flanders Road ~ Niantic, CT 0 Read more:Homes
, Market
Here's the Skinny on the Tax Credit Thing 2008-10-23 23:55:29
Are you thinking of buying a home and want to know more about this $7,500 Tax Credit Bill you keep hearing about, but don't know much about how it can benefit you?
Here's the skinny...
This bill allows a refundable tax credit of up to $7,500... Or 10% of the purchase price, (whichever is less)
for homes purchased... &n Read more:Thing
An Appointment With Nostalgia... 2008-10-22 17:43:06
So I had an appointment today.
I met with these two sisters who where cleaning out the house that they grew up in so they could sell it. This house is in Norwich, CT. Their 92 year old mother just moved out after 65 years of living there - to a place that can give her the care she needs.
These sisters may have been in their late 60's, but I could
Oh... Those Monsters! 2008-10-21 23:11:03
EEEEEK!
Need a great place to take the whole family?
Do you love the thrill of a ghoulish good time?
Well, there is a place just for you!
Monster Golf... in Groton, CT
Do you love Halloween & wish it was a holiday all year long?
What a terrific experience you will have at this unique indoor mini golf course -
Themed i
A Thrilling Ride....Did I say FAST!?! 2008-10-21 21:46:47
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Get ready for a FAST and thrilling ride on these
Birel High Performance Karts at
Willy D's Indoor Kart Racing
Did I say FAST!?!
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These Italian-made high performance go-karts are NOT your typical pedal to the medal karts that handle like grandma's car. OH NO... These things go as FAST as 35 MPH. It's unbelievable!!!
Did I say FAST!?! Read more:Thrilling
I must admit with shame... 2008-10-20 00:07:24
Pink ribbon products are popping up all over the place, reminding us that Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here. One of the pink ribbon products you've probably seen in stores is Yoplait yogurt.
Yoplait makes a 10 cent donation for every pink lid that is mailed back to the company. I applaud Yoplait for their strong commitment to breast cancer research, however, I question why it Read more:admit
, shame
Giving Thanks......By Giving to the Less Fortunate! 2008-10-18 14:56:52 My family is giving back to my community.... I feel it is important to teach my children the importance of this concept. My dear friend Elizabeth Nieves has given me the idea...thank you Elizabeth and GBU!
I am asking the people of my neighborhood - in the Preston, CT area - out of the goodness of their hearts - to assist in this t Read more:Giving
, Thanks
Parkinson's Awareness - Bob's Story 2008-10-17 13:08:06
Hi. This post reminded me of my wonderful grandmother who raised me. She helped out a lot so my mom could work full-time to support our family.
My grandmother, I called her Babci (Polish for grandmother) also had Parkinson
's. It is such an awful thing to watch someone you love have a disease like this.
Thank you Kristina for writing this post.....Families like mine w Read more:Awareness
Please Welcome to the AR Blog Scene... My Broker! 2008-12-09 20:41:58 I would hear...
"Marlene, what are you doing?" and I would reply, "Writing a post in my blog, Dan."
Then I would hear...
"Hmmm... Teach me more about this!"
I am happy to tell you that:
Dan Sperduto, Broker
of ERA REALTY PROs and Team Leader of the Dan Sperduto Home Selling Team has joined ActiveRain. Please
give Dan a warm welcome to this fine community. I trust he will learn Read more:Welcome
Selling Your Home in A Buyer's Market 2008-12-08 19:06:06
"It's a buyer's market." How many times have you heard that phrase. It is true though. Here is some very 'on point' advice from a pro, my friend Bill Gassett.
(A licensed Realtor for the Dan Sperduto Home Selling Team of Eastern Connecticut. Please feel free to contact Marlene to find out more about the UNIQUE and successful marketing systems used by thi Read more:Buyer
, Market
The Christmas Tree Challenge! Give me your best shot..... 2008-12-07 22:53:03
First, let me preface this post by saying
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS!
Okay cheerful people of the holiday season.... Many of you have your holiday tree up and bedazzled with your beautiful decorations by now.
I WANT TO SEE THEM!
I know that if you are into the whole decorating thing, you take pride in your holiday decorating creations and MANY of you will take a Read more:Challenge
, Christmas
YouTube "Watch in High Quality" - Embed High Quality Videos Into Your Blogs 2008-12-06 00:00:26 You do not know how HAPPY I am to have found this information out. I hope it helps you as much as it has helped me.
(A licensed Realtor for the Dan Sperduto Home Selling Team of Eastern Connecticut. Please feel free to contact Marlene to find out more about the UNIQUE and successful marketing systems used by this award winning team of Realtors). Read more:Blogs
, Quality
, YouTube
The Girard Family of Voluntown, CT gets a new home from EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION!! 2008-12-04 09:41:06 Finally, the name of the family can be revealed to the public. No more secrets!
Girard Family
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Carol (mom) and children - Adam age 17, Jacqueline age 15, Lucas age 11, and Hannah age 7
The Girard family of Voluntown, CT have had some devastating things happen to them in the past few years. It all began when Thom Girard lost his job at Pfizer of Groton,
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