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Creations to Revelations - Danielson's "Candy Store For Grown Women"

Have you wondered, as I have, where to turn to have your clothes altered?

If you're anything like me your waist just can't decide where it wants to be!

I have tons of clothes that used to fit in both directions. I have big clothes, I don't ever want to fit into again, my super skinny clothes from partying like a teenager after my divorce and I have my so so clothes I tolerate when the few things that fit nicely are in the wash!

SO WHATS A WOMAN TO DO?

Well, I took advice from TLC's "What Not To Wear"!

I bought some new clothes, that I can never seem to buy to fit, and called Carol.

That's right, I'm biting the dust and getting over the "I'm not going to buy brand new clothes and then spend more money to fix them"! I know all the reasons why not, I've been using them for years - There has to be clothes I can just buy, wear and feel great in - I will lose 5 pounds and then this will fit perfect - Who cares what I look like after all it's not about the look it's about my wonderful personality RIGHT!

Wrong, it's about how I feel before I encounter "YOU", the world, my family, my friends... It's about the me in the mirror, the woman trapped inside that no matter how hard I try, just won't SHUT UP! She deserves to smile at what she sees looking back at her in more ways than just how WONDERFUL she knows she is!

 Let me introduce you to Carol!

Carol has been brightening woman's lives now for over 14 years. She's as sunny and cheerful as her establishment on North Main Street in Danielson. She is located directly across the street from Bills Bedding in an old Victorian Style Home built in 1880. The decor shows Carols eye for color and detail.

My fiance, Jeffrey Decker built a beautiful bar in my home and wanted everything to be perfect. When we set out to buy bar stools we had a hard time finding a perfect fit. This is when we found Carol's business. We found stools with the perfect structure but didn't care for the upholstery. Jeff contacted Carol and explained what we were looking for and she knew exactly what to do! She listened to what we wanted and delivered a great product right on time. Her work is fabulous. Thank you Carol for a job well done!

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CAROL'S VERY FIRST SALES TICKET DATED IN 1996!

CREATIONS TO REVELATIONS

645 North Main Street

Danielson, CT 06239

860-774-5632

Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10 - 4

Tax Credit Extension of Closing Date: Did it pass or not?

There seems to be a lot of confusion whether or not this this bill was passed into law.

I hope this will clear things up for so many wanting a definitive answer.

Becoming Law Requires more than just passing the Senate.

The Tax Extenders Bill was amended and this amendment was passed by the Senate allowing an extension of time to close until September 30, 2010.

So what happens next?

In order for this extension to become law the entire "Reconstructed Tax Extenders Bill" needs to be approved by the "House of Representatives".

Where does that leave all the First Time Homebuyers currently under contract and scurrying to close by June 30th? A bit up in the air but with a little more hope that it will all work out!

The Senate Finance Committee, chaired by Senator Max Baucus, was forced by a "Point of Order" vote to reconstruct the overall proposal before another vote can be taken. Providing the amendments are constructed properly, there is hope of the Senates approval and for the bill to move forward to the House of Representatives to become law extending the Closing Date Deadline to September 30, 2010.

I will be keeping a close eye on the progress and update as more information becomes available.

Recommended Readings:

Adam Quinones' Article

McClatchy News Papers by David Lightman

New Construction in Dayville, CT For Sale!

Just Reduced!

55+ Condo in Dayville, CT

2 Beds/ 1 Bath, Italian Tile, Hardwood Floors, Fire Place, Alarm System, Central Air, Partially Finished Basement, Tiled Laundry Room Off Kitchen With Pocket Doors and Storage Galore!

All for an unbeatable $180,000!

This one won't last! Contact Kathy at 860-942-9212 for a private viewing!

See MLS# G565557

Move in Ready!

Contact Kathy @860-942-9212 for more info!

VISIT MY SITE!

VISIT THE BUILDERS SITE!

$8,000. First Time Homebuyers / $6,500. Move-Up Buyers!

 First Time Homebuyers: You or your spouse must not have owned a home in the past 3 years and your income must not exceed $125K for singles and $225K for couples to qualify for up to $8,000. Homebuyer Tax Credit.

Move-Up Buyers: You must have owned your current home for at least 5 years and your income level limits are the same as for First Time Homebuyers to qualify for up to $6,500. Homebuyer Tax Credit.

Under the Senators current proposed extension, contracts would have to be signed by the end of April and close by the end of June 2010. The 7 month extension and the addition of Move-Up Buyers should be a great incentive to anyone on the fence!

It's A Great Time To Buy!

It's a Buyers Market and we all know it won't last forever! If you have been holding out over the past 2 years it's time to make your move. Prices cannot get much lower and the rates are incredible!

Remember, there's only one way to go from here!

Take advantage of the market and give your family the comfort of a New Home!

Search The Connecticut MLS Now! 

Preston Trading Post!

CTHomeLocator.com: Presents PRESTON TRADING POST For all your Alternative Heating Needs!

Looking for alternative heat this winter?

Look no further, Preston Trading Post has got you covered! Offering quality service from some of the most knowledgeable professionals in the industry. They carry the best of the best including Jotul, Quadra-Fire, Hearth Stone, Mendota and Morso just to name a few.

So if your in the market for a new stove whether it be Gas, Pellet or Wood Preston Trading Post is where you want to be! Check out their online catalog to view the style that will fit your home best!

Putting in a pellet stove was about the best thing I could have done! My heating costs are down and the heat is so inviting when you come in out of the cold. I put mine in at the end of the season last winter and am so looking forward to the comfort and relaxing feeling I get while having my morning coffee in front of the fire while the snow falls outdoors! My installer was Jeffrey L Decker. He has all the knowledge and expertise with 30+ years of experience behind him. He was there when the pellet stove was invented! So if you need yours installed or serviced please contact him and let him know Kathy Chase of Keller Williams Realty sent you and he will give you a discount!

Keep Warm All Winter Long!

CTHomeLocator.com: Presents Danielsons "Performance Plus More"!

Performance Plus More offers a wide range of services!

Owner Operator, Steve Joly has been in business for many years Located at 86 Putnam Road Danielson, CT. He's a soft spoken down to earth guy with a wealth of knowledge and ability. I have had many conversations with him outside of his work at Central Coffee Cafe, a great local coffee shop, and have always found him to be pleasant. I have also had the pleasure of living near and using Steve's Services for the past 6 years. I have great respect for the man and the quality of his work and would recommend him to anyone!

Some of the many services he offers are:

Custom Accessories Sold And Installed

Custom Exhaust Bending

Rear Gears Installed

Welding of All Types and Light Fabrication

Powder coating

Vehicle Storage Facility Rental

Parts Pro Dealer

 Take a look at some of his customers cars!

Business Phone:

(860) 774-9982

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday 1pm to 7pm

Friday 10am to 6pm

Saturday 9am to 3pm

Sunday - Closed

Stop By and Check Out His Fully Stocked Showroom!

CTHomeLocator.com: Condos Needing FHA Approval! Whos Job Is It?

I Currently Have This Great Woodstock Condo Under Contract!

I didn't think it was going to happen because the Association is NOT on FHA's List.

Luckily I have a great Loan Officer working on getting a spot approval done so we can move forward.

My Question Is:

In general, who's job is it? Shouldn't Condo Associations be aware of the importance of being on The List?

As Listing Agents is it our job to assist in the process of getting our listings on The List to give us a better chance of a sale?

With whom should this responsibility fall and IF the correct person just doesn't get it what do we do?

I have new construction condos that aren't allowed on The List at this point but feel that if they were eligible and no one was doing anything about it I would want to. would I be over stepping my bounds or offering a service most don't want to be bothered with?

Woodstock, CT or Windham County for that matter doesn't have many on The List!

Would love some feedback!

CTHomeLocator.com: Risking The Loss Of A Client To Stay True To YOURSELF!

I'm sure as Real Estate Professionals we have all been faced with the same question. How would/did you handle it?

I recently had a client that had an agent in MA but wanted to look in CT also. The agent they were working with only had an MA License so I was contacted and asked to represent them in CT. I knew their first choice was to purchase in MA and that coming over the line was most likely wishful thinking for both my new client and myself; it was a long shot at best. I accommodated their needs and yes they bought a property in MA with their MA agent. Oh well, it was a shot and I'm no worse off for the wear.

THEN!

I received an email from a young lady that wanted assistance in buying her first home. She had worked with 3 agents prior to contacting me and stated that she still felt very lost! She had a lot of very basic questions which lead me to believe whomever she contacted prior didn't give her the time of day.

I thought, this is great, I'll show her what real dedication and service is all about.

I thought, gee she's so lucky to have found me after all her frustration, I will help her.

I thought, she deserves an agent with my kind of concern and desire to make her dream come true.

Did I think Wrong?

After asking all the important questions to get a feel for HER needs and answering all the questions, it seemed, no one else had I began setting up a search tailored to HER! I really took my time to weed out anything I felt wouldn't suit her needs. I wanted to make her life easier and her next experience with an agent a pleasant one!

Oh she was so thankfull, so apprciative! She found a couple of homes she thought might be a great fit. One was in MA and one in CT. I told her that was not a problem; I hold a license in both and will be very happy to show her any she wanted.

Then the email!

          I called the Listing Office of the one in MA and am waiting to hear back from the agent to see that one. My last agent made me sign a contract stating that I wouldn't work with anyone else. I don't like that and want to call whomever I wish. Do you have this policy?... My answer was hard for me to put on paper. I didn't want to lose this, I wanted to be the one to save her from another bad experience and show her what a great agent is all about, renew her faith in the industry so to speak!

I thought about how the prior clients bought with someone else and all I got was a thanks but we found a home and please cancel our search. Don't get me wrong, it was nice of them to inform me, they were quite respectful and I knew the risk but I don't think I will ever let it happen again.

SO THIS IS WHAT I SAID

I know you have been through a lot and don't have much faith in Realtors at the moment but I assure you my services are top notch.

I do not ask my clients to sign a contract because I don't have to. I only work with people I know are satisfied with the services I offer. If you're not happy you have the freedom to go to whomever you choose. Just tell me your not happy and I will do everything I can to make you happy even if that means walking away. I'm so confident in my own sincerity to help my clients and I know I relieve a lot of stress and make the process quite enjoyable.

 With that said, I do not work with clients that don't give me a chance to show them what real quality service is. If you give me the opportunity to serve your needs I will do everything in my power to bring you to the closing table on a property you can feel proud of. I work very hard and I don't give up. I do a lot of the research and leg work for you not only with your search but all the way to the handing over of the keys. I create relationships with my clients for life not for a sale. I listen to your needs, I work closely with your Attorney, Loan Officer, Home Inspector and anyone else I have to. I am honest, direct and determined to build relationships of trust that my clients can take with them throughout their lives. Knowing they can count on me is something I'm proud to say I offer. This business is all about referrals so if you're not happy I'm not going to be the first Realtor you suggest when a friend or family member need assistance and I need that.

 I would love to be your Realtor and show you what true dedication is; a rare find in this world. Give me a shot and you won't regret it.

Her Response:

The other agent still hasn't contacted me back I would like to see two properties and this is when I am available...

Happy "Kat"

I'll let you know when we close!

THE END FOR NOW!

Killingly Connecticut Parks Brought To You By JCKC Realty: Owen Bell Park!

Owen Bell Park in Dayville, CT

Jeff and I took a stroll around Owen Bell Park the other night! It was so relaxing to take in the families and friends out for a little fresh air and activity!

The park has something for everyone!

A great pond of ducks to feed

An Awesome Playground for the kids and young at heart

Hiking Trails and a track to get your exorcise in

3 Ball fields for the locals to compete on

An awesome Snack bar complete with Ice Cream & Hot Dogs...

And yes, they have restrooms! A must when you take the kids out to play!

So bring the kids out and don't forget the bread or popcorn for the ducks!

Located at exit 93 off 395 across from the new Killingly Commons Plaza!

REALTORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION NOW OPEN!

A completely virtual credit union with 24 hour online support @ https://www.realtorsfcu.org or by phone @ 866-295-6038

They offer e-checking with no monthly fees, thousands of ATM's free, online banking and bill pay, remote deposits using your scanner and so much more!

See the "Membership Benefits & Requirements Page" @ http://www.realtorsfcu.org/membership

Finally something designed with the REALTOR in mind!

Check it out for yourself. I would love to hear of your experiences as this New Credit Union Lifts Off!