I came across a great write up of our town Stratford CT.

This out of towner made some very funny observations about Stratford that I made years ago when I first arrived here in town. Observations that I forgot all about and chalked up to quirky town character.

Jarret is his name and Jarret is one heck of a writer. He poked fun at the things that deserved to be poked fun at and noticed some of my most appreciated parts of Stratford.

Jarret, you’re not the only one that appreciates that Victorian era section of Stratford that you walked through. That historic district is hands down one of our most precious commodities.

Check out the blog entry here. You’ll be entertained by his wit and laugh at some of his observations.

This cape on Delaware Drive in Stratford CT is a keeper. This is a very nicely proportioned cape with an immaculate looking yard.

You’re looking at about 1650 square feet here with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There’s a formal dining room and it looks like some living area in the basement. Throw in a two car garage and you have my ideal house.

There’s even an oval shaped pool. Looks like it’s pretty big from the pictures as well.

What I like most about this house on Delaware Drive is the fact that it needs some updating. It’s definitely move in condition but your not paying top dollar for a completely remodeled home. Bring 60 Delaware Drive out of the eighties and into the twenty first century and you’ve added instant equity.

The overgrown hedges out front are also detracting from just house nice this house looks from the outside. A little landscaping will go a long way here.

Check out the pictures. I think you’ll like what you see.

I’m not exactly sure where on Broad Street in Stratford this house is but I love it. I must have driven past it hundreds of times. How could I have missed this house?

You don’t see many home like this that are still in such great shape. This tudor has history, class, and charm all wrapped up into a neat little package.

Six fireplace! Are you kidding me! I would love that! I don’t think I have ever used so many exclamation marks in a paragraph before.

It looks like there may be a tin ceiling in the kitchen. Probably not original though as there is recessed lighting.

From the pictures it looks to me like there has been extensive renovations to restore this house. I think a lot of the original details are no longer there but the homeowner did a wonderful job restoring the home to honor the original construction.

Check it out for yourself. Here’s the link:

http://stratford.listingbook.com/?node=17-0-email_listings,567318222.abdabd9e&mlno=98409351

Enjoy,

Scott

Are you looking to find every property that is on the market here in Stratford CT? Are you searching on multiple websites hoping to see every single property that is available? You don’t have to do that. Nearly every website that you are searching for properties on gets those properties from the exact same place.

The name of the place that all of those site gets their property information from is the Greater Fairfield County Consolidated Multiple Listing Service. (GFC CMLS)

What I like about about the GFC CMLS is that you can access every single one of those properties all on your own through a back door.

Using this back door access to search properties for sale in Stratford you can see all that there is to see. THat is not a lie or an exaggeration. You can see:

• every property address
• every single picture
• school information
• recent property sales in the neighborhood
• and much much more

You can pretty much search like an agent by accessing the agents database of properties through the back door.

If you want to search properties like an agent I can set you up with access. That’s all I will do. I promise to give you the tools to search and leave you alone. I wont be calling you and harassing you. Heck, I don’t even need your phone number to hook you up with access. Just fill in the form below.

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Yes, I am a real estate agent here in Stratford CT but I may not be the best real estate agent for you. Let me explain.

Certain real estate agents have certain skills that make them a better match for certain people. I’m not a good match for some people or I may be exactly the type of Stratford CT real estate agent that you’re looking for.

Some agents specialize in condos or luxury homes. Other agents specialize in foreclosures and short sales. Some agents only sell homes and can’t be bothered helping people buy a home.

There is no limit to the type of specialized real estate agents in Stratford CT.

What Is My Specialty?

Can You Identify The Damage, The Poor Constuction, And The Severity? I Can!

That’s an easy question for me to answer as I have been acquiring a special set of skills for the last ten years.

I have been drawings home and managing construction sites as a field representative for architects. Basically, I draw the blueprints and then coordinate with contractors to be sure that they are building new homes or remodeling older homes according to the building codes and the blueprints.

I know exactly what a well built home looks like and I also have a very good handle on how much work is involved in a remodeling project. I can help you avoid a money pit or identify a true diamond in the rough.

If you’re looking for a house in Stratford and you want to be sure that you are getting a quality home, I would like you to consider giving me a call. I’d be thrilled to share all of my home construction knowledge with you.

Check out this past newsletter issue of mine. It will give you a little more insight into how I can help you and the types of things I  like to inspect for my clients.

Three Critical Issues House Hunters Overlook That Could Cost Them Thousands

If you any questions or concerns about buying a house here in Stratford CT, contact me using the form below. I’d be more than happy to help. Don’t miss the Stratford CT foreclosure list. There are always some really great real estate deals in there. The download link is in the upper left hand corner of this page.

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I like this house! I really do. It’s a modest house here in Stratford CT.

Summer Street is in a nice neighborhood here in Stratford. I actually live just a couple blocks away. When my sister was looking to buy a house in Stratford we looked at nearly every house for sale in that area. We became intimately familiar with the neighborhood.

I like the one car garage and the green accent wall at the fireplace.The tile surround is a really nice touch. The intricately detailed mantel also looks great in picture.

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I look at lots of homes for sale in Stratford every day. With my background in architecture I can be a little particular of what constitutes a nice house. I see homes for sale all the time that are terribly proportioned and just look like a train wreck. This colonial on Nichols Avenue (CT Route 108) is not one of them.

This colonial is nicely proportioned and in my opinion, needs the perfect amount of updating. Not much is new but nothing is old. Everything appears to be in great shape! It’s the type of house you can move into right away and update things to your liking when you are ready.

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I think you may already know this but just to be clear for those that are still trying to figure out what the mls is:

• The MLS (Multiple Listing Service) is the real estate database that every
  home that is for sale in Stratford CT is listed on.
• Every home that is being listed as for sale in Stratford CT by a real estate
  agent can be found on the MLS.

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There’s a nice house in the North End of Stratford that is for sale on Clifflawn Road. It’s a nice McNeil colonial with some features that I really like. Other than good curb appeal it has a garage and a fireplace. Two of my favorite features here in a home in Stratford.

A first floor laundry room is also an added bonus as well as the one and a half bedrooms. The school district is a desirable one that includes: Eli Whitney Elementary School, Flood Middle School, and Bunnell High School.

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Why oh why have I never been to Roosevelt Forest in Stratford CT?

I’m not the only Stratford resident who has never been to Roosevelt Forest either. Apparently, most residents have never been there and some of us have never even heard Roosevelt Forest.

What’s the matter with us?

Here’s why this Stratford resident that he has never been to Roosevelt Forest:

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