How to Avoid Risk in Real Estate & In General

Skiing near New York City in Candlewood Lake Area Thunder Ridge Ski Area Only a Train Ride Away!  As you watch the snow falling outside, you can daydream about summer or enjoy the winter attractions that our area offers. The fresh snowfall will provide nice, fluffy trails at our local Thunder Rid...

SUMMER RENTAL SEASON IS HERE CANDLEWOOD LAKE AREA, CT  Similar to the fashion industry, which always seems to be a few seasons ahead, the summer rental season for a vacation or week-end home in the Candlewood Lake area in Connecticut is here.  Just as you may not feel like shopping for winter boo...

MAINTENANCE “MUTATION” - MAYBE YOU DON’T NEED TO COVER YOUR POOL FOR THE WINTER?  Several years ago we had a nice, long Indian summer that we enjoyed tremendously. We admired the striking foliage in our New England surroundings and stretched the use of the pool by heating up the spa section proba...

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AT THE NEW FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY IN FEBRUARY, 2016   When outdoor time may be limited due to inclement weather, why not head to the New Fairfield Public Library for some fun and educational activities during free time? There is something available for most age groups. M...

What’s on the Market in Danbury, CT? February 2016 Home prices in Danbury, CT for February, 2016 Real Estate data for Danbury, CT provided by Olga Simoncelli, Broker/Owner of Veritas Prime Real Estate. Danbury is one of the largest cities in Connecticut, yet it is only just under 84,000 in popula...

What's Selling in New Fairfield, CTReal Estate Market Update January, 2016 Home Sales and Prices in New Fairfield, CT for January 2016 Real Estate market data for New Fairfield, CT provided by Olga Simoncelli,Broker/Owner of Veritas Prime Real Estate.  The selling and price momentum for New Fairf...

HOMES SOLD IN SHERMAN, CT IN JANUARY, 2016 Real Estate market data for Sherman, CT provided by Olga Simoncelli, Broker/Owner Veritas Prime Real Estate.  SHERMAN, CT HOMES SOLD IN JANUARY 2016 Sherman is one of my favorite towns in the Candlewood Lake area of Connecticut. It offers tranquil expans...

Prom Dress Sale in New Fairfield  The Community Service Club of New Fairfield once again will hold its popular Pretty for Prom dress Sale. This year it will be more appropriately called Pretty for Prom and More since there is such a variety of dresses and other items offered. In addition to the m...

 MERRY CHRISTMAS!        The Russian Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on January 7th. It's another occasion to remember the words of John Lennon's song:         Happy Xmas (War Is Over) By John Lennon So this is Christmas and what have you done, Another year over, a new one just begun. And so thi...

 Me Before You by Jojo Moyes - a Book ReviewMe Before You is a novel written by Jojo Moyes, a British writer. It was published in 2012; a movie version is to be released in June 2016 and a sequel, After You, came out in September 2015.  I wept for a couple of hours as I was finishing the book, ye...