Do you like cars? Muscle cars? Hot Rods? Classic cars? If you do, check out the 3rd Annual Rocky Hill Car Show on September 17, from 10am to 3pm at the Lodge at Cold Spring, 50 Cold Spring Road in Rocky Hill CT. Spectator admission is free. Maria Hagan Prudential Connecticut Realty, 1142d […]
The fifth anniversary of the Pork Pie Hat Jazz Series begins on September 23th at 8PM at the Wadsworth Atheneum. This year’s opener features the Javon Jackson Band with special guest Curtis Fuller. The popular jazz series continues on: October 21st at 8PM at the Hartford Club featuring Jerry Gonzalez & the Fort Apache […]
The 17th Annual Sam Collins Day will be held on Saturday, September 17th from 10am to 4pm at Canton Fire Dept Fields on Canton Springs Road and in Historic Downtown Collinsville. Shuttle buses will run between the two sites throughout the day. Activities include: Taste of Canton Food Court Business Expo Arts, Crafts and Products […]
If you enjoy celtic music, good food and fine beer then don’t miss Pipes in the Valley on Saturday, September 24th at Riverfront Recapture (behind the Connecticut Science Center) in Hartford CT. The festival kicks off with a parade of bagpipe bands jamming crossing the Founders Bridge as they march from East Hartford to Hartford. Spectators, band […]
Hope Out Loud began in 2002 in response to the events of “9/11” with a commitment to peace and social justice. The Hope Out Loud events are intended to provide inspiration for renewal and recommitment. On Sunday, September 11th from 1pm to 5pm the Church of the Good Shepherd will host Hope Out Loud 10, a […]
Today was the last day of the Taste of Hartford 2011. There were 30 participating restaurants throughout the City of Hartford, each offering their own special three course menu for only $23 per person! Whatever your “taste” – Italian, Mexican, Asian, Continental, Portuguese, Cajun, Japanese, Spanish, or Seafood – there was something for everyone! On this […]
Effective April 18, 2011, mortgage insurance premiums will increase for 30-year FHA mortgages assigned a FHA case number on or after April 18, 2011: Loan to Value Down Payment Old Annual Premium % New Annual Premium % 96.5%-95.01% 3.5% – 4.99% .90% 1.15% 95% or less 5% or more .85% 1.10% Effective April 18, 2011, mortgage insurance premiums […]
Hartford is the BEST market in the nation to invest in homes according to a CNBC report, citing five metrics used by Zillow.com to identify the best investment markets : Price to income ratio is low Areas where buying is a better value than renting Declines in home values are slowing Foreclosure rates are declining Foreclosure re-sales […]
This month Hartford CT received two national accolades! On December 7, Juju.com named Hartford as one of the best cities to find a job! Actually, Hartford for #5! On December 22, the National Community Development Association (NCDA) selected Hartford as the winner of the 2011 Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award. This Award is the “Oscar” for […]
Tucked away among the farms of South Glastonbury is a hidden gem – a family farm, the Cavanna Farm – where you can cut down your Christmas Tree. There are fields of beautiful firs and spruces for nearly every ceiling height. When you find your perfect tree, just shout out, and someone will be right […]