​Work in real estate long enough and you'll have some tales to tell.  I think it's time I share some of mine.  Names and addresses withheld to protect the innocent.  

"What is that on the fireplace near the ceiling?"
"OMG!  It's a bat!"

This is one of those "no big deal" things that happens to everyone.  Tour enough houses and you'll eventually have your own bat story!  But this was my first.  A rite of passage of sorts.  Thankfully my clients were not bat-phobic (chiroptophobia for those who care) and our new furry and winged friend remained fast asleep while we toured his resting place.  

Meet Ryan and Kylie!  These VERY serious first-time buyers started shopping for their house during the peak of things shutting down for the COVID-19 pandemic.  Booking showings was tricky because sellers were extra leery of having groups of strangers tour their homes.  These guys combed through listings online taking extra care to only ask me for tours of houses they REALLY wanted to see.  We booked a handful of appointments on a Saturday and the first house on the list ended up being "the one"!  These guys knew what they wanted and when they found it, they didn't waste any time messing around!  They were also fantastic at adapting to the new ways we're doing things, using social distancing at inspections, walk throughs and closings.  I can't thank this adorable couple enough for being so easy to work and communicate with during such a wild time!  Congratulations Ryan & Kylie!    

​It was an honor and a privilege to be able to deliver a delicious staff meal to the hardworking folks at Parkway Pavilion today.  It felt so good to be able to do something small for the people who are doing so much to care for others during this turbulent time.  

My mom has lived at Parkway Pavilion since 2009 so I have had plenty of time to absorb the ins, outs, ups and downs of nursing home life.  I have a great deal of respect for all of the staff there.  Their work is hard and probably often thankless.      

Nursing homes have been hit hard by COVID-19 with many residents and staff getting sick. Family members and loved ones of the residents have not been allowed to visit for quite some time, which is hard for everyone.  Staff and their families are squashing fear and anxiety every day for themselves and for those of us on the outside.  

I am so, so happy that Parkway Pavilion is my nursing home family.  They have been communicative, quick to take action and they’ve remained positive from the start.  They are doing all they can to provide the best care possible for their residents and I would like to put the whole place on a pedestal and shine a spot light on them all.  THANK YOU to everyone at Parkway Pavilion for all that you do every day.  

Big, BIG thanks to Longhorn Steakhouse for working with me to coordinate this meal delivery.  Special shout out to Michael Southworth, William Galeano, Suntay Birks and Jon Williams for all their hard work today!  

46 Bonair Hill Rd
Tolland, CT 06084
4-5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom
​$429,000.00

​This glorious colonial offers plenty of space for everyone and everything! With a large bonus room and finished walk-out basement there are up to five potential bedrooms. On the main level the kitchen and living areas are open concept and have gleaming hardwood floors. The kitchen has custom cabinets and plenty of corian counter space plus room to eat-in. There is also defined space for a formal dining room and home office on the main level. Upstairs you have three bedrooms including the master suite with a full bathroom and walk-in closet. There is also a large bonus room where the possibilities are endless, a full bathroom and a dedicated laundry room on the second floor. The walk out basement is finished, has a full bathroom and could easily become an in-law apartment or teen suite. Situated on a beautiful, lightly wooded 2 acre lot there is plenty of space and privacy to enjoy the great outdoors in your own back yard. Or look out over it all from the three season porch.

1 Homestead Ave
Enfield, CT 06082
4 bedroom, 2 bathroom
​$239,000.00

​This spacious, dormered cape has it all! The front to back foyer has beautiful hardwood floors and french doors that open to the back where you can enjoy the screened in porch. The tastefully updated kitchen has lots of granite counter space, including a pub-height island and L-shaped breakfast bar. The custom cabinets offer tons of storage space. The living room is open off the kitchen and features a gas fireplace, bay window and hardwood floors. Completing the main floor are an updated full bathroom and two good sized bedrooms. Upstairs are the master bedroom which is larger-than-expected, the fourth bedroom and another full bathroom. The basement is partially finished and the gas fireplace in the corner makes the space incredibly cozy. Situated on a lovely corner lot which feels quite private, enjoy the yard and pool, both great for entertaining!

​If someone showed up looking like this to meet you for the first time, would you enlist them to be your real estate professional?  Asking for a friend.

Times are strange and my look is getting stranger!  I'm trying to stay positive and make the best of it as we all navigate through these fluid and ever-changing times.  I'm happy my work was deemed essential and I'm glad to still be able to help people buy and sell in these uncertain times.  Stay safe and sane out there! 

Meet Marisa, Taylor and Hiccup!  These awesome first-timers had unique needs and wants and you know I love a challenge!  Taylor was hoping to shorten his commute to work and Marisa, an artist who works from home needed a great space for her studio/home office.  What else?  A great space for their birds!  How cool is that?  This adorable bungalow had all that plus a great newly finished basement where I think they'll be doing a lot of their hanging out.  Hiccup is a tough customer, but I think once he unpacks, he'll be pleased with his new place too!  Congratulations guys! 

157 Dwight Rd.
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
3 bedroom, 2 bathroom
$175,000.00

Sold!
4/24/20

SOLD with social distancing!  This was my first virtual closing walk through.  When you buy a house, the last thing you do before you sign your closing documents is a final walk through of the property.  You want to make sure everything is as you expect it to be before you sign your life away!  We are obviously all dealing with unique and extra challenges in all of our lives and work right now.  My client opted to work on closing day and sign his closing documents on his lunch break so that he could take more time off to move.  So we did our final walk through on a Zoom meeting where I was alone at the house giving him a video tour.  Once we both agreed that all was well, I drove to the attorney's office, dropped off the keys and was done for the day.  I'm only a little sad that I wasn't able to get his closing day picture with a SOLD sign.  I tried to stand in, but selfies are hard work and I just don't think my best was good enough here.  Planning to visit him as soon as we're allowed to congregate again, so maybe I'll have a SOLD snap to share in the future.  Until then, congratulations, Patrick!  I'll see you again soon, there is an artisanal cheese plate in our future!  

What a beautiful piece of property!  This one was tricky for sure.  Multiple owners invested, multiple buyers purchasing and lots of liens and title issues to clear.  Thankfully all parties were patient and cooperative and even though it took awhile, everything was sorted out and everyone left their closing satisfied!  Congratulations to my buyers on their gorgeous new piece of waterfront, can't wait to see what you do with it!  And congratulations to my seller who is on to the next chapter in a home much better suited for their needs!  

​​Work in real estate long enough and you'll have some tales to tell.  I think it's time I share some of mine.  Names and addresses withheld to protect the innocent.  

Basement graffiti is not uncommon.  Basement graffiti I can get behind is rare.  I support this.  I mean, who doesn't love Ozzy?  More specifically, who doesn't love Blizzard of Ozz?  The record was Ozzy's solo debut after being fired from Black Sabbath, it's got Randy Rhodes and it rips.  When in time did someone stencil the album name on their basement wall and will the new homeowners paint over it or let it live?  What would you do?