eDrake Real Estate Blogs

Unplug, Generate & Get Down

Conserve energy by unplugging electrical items that you are not using; keeping them plugged in will draw electrical current and increase your bill. Open all of the shades/cutins/blinds on all of the windows that have southern and western exposure and let the sunshine in during the day - draw the shades/curtins/blinds as soon as the sun goes down to insulate against the cold windows and night air. Lower the teperature at night so that it does not go on and set it to come on one half hour before you rise so it is warm when you get up, as well set it to go on one half hour before you get home and low enough during the day as not ot go on. Use a programable thermostat and set it one degree lower than last year you probably won't notice the difference except in you monthly bill. Use those door sweeps to keep out the cold they do work. Use your oven to cook during the winter and leave the door open when you are done to let that heat get into the house. Don't miss meals hungry bodies are cold er bodies. Wear sweats and socks, stretch and excersie regularly, good blood flow will not only keep you warmer but healthier too, generate body heat. Finally get down and sleep on it and have it over you.

ed Peterson, Broker, eDrake Real Estate

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Get Answers

Selling or buying a house for most people is the biggest financial transaction that they do. Whether it be the first or the third time you are buying or selling -you will have questions; markets change, laws change, financial rules change, but get answers to your questions, from your broker or their agent or do the research for yourself. Let your agent do their job but stay connected to the deal it is yours. Choose to work with someone you trust and is familiar with the current process to conduct real estate in your area. They may not readily have all of the answers to your questions, remember things change, but a visit or call to town hall usually will provide answers. Have questions and be sure to get the answers.

ed Peterson; Broker, eDrake Real Estate

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Quintessential New England Setting

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Beautiful, spacious RR, over 1600 S.F.; quiet pasteral location; kitchen appliances 2-years old; full finished walk out lower level w/family room w/fpl & 2 other rooms - former bedrooms; laundry room; 2-car oversized garage; large deck & patio; gardens. Opportunity to purchase the adjoining 1/3 acre of land for more information on the two parcels please visit: http://89Pent.eDrakeRealEstate.com or ; http://86RoseHill.eDrakeRealEstate.com ; http://eDrakeRealEstate.com

OPEN HOUSE Sunday Hamden Colonial

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY DECEMBER 5th 1-3:00pm - This spaious colonial has over 1600 s.f., featuring four bedrooms; new boiler; refinished wood floors; large living room w/fpl; formal dining room; two full bathrooms; two car garage; basement w/laundry & space for lower level family area; managable yard; clean & neat ready for occupancy. For more information please visit http://141Circular.eDrakeRealEstate.com or http://eDrakeRealEstate.com

Have Fun,

ed Peterson, Broker

Make a List

When you are preparing to buy a house make a list of ten items you want your house to have; if you are buying as a couple exchange lists then negotiate your new list of ten. Each take that list and highlight your top four - those are the items you will not compomise, the other six are either there in some form or can possibly be developed over time; now go find that house. Not only are you now in the groove to realistically negotiate with sellers, but, have a better understanding that there is no perfect house, but, inperfection can still become a great home.

Stay Focused

Don't let this crazy real estate market filled with foreclosures, low interest rates, too many available properties and the such cause you to look any differently when buying. Remain focused on the important points of any house for sale; the foundation, the heating system, the electrical system, the overall updates and quality of those updates, landscape and  roof. Make sure there are no pest or basement water issues past or present. Just because the market has changed drastically from four years ago the important things about house shopping has not; say focused on those items and your particuar pressure points and don't be rushed oh yes and be sure to buy a house that you like.

Raw Land - Branford CT

Raw Land, approximately 0.3 of an acre with 197' of road frontage on Pent Rd. visit: http://86RoseHill.eDrakeRealEstate.com ; value added for MLS #N299214, visit: http://89Pent.eDrakeRealEstate.com or http://eDrakeRealEstate.com

Open House in Highwood on Sunday

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Highwood, Hamden  -  We invite everyone to visit our open house at 141 Circular on December 5 from 1:00 AM to 3:00 AM.

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Take a lesson from our government only further - don't try to spend your way out of debt, be self sufficient and put yourself in a position to give back - it is better to give than to receive; buy within your means real estate, clothes, cars, Christmas. Keep your property clean and in good repair and encourage your neighbors to do the same; pick-up around your neighborhood even the smallest piece of trash and let let those who litter know they have been noticed. Respect yourself, your family, your property, your neighbor and their property and the neighborhood and expect the same - be you a renter or owner it is where you live.

Buy Like You'll Never Move

This is the best time to buy a house, but, buy with a critical eye that not only considers location, condition and price, but, one in which you can comfortably live for the rest of your life. Not that you will stay there for the rest of your life, but, maybe you will and shop with that in mind, you may be seller one day. Consider if the house has expandable areas like a basement, attic or over the garage and will the land and town zoning laws allow for those expansions? Make sure you are not buying more than you can afford and if expansion possibilities are one of reasons for the purchase expand with your money not the banks. Growth should happen slowly and on your $; if the time ever comes to sell any realized appreciation will be yours. No one looses or gains on an investment until they sell; buy with long term occupancy in mind, upgrade slowly and with your $, you will come out better than those looking for a quick return.

ed Peterson; Broker

eDrake Real Estate featured on HGTV's House Hunters - Next Airing TBD

National film production company, Pie Town Productions arrived in Hamden, CT to film an episode for the popular Home & Garden Television series "House Hunters." The producers selected Marilee & eDrake Real Estate to be featured for the episode. Crews filmed eDrake REALTOR®, Marilee Herrera-Peterson as she guides home buyers through the home buying process. Marilee was the first CT based REALTOR® to be featured on the show in many years and this is only the second time filming in this state. When Daun Margin, producer for Pie Town Productions was asked why eDrake's Marilee Herrera-Peterson was selected for the show, she stated: "Marilee is very much like the city she represents...urban chic with traditional flair. Too many times I have encountered agents that are knowledgeable of the latest trends and ‘hot spots' in their market yet they are missing the personal touch that makes a long lasting professional relationship. Marilee is a perfect blend of both, with just the right touch of humor. We are very fortunate to have her as part of the House Hunters family".