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Old 06-25-2008, 11:57 AM
 
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hi, not sure if my observation fits this topic, but the houses in Stamford, CT I kept my eye on in early 2007 in the range of 550-600K are in range of 490-540K today. and the prices continue to drop.
I think that trend will continue throughout Ct.
The last real estate boom in the mid-80's didn't see the massive appreciation that this latest boom has wrought. Also, the 80's boom didn't have super-low financing to aid the price inflation of real estate. After the 80's boom, prices declined about 30%(from their peak), for a period of about 7 years.
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Old 06-25-2008, 12:55 PM
 
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skytrekker and tetto,
I am planning on buying a house (that i can really afford) and moving to Stamford area this fall. Are you suggesting that the time might not be right to do so? btw, how much approx heating a 1600 sq ft home in the winter cost would be?
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Old 06-25-2008, 01:05 PM
 
Location: Tolland County- Northeastern CT
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What is the type of heating? 1600 square feet is not overly large-but depending on the age of the house- insulation it still could be expensive to heat if it is oil---which at $3.80 a gallon could cost you each month.

Time to buy? I would offer 7% below asking price- and compromise- if you plan to say in the area for 5 years at least- I would buy the home.
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Old 06-25-2008, 01:21 PM
 
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thanks for your replay, skytrekker.
that would be the oil heating most likely. 1600 square feet is not overly large, but that is sq footage we can easily afford. and yes there is a great chance that we would stay in this house for 5 years.
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Old 06-25-2008, 01:28 PM
 
Location: Tolland County- Northeastern CT
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thanks for your replay, skytrekker.
that would be the oil heating most likely. 1600 square feet is not overly large, but that is sq footage we can easily afford. and yes there is a great chance that we would stay in this house for 5 years.
I would then buy the home- try and plan on some kind of energy conservation with the oil heating. Good Luck.
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Old 06-25-2008, 01:29 PM
 
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I'm all for charitable donations but at my choice, not because the government is taking it and handing it out to whom ever they see fit. As far as I'm concerned wealthy starts somewhere around a million a year. I don't see how someone who makes 200,000 should be put in with those with millions. If you find me a democrat who will over turn Roe vs Wade I'll think about voting for them, until then, I'll stay in the 23%.
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Old 06-25-2008, 01:50 PM
 
Location: Tolland County- Northeastern CT
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I'm all for charitable donations but at my choice, not because the government is taking it and handing it out to whom ever they see fit. As far as I'm concerned wealthy starts somewhere around a million a year. I don't see how someone who makes 200,000 should be put in with those with millions. If you find me a democrat who will over turn Roe vs Wade I'll think about voting for them, until then, I'll stay in the 23%.
Abortion rights are a hot button issue- I personally oppose abortion, but do not feel the Government has the right to impose their will on what a women should do with her body

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Old 06-25-2008, 03:36 PM
 
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What is the type of heating? 1600 square feet is not overly large-but depending on the age of the house- insulation it still could be expensive to heat if it is oil---which at $3.80 a gallon could cost you each month.

Time to buy? I would offer 7% below asking price- and compromise- if you plan to say in the area for 5 years at least- I would buy the home.
I called to find out the price last week of oil now that our cheap stuff has run out and they said it was 4.65 a gallon. Yikes! We were at 2.59, big difference.
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Old 06-25-2008, 04:10 PM
 
Location: Tolland County- Northeastern CT
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Just to move on to the OP

something about the economy and climate in Connecticut from Wikipedia

Climate

Parts of Connecticut, including northwestern Connecticut, have a Humid continental climate while other parts, especially southeastern Connecticut, have a Humid subtropical climate, with seasonal extremes tempered by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Winters are cold, with average temperatures ranging from 31°F (−1°C) in the southeast to 23°F (−5°C) in the northwest in January. The average yearly snowfall is about 25–100" (64–254 cm) across the state, with higher totals in the northwest. Spring has variable temperatures with frequent rainfall. Summer is hot and humid throughout the state, with average highs in New London of 81°F (27°C) and 87°F (31°C) in Windsor Locks. Fall months are mild, and bring foliage across the state in October and November. During hurricane season, tropical cyclones occasionally affect the region. Thunderstorms are most frequent during the summer, occurring on average 30 times annually. These storms can be severe, though tornadoes are rare.[14]

Interesting- parts of the state are now considered 'Humid subtropical'.......hmmm
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Old 06-25-2008, 06:24 PM
 
Location: New England
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That is why only 23% of the populace today identifies as being Republican.

The Conservative movement has done a splendid job of giving huge tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans, Corporations, Insurance companies, drug companies, oil companies. Robin Hood reversed LOL
Your misinformation and rhetoric belies reality that the Bush administration has put more money into the "middle class" hands via tax breaks and actually fought congress to NOT repeal the tax breaks when the Democrats wanted them to end!

You want to talk "oil breaks". Well, the House Democrats just passed a raise of taxes on the oil industry and gave a tax break for Hugo Chavez and Citgo...it's a fact, they did. Why? What possible reason should we give Hugo Chavez a tax break? Oh that's right because he tows the socialist, anti-American party line...Hmmm

You are for adding to an overly harsh burden to those already shouldering over 95% of the tax burden? How much is enough? Is it okay for those "evil rich people" to earn 500K? Should we take them at an 80% rate? Maybe 85%? What's fair to you? What should we do with all their evil money?

How much money does Skytrekker say a "rich person" should keep?

You are for overburdening the very companies that are giving people jobs?

So you think "low income" people are taxed too much also and THEY really are the ones that need a break? How about no taxes for people under 100K. We'll make the greedy, evil rich people pay for it all!


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The average American has seen a loss of economic security- loss of pensions, soaring health care costs-
I'm pretty average. My economic security is fairly fine...go ahead and ask me why? I can tell you it has NOTHING to do with the government.

Loss of pensions? Really? So your saying that the majority of American lost their pensions? Wow! Such drama, such rhetoric!

Soaring health care costs eh? Well, what's the solution. Government sponsored healthy care? ROFL Yea that'll reduce costs. When has ANYTHING taken over as a whole by the feds not turned into red tape heaven?

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GOP- who predicates everything on 'endless markets' massive debt and infinite economic growth at the expense of the vulnerable.
Oh please...yea we eat our young if they look "funny" too. Didn't you know?

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Reform will come for the environment, health care and a fair economic system that will veer away from providing the wealthy with a cozy government support (Facsism) According to the world health organization the USA ranks below Cuba for health care.
What's fair? Free health care for all? Everyone should have "good" housing provided by the government? Everyone should have a job "provided" for them? Where does it say that in the constitution? Oh right...it doesn't. It says every man is entitled to the same opportunity and free to do whatever they wish with their lives.

You honestly think the "wealthy" are riding on the governments coattails looking for government handouts? What planet do you live on?

As for the WHO: Biggest bunch of in the tank anti-american socialist in the world. What do you think they would say? Wake up!

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For all those who are ardent supporters of 'ethics and morality' it really puzzles me how a nation like the USA who considers itself a 'paragon' of fairness, can make its citizens health be put at the mercy of vulture like for profit companies. I am tired of the wealthy self indulgent saying that personal responsibility is for the 'little people'.
Okay every line you mention "health".

Here is my take. Lets see if I get it at least mostly right.

You never worked in the private sector - for any considerable length of time and/or never ran your own business.

You are retired, living on a government stipend that provides "just enough".

You have healthy issues and are getting clobbered outside of your health coverage.

Life is okay for you, but tough.

You think life is "not fair for me"..."look at all the 'wealthy people'" getting this that and the other thing.

You know what Sky. YOU chose to be in the profession you did. Not me, not the guy next door, not the government. You chose the path in life that you took. If you wanted to, you could have been a Doctor and things would have been different. Same for me.

Now, you are not happy with the end result and are looking for the government to "make it better" because it's too late for you to do something about it on your own.

That's the real issue. You have high health care costs and chose public service as a career.

My suggestion is you accept what you chose for yourself in life, accept the responsibilities you chose to take on, and let other people live their lives the way they chose and stop demonizing those who might not choose such profession and/or stand up for freedom, liberty and what this country stands for.

You are preaching and advocating socialism. Period. We are NOT a socialist country.

As for abortion: You can't be against abortion and for it at the same time...and that's what your statement says. Pick one.

I too am for a womens right to do what she wants with her body...but the child is NOT her body and that doesn't include stopping a heartbeat and/or killing something growing independent of her. It's a baby, not a women's liver.
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