Buyers under contract! 188 Simpkins Dr


Many congratulations to our buyers, Joe and Traci, for going under contract!
We look forward to your closing!!

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Sold! 141 Rockwell Avenue


Congratulations to our buyers, Dave and Liz, who will ring in the new year in their new home!
We appreciate your business!!

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Under Contract! 84 John Ave in Bristol


Congratulations to our seller for going under contract!
We look forward to your closing!!

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Buyers under contract - 81 Cheney Lane!


Many congratulations to our buyers for going under contract!
We look forward to your closing!!

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Just Listed For Rent! 99 Jefferson Ave Unit J in Bristol





For Rent:  Clean and bright 2nd floor 2-bedroom with new kitchen and bathroom. New windows and neutral colors. Available January 1. Pets considered with additional deposit. 2 off street parking spots, coin laundry in basement. Sec-8 approved.

$750 / month

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Keller Williams Farmington Valley Awards



Congratulations to the Chloe Real Estate team for achieving

1st in Listings Taken for the month of November in the
Farmington Valley office!

Thank you, everyone, for your hard work and thanks to our
clients who make this possible!

Buyer under contract - 91 Buckboard Lane!


Congratulations to our buyer, Kara, for going under contract!
We look forward to your closing!!

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Sold! 570 Hill Street in Bristol


Congratulations to our sellers, Jim and Doreen, on the sale of their home!
We appreciate your business!!

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CT MLS Statistics: 2011 Q3

The 2011 Q3 Statistics are broken down by quarter into:

- Annual sales by county and percent change - SFH and Condos
(Note: only the first table is identical between all counties)
- Average vs. Median Sale Price by Year - SFH
- Number Sold by Month - SFH and Condos
- Median Sale Price by Quarter
- List Price vs. Sale Price by Quarter - SFH and Condos
- Average Days on Market by Year
- Average Days on Market by Month
= Total Q3 and County Level Pre-foreclosures, Auctions and REOs

Click here for the complete 2011 Q3 - Statewide Statistics

Just Listed! 143-145 Enfield Street in Hartford

Fully occupied 9-unit (being used as a 8-unit).

Two 2-bedrooms rented at $550 / month

Five 1-bedrooms rented at $450 / month

The 8th and 9th unit (a 2 and 1 bedroom) were converted into 1 unit

Tenants have on-street parking and separate utilities

$149,900


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Just Listed! 71-73 Lewis Street in Bristol










Great 2-family home in a convenient location! 2192 sqft with separate entrances. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen with appliances. 2nd Floor unit also has access to the finished 3rd Floor. Central air, forced air heat, hardwood floors, 2-car garage, sprinkler system and laundry!

$189,900

For more information regarding your real estate needs, visit www.chloerealestate.com

Sold! 76 Goshen Court in Bristol

Congratulations to our seller! Thank you for your business!!

For more information regarding your real estate needs, visit www.chloerealestate.com

Just Listed! 74 Renee Street in Bristol










Spacious 4 Bedroom Cape in neighborhood setting. Large eatin kitchen with island, huge 2nd floor master with laundry room, hardwood floors, newer roof, furnace, siding, hot water heater, central air, central vacuum, level yard, 1-car garage and both 1st and 2nd floor outdoor entertaining areas.

$199,900

For more information regarding your real estate needs, visit www.chloerealestate.com

Open House! Sunday, 12/11 from 1-3pm

276 Stevens Street
Bristol, CT 06010











Unique and spacious Raised Ranch with 3 bedrooms! Living room with fireplace, skylight and cathedral ceiling. Formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast bar, master bedroom with balcony. Lower level features 2 bedrooms and family room with fireplace, bar and slate floor. Set on a private, wooded yard with 2.1 acres!

$268,900

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Coming Soon! 74 Renee Street in Bristol

This Cape is coming on the market soon and features:

4 Bedrooms / 2 Baths
a remodeled kitchen with dining area
newer roof
central air

Watch for more details!

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SOLD! 54 Silo Road in Bristol

Congratulations to our sellers on the sale of their home!
We appreciate your business!!

For more information regarding your real estate needs, visit www.chloerealestate.com

UNDER CONTRACT! 158 Glendale Drive in Bristol


Congratulations to our sellers for going under contract on this beautiful home.
We look forward to your closing!

For more information regarding your real estate needs, visit www.chloerealestate.com


Chloe Real Estate Newsletter - December 2011

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS
"It is better to give than to receive". Bible verse

Are you still pondering what to get that certain someone in your life during holiday season? Here are some unique gift ideas... Happy Shopping!
courtesy of Real Simple Magazine



For the Man about Town
Crank Radio: a solar and hand-powered radio
with a flashlight and phone charger.
To buy: Mini solar emergency radio, $50, llbean.com




For Glamour Girls
Rosette Clutch: adds a kick to a simple black party dress.
To buy:
Katie clutch by Stephanie Johnson, $38, saks.com




For the #1 Fan
NFL-Logo Toaster: brands slices with 1 of 32 team logos.
To buy: ProToast NFL, $33, hsn.com




For the Ultimate Professional
Letterpress Desk Calendar: gorgeous, weighty cards and faux bamboo stand will delight.
To buy: Jack and Lulu 2012 calendar, $49 (five inches square), jackandlulu.com



For the World Traveler
Hanging Plane Bag: clips onto the seat pocket in front of you and holds your phone, iPod and book.
To buy: F1 Seat Pak, $28, flight001.com



For the Sweet Tooth
Upscale Cookie Dough: a shortcut to home-baked goodies in yummy flavors like mint chip and oatmeal raisin. Each tub makes 3 dozen.
To buy: DB's Batter Up frozen cookie, $25,batterupcookiedough.com



For Snackers and Chefs
State-shaped Cutting Board: custom carved of bamboo plywood, with an engraved heart or star over chosen city or town.
To buy: Plyboo serving board, $40, etsy.com/shop/aheirloom



For Underage Drivers
Toddler Bumper Car: this sturdy vehicle features 360 -degree castor wheels for smooth cruising, furniture-friendly bumpers and
7 cartoon-like crash sounds. For ages 1-3.
To buy: Classic bumper car, $46, target.com




For Mischief Makers
Water-Balloon Maker: give the gift a parent never would - a gadget that rapidly fills balloons (500 included). Ages 10 and up.
To buy: Pumpnator, $20, dailygrommet.com



For Kids on the Go
Scratch Map: oh, the places they've been! Recipients scratch away the gold (like a lottery ticket), revealing spots visited, along with bright colors and geographic details.
To buy: Scratch-Off World Map, $28, urbanoutfitters.com

* Some of these unique gifts may no longer be available *


WHAT IS A SHORT SALE?
A short sale is a real estate transaction where the net proceeds from the sale of the property is less than the total amount owed to lenders with the difference being the deficiency. We list the property for sale and once the seller accepts a purchase offer and signs a Purchase and Sale Agreement, it is submitted to the bank with several other documents. Before the sale can be completed, the Lender must review and approve a preliminary HUD-1 showing the net proceeds and all closing costs. Typically, a short sale property is sold "as is" meaning the sellers will not make any repairs to the house after inspections. How long does it take for lender approval? It can take between 1-9 months to receive short sale approval. The time frame varies greatly depending on: the seller's ability to submit all paperwork in a timely manner, how many liens are on the subject's property, which banks and Realtor they hired to get the job done. When Chloe Real Estate works with a seller in this situation, we bring in a team who streamlines the process. Our average "time to approval" is 50 days from the time the Seller gives us authorization. If you have questions regarding buying or selling Short Sales, email or call us for a confidential conversation.


WHERE IN THE WORLD...North Pole, AK
North Pole, Alaska - Where the spirit of Christmas lives year 'round.

In 1953, Davis, AK was renamed North Pole, AK, in hopes of attracting business. The hope was that a toy manufacturer might open a plant so products could be "made in North Pole". Or perhaps a Santa Land would open which could be a destination like Disneyland. Both endeavors failed but a theme city has grown. Today, many streets bear holiday names such as Santa Claus Lane and Mistletoe Road. Street lights reflect a candy cane motif and many buildings are painted with Christmas colors and designs.


The Santa Claus House is the official home of Santa a
nd you can find both him and his reindeer here year round. You can even order a letter from Santa at the Santa Claus House!

North Pole has a unique postmark. At Christmas time, the US Post Office in North Pole receives thousands of letters to Santa, and thousands more from people who want the town's postmark on their Christmas cards.

The U.S Census Bureau estimated its population as of July 1, 2009 to be 2,226. Single family homes makeup 98.5% of North Pole homes.

Median List Price $225,900
1-Year Change -3.0%
Owners 50.4%
Average Year Built 1983
Annual Property Tax $2392

Need ideas for planning a trip to North Pole? Let us know!


PLACES TO GO | EVENTS | THINGS TO DO
Nov 18 to Dec 28 | The North Pole Express at Essex Steam Train, Essex, CT www.essexsteamtrain.com

Nov 19 to Jan 6 | Holiday Light Fantasia, Goodwin Park, Hartford, CT

Dec 1 | Holiday Stroll, Blue Back Square and West Hartford Center, CT

Dec 2 to 4 | LEGO KidsFest, 100 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT www.legokidsfest.com

Dec 2 to 4 | Christmas Stroll Weekend, Nantucket, MA www.nantucketchamber.org/enjoy/

Dec 9 to 11 | Wassail Weekend, Woodstock, VT www.woodstockvt.com/wassail.php

Dec 18 | Mystic Seaport's Community Carol Sing, Mystic, CT www.mysticseaport.

Dec 26 to 28 | 41st Annual Christmas in Newport, RI Tour of Historic Private Homes,
401-293-0965

Dec 31 | First Night, Bushnell Park, Hartford, CT www.firstnighthartford.org

Dec 31 | First Night, Boston, MA www.firstnight.org



Fun Fact: Bethlehem (in Litchfield County, CT) also has a unique postmark. Each year, thousands of visitors mail their Christmas cards at the local post office in order to get a "Bethlehem" postmark!





Closing Congratulations: Valerie and Paul Riesbeck and Kevin MacKay!

Referral Thanks: Greg Jewell, Desira Chapdelaine and Hillary Gibson!

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Do not forget about the 2011 Referral Contest! Provide Chloe Real Estate with referrals in 2011 and you will be entered to win a trip to New York City!