Earlier this week, AG Richard Blumenthal asked state legislators to form a review board that would deal with condo association complaints. Apparently, Blumenthal’s office has received hundreds of complaints from condo owners across the state that claim their association’s governing boards are blatantly violating state laws or their association’s bylaws. The board would be used to act as a mediator between condo unit owners and condo association officials. The Courant’s Consumer Watchdog put in his
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I read this article in the New York Times this morning and I’ve been thinking about it for a good part of the day. Short synopsis: not only were lower income home buyers sucked into adjustable rate mortgages and equity stripping, but so were higher income individuals. *gasp* A few examples were given where “real estate consultants” and a lawyer were able to re-negotiate their mortgage terms with their lenders. Either their loans were refinanced
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It’s time for running season in the Greater Harford area. If you’re a runner, would like to be a runner, or like to watch Forrest Gump, then the Hartford Marathon Foundation has an event for you. On Wednesday, April 9 from 6:00pm-8:00pm, the HMF will hold a FREE Open House so you can learn more about running and triathlon training programs. The Open House will be held at the Riverfront Community Center at 300 Welles
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Tax revenue funds the services that cities and towns provide to their citizens. I think we all get that. Earlier this week, the Courant reported on West Hartford’s town budget proposal. The initial budget proposal is up 7% from the 2007-2008 budget, to $216 million. Click here for the proposed budget. Click here for the Town Manager’s presentation of the proposed budget. A portion of the article addressed the property tax increases that West Hartford
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I have a slight addiction to bread. One of my favorite places to visit is the First & Last Bakery Cafe, located in the South End of Hartford at 920 Maple Avenue. Atkins Diet be damned! It’s a very pleasant place to stop in and get your fill of carbohydrates. They’re open Monday through Friday from 7:00am-4:00pm and 8:00am-3:00pm on weekends. In addition to a wide variety of artisan breads, they also offer fantastic sandwiches
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