Increase in applications for new Mortgages

A National Survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association showed a 37 percent increase in applications for new conventional loans to buy houses.

Read more details on this by clicking the link below:

http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20081209_realestateoutlook.htm

Holiday Events around Connecticut

See the Lantern Light Tours at Mystic Seaport, ride the Essex Steam Train's North Pole Express, and the Connecticut Trolley Museum in East Windsor for Winterfest.

For more info on tickets and schedules, click the link below:

http://gonewengland.about.com/cs/eventscalendars/a/aaholidayevents.htm

Connecticut Town Info

Need information on a town for relocation or travel? Click the link below to find info on recreation, lodging, local attractions, transportation and more.

http://www.discoverourtown.com/CT.html

Connecticut plans for $25 million to help foreclosure crisis

Governor Rell said that the state has the beginnings of a plan to appropriate at least $25 million to help Connecticut with the foreclosure crisis.

Read more details by clicking the link below:

http://www.norwalkplus.com/nwk/information/nwsnwk/publish/News_1/Governor-Rell-outlines-plan-for-25-million-in-aid-to-alleviate-foreclosure-crisis2723.shtml

Halloween events for this weekend

It's nearly the end of October, and there are many Halloween events around Connecticut.
Ansonia, Stratford, Norwalk and many others will have events such as a mall-wide trick or treat, a "Halloween High School" musical, bonfire and costume contest, and much more.

Click the links below for more information:

http://www.connpost.com/ci_10837968?source=most_emailed

http://www.visitconnecticut.com/events_halloween.html

New Housing Benefits for Veterans

President Bush recently signed in the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008. It benefits veterans who are homeowners, or are thinking of buying a home.

Read more about the benefits by clicking the link below:


http://www.examiner.com/x-612-Real-Estate-Examiner~y2008m10d17-Housing-assistance-for-veterans

State is offering financial forums

The forums will answer concerns about investment security, bank accounts, mortgages, bank accounts, and others.

Read more by clicking the link below:

http://www.wtnh.com/Global/story.asp?S=9173910