2008 May 02 « Diana's Neighborhood

Bethel, Connecticut – and First Time Home Buyers

A few weeks ago I had the privilege to be out with First Time Home Buyers - who happen to be in their 50′s – not your typical age of First Time Home Buyers, but adorable non the less!

While out viewing homes with 1st time home buyers in their 20′s and 30′s, I’ll notice that they will look at a house and it’s potential to make it their own. They have less fear of renovating and changing around the entire home, while picturing having children and investing in their future. They also, never look at a home to see if it will fit their needs for when they retire – since they will most likely move a few times before settling down.

Going out with 1st time home buyers in their 50′s was a totally different, but heart warming experience. My buyers were looking for a home that needed NO updating of any sort – a move-in ready home. They viewed every home noting if the laundry room was not in the basement – so there’d be no worry of having to go up and down a flight of steps – saving their knees. They preferred a smaller yard for less maintenance – saving their back. And they checked if each homes major parts were updated or renewed - so they’re not so worried about possibly having to deal with replacing the boiler or roof – saving their sanity and retirement fund! They also made sure it had a large enough dinning room, since their family no longer consists of mom, dad and 2 kids. Holidays for them is mom, dad, 2 daughters and their extended family!

Currently, I have approximately 35 people between my side of the family and my husband’s – I can’t even imagine when all our 5 children start adding on to their lives!

One of the towns we were searching in, was Bethel, Connecticut – approximately 1 hour from NYC. Bethel is a small, quaint town – neighboring the city of Danbury. It has a wonderful town center full of little shops and restaurants. Going through now, during Spring, it was nice to see everyone out on the sidewalks strolling, sipping coffee and biking.

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WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?

May 2, 2008 Posted by dianasantos | Bethel, Buyers, Connecticut, Uncategorized | Bethel, Buyers, Connecticut, Danbury, First Time Home Buyers, Small Town | Leave a Comment

GETTING TO KNOW ME

As a full time REALTOR in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties in NEW YORK – and Fairfield and parts of Litchfield counties in CONNECTICUT , I am very pleased to have the opportunity to share my passions on REAL ESTATE, FAMILY, PETS, anything and everything in and around a HOME – including COOKING, MOVIES, MUSIC and more!

I have been married for 25+ years to my wonderful husband Joe. We have 5 children – Melissa, David, Amanda, Sara and Jonathan. After waiting anxiously – for almost 17 years, being home with my kids for 10 and a Nursery school teacher for 7 years – I FINALLY became a Licensed Realtor – first in Connecticut - where my family and I live – and then in New York – where my office, Century 21 V.J.F. Realty is located.

I was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, New York. My parents, who came to the US from Portugal, were extremely hard working – with even stronger ethics on being good to everyone – everywhere – period! “Faz bem, nao olhes a quem.” This has been instilled in me all my life, which has made me the mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and the REALTOR I am today. Thank You Ma and Papa.