Some January thoughts of the Cornwall Real estate market

Welcome to winter in West Cornwall. As you know that means snow/sleet/rain and the occasional spring-like day to really confuse us. Our real estate market reflects the changing weather, too.

At this time last year there were 38 homes for sale in Cornwall. In this calendar year there have only been 10 home sales outside family transfers. One of those sales was a 30 acre property which had been on the market over 3 years, originally listed at $1,400,000 and closed at $850,000. Another was a 13 acre property with 2 barns and a fine house which closed in only a few months at $1,320,000 just $55,000 off the asking price. Realistically priced properties are selling even in a slow market. One positive development is that the past 3 months have seen more activity than the first 7 months of the year.

The newly formed Cornwall Business Association is planning a midwinter "stroll" late day on February 18th. It will include the best known locations like the Wish House and the Wandering Moose as well as other surprises, like Bain Real Estate who will host several other businesses such as Suzie's Sweets and Daval and the Serene Bean! 

Cornwall's 275th Birthday Celebration Continues

If you are looking to rent or purchase a home in a town with lively civic spirit, Cornwall might just be where your dream home awaits.

The town wide 275th Birthday party on August 1 attracted over 400 celebrants. The Grumbling Gryphons put on a show; kids of all ages enjoyed games on the Town Green; a discussion on the history of Cornwall's cemeteries was well attended;the Salisbury Band Senior Quick-Step Hot Shots provided lively music for all to enjoy; a parade of local Cornwall groups, fire departments and equipment from the area drew positive reactions from the crowd; U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal marched in the parade; there was a program that included remarks from officials and presentation of the first ever official Cornwall flag; a free dinner and more music and, of course, dancing.

The celebration continued on August 9 with the Housatonic Valley Association "River Rest".

Cornwall's 275th birthday celebration will continue with a Bridge Dance (in the West Cornwall Covered Bridge on September 19 (rain date is September 20).

The "275th" festivities will conclude with the annual lighting of the Town Christmas tree, on the green in Cornwall Bridge at 5 pm on November 27.

Come Celebrate Cornwall's 275th Birthday

On Saturday, August 1, 2015 be sure to visit Cornwall
as Cornwallians celebrate the 275th birthday of the town.

A range of free activities will be offered beginning at
2 p.m. with the Grumbling Gryphons presenting an
adaption of "The 13 Clocks" by James Thurber, illustrated
by Marc Simont.

There will be a full range of activities culminating in a free
dinner at 5 p.m. with music and dancing beginning at 6 p.m.

Be part of the fun and good times as Cornwall celebrates
its 275th birthday with a free party.

June is a busy month in Cornwall

June is a busy month in Cornwall with a variety of activities and events for people of all ages.

June 2nd - there will be a Red Cross blood drive from 1 - 6 p.m. at the United Church of Christ in the Village.

June 6th - is the annual Cornwall Artists Open Studio tour from noon - 5 p.m.

June 6th - there will be an artist's reception for a new show of work by Joan Morosani at The Cornwall Library from 4 - 6 p.m.

June 9th - the monthly Senior Luncheon at The Wandering Moose restaurant in West Cornwall from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

June 18th - a pasta dinner and show fundraiser at the Cornwall Consolidated School at 5:30 p.m.

June 19th - talk and book signing by Page Dickey at The Cornwall Library at 6 p.m.

June 20th - Cornwall's Hammond Beach opens for the summer season.

June 20th - The Cornwall Library hosts its Garden Tour and Gardening Book Sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A Books and Blooms cocktail party will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. at the library.

June 22nd - Cornwall Consolidated School's 2015 graduation at 6 p.m.

June 23rd - Last day of school at both the Cornwall Consolidated School and the Housatnic Valley Regional High School.

June 24th - Housatnic Valley Regional High School 2015 graduation.

June 26th - Reception at The Cornwall Historical Society for the exhibit "Moo! Then and Now" from 5 - 7 p.m.

June 27th - Book reading and signing with Hendon Chubb at The Cornwall Library at 5 p.m.

June 29th -Children's Summer Camp session begins at The Cornwall Library from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Important News for Veterans

Priscilla Pavel and Asher Pavel, REALTORS in Bain Real Estate's Cornwall office have received their Certified Residential Veterans Specialists designations.
All veterans should know that eligibility for Veterans benefits are not valid only when discharged from the armed forces. For example, the ability to apply for a Veterans Administration mortgage is available during veterans' lifetimes. This can be a valuable money saver for any veteran purchasing a new home, even 30 or 40 years after discharge.

Cornwall will be 275 years old this year!!!

Cornwall's 275th Anniversary celebration 
will kickoff on Saturday, August 1st including
a parade, games, dancing and a dinner for
the town featuring food from local Cornwall
providers.

The Housatonic Valley Association will 
sponsor a regatta on August 9th. A "Bridge
Dance" will be held in the West Cornwall
covered bridge on September 19th.

We will keep you posted on other 275th
Anniversary events. Stay tuned.

Bain Real Estate has been selected five years in a row for the 2015 Best of Kent Awards for Real Estate Brokers & Agents and now qualifies for the Kent Business Hall of Fame

KENT March 4, 2015 -- Bain Real Estate has been selected for the 2015 Best of Kent Award in the Real Estate Brokers & Agents category by the Kent Award Program.
Each year, the Kent Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Kent area a great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2015 Kent Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Kent Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Kent Award Program

The Kent Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Kent area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
The Kent Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.