October is Oktoberfest time and no one does it any better than the Shoreline Oktoberfest In Guilford, CT. this coming weekend October 18-20. This event is hosted by the St. George Men's Group, and they have been doing a fantastic job for years. The Shoreline Oktoberfest is held on 33 acres of at the Guilford, CT Fairgrounds.  At the Shoreline Oktoberfest they are ready for rain or shine with 33,000 sq. ft. of covered tent space, and will draw several thousand people this coming weekend. At the Shoreline Oktoberfest In Guilford, CT. there will plenty of German food, drink, and entertainment.  Some of the traditional German food visitors can expect are Bratwurst, Bauernwurst, Knockwurst, Kartoffelsalat (Potato Salad) Brezeln (Pretzels) Sauerkraut, Schnitzel, and Sauerbraten.  There wil... 10/15/2013

If you're looking to buy or sell a home along the CT Shoreline you should come down and check out this Sunday's Taste all of Guilford event. Check out this quick video blog to hear Karen Stephens and Robert McAdams discuss all the different and exciting activities that will be going on Sunday, June 23rd from noon - 6pm.   There really is something for everyone in the family, young and old. Check out http://www.guilfordct.com/ for additional information or call 203-453-9677.   If you are looking to Buy, Rent, or Sell a home in Branford, Guilford, Madison please do not hesitate to call me, Robert McAdams on my cell at 203-980-2068. I work with Page Taft with the Shore Line Property Group along with Adrian Price and Sandy Dilito. You can find our website at http://www.shorelineproperty.co... 06/19/2013

Guilford CT Homes Market Report-Guilford CT Real Estate January 2013 Understanding the general direction of the current Guilford CT real estate market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Guilford. There are currently152 Guilford CT homes for sale ranging in price from $164,900 to $6,995,000. In the month of January 2013 there were 13 homes that closed which is an increase of 5 home as there were 8 homes that closed in January 2012. The average sales prices of the Guilford CT homes sold in January 2013 was $916,213 versus $332,188 for those sold in January 2012.  The higher average sales price in January 2013 was due to the sale of 3 $1,000,000+ properties. The average sales price... 03/25/2013

The Guilford Land Conservation Trust purchased seven acres on Guilford, CT's West Lake. This significantly inceases the overall land controled by the Guilford Land Trust in the West Lake region. Check out the Guilford Land Trust's Press Release regarding the recent purchase in the West Lake area. 12/28/2011

Guilford CT Annual Christmas Tree Lighting 2011     The holiday season is underway so get ready to ring in some cheer at the Guilford CT Annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony tomorrow December 1st on the Guilford Town Green.   For over 50 years this time honored tradition has been held in Guilford and is a great night of celebration for everyone.        Festivities kick off at 6:00 pm with holiday concerts, a chili supper, cookie sales, craft exhibits, the Candelite walk along Broad Street where local businesses participate in this seasonal event and a special appearance by Santa Claus.     It's sure to be a fun-filled evening for all who attend.     Donna Bigda REALTOR®RE/MAX Alliance203-645-7467   Search Greater New Haven CT Homes For Sale  Get Your Free Home Value Report LIKE us on... 12/01/2011

Guilford Fair September 16-18th 2011           Join in the fun this weekend at the annual Guilford Fair from Friday September 16th thru Sunday September 18th on Stonehouse Lane in Guilford CT.   The Guilford Fairis owned and operated by the Guilford Agricultural Society and is the 2nd oldest agricultural fair in Connecticut.         Every member of the family will find something to enjoy at the Guilford Fair. There's delicious food, games and rides on the large Midway, great entertainment, arts & crafts exhibits, pumpkin & baking contests, tractor pulls, horse pulling, a petting zoo, spelling bee, flowers, fruits, vegetables, photography and so much more.....       This year's entertainment schedule for the three days is:Friday - Sepember 16th at 8:30 pm - John Cafferty and The Beaver ... 09/12/2011

The Town of Guilford has issued a mandatory evacuation for all residents south of the railroad tracks. We recommend you evacuate before dark or 6 p.m. and stay with friends or relatives. If that is not possible, the Community Center is now open as an Emergency Shelter. Pets must be brought in cages/carriers and will be boarded in a special area, but will not be admitted to the Community Center. NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT EVACUATE EMERGENCY SERVICES MAY NOT BE ABLE TO REACH YOU.       If you want additional information contact 203-453-8000.       Please take this message seriously as this is going to be a very large storm.**     The town will activate the reverse 911 system to communicate evacuation plans to residents in those areas. In addition, emergency service personnel will go through the ... 08/27/2011

Wet Basement Guilford, CT? Basement Waterproofing Contractors in Guilford, CT Lack of proper drainage causes pooling water around your basement which leads to hydrostatic pressure on the walls. When left unattended this pressure can result in foundation damage, causing foundation cracks, bowed walls, and foundation settlement. If this has happened to you, it is time for a basement waterproofing specialist to eliminate your wet basement problems. Use these three tips to make sure you hire an excellent contractor at a good price. 1. Before The Basement Waterproofing Contractor Starts, Check Their Insurance and License. Do some due diligence before hiring the waterproof contractor to repair the wet basement in Guilford. Ask them to provide proof of liability insurance and workers compensat... 07/24/2011

Guilford Craft Expo - July 14-17 2011 Guilford CT's annual craft fair runs from Thursday July 14th to Sunday July 17th. The Guilford Craft Expo is located on the Guilford Green, and organized by the Guilford Art Center. The Guilford Craft Expo is one of the top craft fairs in the country, with over 14000 people attending each year. Over 175 artists will showcase a wild variety of art. Paintings, sculptures, leather, clay, clothing, jewelry, rugs, pottery & more.  Special events include a silent auction, a raffle for a motor scooter and music acts. Proceeds from the Guilford Craft Expo will benefit the Guilford Arts Center school and gallery.   Entertainment: This year's craft fair will feature musicians, including: J-Walk - Guilford High School's talented group. Rizzo's Dilemma - New Ha... 07/13/2011

Guilford CT Fireworks - 9:30pm July 9th, 2011 In addition the the Guilford CT Fireworks, the town has a bevy of activities planned for the day: The Annual Guilford CT Community Picnic is today from 4-7pm on the Guilford Green. Food and vendors will be all around the Guilford Green. Activities at the family friendly community picnic include games, music, and kids rides including an inflatable slide, a moon bounce and an obstacle course. The Guilford Community Band will have their annual performance during the Community Picnic from 4-7pm. From 7:30-9pm, the town will have three bands playing, including the Muffin Men, the Monumentos and Moose and the Stoops Where to watch the Guilford CT Fireworks?  The Guilford Fireworks are being launched from the Guilford Fairgrounds. The Guilford Gree... 07/09/2011

Guilford CT Fireworks! The 2011 Guilford Independence Day Fireworks will happen on Saturday July 9th, at 7:30pm (with a rain date of the following day, Sunday July 10th). Thanks to the efforts of some local residents and community sponsors, the Town of Guilford CT's annual Fireworks Show will happen this year. As we previously reported, the Town of Guilford cut the fireworks display from their budget earlier in the year. Due to a grassroots fund-raising effort, spearheaded by Guilford residents Adrian Price and Ed Bartlett, the $10,000 needed to fund this year's fireworks display were were raised. Check out the article on Zip06 about Adrian and Ed's efforts to make this event happen. I want to extend thanks to everyone who contributed funds to make the 2011 Fireworks Display happen. Cre... 06/27/2011

The Circus for a Fragile Planet is doing a performance in Guilford CT this weekend at the Nathanael Greene Community Center at 32 Church Street in GUilford, CT. The Circus for a Fragile Planet is performed by the touring theater group ARTFORM.  Formed a decade ago in Middletown CT, ARTFORM is known for performing at events throughout New Haven County and throughout the region.  The Circus For A Fragile Planet is ARTFORM's well known act, performed over 100 times throughout New England.  Like most of ARTFORM's events, the Circus for a Fragile Planet promotes environmental and educational issues. Tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for children. For more reading about the event, check out Jeff Hush's article in the New Haven Register.  Also don't forget to check out ARTFORM's Website. 05/19/2011

Times are tough.  Many have found themselves out of work for months or longer, and struggle to make payments on their home.  Others rebounded from a job loss but are strapped with extra payments from their time away from work.  For those who live in Guilford CT and are in need of financial support, new options are avaliable to help you through these tough times. For people in need of help, the Neighbor-To-Neighbor Lifeline in Guilford, CT can offer some help through grants to individuals and families in need.  The organization was able to help 10 families who were in danger of losing their housing last year through need-based grants.  This year the organization can offer grants of $2000 to families in need. Check out more details about the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Lifeline of Guilford in Pa... 05/02/2011

I work with many clients who are relocating to Connecticut.  Today, while driving with a buyer from out of state, I was asked if Halloween was celebrated in Guilford CT during the Spring.   At first I was caught off guard by this question.... why would he ask today if we celebrated Halloween when it is May 1st? And then I saw this: Now his question made sense.  The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is in town this week!   The CT Renaissance Faire is one of many cultural events that take place in Downtown Guilford on the Guilford Fairgrounds.  Thousands attend each year from all parts of the country.  The “Renn Fair” as many call it, is a celebration of life and culture from the era of Shakespeare, Michelangelo and da Vinci.  The Faire brings us Meade (wine), stage performances, period art, ... 05/01/2011

Guilford CT is a classic New England small town with a strong and vibrant community.  Much of this community is centered around regular annual events including the Independence Day Fireworks, the Christmas Tree Lighting and the Arts & Crafts Festival. Guilford CT recently cut the annual Independence Day Fireworks celebration from the 2011 budget.  The Guilford Parks and Recreation Commission and Guilford CT Board of Selectmen cut the Fireworks from the budget to avoid tax increases.  As a resident of Guilford, I'm a huge fan of the town fireworks and would hate to see this event canceled. The good news is that town residents, including Realtor® Adrian Price of Page Taft Real Estate, have spearheaded an effort to raise money to save the fireworks.  The New Haven Register recently covered... 03/04/2011

Guilford CT Homes Market Report-Guilford CT Real Estate December 2010 Understanding the general direction of the current Guilford CT real estate market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Guilford. There are currently 137 Guilford CT homes for sale ranging in price from $108,500 to $6,750,000. In the month of December 2010 there were 17 homes that closed which is an increase of 1 home as there were 16 homes that closed in December 2009. The average sales prices of the Guilford CT homes sold in December 2010 was $533,051 versus $520,150 for those sold in December 2009. The averages days on the market for December 2010 was 79. The average days on the market for December 2009 was 10... 02/01/2011

Guilford Homes Market Report-Guilford CT Real Estate-January-November 2010 Understanding the general direction of the current Guilford CT real estate market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Guilford. There are currently 165 Guilford CT homes for sale ranging in price from $125,900 to $6,750,000. During the months of January-November 2010 there were 190 homes that closed which is an increase of 20 homes as there were 170 homes that closed from January-November 2009. The average sales prices of the Guilford homes sold from January-November 2010 was $487,040 with an average 112 days on the market versus $453,134 for those sold in January-November 2009 with an average 99 days on t... 12/09/2010

Guilford Tree Lighting 2010   The cold temperatures last night sdidn't stop hundreds of people from attending the Guilford Tree Lighting on the Guilford Town Green.         It was a night full of activities and festivities.  There's nothing like a little bit of New England charm to get you in the holiday spirit .  The churches, shops, boutiques, and homes surrounding The Green were alive with bright sparkling lights and decorations. Many businesses remained opened during the event to the great delight of early arrivers providing food and drink and a wonderful opportunity to get some early shopping done.         Many of our associates and their families braved the cold and had great fun last night as we played Christmas music, giving out popcorn and hot apple cider to all of the passerby... 12/04/2010

Guilford CT Annual Christmas Tree Lighting 2010           Get ready to ring in the holiday season with the Guiford CT annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony this coming Friday December 3rd at 6:30 pm on the Town Green. A time honored tradition for over 50 years it's a wonderful way to kick off the holidays and gather together all of your family and friends for a joyous night of celebration.           Local businesses surrounding the Historic Guilford Green open their doors during this festive event for the Candlelight Walk along Broad Street for shoppers providing raffles, decorations, wine, cheese, hot cocoa, popcorn and hot cider.        This year's tree is almost 80 feet in height and will be twinkling with thousands of brand new LED lights purchased by the Town of Gulford and the ... 11/30/2010

Guilford CT Homes Market Report - Guilford CT Real Estate - January 2010 Understanding the general direction of the current Guilford CT real estate market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Guilford. There are currently 197 Guilford CT homes for sale ranging in price from $129,900 to $5,850,000. In the month of January 2010 there were 8 homes that closed which is an increase of 1 home as there were 7 homes that closed in January 2009. The average sales prices of the Guilford CT homes sold in January 2010 was $437,700 versus $425,821 for those sold in January 2009. The averages days on the market for January 2010 was 200. The average days on the market for January 2009 was 98. Be... 03/28/2010