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If you are looking for an inexpensive 2 bedroom East Hartford home for sale 117 Goodwin Lane is a great option for you to consider. With an asking price of just $84,500 it certainly qualifies as inexpensive.

117 Goodwin Lane is a comfortable and well-kept two bedroom with two full bathroom Colonial style home for sale in East Hartford.   You will enjoy the spacious eat in kitchen at meal time.   Relax in the family room with and be extra toasty in the winter thanks to the wood stove.  Hardwood floors are a favorite for their beauty and ease of maintenance and this home has beautiful wide board hardwood floors.  This inexpensive 2 bedroom home will stay that way thanks to energy efficient replacement windows, newer air conditioning units, and a tankless water heater. 

Would you like to view this inexpensive 2 bedroom East Hartford home for sale or other homes for sale in the area?  Call Brian Burke at Coldwell Banker at 860-798-3272.  You can also view more pictures of the home by viewing the listing here.

What mortgage options are available for a home like this?  There are low and no down payment loans available for those who qualify.  FHA mortgage loans allow for as little as 3.5% down.  CHFA mortgages with a down payment assistance loan allow for a qualified borrower to borrow even the down payment and closing costs!  Veterans both active duty and retired may be eligible to purchase this home without making a down payment.  To talk about what your options are and what is the best option for you, call Jon Sigler at 860-306-8029.

Relax in the nice level back yard.

Roomy living room for relaxing evenings watching your favorite TV shows or playing your favorite video games!

First Time Home Buyers in East Hartford

Buying your first house in East Hartford is really a HUGE step.  Lots of qualified people are not thinking about buying now because they are following the wrong individuals.  Don't pay attention to a newspaper article authored by a 22 years old journalism student who rents an apartment with 3 other folks.  Don't listen to a 'financial expert' that bought their first home back in the 1970's and can't connect with where you are.

Buying your first home in East Hartford is just too important to trust to simply anybody.  As Mortgage Bankers, we assist First Time Home Buyers to be sure they understand the full process from beginning to end.  We make sure our clients aren't wasting money, and they are prepared to safely own a property.  We have a variety of house loan programs available for first-time home buyers that wont impact them when they don't have a lot of credit rating or a big deposit.

If you are buying your first home, or maybe starting to look into it, give us a call to schedule a no-obligation home buyer consultation.  If we meet in our office or talk on the phone, we'll review and give you a no cost copy of your credit history.

We will look at your monthly bills and make sure you are not going to end up house rich and funds poor when you purchase your house, but also ensure you don't spend so very little that you outgrow the home in 6 months and even move again.  (Getting a home in East Hartford is really a long term decision).

Many very first time home buyers uses an FHA Loan to get their house.  Be sure to ask about this loan program when we meet or talk on the phone.  Also ask about CHFA which is an option for some first time home buyers in East Hartford.

There is no magic solution for very first time home buyers.  Each person, each situation is different.  What is right for your co-worker or cousin is not always right for you.  Whenever we meet, we will enable you to decide if you are willing to buy, and if not, we'll assist you to discover what you need to do to ready.  The critical thing for very first time home buyers is to locate a honest mortgage professional which will give you honest advice and direct you through the process from initial credit history to the day you receive your keys.  Whenever you call and talk with us, you will see that were the mortgage lender in East Hartford that will help you buy your first house.

Home values are low. Interest Rates are very low. If you have a regular job, want to start building equity in your own home, in lieu of making your landlord rich, you will need to buy a house now.

The Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival will be held August 5th-8th at Martin Park in East Hartford, CT.  This year is the 15th annual Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival, which features local, regional and national bluegrass, bringing together the finest in bluegrass music each year.  You could ask, how good could a bluegrass festival in the city be, but the reviews show this is a great show, top shelf.

What is there to do at the Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival?  Music and lots of it, and lots more.  The outstanding music line up starts on Thursday and runs nearly non-stop until Sunday.  Award-winning acts from around the country and half way around the word.  Here is a link to the whole Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival scheduleand line up.  A bank competition, songwriters competition and this year Banjo Spectacular will be nothing you've seen before.  Kid's are certainly welcome and the Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival, check out the family stage and workshops for kid and family friendly shows.

Looking to get tickets, the range from free for East Hartford, CT residents or kids 12 or under with a paid adult entry to as much as $99 which is a 4 day pass with camping.  Check out this page on Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival tickets for a complete price list.  You can order online or through the mail, or buy at the gate.

Need directions to the Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival?  Set your GPS to 307 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, CT. and follow the signs once you see them for parking.  You can also get directions if you do not have GPS on the website.  RV space is limited and on a first come first serve basis, advance tickets are advised.

Have you been to the Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival?  Have you enjoyed going?  Planning on going this year?  "Like" the festival on Facebook.  Want more information, visit www.podunkbluegrass.net online or call East Hartford Parks and Recreations at (860) 291-7166.