Middletown Forum : 309 Aberdeen Dr $69,900 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : Real Estate for Sale : 309 Aberdeen Dr $69,900 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:26:12 +0000 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:56:06 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3173 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ 309 Aberdeen Dr $69,900 : IMO - it would be illegal to offer... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3173&PID=20569&title=309-aberdeen-dr-69900#20569 Author: Bobbie
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Posted: Aug 05 2010 at 12:56pm

IMO - it would be illegal to offer special incentives to police/fireman that was suggested.
 
If I remember it was a few years ago that Miss. Gillilend wanted all city employees excluded from being able to use the downpayment program that was established by the city. 
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Posted: Aug 05 2010 at 9:50am

I believe I have found the answer why the City would buy a house on Gage & Elmo and do a $100,000 worth of rehab. Ya know those poooor city worker need a nice place to live.

HOUSING SUBCOMMITTEE

MINUTES - February 5, 2010

Members Present: Dan Picard, Anita Scott Jones

Others Present: Larry Mulligan, City Manager Gilleland, Community Revitalization

Director D. Adkins, Clerk Parr

Housing Incentives for Public Employees

Mr. Adkins distributed information gathered about incentive programs offered in other municipalities. He said sixteen of Middletown’s 84 firefighters are residents and thirty of 80 police officers live within the City. Many communities used to have requirements for residency and the Supreme Court has overruled that. He asked committee members to look at the information and they can have further discussion. There was discussion about taking this to the bargaining units during contract negotiations. Staff is exploring ideas that would bring youth and people back to the City. Discussion included a lottery of NSP homes that could be spread broader based and create some excitement in the program. Staff will continue to look at programs

]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:50:04 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3173&PID=20558&title=309-aberdeen-dr-69900#20558 309 Aberdeen Dr $69,900 : By the way does anyone want to... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3173&PID=20513&title=309-aberdeen-dr-69900#20513 Author: bchasteen
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Posted: Aug 04 2010 at 8:51am

By the way does anyone want to purchase the house on Aberdeen? ]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:51:37 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3173&PID=20513&title=309-aberdeen-dr-69900#20513 309 Aberdeen Dr $69,900 : I have some calls out myself and... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3173&PID=20512&title=309-aberdeen-dr-69900#20512 Author: bchasteen
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Posted: Aug 04 2010 at 8:50am

I have some calls out myself and waiting to hear back. Thanks for voicing your concerns.]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:50:41 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3173&PID=20512&title=309-aberdeen-dr-69900#20512 309 Aberdeen Dr $69,900 : The real questions to all of this... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3173&PID=20508&title=309-aberdeen-dr-69900#20508 Author: Nelson Self
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Posted: Aug 04 2010 at 8:33am

The real questions to all of this are quite simple:  1) Does the City of Middletown have City Council approved Residential Acquisition/Disposition Policies and Procedures for HUD-funded activities administered by City staff; 2) If not, is it advisable for City staff to determine fair and reasonable compensation when acquiring and/or disposing of HUD-funded residential properties; and, 3) Is it really true that up to $75,000 in HUD funds may be written off (LOST) as part of any single real estate real estate transaction as per a senior Community Revitalization Department administrator.
 
It seems quite clear that some reasonable written, City Council adopted parameters need to be in place.  Otherwise, City staff can continue wasting HUD funds on extravagant purchase and rehabilitation activities.
 
THE BOTTOM LINE TO ALL OF THIS ISN'T WHETHER $59,000 OR $105,000 WAS SPENT PURCHASING THIS PROPERTY.  THE ONLY PERTINENT ISSUE IS THAT THE CITY IS SPENDING ALMOST $150,000 FOR THE PURCHASE AND ACQUISITION OF THIS SINGLE-FAMILY HOME.  IT MAKES ONE WONDER HOW MUCH NSP-1 FUNDS THAT THEY PLAN TO LOSE (SUBSIDIZE) WHEN A REHABBED 2605 ELMO IS PUT BACK ON THE MARKET FOR RESALE?
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Posted: Aug 04 2010 at 6:45am

As per the City of Middletown NSP-1 Spreadsheet

Jan 28, 2010 – City of Middletown acquired 2605 Elmo for $58,289.76



]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 06:45:40 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3173&PID=20502&title=309-aberdeen-dr-69900#20502 309 Aberdeen Dr $69,900 : What a City? http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3173&PID=20499&title=309-aberdeen-dr-69900#20499 Author: Nelson Self
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Posted: Aug 03 2010 at 11:41pm

What a City?

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Posted: Aug 03 2010 at 10:17pm

Ms. Chasteen:
I have a call into my source, but it has not yet been returned.  I will not reveal my source without permission from that source,  I cannot comment further until I see if I somehow misunderstood what I posted above.  It was my understanding that what I posted were the dollar amounts and circumstances of purchases BY the city.
 
I would like to attend the meeting with Messrs. Self, Renwick, Leap, and yourself.  If you all would agree to favor me with an invitation, it would be greatly appreciated.
]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:17:52 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3173&PID=20497&title=309-aberdeen-dr-69900#20497 309 Aberdeen Dr $69,900 : As was said by Mike Presta, a... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3173&PID=20489&title=309-aberdeen-dr-69900#20489 Author: Nelson Self
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Posted: Aug 03 2010 at 7:39pm

As was said by Mike Presta, a respected local member of the Middletown Board of REALTORS recently provided a few people the information on recent sales of residential property to the City of Middletown.  The only information that I have to go on is from the City's own website.

I would welcome the opportunity to meet with Paul Renwick, Walter Leap and you.  During my two years with the City of Middletown I worked very, very closely with local members of your organization plus mortgage bankers and target neighborhoods residents.  In 2008 alone we utilized HUD funds (HOME Program) to assist 60 low to moderate income first-time home buyers in purchasing homes.  We also began the highly popular first-time affordable home buyers pre-purchase education classes in November 2007.  We also jointly sponsored several homeownership promotion events with the Middletown Board of REALTORS as well.
 
Affordable homeownership was then a priority of the City.  It can (and should) be once again!  Spending well over $100,000 and as much as $200,000+ to acquire and rehab houses is a gross waste of hard-earned taxpayers money!
]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:39:45 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3173&PID=20489&title=309-aberdeen-dr-69900#20489 309 Aberdeen Dr $69,900 : Mr. Self, If you want to call... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3173&PID=20488&title=309-aberdeen-dr-69900#20488 Author: bchasteen
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Posted: Aug 03 2010 at 7:27pm

Mr. Self,
 
If you want to call me please do, I need to check out all this before making any comments. I do feel that I'm a  honest, community-minded member of the  Middletown Board of REALTORS. Feel free to ask Mr. Renwick and Mr. Leap both  are members of the Board of Directors. We would be glad to listen to your concerns in person if that would make you happy. Please contact me to discuss this futher. I will not respond on a pubic message board without more info. Thanks!
 
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