litchfield county: As Is is not always as it is!
- 11/08/11 07:26 AM
New Milford, CT real estate talk. What does "As Is" really mean? As a real estate professional in the greater New Milford, CT area, I do come across the term "as is" many times. "As is" means something different to each party, let me explain. Selling your home "as is". Sometimes while listing a house the seller will tell me they want to sell the house "as is". I caution them that if we put "as is" in the listing it will send up a big red flag to the buyer and buyers agent. "I wonder what they aren't going … (45 comments)
litchfield county: Surreal Saturday!
- 10/29/11 09:02 AM
Yes indeed, it is surreal around here today. 70 degrees last week, snow today. Many of the trees have not lost their leaves and are bending with the weight of the snow already. Last winter still looms large in my memory, winter has not even begun and yet it seems very impatient to show it's face. I did manage to find a bit of beauty in this very surreal day right outside my back door.
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litchfield county: Make an offer, not a suggestion to purchase
- 10/02/11 04:19 AM
When you are ready to purchase a house in the greater New Milford CT area, we will be making an offer, not a suggestion that maybe you might be interested in purchasing a home. Scenario #1 You see a house you like and you want to buy it. You ask me to call the agent and find out a few things. why are they selling? what price are the willing to take? And if those questions come back with the answers you are looking for, perhaps you will just throw out a verbal offer and that will be that. That … (25 comments)
litchfield county: How's the real estate market in Kent, CT? Glad you asked...
- 09/17/11 12:58 AM
Kent CT real estate in Litchfield County, what's selling, what's for sale and what does it all mean? As a buyer looking to purchase property in Kent, CT it could be a great deal for you. A few factors come into play. First and foremost, it is a buyers market. Currently there are 52 active listings. It will take 13 months to sell that inventory, which is called the absorption rate. Anything over 6 months indicates a buyers market, 6 months is considered to be a balanced market, and below that is a sellers market. As long as the seller understands … (12 comments)
litchfield county: New Milford CT fun things to do, Open Farm Day, Sunny Valley Farm
- 09/12/11 07:33 AM
This year marks the 19th annual Open Farm Day at Sunny Valley Farm, 8 Sunny Valley Lane in New Milford, CT. So far it looks as if the weather will be spectacular, the weather folks are predicting a sunny day with temperatures hovering around a very agreeable 66º. PERFECT for exploring Sunny Valley Farm. Rain or Shine! Predictions are for a big shine! A few demonstrations you can see: border collie herding (I know this is very cool, ever seen a border collie at work?) goat soap making (courtesy Goat Boy Soap) syrup making spinning Check out the farm … (5 comments)
litchfield county: MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES DOWN FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN TO HOME BUYERS? A MARKET REPORT
- 09/08/11 01:08 AM
This is good news for anyone thinking about buying a home in Litchfield County CT, or anywhere for that matter. Thank you to Lenn Harley! Yes indeed, the possibilities are endless with mortgage rates as they stand. It truly can mean money in the bank. INTEREST RATES ARE DOWN FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 2, 2011. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN TO HOME ONWERS? A MARKET REPORT. From the Mortgage Bankers Association "WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 7, 2011) — Mortgage applications decreased 4.9 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the … (5 comments)
litchfield county: Roxbury CT Real Estate Market Activity, August 2011 Homes Sold.
- 09/04/11 05:24 AM
Roxbury, Connecticut, located in the southern Litchfield County, continues to be a highly desirable place to live for those seeking that spectacular weekend country estate as well as those who live here full time. Home sales in Roxbury, CT are slower than previous years with only 11 homes sold so far this year. One home sold in August of 2011, a notable home on South Street, listing at $1,859,900 and selling at $1,555,000. This home was built in 1792, sits on 6 acres with a heated in ground pool, guest house and had been renovated to perfection. The home had been … (3 comments)
litchfield county: It's a great house, we want to buy it!
- 02/14/11 11:48 PM
It's a GREAT house, we want it! But first we have to think about it.... You have been searching for a house in the Greater New Milford, CT area for a while now. It is a serious business searching for a home, I understand. And buyers all know it is a buyers market, so you can take your time, think and rethink... NOT! There are a few things that are changing the face of the real estate market here in the greater New Milford, CT area. First, our inventory is down. In November of 2010, when I did my market report … (16 comments)
Built in 1784, the little red Brick School House, located on what is now Brick School Rd in Warren Connecticut was called North West School. At the time it was built there were 7 school districts in Warren. The last class to graduate from North West School was in 1924.
The building fell into disrepair over the years. In 1963 a Mr. Frank Reinhold purchased the school and donated it to … (18 comments)
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New Milford, CT real estate talk. What does "As Is" really mean? As a real estate professional in the greater New Milford, CT area, I do come across the term "as is" many times. "As is" means something different to each party, let me explain.
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