The First "Real" Snow of the Season - 02/26/07 08:36 PM
This morning, we in New Fairfield, Connecticut, finally woke up to our first "real" snow of the winter season. Sure, we've had two other recent snow storms, but they were mostly mixed with sleet and freezing rain. This morning we awoke to nearly 5 inches of soft, white, fluffy snow. No sleet mixed in. No freezing rain mixed in. Just beautiful, white snow. The trees were covered. The lawns were covered. And the kids finally got to go outside and play in the snow! Of course, schools were closed, so I just had to go out to play in the snow
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New Milford, CT Home For Sale: Front Porch Colonial - 02/24/07 05:59 PM
SOLD New Milford, Connecticut Real Estate For Sale 15 Cedar Knolls Drive, New Milford, CT $494,500 - SOLD Beautiful Front Porch/Center Hall Colonial Home Only 3 years young 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths 2,624 +/- Square Feet plus finished lower level Spacious eat-in Kitchen with Granite Counters Enjoy this beautiful, newer Southern New Milford colonial home with spacious rooms in pristine condition. Savor the luxury while relaxing on your covered front porch. Don't miss this great New Milford home! View the Virtual Tour Today! Contact Don Fabrizio-Garcia today for your private showing 203.746.1199 don@FabRealEstate.com www.FabRealEstate.com New Milford, Connecticut
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Sellers: Shovel Your Snow - 02/21/07 12:47 PM
It's been a week since our last snow storm. Yet, just yesterday when I was showing homes to buyer clients of mine, we encountered a home that has not shoveled their driveway, the walkway to the front door, nor the front steps. This home is on a narrow "country" road, so parking in front of the home created an obstacle course for neighbors to get around our cars. Not a great way to create neighborhood unity. Given the last storm was a mixture of sleet, freezing rain and snow, and that we've experienced mostly sub-freezing temperatures since then (with the wonderful
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New Fairfield, CT to Move Historic Houses - Moving Date Rescheduled - 02/20/07 10:57 AM
New Fairfield, Connecticut's First Selectman John Hodge called earlier today to inform me that due to the recent inclement weather, the date to move the historic Parsonage and Hubble Houses has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 4, 2007, at 12:00 noon. Of course, future inclement weather may delay the move again, but Mr. Hodge believes at this time that this March 4 date should be a go. It is anticipated that Route 37 will be closed approximately 4 hours on the day of the move, starting around noon; traffic will be re-routed. A viewing area will be set up for residents to watch the homes
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New Fairfield, CT Proposes $44 Million Budget - 02/17/07 05:54 PM
The town of New Fairfield, Connecticut, has proposed a $44 Million budget for next year. This includes both the town and the school budgets. The proposed town budget is $9.8 Million, or a 2.6% increase over the current budget.The proposed schools budget is $34.2 Million, or a 3.4% increase over the current budget.Combined, these proposals represent a 2.8% increase over the current combined budgets. If these budgets pass, a homeowner who's home has an assessed value of $250,000 would see a $142 increase in next year's property taxes. These proposed budgets will be presented to the Board of Finance next week,
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New Milford, CT Home For Sale: Beautiful Colonial - 02/15/07 08:45 PM
SOLD New Milford, Connecticut Real Estate For Sale 1 Maplewood Drive, New Milford, CT $479,900 - SOLD Beautiful Colonial Home 4 Bedrooms including 2 Master Suites 3.5 Baths 2,783 +/- Square Feet Spacious Kitchen with Granite Counters and Stainless Steel Appliances Screened-in Porch Enjoy this beautiful colonial home with spacious rooms and two master suites. Don't miss this great New Milford home! View the Virtual Tour Today! Contact Don Fabrizio-Garcia today for your private showing 203.746.1199 don@FabRealEstate.com www.FabRealEstate.com New Milford, Connecticut Real Estate
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Wintry Weather Arrives in Connecticut - 02/14/07 09:04 AM
We were originally expecting 12-18 inches of the white fluffy stuff we've seen so rarely this winter. Instead, we've woken up to about 1-2 inches of a mixture of snow, sleet and freezing rain. It's nasty outside, and last I heard, we can expect this to continue all day. The kids are off from school today (NBC30 reports 658 closings or delays as of this writing). I can't see the road from my house, so I have no idea if the roads are clear or safe. But with the continuing sleet falling and the winds blowing, I figure it's best if we stay
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New Fairfield, CT Set to Move Historic Houses - 02/11/07 06:48 PM
It was announced by New Fairfield, Connecticut's First Selectman John Hodge that, weather permitting, the historic Parsonage and Hubble House and is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 25 at noon. This is, of course, assuming that the weather permits the completion of the preparation of the homes to be moved, and also that the weather cooperates on the day of the move. A recorded message with updated information will be available on the weekend of February 25 by calling the Selectman's Office at 203.312.5600. It is anticipated that Route 37 will be closed from approximately 12:00 noon until
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New Fairfield, CT Schools Ask For $109 Million - 02/10/07 03:20 PM
The New Fairfield, Connecticut school superintendent is seeking $109 Million to fund repairs in three district schools: Meeting House Hill School, New Fairfield Middle School and New Fairfield High School. It is estimated that after state contributions, the amount of money required by the town will be more than $78 Million. The superintendent plans to finance the project through bonding over the next 20 years. This bond would then be paid over the next 20 years by the homeowners of New Fairfield. For a home with an assessed value of $300,000, this proposal would add between $900 and $1,300 per year on
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Proposed Connecticut State Budget to Fund Education - 02/08/07 08:28 PM
Connecticut's Governor recently released her proposed budget for the state. Included are additional monies to fund education. The plan calls for an additional $1.1 Billion to be given to towns and cities over the next five years to help pay for school costs. Funding for these expenses will be derived from an increase in the state income tax of .25% in 2008 and another .25% in 2009. While town leaders are pleased with the possibility of receiving additional funds to defray education costs, they are concerned that the final state budget will be probably be approved in June, which is after the local
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Bethel, CT Property Revaluation - 02/08/07 07:39 PM
The Bethel, Connecticut property revaluation is currently taking place, as per state law that requires towns to revaluate all property every five years. Tyler Technologies/CLT has been hired to perform the revaluation of all 6,900+ parcels of real estate in Bethel. Commercial property inspections have already begun, and residential inspections will begin this week. It is expected that the revaluation will be completed by the end of May, 2007, but the inspectors must visit every home and business in town before completion in order to determine its current market value. Information about the current revaluation, including a Q&A, can be found on the
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Danbury, CT Home for Sale: Beautiful Townhome - 02/06/07 08:09 PM
Danbury, Connecticut Real Estate For Sale 8 Rose Lane, Danbury, CT $254,000 SOLD - $252,000 - March 15, 2007 Beautiful Townhouse with Open Floor Plan 2 Bedrooms plus Office Area 1.5 Baths 1,222 +/- Square Feet Spacious Updated Kitchen Low Common Charges of only $200 per month Close to Danbury Candlewood Park Enjoy this wonderful townhome with spacious kitchen with breakfast bar, open to living and dining rooms. Den/office area for your flexible needs. Don't miss this great Danbury home! View the Virtual Tour Today! Contact Don Fabrizio-Garcia today for your private showing 203.746.1199 don@FabRealEstate.com www.FabRealEstate.com Danbury Connecticut Real
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Danbury, CT Home for Sale: Gorgeous Open Floor Plan - 02/05/07 08:23 PM
SOLD Danbury, Connecticut Real Estate For Sale 26 Flintlock Drive, Danbury, CT $434,900 - SOLD Spectacular Contemporary with Spacious Open Floor Plan 3 Bedrooms and 3 Full Baths 2,254 +/- Square Feet on 1.27 +/- Acres Two Master Suites Spacious Open Floor Plan Perfect for Entertaining Situated on a Cul-de-Sac of Beautiful Homes Enter this lovely home and enjoy its spacious, open floor plan with a modern flair. Beautifully updated with three full bathrooms and two master suites. Multiple porches. Beautiful level lawns with large deck and patio. Don't miss this beautiful Westside Danbury home!
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Winter in New Fairfield, Connecticut - 02/05/07 09:56 AM
This past Friday evening, here in western Connecticut we finally had our first "real" snow of the winter. Of course, we're now also in a bitter cold snap with wind chills below zero. But, on the bright side, we're finally enjoying the winter landscape. Snow on the ground, bright sun shining down and reflecting off the snow and illuminating the world, and cheery blue skies. Skaters, fishers and the adventurous are enjoying frozen Candlewood Lake and the various ponds throughout the area. Children - and adults - can be seen flying down hills on their plastic sleds. One of the true
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Connecticut Home Sale Conveyance Tax - 02/03/07 07:06 PM
Since 2003, home sellers in Connecticut have been paying an increased home sale conveyance tax. This tax increase, imposed only on home sellers, was created as a temporary - two year - tax to supplement state and local coffers during the 2003 state budget crisis. In 2005, this tax was extended for another two years. Currently, this tax increase is set to expire on June 30, 2007. This tax increase, typically paid by the seller in a home sale transaction, costs the seller an additional $140 for each $100,000 of the sales price. (For a $500,000 home sale, the seller would pay an
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New Milford, CT January 2007 Market Report - 02/03/07 01:41 PM
New Milford, Connecticut Real Estate UpdateJanuary 2007 Closed home sales in New Milford, Connecticut: Single Family Homes:In January of 2007, there were 22 single family home sales closed in New Milford, CT.List Prices ranged from $300,000 - $1,775,000.Closed Sales Prices ranged from $290,000 - $1,652,500. The average closed real estate sales price for single family homes in New Milford for the month of January was $432,000.On average, these homes sold for 96% of their list price.Days on Market ranged from 22 - 305 days, with the average being 155 days of market time. This compares to 22 single family homes closed in January, 2006, with an average
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Brookfield, CT January 2007 Market Report - 02/02/07 06:54 PM
Brookfield, Connecticut Real Estate UpdateJanuary 2007 Closed home sales in Brookfield, Connecticut: Single Family Homes:In January of 2007, there were 8 single family home sales closed in Brookfield, CT.List Prices ranged from $280,000 - $800,000.Closed Sales Prices ranged from $270,000 - $787,000. The average closed real estate sales price for single family homes in Brookfield for the month of January was $426,000.On average, these homes sold for 97% of their list price.Days on Market ranged from 1 - 370 days, with the average being 235 days of market time. This compares to 12 closed sales in January, 2006, with an average sales price of $480,000. Condos:In January
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Sherman, CT January 2007 Market Report - 02/02/07 06:07 PM
Sherman, Connecticut Real Estate UpdateJanuary 2007 Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut: In January of 2007, there were 5 home sales closed in Sherman, CT.List Prices ranged from $300,000 - $2,795,000.Closed Sales Prices ranged from $290,000 for a smaller ranch in a Candlewood Lake community to $2,690,000 for a 6,500 square foot home on 2 Candlewood Lake waterfront acres. The average closed sales price was $936,000. On average, these homes sold for 96% of their list price.Days on Market ranged from 43 - 484 days, with the average being 184 days of market time. This compares to 9 homes that closed sale in January,
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Danbury, CT January 2007 Market Report - 02/02/07 05:08 PM
Danbury, Connecticut Real Estate UpdateJanuary 2007 Closed home sales in Danbury, Connecticut: Single Family Homes:In January of 2007, there were 25 single family home sales closed in Danbury, CT.List Prices ranged from $160,000 - $725,000.Closed Sales Prices ranged from $128,000 - $715,000. The average closed real estate sales price for single family homes in Danbury for the month of January was $375,000.On average, these homes sold for 96% of their list price.Days on Market ranged from 36 - 460 days, with the average being 153 days of market time. However, homes that were priced correctly for the market sold for 97% - 100% of their list
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New Fairfield, CT January 2007 Market Report - 02/02/07 09:46 AM
New Fairfield, Connecticut Real Estate UpdateJanuary 2007 Closed home sales in New Fairfield, Connecticut: In January of 2007, there were 12 home sales closed in New Fairfield, CT.List Prices ranged from $329,999 - $1,299,000.Closed Sales Prices ranged from $289,350 - $1,250,000. The average closed real estate sales price for New Fairfield for the month of January was $610,000.On average, these homes sold for 94% of their list price.Days on Market ranged from 50 - 382 days, with the average being 155 days of market time. However, homes that were priced correctly for the market sold for 96% - 100% of their list
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