When the birthdays of our loved ones comes along it's always a day of happiness. My granddaughter Isabella was born last year on my husband's birthday so today our family celebrates her 1st birthday along with his.
We couldn't be together with her on this very special day because Isabella lives in Louisiana where my son is stationed in the U.S. Army. It's especially hard when we can't spend these special moments together when our loved ones are so far away.
After coming home from the office today and enjoying a delicious spaghetti and crab sauce dinner with my birthday boy I was getting ready to pick up the phone to call Isabella when the phone rang. I couldn't believe it when I looked at the phone and saw my son's number in Lousiana come up. At the exact moment I was going to call to wish Isabella a happy birthday, he was calling to wish his Dad one too!
Branford Real Estate - Branford CT Homes and Market Report October 2009
Understanding the general direction of the current Branford 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 Branford.
There are currently 138 homes for sale in Branford ranging in price from $128,000 to $7,775,000.
In the month of October 2009 there were 8 homes that closed. This is an increase of two homes as there were 6 homes that closed in October 2008.
The average sales prices of the homes sold in October 2009 was $436,209 with an average 198 days on the market versus $426,875 for those sold in October 2008 with an average 132 days on the market.
The median sales price for October 2009 was $326,500.
The median sales price for October 2008 was $379,500.
Below is a summary of the Branford CT real estate market that provides a more in depth view of market conditions over the past twelve months.
The following charts are an overview of the market statistics for the Branford CT real estate market between January-September 2008 and January-October 2009.
For the period of January-October 2008 there were 132 homes sold with an average sales price of $473,053 and a median sales price of $350,000.
For the period of January-October 2009 there were 114 homes sold with an average sales price of $397,187 and a median sales price of $322,500.
The average sold price to list price ratio for January-October 2008 was 94% and for January-October 2009 was 95%.
The average days on market for January-October 2008 was 110 days and for January-October 2009 it was 94 days.
In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for Branford CT there has been a substantial decrease in the number of homes sold along with a decrease in the average sales price indicating a continued weakness in the real estate market. The average days on market for homes sold this year has declined from the previous year. There are signs however that the Branford real estate market may be beginning to stabilize with similar trends appearing in other areas along the shoreline.
The data for the Branford CT real estate market report for October 2009 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).
Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.
If you're considering selling your Branford home, we'd be happy to provide you with a Pin-Point Price Analysisof your home which will help you determine what it might sell for in today's market.
A time held tradition in Morris Cove is the annual Morris Cove Halloween Parade. The East Shore Neighborhood Preservation Association (ESNPA) has been running this event for over twenty years.
The ESNPA is a non-partisan, non political civic organization which monitors zoning issues and takes part in activities which enhance the quality of life and fosters an increased sense of community among the residents of Morris Cove.
The ESNPA at their summer fundrasiser which is held with the cooperation of Anthony's Ocean View raises the money it needs each year to host events like the Morris Cove Halloween Parade.
The ESNPA purchases the Halloween candy and puts together 475 bags which are given out to the children who take part in the parade. Doughnuts, apple cider, coffee and hot chocolate is also provided at the end of the parade route for the children and their families.
For a while it looked like the weather was going to threaten the parade last night with some rain but luckily we only had a few sprinkles for a few minutes before it started.
It's a fun-filled night for the children and families of the East Shore neighborhoods of the Annex and Morris Cove. The parade is held each year on Halloween night at 6:00 pm. Hundreds of children start gathering at the beginning of the parade route at Parker Place and are broken down into groups from Pre-K to the 6th grade.
At the end of the parade route are three judges on a reviewing stand who award prizes to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners with the most original costumes for each grade. There's even a group for any adults who wish to dress up in costume and particpate in the event. We even had a few pets dressed up in costume this year too!
As a life long resident of Morris Cove, it's an event I look forward to each year and remember vividly when my now two grown sons would dress up in their costumes and march in the parade. The originality of the costumes is incredible as you'll see in the video not only from the winners but from all of the children to participated in this year's parade.
If you'd like more information about the East Shore Neighborhood Preservation Association or would be interested in becoming a member, contact Tina Doyle at 203-469-1125.
I recently had the pleasure of working with a client who was relocating from Chapel Hill NC and was in need of a rental property before starting her new position at Pepsico located at Science Park in New Haven CT.
Mary and I had been in contact via email and phone for a number of months prior to her first visit to look at rentals. She had done quite a bit of research online and had narrowed her search to the Branford and Guilford area with an emphasis on finding a waterfront rental.
We were successful in finding her exactly what she was looking for along Lake Quonninipaug in Point Arrowhead. It's a fully furnished year round rental that overlooks the lake with spectacular views. For Mary it was like finding paradise after living in residence in a college area.
Mary moved into her new place last week and will be starting her position at Pepsico tomorrow. As soon as she gets settled in we'll be getting together to share a glass of wine, light a roaring fire and take in the beauty of Lake Quonnipaug.
Military Moms Of America - In Support Of Our Sons & Daughters
As a military mom, sister and aunt this is one the most inspiring and touching videos I've ever seen. It was shown last night on the Glenn Beck show and was put together by a mom just like me who has a child who is bravely and valiantly serving our country.
After visiting the Military Moms of Americawebsite, I was so moved by what this group is doing to support our Armed Forces that I joined their effort. This site is full of links and information covering political issues and legislation affecting the our military along with forums to exchange ideas and have discussions. It's a place where you can upload photos or videos of family members, friends or anything that pertains to all branches of our Armed Forces.
This is not a political post. This is about a mother's love for her son, a sister's love for her brother, an aun'ts love for her nephew and an American citizen's love of our military and our country.
Please visit the Military Moms of America website and join their effort. It is open to family members, members of the military, friends and anyone who is inspired like I was to take action in helping our loved ones get the support they need now!
Today is my youngest brother's birthday. He is the baby of our family of six children. I was 16 years old when David was born and thrilled to have a little baby in our house after an 8 year span between my youngest sister and David.
David loved to sing and entertain our family whenever he could. When my husband and I got married in June 1975, David was the ringbearer in my wedding and was the hit of our reception with his solo performance of "Tie A Yellow Ribbon" by Tony Orlando. At 4 1/2 he was such a little cutie!!
Many years have passed since then but Dave's love of music has never gone away. Late in his teens, he started playing the drums and joined a band which he is still part of today.
David is a member of the Connecticut National Guard. He has already done a one year tour in Afghanistan returning home in April 2007 and is scheduled to be deployed again at the beginning of next year.
In celebration of Veteran's Day on November 11, 2009 our family and David's friends will be getting together before he is deployed for his second year long tour to Afghanistan.
I love you Dave and will miss you so much. I'll be thinking of you every second that you're gone. Your big sister is so proud of you for serving our country.
Madison CT Homes - Madison Real Estate Market Report September 2009
Understanding the general direction of the current Madisonreal 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 Madison.
There are currently 228Madison CT homes for sale ranging in price from $45,000 for a seasonal cottage to $6,950,000 for a direct waterfront estate. In the month of September 2009 there were 14 homes that closed which is an increase of 5 home as there were 9 Madison CT homes that closed in September 2008.
The average sales prices of Madison CT homes sold in September 2009 was $453,114 with an average 105 days on the market versus $593,389 for those sold in September 2008 with an average 113 days on the market.
The median sales price for Septmeber 2009 was $384,500.
The median sales price for September 2008 was $408,000.
Below is a summary of the Madisonreal estate market that provides a more in depth view of market conditions over the past twelve months.
For the period of January-September 2008 there were 136 Madison CT homes sold withan average list price of $669,018, an average sales price of $629,098 and a median sales price of 480,500.
For the period of January-September 2009 there were 134 Madison CT homes sold with an average list price of $597,614, an average sales price of $551,594 and a median sales price of $448,750.
The average sale price to list price ratio for January-September 2008 was 94.88% and for January-September 2009 was 93.77%.
The average days on market for January-September 2008 was 106 days and for January-September 2009 it was 113 days.
In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for Madison real estate there has been a very slight decrease in the number of homes sold. There has been a considerable decrease in the average and median sales price and the months supply of inventory is still very high. The average days on market for homes sold this year has increased from the previous year.
The data for the September 2009 real estate market report for Madison CT homes is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes). ****************************************************************************************
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Connecticut Home Forelcosures - Connecticut Ranked 24th In September 2009 Nationally
According to the latest report furnished by RealtyTrac, Connecticutis ranked #24 in September 2009 nationally with a total of 2134 foreclosure filings which consists of notices of default, auctions and bank owned properties. This represents a decrease of 3.91% for Connecticut home foreclosure filings from Auguust 2009. Total activity in Connecticut home foreclosures increased 61.91% from September 2008. Connecticut was ranked #24 in foreclosure filings in August 2009.
With 1 in every 551 homes facing foreclosure, New Haven has the highest number of foreclousre filings with 633 followed by Fairfield County with 540, Hartford County with 482, New London County with 145, Litchfield County with 126, Middlesex County with 87, Windham County with 84 and Tolland County with 37.
For the month of September 2009, the Top 10 areas New Haven County having the highest amount of new foreclosure activity are:
Waterbury - 133
New Haven - 107
Meriden - 61
Hamden - 41
West Haven - 38
Naugatuck - 30
Milford - 25
East Haven - 24
Seymour - 22
Wallingford - 16
A continued weakening in the financial and manufacturing sectors and a flattening of the job market has been a contributing factor in Connecticut home foreclosure filings.
Get the most current Bank Owned Inventory for New Haven and the surrounding area at http://www.bankownedweekly.com/newhaven....INCLUDING FORECLOSURES, SHORT SALES & DISTRESSED PROPERTIES
Milford CT Homes - Milford Real Estate Market Report September 2009
Understanding the general direction of the current Milfordreal 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 Milford.
There are currently 219 Milford CT homes for sale ranging in price from $94,900 to $3,750,000. In the month of September 2009 there were 32 homes that closed which is a decrease of 10 home as there were 42 Milford CT homes that closed in September 2008.
The average sales prices of Milford CT homes sold in September 2009 was $364,464 with an average 56 days on the market versus $388,521 for those sold in September 2008 with an average 56 days on the market.
The median sales price for September 2009 was $271,250.
The median sales price for September 2008 was $388,750.
Below is a summary of the Milfordreal estate market that provides a more in depth view of market conditions over the past twelve months.
For the period of January-September 2008 there were 281 Milford CT homes sold withan average list price of $387,207, an average sales price of $369,452 and a median sales price of 332,500.
For the period of January-September 2009 there were 257 Milford CT homes sold with an average list price of $336,062, an average sales price of $ and a 317,803 and a median sales price of $280,000.
The average sale price to list price ratio for January-September 2008 was 95.41% and for January-September 2009 was 94.67%.
The average days on market for January-September 2008 was 84 days and for January-September 2009 it was 87 days.
In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for Milford real estate there has been a considerable decrease in the number of homes sold. While there has been a considerable decrease in the average sales price the months supply of inventory is going down indicating signs of some stability in the Milford real estate market. . The average days on market for homes sold this year has increased slighly from the previous year.
The data for the September 2009 real estate market report for Milford CT homes is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes). ****************************************************************************************
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ranked #24 in September 2009 nationally with a total of 2134 foreclosure filings which consists of notices of default, auctions and bank owned properties. This represents a decrease of 3.91% for Connecticut home foreclosure filings from Auguust 2009. Total activity in Connecticut home foreclosures increased 61.91% from September 2008. 
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