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Happy 1st Birthday Isabella - Happy Birthday to My Husband Bob

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:08:48 -0600

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!

Happy Birthday Isabella & Papa Bob!!

I LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH!!

Branford Real Estate - Branford CT Homes and Market Report October 2009

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:23:00 -0600

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).

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Wordless Wednesday - My Real Life Raggedy Andy

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:28:20 -0600

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Donna Bigda - REALTOR®

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Morris Cove Halloween Parade 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:50:31 -0600

Morris Cove Halloween Parade 2009

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.

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Donna Bigda - REALTOR®

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Lake Quonnipaug - Guilford Connecticut

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:45:20 -0600

Lake Quonnipaug - Guilford Connecticut

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.

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Donna Bigda - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT 06405

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Military Moms Of America - In Support Of Our Sons & Daughters

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:38:37 -0500

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 America website, 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!

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Donna Bigda - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT 06405

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Happy Birthday David Colafati - My Brother and My Hero!

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:57:07 -0500

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

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:23:27 -0500

Madison CT Homes - Madison Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current Madison 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 Madison.

There are currently 228 Madison 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 Madison real 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 Foreclosures - Connecticut Ranked 24th In September 2009 Nationally

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:37:48 -0500

Connecticut Home Forelcosures - Connecticut Ranked 24th In September 2009 Nationally

According to the latest report furnished by RealtyTrac, Connecticut is 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

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Milford CT Homes - Milford Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:00:31 -0500

Milford CT Homes - Milford Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current Milford 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 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 Milford real 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). ****************************************************************************************

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, Milford, West Haven, New Haven, North Branford, Hamden, North Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're considering selling your Milford CT home, we'd be happy to provide you with a Pin-Point Price Analysis of your home which will help you determine what it might sell for in today's market.

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North Haven CT Homes - North Haven Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:55:39 -0500

North Haven CT Homes - North Haven Real Estate Market Report Setember 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current North Haven 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 North Haven.

There are currently 109 North Haven CT homes for sale ranging in price from $174,900 to $1,950,000. In the month of September 2009 there were 7 homes that closed which is a decrease of 5 homes as there were 12 North Haven CT homes that closed in September 2008.

The average sales prices of North Haven CT homes sold in September 2009 was $285,003 with an average 45 days on the market versus $358,442 for those sold in September 2008 with an average 63 days on the market.

The median sales price for September 2009 was $239,000.

The median sales price for September 2008 was $281,500.

Below is a summary of the North Haven real 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 134 homes sold with an average list price of $322,288, an average sales price of $309,481 and a median sales price of 285,000.

For the period of January-September 2009 there were 109 homes sold with an average list price of $318,588, an average sales price of $308,221 and a median sales price of $280,400.

The average sale price to list price ratio for January-September 2008 was 95.53% and for January-September 2009 was 97.05%.

The average days on market for January-September 2008 was 82 days and for January-September 2009 it was 72 days..

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for North Haven 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 North Haven real estate market. . The average days on market for homes sold this year has decreased from the previous year.

The data for the September 2009 real estate market report for North Haven CT homes is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).

Click here for previous North Haven Connecticut Market Reports

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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, North Branford, Hamden, North Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're considering selling your North Haven home, we'd be happy to provide you with a Pin-Point Price Analysis of your home which will help you determine what it might sell for in today's market.

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Hamden CT Homes - Hamden Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:36:12 -0500

Hamden CT Homes - Hamden Real Estate Market Report September2009

Understanding the general direction of the current Hamden 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 Hamden.

There are currently 189 Hamden CT homes for sale ranging in price from $69,900 to $1,495,000. In the month of September 2009 there were 39 homes that closed which is an increase of 1 home as there were 38 Hamden CT homes that closed in September 2008.

The average sales prices of the Hamden CT homes sold in September 2009 was $276,356 with an average 97 days on the market versus $294,339 for those sold in August 2008 with an average 78 days on the market.

The median sales price for September 2009 was $242,000.

The median sales price for September 2008 was $253,500.

Below is a summary of the Hamden real 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 374 Hamden CT homes sold withan average list price of $297,287, an average sales price of $284,279 and a median sales price of 260,000.

For the period of January-September 2009 there were 341 Hamden CT homes sold with an average list price of $258,543, an average sales price of $245,850 and a median sales price of $227,500.

The average sale price to list price ratio for January-September 2008 was 95.72% and for January-August 2009 was 95.10%.

The average days on market for January-September 2008 was 82 days and for January-September 2009 it was 80 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for the Hamden real estate market there has been a significant 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 Hamden real estate market. . The average days on market for homes sold this year has decreased from the previous year.

The data for the September 2009 real estate market report for Hamden CT homes is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).

Click here for previous Hamden Connectiuct Market Reports

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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, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, Hamden, North Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're considering selling your Hamden home, we'd be happy to provide you with a Pin-Point Price Analysis of your home which will help you determine what it might sell for in today's market.

If you're thinking of buying a home in Hamden see Hamden real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Hamden CT Homes,

North Branford Homes For Sale - North Branford Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:06:14 -0500

North Branford Homes For Sale - North Branford Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current North Branford 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 North Branford.

There are currently 28 North Branford homes for sale ranging in price from $188,000 to $796,000. In the month of September 2009 there were 6 homes that closed which is an increase of 2 homes as there were 4 homes that closed in September 2008.

The average sales prices of North Branford homes sold in September 2009 was $212,417 with an average 94 days on the market versus $277,375 for those sold in September 2008 with an average 63 days on the market.

The median sales price for September 2009 was $202,000.

The median sales price for September 2008 was $291,250.

Below is a summary of the North Branford real 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 36 North Branford homes sold withan average list price of $316,781, an average sales price of $301,183 and a median sales price of 291,250.

For the period of January-September 2009 there were 42 North Branford homes sold with an average list price of $267,951, an average sales price of $252,633 and a median sales price of $234,000.

The average sale price to list price ratio for January-August 2008 was 94.56% and for January-August 2009 was 94.31%.

The average days on market for January-September 2008 was 109 days and for January-September 2009 it was 91 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for North Branford real estate there has been a slight increase 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 North Branford real estate market. . The average days on market for homes sold this year has decreased from the previous year.

The data for the September 2009 real estate market report for North Branford homes for sale is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).

Click here for previous North Branford Connectiuct Market Reports

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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, North Branford, Hamden, North Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're considering selling your North Branford home, we'd be happy to provide you with a Pin-Point Price Analysis of your home which will help you determine what it might sell for in today's market.

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West Haven Veterans Memorial - Veterans Walk of Honor - Bradley Point Park

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:13:42 -0500

West Haven Veterans Memorial - Veterans Walk of Honor - Bradley Point Park

In the beautiful West Shore beach area of West Haven CT is the Veterans Walk of Honor at Bradley Point Park. The Veterans Council began the first of three campaigns selling bricks in November 2006 for $50 to honor and commemorate veterans The bricks have personalized messages in charcoal lettering that line the 100-yard walkway.

Built by City Point Construction Co. Inc., the first phase of the walkway and the city's first Korean War Memorial was dedicated in May of 2007.

Along the sidewalks of the Veterans Walk of Honor are commemorative bricks with the names of local veterans.

In the second phase of the Veteran Walk of Honor dedicated in May 2008 a granite memorial was dedicated in honor of Army Pfc. William A. Soderman who during World War II. Army Pfc. Soderman received the Medal of Honor while defeding his post at a road junction near Rocherath, Belgium in December 1944. Soderman was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor on October 12, 1945 by President Harry Truman. Soderman passed away in 1980 and on July 1, 1984 the city dedicated a memorial flagpole in his honor.

On each side of the Sodermann memorial are 14 grave markers mounted on black granite pillars displaying the insignias of all the branches of the military and veteran's organizations for every war fought in American history.

Further down the walkway the largest monument in the Veterans Walk of Honor is the Vietnam Memorial. There are three black granite slanted panels with the names of all of the residents who served and died during the war in Vietnam.

The fourth panel is a map of Vietnam with the inscription "All gave some, some gave all" sits at the base of three flagpoles and surrounded with the insignias of our military service branches.

The third phase of the Veterans Walk of Honor was dedicated in May 2009 and now has approximately 1500 bricks installed.

Bradley Point Park marks the spot where the British invaded West Haven on July 5, 1779. The park has a 1.7 mile walkway and sandy beach area and is located on the west shore of the New Haven harbor on Captain Thomas Boulevard.

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Donna Bigda - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT 06405

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Morris Cove Homes For Sale - Morris Cove Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:12:58 -0500

Morris Cove Homes For Sale - Morris Cove Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current Morris Cove 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 Morris Cove.

There are currently 36 homes for sale in Morris Cove ranging in price from $109,900 to $650,000.

In the month of September 2009 there were 7 homes that closed. This is an increase of 4 homes as there were 3 homes closed in September 2008.

The average sales prices of Morris Cove homes sold in September 2009 was $202,986 with an average 140 days on the market versus $264,000 for those sold in September 2008 with an average 146 days on the market.

Below is a summary of the Morris Cove New Haven CT real 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 35 Morris Cove homes sold with an average list price of $255,446 average sales price of $243,406, a median sales price of $240,000, an average days on market of 86 days with a 95.11% sale price to list price ratio.

For the period of January - September 2009 there were 33 Morris Cove homes sold with an average list price of $210,367 average sales price of $193,980, a median sales price of $200,000, an average days on market of 122 days with a 92.91% sales price to list price ratio.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for the Morris Cove areathere has been a decrease in the average sales price and average median sales price indicating a continued weakness in the real estate market.

The sale of a number of distressed properties during the past 12 months contributed to the lower average sales price year over year. The number of homes sold saw a modest decline year over year while the average days on market has been rising. The average sale price to list price year to year has also decreased.

While there has been a considerable decrease in the average sales price year over year, the months supply of inventory is going down indicating signs of some stability in the Morris Cove real estate market.

The data for the Morris Cove New Haven CT real estate market report for September 2009 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included).

Click here for previous Morris Cove Market Reports.

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Contact Donna Bigda 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.

There are great opportunities for today's buyers looking for a Morris Cove home with the added benefit for those who may qualify for the $8,000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit and the great low interest rates that are available.

If you're considering selling your Morris Cove home, we'd be happy to provide you with a Pin-Point Price Analysis of your home which will help you determine what it might sell for in today's market.

Guilford Homes For Sale - Guilford CT Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:46:38 -0500

Guilford Homes For Sale - Guilford CT Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current Guilford 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 Guilford.

There are currently 187 homes for sale in Guilford ranging in price from $189,000 to $5,850,000.

In the month of September 2009 there were 16 homes that closed which is a decrease if 1 home as there were 17 homes that closed in September 2008.

The average sales prices of the homes sold in September 2009 was $520,031 versus $1,071,842 for those sold in Septmeber 2008. The huge difference in the average sales price year over year for September was due to the sale of a home for $11,900,000.

The averages days on the market for September 2009 was 140.

The average days on the market for September 2008 was 115.

Median sales price for September 2009 was $385,250.

Median sales price for September 2008 was $340,000.

Below is a summary of the Guilford CT real 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 172 homes sold with an average list price of $616,535, an average sales price of $576,366, a median sales price of $410,000 and an average days on market of 104 days.

For the period of January - September 2009 there were 141 home sold with an average list price of $505,515 an average sales price of $467,503, a median sales price of $399,900 and an average days on market of 103 days.

The average sale price to list price ratio for January - Septmeber 2008 was 94.93% and for January - September 2009 was 93.13%.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for Guilford CT there has been a significant decrease in the average sales price and in the median sales price indicating we are still experiencing a continued weakness in the real estate market. The number of homes sold has seen a considerable decrease in the year over year and average days on market has remained relatively flat.

The data for the Guilford CT real estate market report for September 2009 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).

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New Haven Homes For Sale - New Haven CT Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:38:57 -0500

New Haven Homes For Sale - New Haven CT Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current New Haven 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 New Haven.

There are currently 193 homes for sale in New Haven ranging in price from $29,900 to $1,150,000.

In the month of September 2009 there were 32 homes that closed which is an increase of 1 home as there were 31 homes that closed in September 2008.

The average sales prices of the homes sold in September 2009 was $169,252 with an average 86 days on the market versus $204,091 for those sold in September 2008 with an average 96 days on the market.

The median sales price for September 2009 was $172,500.

The median sales price for September 2008 was $171,000.

Below is a summary of the New Haven CT real 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 250 homes sold with an average list price of $265,321, an average sales price of $252,311 and a median sales price of $213,750.

For the period of January-September 2009 there were 256 homes sold with an average list price of $218,697, an average sales price of $208,125 and a median sales price of $177,500.

The average sale price to list price ratio for January-September 2008 was 94.97% and for January-Septembert 2009 was 93.81%.

The average days on market for January-September 2008 was 84 days and for January-September 2009 it was 83 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for New Haven CT there has been a slight inrease in the number of homes sold and the average sales price is still trending down. Short sales, foreclosure and bank owned sales have been a contributing factor in the continuing decline in the overall average sales price. We are however now seeing a positive trend in the reduction of the months supply of inventory which is sign that the market is beginning to stabilize. The average days on market for homes sold this year has remained relatively flat from the previous year.

The data for the New Haven CT real estate market report for September 2009 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).

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West Haven Homes For Sale - West Haven Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:42:18 -0500

West Haven Homes For Sale - West Haven CT Real Estate Market Report August 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current West Haven 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 West Haven.

There are currently 181 homes for sale in West Haven ranging in price from $64,900 to $997,000.

In the month of September 2009 there were 22 homes that closed which is a decrease of 12 homes as there were 34 homes that closed in September 2008.

The average sales prices of the homes sold in September 2009 was $154,323 with an average 80 days on the market versus $205,336 for those sold in September 2008 with an average 69 days on the market.

The median sales price for September 2009 was $164,250.

The median sales price for September 2008 was $197,500.

Below is a summary of the West Haven CT real 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 244 homes sold with an average list price of $224, 486, an average sales price of $214,877 and a median sales price of $214,877.

For the period of January-September 2009 there were 221 homes sold with an average list price of $178,661, an average sales price of $213,538 and a median sales price of $179,900.

The average sale price to list price ratio for January-September 2008 was 95.86% and for January-September 2009 was 94.75%.

The average days on market for January-September 2008 was 79 days and for January-September 2009 it was 81 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for West Haven CT there has been a considerable decrease in the number of homes sold and the average sales price is still trending down. Short sales, foreclosure and bank owned sales have been a contributing factor in the continuing decline in the overall average sales price. We are however now seeing a positive trend in the reduction of the months supply of inventory which is sign that the market is beginning to stabilize. The average days on market for homes sold this year has increased just slightlly from the previous year.

The data for the West Haven CT real estate market report for September 2009 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).

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Minervini's Pizzeria & Restaurant - East Haven CT

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:35:56 -0500

Minervinis Pizzeria & Restaurant - East Haven CT

If you're a pizza lover like I am check out Minervini's Pizzeria & Restaurant in East Haven CT. Located at 216A Main Street between the East Haven Town Hall and the East Haven Fire Department, Minvervini's is a great place to dine out with the family or to order take out.

A family tradition for over 50 years, Ken and Diane Minervini serve up one delicious pizza pie made with fresh ingredients and cooked to order.

Choose a pizza with a wide variety of toppings or order up a delicious pasta dinner, chicken or eggplant parmigiana, calzone, soup or salad.

Minervini's famous white clam pizza made with fresh clams, garlic and olive is absolutely delicious or try out Diane's Special made with artichokes, olives, roasted peppers and mushrooms or Ken's Special with meatballs, peppers, mushroom and bacon.

The quality of the food at Minervini's is excellent and the everone on the staff from the take out area to the dining room are always courteous and pleasant. Soda, coffee and tea are the beverages available but you can BYOB (beer or wine only).

Minervini's provides local free delivery in or near East Haven and offers catering services to serve a small or large crowd of people. It's a great place to schedule a business event too. The dining room can accomodate 50 people and is available weekdays and limited hours on the weekend.

Towards the end of the week and the weekends when it gets busy you can expect to wait a little longer for your food if your'e dining inside or ordering take out.

Minervini's Pizzeria & Restaurant is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm, Sunday from 3 pm to 9 pm and closed on Monday. Give them a call at 203-468-8995.

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Donna Bigda - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT 06405

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Branford Condo Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:59:08 -0500

Understanding the general direction of the current Branford condo real estate market is of vital importance to both sellers and buyers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a condo in Branford CT.

There are currently 117 Branford condos for sale rangining in price from $94,900 to $799,000.

In the month of September 2009 there were 22 condos that closed which is an increase of 9 condos as there were 13 condos that closed in September 2008.

The average sales prices of the condos sold in September 2009 was $218,759 with an average 93 days on the market versus $206,731 for those sold in September 2008 with an average 85 days on the market.

Median sales price for September 2009 was $213,500.

Median sales price for September 2008 was $205,000.

Below is a summary of the Branford condo real 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 145 Branford condos sold with an average list price of $230,585, average sales price of $220,229, a median sales price of $200,000 and an average days on market of 99 days.

For the period of January-September 2009 there were 117 Branford condos sold with an average list price of $218,350, average sales price of $206,419, a median sales price of $190,000 and an average days on market of 91 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for the Branford condo real estate market there has been a substantial decrease in the number of condos 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 condos sold this year has declined from the previous year. There are signs that the Branford condo real estate market may be beginning to stabilize as indicated by the trend of the data in the market absorption chart.

The data for the Branford Condo real estate market report for September 2009 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included).

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There are great opportunities for today's buyers looking for an affordable Branford Condo and the benefit for those who may qualify for the $8,000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit along with the great low interest rates that are available.

If you're considering selling your condo in Branford CT, we'd be happy to provide you with a Pin-Point Price Analysis which will help you determine what it might sell for in today's market.

Disclaimer: All information provided by this author is strictly an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.

Branford CT Condo - 33 Peddlars Drive - Tri-Level Townhouse

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:57:51 -0500

33 Peddlars Drive - The Greens - Branford Connecticut Short Sale Townhouse

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$200,000

Townhouse
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Main Features

3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
2 Partial Bathrooms
Interior: 1344 sqft

Location

33 Peddlars Drive
Branford, CT 06405

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East Haven Homes For Sale - East Haven Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:49:59 -0500

East Haven Homes For Sale - East Haven Real Estate Market September 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current East Haven CT real estate market condition 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 East Haven.

There are currently 135 homes for sale in East Haven ranging in price from $75,900 to 1,089.000.

In the month of September 2009 there were 22 homes that closed which is an increase of 8 homes as they were 14 homes that closed in September 2008.

The average sales prices of the homes sold in September 2009 was $187,243 with an average 75 days on the market versus $203,000 for those sold in September 2008 with an average 73 days on the market.

The median sales price for September 2009 was $195,750.

The median sales price for September 2008 was $205,000.

Below is a summary of the East Haven CT real 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 143 homes sold with an average list price of $237,460, an average sales price of 227,004 and a median sales price of $222,000.

For the period of January-September 2009 there were 163 homes sold with an average list price of $203,913, an average sales price of $192,763 and a median sales price of $190,000.

The average sold price to list price ratio for January-September 2008 was 95.59% and for January-Septmeber 2009 was 94.88%.

The average days on market for January-September 2008 was 85 days and for January-September 2009 it was 84 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for East Haven CT there has been a substantial increase 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, buying activity is up indicating signs of some stability in the East Haven real estate market. . The average days on market for homes sold this year has remained relatively flat from the previous year.

The data for the East Haven CT real estate market report for September 2009 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).

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Pardee-Morris House - A Morris Cove Historic Treasure

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:47:33 -0500

Pardee-Morris House - A Morris Cove Historic Treasure

It was a wonderful day from 1:00pm to 4:00pm for the Pardee-Morris House in Morris Cove New Haven CT. The public open house which was scheduled for September 27th was rained out and rescheduled for today.

Since 2000 the Pardee-Morris House has been closed to the public due to lack of funds but restoration work has been ongoing for the past few months so it could be opened again on a limited basis.

Due to a some prior commitments already made for today, I was unable to get to the open house until about 3:45 giving me only a few minutes to get inside to take some photos of the interior. There is still quite a bit of work to be done to fully restore this historic treasure but what a sense of history you could feel walking through the areas of the Pardee-Morris House which were available to be seen.

Here'w what you can do NOW to help out at the Pardee-Morris House

Help with gardening chores and help restore the Anita Wells Herb Garden

Help plan and then help out at the upcoming fall event.

Call or email Louise FitzSimons, Chair of Volunteers for The New Haven Museum and Pardee-Morris House to get on the mailing or email list stay up to date with all the news or to share any suggestions you may have.

Telephone: 203-562-4183, ext. 12

Email: info@newhavenmuseum.org "For Louise"

Videos of the recent renovations at the Pardee-Morris House can be found on YouTube at:

www.youtube.com/pardeemorrishouse

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Donna Bigda - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT 06405

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Branford Real Estate - Branford CT Homes and Market Report September 2009

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:48:23 -0500

Branford Real Estate - Branford CT Homes and Market Report September 2009

There are currently 138 homes for sale in Branford ranging in price from $180,000 to $7,775,000.

In the month of September 2009 there were 14 homes that closed. This is an increase of one home as there were 13 homes that closed in September 2008.

The average sales prices of the homes sold in September 2009 was $385,858 with an average 55 days on the market versus $423,769 for those sold in September 2008 with an average 74 days on the market.

The median sales price for September 2009 was $311,000.

The median sales price for September 2008 was $350,000

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-September 2009.

For the period of January-September 2008 there were 126 homes sold with an average sales price of $474,807 and a median sales price of $349,000.

For the period of January-September 2009 there were 104 homes sold with an average sales price of $395,248 and a median sales price of $332,500.

The average sold price to list price ratio for January-September 2008 was 94% and for January-September 2009 was 95%.

The average days on market for January-September 2008 was 105 days and for January-September 2009 it was 91 days.

The data for the Branford CT real estate market report for September 2009 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).

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Be The Best You Can Be! Develop A Set of Core Values

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:37:58 -0500

Be The Best You Can Be! Develop A Set of Core Values

Have there been times this year when you've felt like you are riding a roller coaster when it comes to amount of work, time and effort it takes to get to get a transaction to the closing table?

In every facet of the real estate industry we are facing many more challenges to overcome in a very tough economic environment. Keeping any negative thoughts to a minimum and replacing them with positive ones plays a huge part in changing your mindset and can turn a tough day or week into a more constructive one.

Unfortunately in some instances, there are agents who are becoming unprofessional and lacking in their duties to their clients and their peers.

At the heart of who you are and what you do should be a set of core values that you emulate, follow and reinforce each and every day.

When my son joined the Army eight years ago one of the first things he was taught in basic training are the Seven Core Army Values.

Loyalty

Duty

Respect

Selfless Service

Honor

Integrity

Personal Courage

He learned what it means to live up to a higher standard by following these values everyday in everything he did on the job or off.

These values should be set in stone as standard for behavior not just in the Army but in our own daily lives and professions.

We accept a mission just as they do to do the job at hand and to perform our duties in the most professional manner and with the highest regard for our clients and our fellow agents.

Post these values prominently in an area where you can view them each day and let them guide you to be the best you can be!

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Donna Bigda - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT 06405

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