New Naugatuck CT listing, 392 Union City Rd - 06/30/12 01:29 PM
New Naugatuck CT listing, 392 Union City Rd A wonderful opportunity for first time buyers, 2 bedroom contemporary cape with gleaming hardwood floors; updated country kitchen; updated baths, lower level play room for kids, or possible office
MLS# N327553, listed at $175,000
 

New Naugatuck CT listing, 392 Union City Rd, MLS# N357553
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Middlebury CT Real Estate Sales Report for May 2012 - 06/30/12 03:04 AM
Middlebury CT Real Estate Sales Report for May 2012  

 
Currently in Middlebury CT there are 79 active residential listings for sale. They range from a 483 square ft, 1-bedroom lake front bungalow listed at $150,000 to a 3.989 square ft, 4-bedroom classic colonial estate listed at $1,575,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Middlebury CT is $479,830. The average days on market for these homes is 291 days. For the month of May, there were 13 new homes listed for sale in Middlebury CT.  There are currently 4 homes under contract in Middlebury CT.
 
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Heritage Village Southbury CT, Adult Condos and So Much More - 06/29/12 08:20 AM
Heritage Village, Southbury CT, Adult Condos and So Much More Southbury CT is home to one of the largest 55+ condo complexes on the East coast. Built on over 1000 acres in Southbury CT, Heritage Village in Southbury CT is one of the largest and oldest 55+ Retirement Community on the East Coast.
Search for Condos in Heritage Village
There are 2,580 units in the complex. They range in size from 928 sq ft for a 1 bedroom condo to 1 1,716 sq ft for a 3 bedroom unit.
Many of the units have garages located within close proximity of the condos. As they … (3 comments)

Spring Lake Village Adult Condos Southington CT, Where Living is Easy - 06/27/12 08:34 PM
 
Spring Lake Village Adult Condos in Southington CT Where Living is Easy and Comfortable
 

 
Search for Condos in Spring Lake Village
 
Spring Lake Village in Southington CT is a complex of 640 condos designed for adults that want the comforts of a home but without the maintenance.
 
The condos at Spring Lake Village are designed with many different styles, all built with quality and comfort in mind. Almost all have first floor master bedroom suites with walk-in closets and spacious full baths. There are 2 or 3 bedroom units, with a second full bath, and … (5 comments)

Watertown CT Real Estate Sales Report for May 2012 - 06/27/12 05:45 AM
Watertown CT Real Estate Sales Report for May 2012  
 
 
Currently in Watertown CT there are 158 active residential listings for sale, with 45 new listings being added in May. The homes for sale in Watertown CT range from a 544 square ft, 1-bedroom Lake cottage needing re-hab listed at $44,900 to a 8,908 square ft, 7-bedroom, colonial estate on 11.7 acres listed at $1,695,000.
 

 
The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Watertown CT is $279,899. The average days on market for these homes is 128 days. In addition, there are currently 18 homes … (3 comments)

Naugatuck CT Real Estate Sales Report for May 2012 - 06/25/12 08:33 PM
Naugatuck CT Real Estate Sales Report for May 2012
 
 
 
Currently in Naugatuck CT there are 180 active residential listings for sale. They range from an 980 square ft, 3-bedroom mobile home listed at $18,000 to a 15,500 square ft, 9-bedroom English Manor estate listed at $849,900. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Naugatuck CT is $204,963. The average days on market for these homes is 151 days.
 
 
 
For the month of May, there were 26 new homes listed for sale in Naugatuck CT.  The average list price of the new listings available for … (6 comments)

The Traveler's Tournament Ended with a Flourish - 06/24/12 07:56 PM
The Traveler's Tournament Ended with a Flourish A field of record proportions, with 7 of 12 top players in the world in attendance. Coming down to the last 4 holes the outcome was still to be determined as the leader by 2 strokes felt the stress and the field chasing him were trying to close the gap.
When it was all over, Marc Leishman from Melbourne Australia, with a round of 8 under par was declared the winner, with the Traveler’s trophy, and a check for $1,080,000.

 
It was a perfect day for golf, some clouds just to break … (8 comments)

Waterbury CT Real Estate Sales Report for May 2012 - 06/22/12 07:08 PM
Waterbury CT Real Estate Sales Report for May 2012
 
Currently in Waterbury CT there are 494 active residential listings for sale, with 95 new listings being added in May. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from a 1,024 square ft, 3-bedroom row house repairs listed at $15,000 to a 4,002 square ft, 5-bedroom, multi-level home listed at $399,900. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706, 06708, 06710, and 06720.
 
The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Waterbury CT is $131,501. The average days on market for these … (6 comments)

Travelers Championship Starts Today in Cromwell CT - 06/21/12 06:00 AM
Travelers Championship Starts Today in Cromwell CT
 
Connecticut is the Center of the PGA Universe for This Week, as the first round of the Travelers Championship begins Bright and early on Thursday and the winner will be crowned sometime around 5:50 PM Sunday.
This PGA tour stop celebrates its 60th year this year and has another stellar field all trying for the $1,000,000 first prize. Many golf legends have participated and won this event, which was originally known as the Insurance City Open recognizing the Hartford CT as being home to many of the large insurance companies.
Sam Snead, Arnold … (9 comments)

Man's Best Friends Memorialized Forever - 06/20/12 06:01 AM
Man's Best Friends Memorialized Forever
We recently played at Orange Hills golf course in Orange CT, which is ia challenging lay out but also a privately owned public course.

We had not played there in a while, and as we approached the first green, we noticed that the large oak trees that used to shade the green were gone. Not unusual as too much shade affects the grass on the greens. As we did get closer, however, we noticed that each of the tree bases were still standing and each had a sentinel atop.

 

 

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Wolcott CT Real Estate Sales Report for May 2012 - 06/19/12 08:19 PM
Wolcott CT Real Estate Sales Report for May 2012  
 
 
Currently in Wolcott CT there are 100 active residential listings for sale. They range from a 1,952 square ft, 3-bedroom colonial listed at $114,900 to a 3,836 square ft, 7-bedroom ranch listed at $799,900.
 
 
 
The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Wolcott CT is $308,983. The average days on market for these homes is 155 days. For the month of May, there were 16 homes listed for sale in Wolcott CT. 
 
There are currently 16 homes under contract in Wolcott CT, with 4 … (0 comments)

Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say - 06/18/12 08:16 PM
Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say

I had a closing today that I can attribute directly to an ActiveRain blog post and an agent that lost focus on their purpose, but first the whole story.
I received a call from a potential client asking for a free market analysis. The caller had placed a few calls to other agents and when she explained that she was trying to sell the family home and had a buyer but needed to know the value of the home. She really needed an appraisal but was going about it the wrong … (28 comments)

A Bit of Country, very Close to the City. - 06/17/12 07:50 PM
A Bit of Country, very Close to the City I had to take a bit of a detour this morning on my way back from the golf course in Watertown CT, and came accross a small pasture that that was just so out of character for the area.
Some wanna-be farmer had livestock all grazing around a small pond.

Ther were at least a dozen steers, a long weay from the plains of the West.

There were some emu's also a long way fron their natural habitat.

This llama seemed to be giving me the raspberry.

The younger … (10 comments)

Foreclosure Filings Drop in Connecticut - 06/15/12 01:50 PM
Foreclosure Filings Drop in Connecticut
The trend for foreclosure filings in Connecticut is down and it has been falling for over a year. The number of Foreclosures was down 10 per cent from April and down 16 per cent from April of 2011.
This placed Connecticut 36 nationally for foreclosure filings, which include default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions.
Nationally, the rate of foreclosures was up 9 per cent over the April rates, but down 4 per cent for the same period last year. According to Realty-Trac, foreclosure filings have decreased on a year over year basis for … (10 comments)

Waterbury CT Board of Realtors To Initiate a City-Wide Clean-up - 06/14/12 07:57 PM
Waterbury CT Board of Realtors To Initiate a City-Wide Clean-up
The Date has been set, Sat July 28, 2012.
 
 It is called the Front Porch Program. 
 
 
The purpose to regain a sense of pride in the city and to encourage all home owners and residents of the City of Waterbury to spend a little time just to clean up their neighborhoods.
 
Sat, June 9 was the kick-off rally at the offices of the Greater Waterbury Board of Realtors. Representatives from the Neighborhood Associations of Waterbury were invited, along with all residents to enjoy the festivities and … (8 comments)

3 Bedroom Home for Sale in Cheshire CT, A Charming Cape - 06/12/12 07:27 PM
3 Bedroom Home for Sale in Cheshire CT, A Charming Cape New Listing in Cheshire CT, 380 Oak AvePriced to sell at $259,000  MLS# N327055
A charming cape in a fine residential neighborhood; just a few steps to the elementary school and playground;
Hardwood flooring, freshly painted exterior; 2 full bathrooms
This cape has a full bath and bedroom on first floor which can be ideal for an elderly couple.Multi-zone heating systemLarge eat-in kitchenFormal living room with fireplaceIdeal starter home in a town with wonderful services and an outstanding school system
 

Priced to sell at $259,000  MLS# N327055
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Cheshire CT Real Estate Sales Report for May 2012 - 06/11/12 08:39 PM
Cheshire CT Real Estate Sales Report for May 2012   
 

 
Currently in Cheshire CT there are 184 active residential listings for sale. They range from a 1,464 square ft, 3-bedroom ranch needing repairs listed at $115,000 to a 10,000 square ft, 6-bedroom Tudor listed at $2,150,000.
 
 
 
The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Cheshire CT is $456,643. The average days on market for these homes is 85 days. For the month of May, there were 50 homes listed for sale in Cheshire CT. 
 
 
There are currently 25 homes under contract in … (5 comments)

Waterbury CT, Country Club Neighborhood, May 2012 Real Estate Sales Report - 06/10/12 07:53 PM
Waterbury CT, Country Club Neighborhood, May 2012 Real Estate Sales Report  
 
 
Currently in the Country Club Road area of Waterbury there are 29 active residential listings for sale, with 6 new listings being added in May. The homes for sale in the Country Club Road Section of Waterbury CT range from a 693 square ft, 2-bedroom ranch listed at $89,900 to a 4,002 square ft, 5-bedroom, bi-level home listed at $399,900. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06708.
 
 
 
The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in the Country … (3 comments)

How Do I Fix Up a Home to Sell? - 06/09/12 04:58 AM
How Do I Fix Up a Home to Sell?

Above all, most sellers find it difficult to remain completely objective and unemotional about the condition of their home, and how it will be perceived by buyers in the market, and this may have an effect on their judgment. For accurate information, it is best to obtain an impartial, third-party opinion by a professional in the field of home inspection. The first thing you need to do is stop thinking of your home as "home" and start thinking about it as a commodity that you want to sell. To be a successful … (33 comments)

What can I expect to Pay for Closing Costs? - 06/08/12 05:04 PM
What can I expect to Pay for Closing Costs?
After you have satisfied your contract contingencies, but before you close the sale, several tasks need to be completed. For example, lenders have requirements that must be met by the closing date. In addition, you will need to have title insurance and hazard insurance in place.
 
Closing Your Home Sale
Buyers typically pay the following closing costs:
fees charged for obtaining a mortgage inspection fees homeowner's insurance (must be prepaid for one year at closing) transfer taxes if there are any (although the seller may pay these or … (6 comments)

Household Electronic Disposal for Prospect CT - 06/07/12 04:11 AM
Household Electronic Disposal for Prospect CT

 
Saturday, June 9 is the collection date for residents of Prospect, along with other towns in their region to safely dispose of their Household E-Waste. E-waste, or electronic waste is considered to be those non functioning computers, televisions, printers old VCR’s and any other similar type of home device.
The parking lot of the GE Co in Plainville CT, at the corner of Rt, 10 and Woodruff Ave, will be the location for drop off of residential E-waste for the following towns:
Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, Meriden, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Prospect, Southington and Wolcott.
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How Do We get to The Closing Process? - 06/06/12 05:01 AM
How Do We get to The Closing Process?

It’s an exciting time when you find the home of your choice. After going through the mortgaging process, the inspections, repair negotiations if any, we have to finalize the transaction.
The closing is initiated by your lender letting you know that all your financial requirements have been satisfied, and all contingencies have been satisfied. A ‘Clear to Close’ notice is sent to your lawyer, who in turn will contact the seller’s lawyer to let them know we’re ready and a day and time are selected, satisfactory to all parties.
The contingencies that … (14 comments)

Prospect CT Real Estate Sales Report for May 2012 - 06/05/12 08:09 PM
Prospect CT Real Estate Sales Report for May 2012
 
 
 
Currently in Prospect CT there are 62 active residential listings for sale, with 10 new listings being added in May. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from an 810 square ft, 1-bedroom REO cape, listed at $80,000 to a 3,086 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial listed at $579,900. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $313,523. The average days on market for these homes are 172 days.
 

 
 
There are 7 homes under contract in Prospect CT. The … (3 comments)

What Golfers Will Do for a Better Score Monday Funnies - 06/04/12 05:07 AM
What Golfers Will Do for a Better Score     Monday Funnies
A golfer is in a competitive match with a friend, who is ahead by a couple of strokes. The golfer says to himself, "I'd give anything to sink this next putt."A stranger walks up to him and whispers, "Would you give up a fourth of your sex life?"The golfer thinks the man is crazy and that his answer will be meaningless. At the same time he thinks this might be a good omen, so he says, "Okay," and sinks the putt. Two holes later he mumbles to himself, "Boy, if I … (12 comments)

Spring is Here and the New Arrivals are Active - 06/03/12 10:37 AM
Spring is Here and the New Arrivals are Active
 
While walking past a pond this morning, I spotted a couple of ducks swimming very close together. As I got closer, I was able to see why they were so close, as their hatchlings were also in the water with them.
 

There looked to be 5 little ones in the brood all swimming with mom and dad.
 
Spring is Here and the New Arrivals are Active  
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Naugatuck CT 7th Duck Days Race and Family Day, Sunday June 3 - 06/02/12 06:44 AM
Naugatuck CT   7th Duck Days Race and Family Day,  Sunday June 3   It's time for the ducks to have their race down the Naugatuck River. It might not be as well known as the Kentucky Derby or even the Indianapolis 500 but in these parts it’s a fun day for all ages. The greatest (almost) race in Naugatuck Ct. From the starting line at Maple and Water Streets, 25,000 rubber ducks will plunge into the Naugatuck River in an attempt to win a prize for their owner.
The Duck Days race is a fun event for the residents of Naugatuck … (8 comments)

What is a home inspection? - 06/01/12 06:37 AM
What is a home inspection? A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and systems of a house, from the roof to the foundation.
 

Why do I need a home inspection?Buying a home could be the largest single investment you will ever make. To minimize unpleasant surprises and unexpected difficulties, you’ll want to learn as much as you can about a newly constructed or existing house before you buy it. A home inspection may identify the need for major repairs or builder oversights, as well as the need for maintenance to keep it in good shape. … (10 comments)

 
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