ct: Westport CT - Market Trends - January 2012
- 02/18/12 05:29 AM
WESTPORT
Market Trends Report
January 2012
The Westport, Connecticut real estate market is still declining. The slowdown earlier in the year can be attributed in part to the power outages and flooding that accompanied Tropical Storm Irene and the freak October snowstorm that caused power outages. However, the 3 month comparison shows that despite the mild winter both the number of sales and market prices have continued to decline.
The amount of inventory that the market can absorb is down as well. We look at the absorption rate over a 12 month period (see chart above), which means that it would take … (0 comments)
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ct: Greens Farms - Market Trends Report - January 2012
- 02/18/12 02:14 AM
GREENS FARMS Market Trends Report January 2012
The Greens Farms, Connecticut real estate market is showing signs of picking up. The slowdown earlier in the year can be attributed in part to the season and the freak October snow storm and accompanying power outages. However, the 3 month comparison shows that while sales haven't increased, prices are on the rise.
The amount of inventory that the market can absorb was down a bit August through October, likely due to Tropical Storm Irene and the October snow storm, which kept buyers away. Sales normally slow down over … (2 comments)
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ct: Ash Creek Tidal Estuary - Undiscovered Treasure in Black Rock CT
- 01/28/12 03:04 AM
Most estuaries have been developed, especially in urban areas across the United States as waterfront property is valuable. There are very few remaining tidal estuaries in urban areas, so Ash Creek's importance needs to be understood in order that we preserve and protect it for ourselves and future generations.
Did you know that over 250 different species of migratory shorebirds have been sighted in Fairfield, Connecticut according to Milan Bull, Senior Scientist at Connecticut Audubon? The Ash Creek tidal estuary borders Fairfield and Bridgeport. It is an important stopover area for migratory shorebirds, some of whom travel from as far away as … (0 comments)
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ct: JUST REDUCED $139,500 Loft-style Coop - Walk to New Fairfield Metro Station
- 12/09/11 12:07 AM
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ct: FOR RENT: Black Rock Single Family with Water Views for $2,850/mo.
- 11/26/11 04:37 AM
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ct: Fairfield Metro Train Station Opens Monday, December 5, 2011
- 11/19/11 08:24 AM
At long last, the new train station which has been in the works for the past ten years is finally expected to begin service on Monday, December 5th.
New stops on train lines have long been known to boost property values. City planners have aptly named this THE TRAIN STATION EFFECT. Studies have shown that a new train station can boost prices between 14-18% within a one mile radius of a new stop on a train line. This train line, Metro North, goes to Manhattan, making it particularly desirable.
FAIRFIELD METRO TRAIN STATION
A one mile … (3 comments)
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ct: JUST REDUCED $595,000 One Acre of Direct Waterfront on Black Rock Harbor
- 09/21/11 09:23 AM
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ct: Food for Thought Book Discussion on September 21st
- 09/09/11 01:47 AM
Wednesday, September 21st 1:00 PMBlack Rock Branch
Food for Thought – Book Discussion The Black Rock Branch Library’s lunchtime book club meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM - bring your brown bag lunch, we will provide coffee, tea and dessert.
Our next book up for discussion is:
In the Garden of Beasts by Eric Larson
In the Garden of Beasts is a vivid portrait of Berlin during the first years of Hitler’s reign, brought to life through the stories of two people: William E. Dodd, who in 1933 became America’s first ambassador to Hitler’s regime, and his scandalously carefree daughter, Martha.
Call the … (4 comments)
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ct: Lunch & Learn Program on Interviewing
- 09/08/11 01:38 AM
Friday, September 9th1:00 PMBlack Rock Branch
Job Interview Techniques Learn basic interviewing techniques including what to wear, which questions to ask the interviewer, how to answer important interviewing questions, how to interview the interviewer and much more.
Bring paper and pencil to participate in the activities.
A “Lunch & Learn” program.
Bring a brown bag lunch and we’ll supply the coffee and dessert.
This program is free but seating is limited. To register call:
203 337-9676
Most recently Sharon was the Director of Career Services for a vocational school. She has helped hundreds of individuals realize their career goals through coaching, career mapping and … (2 comments)
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ct: Dinner at the Artisan Restaurant in Southport CT - Tavern & Garden
- 09/06/11 01:33 AM
Celebrating the end of summer. It was the end of a long holiday weekend, the Labor Day weekend, but I had to work all day and at the end, I just wanted to celebrate the end of summer with my husband in a special way.
All our favorite haunts were closed. Most of the area restaurants were closed due to a combination of the holiday and falling on a Monday, so what to do? I figured a hotel would have to be open on holidays and Mondays, so we decided to check out the rather pricey, but fabulous Artisan Restaurant at the Delamar Hotel in … (10 comments)
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ct: Homes for Sale in Black Rock CT - $475,000 425-427 Brewster Street
- 09/03/11 06:04 AM
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ct: Hurricane Irene Alert for Black Rock - Threat of Storm Surge at High Tide
- 08/26/11 02:38 PM
The town of Fairfield is requiring residents in the Fairfield Beach area to evacuate their homes tomorrow (Saturday) by 4 PM. No mandatory evacuations are planned for Black Rock at this time, however, please remember that we did have last minute evacuations during Hurricane Gloria. I was one of the people who evacuated and it wasn't easy as there were live power lines down and trees in the road as I tried to leave. If you are planning to leave, it would be best to do it during the day tomorrow rather than waiting until the storm arrives.
While much damage … (7 comments)
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ct: Vines & Vignettes - Save the Date
- 08/25/11 05:05 PM
Vines & Vignettes is an unique garden experience on the grounds of the historic Rose Cottage in the heart of Black Rock, CT. The Rose Cottage, once a part of the spectacular George Hotel on the waterfront of St. Mary's-By-The-Sea, is situated on almost three acres of park-like grounds. Landscape architects, nurseries and garden antiques dealers will use the special features of this property to create over a dozen vignettes on a single property.
Tickets go on sale in September for the Fall Garden Event at Vines & Vignettes from October 8-9, 2011 and for the Preview Gala on October 7, … (3 comments)
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ct: Pro HDR iPhone App
- 08/17/11 02:20 PM
I purchased the Pro HDR iPhone app for my iPhone 4 (cost $1.99) as it was mentioned by other agents on other sites as being one of their favorite apps. The iPhone 4 already has a built in HDR app, so I thought I would provide a comparison of a normal photo, an HDR photo using the built-in HDR app, and a Pro HDR photo. I took a photo tonight while I was on my evening walk and the sun was just starting to go down. I tried to keep the phone in the same position, but I did have to move … (16 comments)
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ct: Preparing for Back to School at St. Ann's School
- 08/14/11 07:22 AM
St. Ann School, in the heart of the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, serves children from 3-years old through 8th grade of all faiths in the Greater Bridgeport area. St. Ann School offers much more than a strong academic program; they teach the entire student - mind, body and spirit. They support family-taught values of right and wrong and help in establishing the highest moral values. The St. Ann School environment is that of a strong community, resulting from the order, discipline, and structure of traditional Catholic School. I know the principal at this school and she is an intelligent, kind-hearted person who has created … (4 comments)
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ct: Bridgeport CT School System Calendar for August through October 2011
- 08/14/11 06:49 AM
Monday, August 29 First Day for Students (One Session Day) Tuesday, August 30 First Day for Grades 10, 11 &12 (One Session Day) Monday, September 5 Labor Day (No School) Thursday, September 29 Rosh Hashanah (No School) Monday, October 10 Columbus Day (No School) Wednesday, October 12 School Improvement (One Session Day) To download the calendar into your Google calender or to print out in PDF format please visit: http://www.bridgeportedu.com/calendar.html … (0 comments)
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ct: Real Estate Recovery - The Impact of Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse on Black Rock
- 07/31/11 06:10 AM
The Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse is a 23,000 SF building featuring a nearly 8,000 SF gymnasium that will have seating for 250, a teen center, game room, arts and science center, technology center, community room, two learning centers, a café and kitchen, and a multi-purpose room for dances, fitness and yoga programs. Boys & Girls Clubs of America programs focus on five areas including education and career development, character and leadership development, the arts, health and life skills, and sports, fitness and recreation.The Clubhouse was built entirely with private funds at a cost of $6.7M.It opened in June 2011.
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ct: Black Rock Library 2nd Annual Block Party
- 07/26/11 10:23 AM
Thursday, August 4th 6:00 – 8:00 PM, 2nd Annual Black Rock Branch Block Party
The Black Rock Branch Library will be celebrating its second anniversary with a gala Block Party. There will be music, food, and much more for the entire family
Featuring the music of:
The Mimosa Steel Pan Band
Hudson, Grace and the Invisible Rhythm Section
Please join us and help us celebrate two great years as part of the Black Rock Community.
For more info call: 203 337-9676. John SoltisCommunity LibrarianBlack Rock Branch Library(203) 337-9676jsoltis@bridgeportpubliclibrary.org
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ct: Real Estate Recovery - The Whole Foods Effect on Black Rock
- 07/25/11 04:18 PM
Did you know that there is a real estate phenomenon known as "the Whole Foods effect?" Apparently, entire neighborhoods have been transformed by the presence of a Whole Foods store. Google the keywords WHOLE FOODS EFFECT and see. I'm not making this up.
A 2007 study in Portland, Oregon found that property values typically go up by about 17.5% percent if you live near a Whole Foods store. The impact of all the developments together is actually called the “Whole Foods Effect” according to urban planners. The process of gentrification of an area starts with one anchor store, such as Whole … (16 comments)
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ct: FOR RENT 39 Harbor Avenue, Black Rock
- 07/24/11 03:21 PM
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