Memorial Day: A Waterbury History - 05/31/10 11:59 PM
Memorial Day: A Waterbury History
 
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, was a day established by former Civil War Union veterans to commemorate those who died in the struggle to save the Union. Started on May 30, 1868, Decoration Day was commemorated in the northern states until the turn of the century, and throughout the country thereafter. After World War I, the day was set to include those who participated in all wars in which Americans served and died. The term “Memorial Day” was first used in 1882, but did not become the common name for Decoration Day until … (3 comments)

Relay for Life Waterbury, CT June 5-6, 2010 - 05/31/10 12:04 AM
Starting Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 8 a.m., and ending on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at 8 a.m., the American Cancer Society will be having its annual Relay for Life at Crosby High School, located at 300 Pierpont Road in the city’s East End. Many teams from schools across the city, as well as volunteer organizations will be paricipating in the Relay for Life event to raise money to support cancer research and those who have fought the disease and won, as well as to remember those who lost their battle with cancer. You can visit the Relay for Life website … (3 comments)

55 Alder Street - Town Plot Waterbury, CT Home For Sale! - 05/30/10 11:55 PM
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Get Your Free Scoop of Ice Cream at Friendly's June 5, 2010 - 05/29/10 09:49 PM
Get Your Free Scoop of Ice Cream At Friendly’s June 5, 2010
 

 
It’s that time of the year again – Friendly’s Restaurants across the nation are having their annual Get Your Free Scoop of Ice Cream next Saturday, June 5, from noon to 5 p.m.
 
"Friendly's, a family dining chain of more than 500 restaurants, will kick off summer on Saturday, June 5, 2010 with Free Ice Cream Day. From noon to 5:00 p.m., customers can receive a one-scoop dish or cone of their flavor of choice at any participating Friendly's restaurant.  With 26 flavors to … (5 comments)

The Art of Writing Well... - 05/29/10 09:12 PM
The Art of Writing Well
I have never considered myself an exceptional writer. Not even when I wrote an essay for the standardized tests back at the beginning of 8th grade. That essay catapulted me from the lowest level English class all the way to the honors class, in the space of a week. (Disclaimer: I failed English in 7th grade due to sheer laziness, period).

A good friend of mine whom I consider a writer par excellence and I were having a chat when I mentioned that I do not have the patience for crafting prose, making essays or … (5 comments)

The Calm After The Storm... - 05/29/10 04:19 PM
The Calm After The Storm…

Well, this past week was certainly an interesting one in the Rain. The virtual storm that erupted in the AR universe after a few well written posts that had titles destined to cause an explosion has now subsided, somewhat. Now, can we get back to normal?
 
The best way to return to a normal state of affairs is to read something encouraging, don’t you think? I sure do. And there were quite a few posts that were featured this week which were very refreshing to read, very calming, not controversial, and … (2 comments)

If You Missed The Storms In The Rain... - 05/28/10 01:30 PM
If You Missed the Storms in the Rain…
 

Where to begin, where to begin…this week has certainly been an interesting one on ActiveRain. There has been quite a few posts this week that were featured which had peoples heads spinning, wondering what AR had come to…some were even reblogged, which may or may not have added to the insanity which ensued…but I digress…
 
Let’s see, do we recap these in the order in which they were posted, or by the number of comments they generated? I suppose that it doesn’t really matter how I do it. What piqued … (13 comments)

Memorial Day Events In The Greater Waterbury CT Area - 05/27/10 11:35 PM

 
 
2010 Memorial Day Events in the Greater Waterbury Area
 
Looking for Memorial Day Events in the Greater Waterbury Area? Here’s a list of upcoming events for Memorial Day that you can view or participate in:
 
Waterbury Memorial Day Events:
          Saturday, May 29 - Fort Hill Cemetery Ceremony honoring Civil War heroes, featuring Civil War re-enactors. Location: Fort Hill Cemetery, Thomaston Avenue, Waterville. Time: 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 30 - Gold Star parents' luncheon. Location: VFW Post 201 on Baldwin Street Time: 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 30 - Memorial Day Parade. Location: Marching units will … (2 comments)

247 Tudor Street - Upper Fulton Park Waterbury, CT Home For Sale! - 05/23/10 11:56 PM
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101 Herkimer Street - Overlook Waterbury, CT Home for Sale! - 05/23/10 11:47 PM
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Plymouth, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010 - 05/19/10 11:43 PM
Plymouth, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010
 
These are the latest statistics for the Plymouth, CT real estate market for the month ending on April 30, 2010:

Go to Plymouth, CT Real Estate - Market Update for prior Plymouth, CT market reports.
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Plymouth, CT Real Estate Market Update in Zip Code 06786 - 05/19/10 10:57 PM
Plymouth, CT Real Estate Market Update in Zip Code 06786
 
Here is the most recent information on the real estate market for single family homes in Plymouth, CT 06786. This area is considered the Terryville section of Plymouth, CT. 
The real estate market in Plymouth CT 06786 is still a buyer’s market, with almost 12 months worth of housing inventory still on the market, selling at the rate of 5.83 units per month over the last 6 months. The real estate market is still improving for home sellers slightly, with another increase in the average sales price of those homes … (1 comments)

Plymouth, CT Real Estate Market Update in Zip Code 06782 - 05/19/10 10:44 PM
Plymouth, CT Real Estate Market Update in Zip Code 06782
 
Here are the most recent statistics on the real estate market for single family homes in Plymouth, CT 06782.
Only two homes were sold in Pequabuck or other neighborhoods of Plymouth, CT 06782 in April, and there is still a strong buyer’s market present, with 21 months worth of housing inventory still on the market. Average sales prices remain higher than other areas of Plymouth, but the days on market also remain significantly higher as well.
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Naugatuck, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010 - 05/17/10 02:28 PM
NAUGATUCK CT REAL ESTATE – MARKET UPDATE MAY 2010
 
These are the latest statistics for the Naugatuck, CT real estate market for the month ending on April 30, 2010:

Go to Naugatuck, CT Real Estate - Market Update to see prior Naugatuck, CT market reports.
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Thomaston, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010 - 05/17/10 02:15 PM
THOMASTON , CT REAL ESTATE – MARKET UPDATE MAY 2010
 
These are the latest statistics for the Thomaston, CT real estate market for the month ending on April 30, 2010:
 

Go to Thomaston , CT Real Estate - Market Update to see prior Thomaston, CT market reports.
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Middlebury, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010 - 05/17/10 02:09 PM
MIDDLEBURY , CT REAL ESTATE – MARKET UPDATE MAY 2010
 
These are the latest statistics for the Middlebury , CT real estate market for the month ending on April 30 , 2010:
 

Prior Middlebury, CT Real Estate Market Updates can be accessed by clicking on the preceding link.              
 
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Southbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010 - 05/17/10 02:03 PM
SOUTHBURY, CT REAL ESTATE - MARKET UPDATE MAY 2010
 
These are the latest statistics for the Southbury, CT real estate market for the month ending on April 30, 2010:

 
Click on Southbury, CT Real Estate - Market Updates to see prior Southbury, CT market reports.              
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Wolcott, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010 - 05/12/10 11:33 PM
WOLCOTT, CT REAL ESTATE - MARKET UPDATE MAY 2010
 
Here's a look at the recent statistics for the real estate market in Wolcott, CT as of May 1, 2010:

 
Click Wolcott, CT Real Estate - Market Updates for prior Wolcott, CT real estate market reports.
 
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Watertown, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010 - 05/12/10 10:05 PM
WATERTOWN, CT REAL ESTATE - MARKET UPDATE MAY 2010
Here's a look at the recent statistics for the real estate market in Watertown, CT:

  Click Watertown, CT Real Estate - Market Updates for prior Watertown, CT market reports.  
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Watertown, CT Real Estate Market Update in Zip Code 06795 - 05/12/10 06:25 PM
Watertown, CT Real Estate Market Update in Zip Code 06795
 
Here are the most recent statistics on the real estate market for single family homes in Watertown, CT 06795.
 
 
The real estate market in Watertown, CT 06795 remained a buyer’s market in April, with almost 14 months of inventory remaining at a sales pace of 6.33 homes sold per month. The average sales price has inched up a bit from March’s performance.
 
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Watertown, CT Real Estate Market Update in Zip code 06779 - 05/12/10 06:15 PM
Watertown, CT Real Estate Market Update in Zip Code 06779
 
Here are the most recent statistics on the real estate market for single family homes in Watertown, CT 06779.
 
 
The real estate market in Oakville, CT (Watertown, CT 06779) remains a buyers’ market with a sales pace of 4.17 sales a month over the last 6 months, and with over 11 months of inventory remaining. 
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Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010 - 05/12/10 05:49 PM
WATERBURY, CT REAL ESTATE - MARKET UPDATE MAY 2010
These are the latest statistics for the Waterbury, CT real estate market:
The number of homes that have sold in Waterbury, CT has maintained a rather constant average over the last several months. April's number of closed listings showed the usual return of activity at the end of winter/beginning of spring.
The following neighborhoods have had activity: East Mountain, Bunker Hill, Bucks Hill, Meriden-Woodtick, Town Plot, East Farms, and Upper Fulton Park in the last month.
You can click the following link for a month to month comparison … (0 comments)

Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update in Zip Code 06710 - 05/11/10 11:17 PM
Waterbury, CT Real Estate Market Update in Zip Code 06710
 
Here are the most recent statistics on the real estate market for single family homes in Waterbury, CT 06710. This area includes the following neighborhoods: Historic Hillside, Historic Overlook, and Willow/Plaza.
 
 
The real estate market in Waterbury 06710 remained a buyer’s market in April, with 13.5 months of inventory remaining, with a sales rate of 3.3 homes being sold per month. Average sale prices continued to fall as bank-owned homes continue to be a large share of the homes being sold in this zip code.
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Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update in Zip Code 06708 - 05/11/10 11:11 PM
Waterbury, CT Real Estate Market Update in Zip Code 06708
 
Here are the most recent statistics on the real estate market for single family homes in Waterbury, CT 06708. This area includes the following neighborhoods: Brooklyn, Bunker Hill, Country Club, Robinwood, Town Plot, and Western Hills.
 
 
The real estate market in Waterbury CT 06708 remains a very strong buyer’s market, with over 15 months of inventory. Average days on market decreased in April, but so did the average sale price for homes that sold in the 06708 zip code of Waterbury, CT.
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Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update in Zip Code 06706 - 05/11/10 10:16 PM
Waterbury, CT Real Estate Market Update in Zip Code 06706
 
Here are the most recent statistics on the real estate market for single family homes in Waterbury, CT in the 06706 zip code. This area includes the following neighborhoods: East Mountain, Hopeville, Mohawk Park, Platts Mills, South End, and Washington Park.
 
 
The real estate market in Waterbury, CT 06706 is, with almost 9 months of inventory at the current sales pace of 6.17 units per month being sold, still in a very strong buyer’s market. Interestingly, the average sale price has increased, and the total amount of inventory … (0 comments)

Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update in Zip Code 06705 - 05/11/10 10:10 PM
Waterbury, CT Real Estate Market Update in Zip Code 06705
 
Here are the most recent statistics on the real estate market for single family homes in Waterbury, CT in the 06705 zip code. This area includes the following neighborhoods: East Farms, Fairlawn, and Mill Plain (Meriden/Woodtick)
 
 
The real estate market in Waterbury, CT 06705 remains a buyer’s market with almost 9 months of inventory. Average sale prices have continued to drop, and the number of days on market has increased, compared to March. However, the months of inventory is also down, despite a decrease in the number … (0 comments)

Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update in Zip Code 06704 - 05/11/10 10:03 PM
Waterbury, CT Real Estate Market Update in Zip Code 06704
 
Here are the most recent statistics on the real estate market for single family homes in Waterbury, CT in the 06704 zip code. This area includes the following neighborhoods: Bucks Hill, Crownbrook, Fairmount, Lakewood, Long Hill, North End, Upper Fulton Park, Walnut-Orange-Walsh(WOW), and Waterville.
 
 
The real estate market in Waterbury, CT 06704 continues to be a buyer’s market, with almost 10 months supply of inventory. Average sales prices dropped slightly, and the days on market remained the same; but with the increase in the number of homes that … (0 comments)

17R Seymour Street - Town Plot Waterbury, CT Home For Sale! - 05/09/10 11:02 PM
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Prospect, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010 - 05/09/10 08:44 AM
PROSPECT, CT REAL ESTATE - MARKET UPDATE MAY 2010
 
These are the latest statistics for the Prospect, CT real estate market for the month ending on April 30, 2010:

 
Click on Prospect, CT Real Estate - Market Update for prior Prospect, CT market reports.
 
 
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Town Plot Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010 - 05/08/10 07:53 PM
TOWN PLOT-WATERBURY, CT REAL ESTATE - MARKET UPDATE MAY 2010
 
Here’s a look at the recent statistics for the real estate market in the Town Plot neighborhood of Waterbury, CT:
 


Prior Town Plot Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Updates can be accessed by clicking on the link.
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East Farms Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010 - 05/08/10 03:05 AM
EAST FARMS WATERBURY, CT REAL ESTATE - MARKET UPDATE MAY 2010
 
Here’s a look at the recent statistics for the East Farms section of Waterbury's East End real estate market:
 

Prior East Farms Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Updates can be accessed by clicking on the link.
 
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Meriden\Woodtick Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010 - 05/05/10 11:59 PM
MERIDEN-WOODTICK WATERBURY, CT REAL ESTATE - MARKET UPDATE MAY 2010
 
Here’s a look at the recent statistics for the Meriden-Woodtick section of Waterbury's East End real estate market:


Prior Meriden-Woodtick Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Updates can be accessed by clicking on the link.
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East Mountain Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010 - 05/05/10 10:33 PM
East Mountain Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010
 

 
Here’s a look at the latest statistics for Waterbury's East Mountain real estate market:

 
Prior East Mountain Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Updates can be accessed by clicking on the link.
The East Mountain neighborhood is one of the few in Waterbury so far that has its own website, so to get a look at what's happening in the East Mountain neighborhood of Waterbury, CT , stop by http://www.eastmountainct.com/ .
 
 
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Bunker Hill Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010 - 05/05/10 06:44 PM
BUNKER HILL-WATERBURY, CT REAL ESTATE - MARKET UPDATE MAY 2010
 
Here's a look at the recent statistics for the real estate market in the Bunker Hill neighborhood of Waterbury, CT:
 

Prior Bunker Hill Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Updates can be accessed by clicking on the link.
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Bucks Hill Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010 - 05/05/10 01:49 PM
Bucks Hill-Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010
Here’s a look at the statistics for the Bucks Hill real estate market as of April 30, 2010:
 

 
Prior Bucks Hill – Waterbury, CT Real Estate Market Updates can be accessed by clicking on the link.
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Upper Fulton Park Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010 - 05/05/10 12:57 PM
Upper Fulton Park Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Market Update May 2010
Here’s a look at the statistics for the Upper Fulton Park real estate market as of April 30, 2010:


Prior Upper Fulton Park - Waterbury, CT Real Estate Market Updates can be accessed by clicking on the link.
 
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Meriden\Woodtick Waterbury, CT Real Estate - Quarterly Market Report April 1, 2010 - 05/03/10 12:33 PM
Meriden\Woodtick-Waterbury, CT Real Estate: Quarterly Market Report April 1, 2010
 
The grid below gives the type of house, sizes, sales prices and days on market for the homes that have sold in the Meriden\Woodtick, Waterbury, CT area over the last 90 days.
 
 

 

 
Meriden\Woodtick-Waterbury, CT Market Statistics:
Average Listing Price: $141,256
Average Sale Price: $135,956
Average Days on Market (DOM): 98
 
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