According to the latest report furnished by RealtyTrac for April 2009,Connecticut is ranked #19 nationally with a total of 1695 foreclosure filings which consists of notices of default, auctions and bank owned properties. This represents an decrease of nearly 25% for Connecticut home foreclosure filings from March 2009. Total foreclosure activity in Connecticut was up 25% from April 2008. Connecticut was ranked #13 in foreclosure filings in March 2009.
With 1 in every 625 homes facing foreclosure, New Haven County has the highest number of foreclousre filings with 625 followed by Hartford County with 545, Fairfield County with 535, Litchfield County with 142, New London County with 138, Middlesex County with 76, Windham County with 69 and Tolland County with 44. 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. This brings Connecticut to a total of 7,739 foreclosue filings year to date.
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If you're thinking about buying a foreclosure home in Connecticut there are great buys in today's market and now is a great time to buy while interest rates are stil low. To get more information on available homes, contact Donna or start your home sear here - New Haven County real estate or call me directly at 203-488-1641, ext. 214.
There are options availabe to homeowners today facing foreclosure including a short sale or loan modification. If you are considering listing your home as a short sale be sure to choose a Realtor with the CDPE designation. An agent who has earned the Certified Distressed Property Designation has dedicated their time and effort to understanding the issues distressed homeowners are dealing with and who understands the full range of solutions and is ready to help.
A short sale is an emotional transaction, we help you take the stress out of losing your home to foreclosure. Successful short sales include all property types, including condos, townhomes multi-family homes, single-family homes, luxury estates and waterfront homes.
Donna Bigda, CDPE
Licensed Connecticut REALTOR®
10 Pine Orchard Road
Branford, Connecticut 06405
Call Donna at 203-488-1641, ext. 214
Fax 203-315-2127
www.NewHavenShortSaleAgent.com
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