danbury ct homes for sale: It is NOT a Good Time To Buy - 05/29/10 05:46 AM
IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BUY – OHHHHMMMMM

IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BUY— OHHHHMMMMM
To quote one my heroes, Simon Cowell, “I don’t mean to be rude but..” SHUT UP ALREADY!
Yes prices are low! Yes Interesting Rates are historically low! Yes there’s a ton of housing inventory! So let me qualify my opening about why everyone should not be jumping on the bandwagon and grabbing up some of the low-priced inventory with the low-interest rates.
It goes back to something that has been mercilessly pounded into our collective consciousness over the last 50 years.
 
Real … (7 comments)

danbury ct homes for sale: My Thanksgiving Message to the Blogosphere - 11/25/09 02:39 AM

 
 
 
I know the standards of writing I've set in the past are causing you right now to eagerly anticipate sage pearls of wisdom from me; carefully selected words expressed in such an articulate, heartfelt fashion with a message so touching and meaningful as to make you pause, look into the deepest recesses of your heart and reflect on the things you should be thankful for in spite of the troubled times we live in. Sentences so eloquently constructed they'll render mental and emotional images that will make you cry (just a little). You'll vividly and fondly remember … (5 comments)

danbury ct homes for sale: Great Interview with Richard Smith about Tax Credit, Short Term future of Housing Market - 10/23/09 07:16 AM
Excellent interview  from Fox Business Network with Richard Smith, CEO of Realogy regarding where the housing market is headed in the short term. 
He points out, correctly, that the market for home buyers is about as good as it gets.  Low interest rates and high inventory make a perfect storm for buyers. 
The primary focus of the inventory is regarding Smith's opinion on whether or not the $8000 1st Time Homebuyer's Tax Credit should be extended and his opinion of whether or not it WILL be extended.
The interviewers went on to ask him about the prediction of how continued increase … (0 comments)

danbury ct homes for sale: Open House Today 1- 4 10 Flintrock Drive Danbury $479,900 - Nice Colonial - 10/04/09 02:38 AM
If you're out and about today, stop by and say hello.  I'll be at 10 Flintrock Drive in Danbury from 1-4.
4 BR 2.5 Bath with updated everything.   Priced to sell at $479,900.
DIRECTIONS:  Clapboard Ridge (Rte 39) To Flintrock.  House on left.
Can't make it, give me a holler to set up a showing.
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danbury ct homes for sale: Who Cares About the 1st Time Home Buyer's Credit? - 10/03/09 03:25 AM
Well it's very clear that the $8000 First-Time Home Buyer's Credit is a success.
OK - you're not eligible for the credit because you're not a first time home buyer so why does this matter to you?
Simple answer - as the housing market gets better it helps the economy get better. 
The inventory of unsold houses decreases, so the people who own them begin to move on and, in many cases, buy new houses. 
The sellers are freed up to invest profits back into the economy. In addition to buying new houses, they hire moving companies, buy new furniture and … (2 comments)

 
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