Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval. Strengthen your mortgage bargaining power in CT by knowing the difference between these two homebuyer tools. "What size house can I buy;" How big of a mortgage can we afford; and "How do I make sure my offer is accepted?" These are three of the most common questions asked by First-Time Home Buyers, Move-Up Buyers and Downsizers.  Getting Pre-Qualified for a mortgage is a good start. This will give you a general idea on how your financial situation affects your buying power It can also help you determine which Loan Officer going to select to assist you with financing the largest investment you may ever make. Usually, there are no commitments attached to getting pre-qualified by a loan  officer... you are investing a little of your time and the risk of ... 11/24/2010

Fall Maintenance Tips for CT Home Owners The changing seasons in Connecticut means battening down the hatches and protecting your household from the severe elements. Before the weather grows colder, it's important to prepare for the fall and winter months to prevent damage to your new home. Here are some helpful home maintenance steps you can take to preserve the value of your investment. Gutters and Downspouts Clean gutters and downspouts frequently during the fall to prevent a build up of leaves and debris Neglected gutters can lead to wood rot problems and pest infestations. Be sure water is not coming down behind the gutters and that all support brackets are secure. Ensure that water drains properly away from the house and doesn't pool.Pooling can cause damage to foundations, drivew... 11/09/2010

October 2010 Real Estate Sales Report for Watertown CT   Currently in Watertown CT there are 124 active residential listings for sale, with 22 new listings being added in October. The homes for sale in Watertown CT range from a 1,064 square ft, 2-bedroom cape listed at $82,400 to a 6,758 square ft, 5 bedroom, contemporary estate on 5 acres listed at $1,600,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Watertown CT is $322,554. The average days on market for these homes is 119 days. In addition, there are currently 12 homes under contract in Watertown CT, five of which went under contract in October. In October, 7 homes closed in Watertown CT. They ranged from a 960 square ft, 3-bedroom ranch, which sold for $163,500 to a 3,259 square ft, 3 bedroom, colonial wh... 11/03/2010

Clockwork Repertory Theater, Oakville, CT presents "Christmas Belles" Through December 4. 2010 (edit/delete) Clockwork Repertory Theatre (www.clockworkrep.com) in Oakville, CT opens its 33rd season with a hilarious Holiday misadventure guaranteed to bring joy to your world! It's Christmas in Fayro, Texas. For those who have no clue where Fayro, Texas is, and wouldn't know an ostentatious, loud-mouthed Futrelle from a hole in the wall, well, it's not too late. The Futrelle sisters are set to give the town a Christmas pageant they'll never forget! As the plot develops, Frankie Futrelle is weeks overdue with her twins, sister Twink just got out of jail for burning half the town down and hot-flash suffering Honey Raye is desperately trying to keep the holiday event from spiraling out of con... 10/25/2010

WATERTOWN, CT REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT OCTOBER 2010 Active Listings 131 New Listings 0 Average List Price $312,243 Median List Price $259,900 Average Sq. Ft. 2046 Median Sq. Ft. 1786 There are 131 single family Watertown, CT homes for sale , with an average listing price is $312,243, and 125 days on market, ranging from a 660 sq. ft. 1 bedroom cottage being offered for $99,900 to a 6700 sq. ft. 5 bedroom colonial being offered for $1.595 million. 31 of the Watertown, CT homes for sale were just listed in the month of September, with an average listing price of $267,874. Here's a breakdown of the Watertown/Oakville, CT homes for sale prices: List Price Houses % < 200,000 46 35 200,001-250,000 14 11 250,001-300,000 19 15 300,001-350,000 12 9 350,001-400,000 12 9 400,001-450,000 7 5 450,... 10/24/2010

Third Quarter Real Estate Market Update for Watertown Ct The Real Estate market activity for Watertown Ct has made an adjustment from the previous year and also a fall back from the activity of the first 6 months of the year. For the first 6 months of 2010, the market sales or absorption rate was slightly more than 13 sales per month, with an average sales value of $216,070 and average days on market of 87. For the months of July, August and September, the absorption rate was 8 sales per month with an average sales price of $234,900 and average days on market of 66 days. By comparison, for calendar year 2009, the absorption rate was just over 11 sales per month, with an average sales price of $261,900 and average days on market of 113. There are currently 129 residential properties for ... 10/21/2010

  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.   Homes for Sale 86 Average Listing Price $382,344 Average Sq. Ft. 2343 Months of Inventory 13.5   Home Sales (September 2010) 6 Average Sale Price $302,083 Average Days on Market 36   There are 86 Watertown, CT 06795 homes for sale. The average listing price for Watertown, CT 06795 homes for sale is $382,344, ranging from a 660 sq. ft.1 bedroom cottage for $99,900 to a 6700 sq. ft. 5 bedroom colonial for $1,595,000.   6 homes sold in the Watertown, CT 06795 real estate market in September, ranging from a 1744 sq. ft. 4 bedroom colonial that sold for $225,000, to a 4826 sq. ft. 4 bedroom colonial that sold for $495,00... 10/20/2010

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.   Homes for Sale 45 Average Listing Price $204,506 Average Sq. Ft. 1492 Months of Inventory 7.94   Home Sales (September 2010) 3 Average Sale Price $155,850 Average Days on Market 83   There are 45 Watertown, CT 06779 homes for sale. The average listing price for Watertown, CT 06779 homes for sale is $204,506, ranging from a 1064 sq. ft.2 bedroom cape for $82,400 to a 2440 sq. ft. 4 bedroom colonial for $389,000.   3 homes sold in the Watertown, CT 06779 real estate market in September, ranging from a 960 sq. ft. 3 bedroom ranch that sold for $117,000, to an 1190 sq. ft. 3 bedroom raised colonial that sold for $169,000.... 10/20/2010

September 2010 Real Estate Sales Report for Watertown Ct Currently in Watertown Ct there are 129 active residential listings for sale, with 30 new listings being added in September. The homes for sale in Watertown Ct range from a 720 square ft, 2-bedroom cape listed at $85,000 to a 6,700 square ft, 5 bedroom, colonial estate on 4 acres listed at $1,895,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Watertown Ct is $309,250 with the estate excluded. The average days on market for these homes is 120 days. In addition, there are currently 12 homes under contract in Watertown Ct, four of which went under contract in September. In September, 9 homes closed in Watertown Ct. They ranged from a 960 square ft, 3-bedroom ranch, which sold for $117,000 to a 4,826 square f... 10/06/2010

On the eastern end of Watertown sits the Crestbrook Park complex, known predominately for it's golf course. Upon first entering the area, the vision scans to Merriman Pond, a 36 acre nature estuary that has been a source of much pleasure for fisherman for many years. The Town of Watertown Ct allows no motors on the pond, so as to preserve it's natural beauty, and also so as to not disrupt the gentle nature balance that exists here. In warm weather, row boats, kayaks and canoes can be seen quite often. Recently, the town and a local scout group have collaborated to cut a nature trail around the lake on it's west bank. Right along side the boat ramp for Meriman Pond in Watertown Ct is the entrance to the walking trail. The new sign board contains the details of the aquatic and plant life... 10/02/2010

The Historical Society of Watertown is sponsoring a tour of 5 homes within the town on Saturday September 25. The tour starts at the Watertown Historical Society Museum and will proceed to the following homes: Heminway House,  203 Cutler Street Vilard House,   1026 Bassett Road The Parsonage,  36 North St The Noble House, 191 Woodruff Cashman Farmhouse, 1002 Middlebury Rd Tickets for the event are $30.00 and can be purchased at the Watertown Historical Museum prior to the tour. The full brochure with map is also available online at the Watertown Historical Society web site.                Heminway House                                    Noble House   09/24/2010

WATERTOWN, CT REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT SEPTEMBER 2010 Active Listings 114 New Listings 0 Average List Price $329,222 Median List Price $272,450 Average Sq. Ft. 2090 Median Sq. Ft. 1826 There are 114 single family Watertown, CT homes for sale as of September 1, 2010. The average listing price is $329,222, and have an average of 146 days on market, ranging from a 660 sq. ft. 1 bedroom cottage being offered for $99,900 to a 6700 sq. ft. 5 bedroom colonial being offered for $1.895 million. 20 of the Watertown, CT homes for sale were just listed in the month of August, with an average listing price of $216,174. Here's a breakdown of the Watertown/Oakville, CT homes for sale prices: List Price Houses % < 200,000 35 31 200,001-250,000 12 10.5 250,001-300,000 19 17 300,001-350,000 12 10.5 350... 09/21/2010

  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.   Homes for Sale 78 Average Listing Price $382,344 Average Sq. Ft. 2343 Months of Inventory 12.32   Home Sales (August 2010) 1 Average Sale Price $327,988 Average Days on Market 1   There are 78 Watertown, CT 06795 homes for sale. The average listing price for Watertown, CT 06795 homes for sale is $382,344, ranging from a 660 sq. ft.1 bedroom cottage for $99,900 to a 6700 sq. ft. 5 bedroom colonial for $1,895,000.   1 home sold in the Watertown, CT 06795 real estate market in August - a 1620 sq. ft. colonial that sold for $327,988, with 1 day on market.   The Watertown, CT 06795 real estate market is, with 12 months o... 09/19/2010

  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.   Homes for Sale 36 Average Listing Price $208,833 Average Sq. Ft. 1501 Months of Inventory 5.83   Home Sales (August 2010) 4 Average Sale Price $155,850 Average Days on Market 23   There are 36 Watertown, CT 06779 homes for sale. The average listing price for Watertown, CT 06779 homes for sale is $208,833, ranging from a 1325 sq. ft.3 bedroom colonial for $119,900 to a 2440 sq. ft. 4 bedroom colonial for $389,000.   4 homes sold in the Watertown, CT 06779 real estate market in August, ranging from a 960 sq. ft. 3 bedroom ranch that sold for $84,900, to an 1190 sq. ft. 3 bedroom raised ranch that sold for $192,500. Th... 09/19/2010

Things to Do in Litchfield County Connecticut ... Watertown CT Fall Festival, September 18, 2010 Looking for something to do this weekend in Litchfield County Connecticut. Visit the Watertown CT Fall Festival scheduled for Saturday September 18, 2010 at Veteran's Memorial Park from 10:00 to 8:00. Rain or Shine & Admission is FREE. Visit with your neighbors, catch up on old friendships, meet new people. Something for everyone. at the Watertown CT Fall Festival Local vendors will display their wares Arts and crafts boutiques Face painting, glitter tatooing and pony rides for the younger set  Food items of every description including cookies and milk Check out this years line of new cars from Watertown CT dealerships Promotional Give-aways and demonstrations by Watertown CT merchants. Take... 09/17/2010

Today I have to buy golf balls, and not because I lose so many. The golf balls I buy today, 2 dozen, are destined for two members of the course that have sent real estate referrals my way. Anybody that has read any of my posts know that I have a passion for the game, even though the skills are starting to wane. It has become a stress relief mechanism, and with my involvement in real estate has also become a source of referrals. Over the past 3 years I have gotten at least 18 transactions from the members, and I have given each of them a dozen balls. My clients don't get cheated, as I do give all of the buyers a house warming gift, and the sellers get a goody basket as well. In addition, as a RE/MAX Miracle agent, a portion of my commissions are donated to Children's Miracle Network for... 09/11/2010

August 2010 Real Estate Sales Report for Watertown Ct Currently in Watertown Ct there are 135 active residential listings for sale, with 21 new listings being added in August. The homes for sale in Watertown Ct range from a 875 square ft, 3-bedroom cape listed at $69,200 to a 6,700 square ft, 5 bedroom, colonial estate on 4 acres listed at $1,895,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Watertown Ct is $326,345 with the estate excluded. The average days on market for these homes is 129 days. In addition, there are currently 15 homes under contract in Watertown Ct, five of which went under contract in August. In August,  5 homes closed in Watertown Ct. They ranged from a 960 square ft, 2-bedroom ranch, which sold for $84,900 to a 1,620 square ft, 3 bedroom... 09/09/2010

WATERTOWN, CT REAL ESTATE – MARKET UPDATE AUGUST 2010 Buyers wanting to look at the recent statistics for the Wolcott, CT real estate market as of August 1, 2010 can find that information here:   Active Listings 123 New Listings 0 Average List Price $353,511 Median List Price $324,000 Average Sq. Ft. 2190 Median Sq. Ft. 1872 There are 123 Watertown, CT homes for sale. The average listing price for Watertown, CT homes for sale is $353,511, and has an average of 127 days on market. The homes on the market in Watertown, CT range from a 660 sq. ft. 1 bedroom cottage being offered for $99,900 to a 6700 sq. ft. 5 bedroom colonial being offered for $1.895 million. 19 of the Watertown, CT homes for sale were just listed in the month of July. The average listing price for those Watertown, CT ho... 08/22/2010

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.   Homes for Sale 86 Average Listing Price $406,200 Average Sq. Ft. 2461 Months of Inventory 12.89   Home Sales (July 2010) 6 Average Sale Price $237,150 Average Days on Market 70   There are 86 Watertown, CT 06795 homes for sale. The average listing price for Watertown, CT 06795 homes for sale is $406,200, ranging from a 660 sq. ft.1 bedroom cottage for $99,900 to a 6700 sq. ft. 5 bedroom colonial for $1,895,000.   6 homes sold in the Watertown, CT 06795 real estate market in July, ranging from a 1008 sq. ft. 3 bedroom ranch that sold for $165,000, to a 1923 sq. ft. 4 bedroom cape that sold for $359,000. The six homes t... 08/22/2010

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.   Homes for Sale 37 Average Listing Price $231,046 Average Sq. Ft. 1561 Months of Inventory 6.34   Home Sales (July 2010) 3 Average Sale Price $170,667 Average Days on Market 178   There are 37 Watertown, CT 06779 homes for sale. The average listing price for Watertown, CT 06779 homes for sale is $221,148, ranging from an 1325 sq. ft.3 bedroom colonial for $134,900 to a 2440 sq. ft. 4 bedroom colonial for $389,000.   3 homes sold in the Watertown, CT 06779 real estate market in July, ranging from a 1152 sq. ft. 3 bedroom colonial that sold for $160,000, to a 1020 sq. ft. 3 bedroom ranch that sold for $192,000. The three... 08/22/2010