The Westport housing market saw an increase in sales activity and prices in the second quarter of 2010. The average sale price on a Westport property increased by 11.9% and the number of homes sold was up a substantial 53.2%. Westport’s small town ambience, cultural institutions, excellent schools, scenic beaches and the town’s Long Shore [...]
Positive news for buyers and sellers as the Fairfield housing market saw improved sales activity and stabilizing prices in the second quarter of 2010. Fairfield continues to be a solid destination for real estate, offering suburban neighborhoods, charming town center, miles of scenic beaches, picturesque lakes, excellent schools and proximity to New York City. Highlights: [...]
By Nicole Etzold I’ve been selling real estate for over 12 years and during that time I’ve picked up on some of the methods buyers use for differentiating and categorizing homes that they like and dislike. One method I’ve noticed that is commonly used is the “nick name” method. It’s really quite simple and comes [...]
By Nicole Etzold Home sellers, is your agent hosting an open house this Sunday? Well if so, I recommend you don’t make that new sea bass recipe you’ve been dying to try. A common question open house visitors ask is “What is that smell?” Here are few things to consider whether you’re having an open [...]
Westport May home sales were up a healthy 50%, with 24 homes sold in May 2010 vs. 16 homes sold in 2009. As interest rates remain low and economic forecasts predicting slow, but steady growth through the end of next year*, our real estate market should continue to see improved activity. With that said, the [...]
Fairfield May home sales were up a healthy 71%, with 53 homes sold, vs. the 31 sold in May 2009 and up 51.4% when compared to May 2008. As interest rates remain low and economic forecasts predicting slow, but steady growth through the middle of next year*, our real estate market should continue to see [...]
By Lois Lehman What’s going to happen to the market? Realtors are continually asked this question by sellers and buyers who want to capture the moment of greatest advantage. But even though we study the market obsessively, and memorize past sales statistics, we simply don’t know. One of the lessons of these times of turbulence [...]
Fairfield, Darien and Westport, CT are showing promising signs of a home sales upswing. Al Filippone reviews the May 2010 statistics and shares his insights for Fairfield County Real Estate!
Al Filippone reviews April’s home sales statistics for Darien, Fairfield and Westport, CT. The numbers show many positive signs for real estate’s future!
By Maryjo McAvey The Memorial Day Parade—doesn’t get more hometown and American than Fairfield CT’s annual time honored event! Something for everyone, from ball players to girl scouts, from beloved vets to marching bands. On a crystal blue Monday morning, Fairfield shined like the down-to-earth, unpretentious town it really is. A celebratory atmosphere filled the [...]
