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We've had three days straight of snow here in the Danbury, Connecticut area .  In New Fairfield, I have over 18 inches of snow in my yards. 

Today I'll be taking another look at a waterfront home for buyers of mine.  It has a number of steps down to the front door.  The home is unoccupied. 

Will I be able to access the front door today?  Probably not without my snow skis... 

Sellers, it's time to get out and shovel. 

• Clear the steps. 
• Clear the walkways. 
• Clear a path around the perimeter of your home. 
• Make sure the front entry is accessible and safe.

You really don't want someone falling and hurting themselves at your home...I'm sure that will bias their opinion against buying your home! 

This time of year, exterior curb appeal is just as important as it is in the summer.
Sellers are supposed to make sure their lawns are mowed and all landscaping is neat and trimmed.
It's no different in the winter.  Make sure the snow is cleared out so buyers can enjoy the beauty of the snow rather than seeing what a hassle getting into your home can be.

Danbury, Connecticut Real Estate For Sale

Hatter's Ridge
67 Sheridan Street, Unit 8, Danbury, Connecticut
$225,000

*** SOLD *** December, 2008 *** Multiple Offers ***

• Gorgeous Newer Condo
• 2 Bedrooms
• 2 Full Baths
• One Car Garage
• Updated Kitchen with Granite Counters
• Dining Area
• Spacious and Open Living Room

Enjoy this gorgeous newer condo.


Don't miss this great Danbury home!

Selling Agent
Don Fabrizio-Garcia
203.746.1199

Keller Williams CT Realty
CT Home Group
don@FabRealEstate.com
www.FabRealEstate.com

Danbury, Connecticut Real Estate

Ridgefield, Connecticut Real Estate Update
November, 2008

Closed home sales in Ridgefield, Connecticut:

There were 7 home sales closed in Ridgefield, CT.
The median closed sales price in Ridgefield was $734,000.
On average, these homes sold for 94.3% of their final list price.
Marketing time averaged 169 days on market.

This compares with 16 closed sales in November, 2007, with a median sales price of $687,000.

 

Currently available homes for sale in Ridgefield, Connecticut:

Currently, there are 241 homes for sale in Ridgefield, CT.
List Prices range from $229,900 for a small one-bedroom ranch to $10,000,000 for a 16,000 square foot contemporary showpiece.

Ridgefield, Connecticut is a wonderful New England town bordering New York's Westchester County. It is popular with those commuting to lower Fairfield County, Westchester County and New York City.

 

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate & Appraisals
203.746.1199
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

 

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

 

 

 

 

 

New Milford, Connecticut Real Estate Update
November, 2008

Closed home sales in New Milford, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
There were 13 single family home sales closed in New Milford, CT.

The average closed real estate sales price for single family homes in New Milford was $347,261.
The median closed sales price was $372,500.
On average, these homes sold for 93.1% of their final list price.

Days on Market averaged 204 days of market time.

This compares to 24 single family homes closed in November, 2007, with an average closed sales price of $441,850 and a median closed sales price of $379,500.

Condos:
There were 4 condominium sales closed in New Milford, CT.

The average closed real estate sales price for condos in New Milford was $230,875.
The median closed sales price was $155,000.
On average, these homes sold for 96.9% of their list price.

This compares to 7 condos closed in November, 2007, with an average closed sales price of $212,045 and a median closed sales price of $195,875.

Currently available homes for sale in New Milford, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
Currently, there are 247 single family homes for sale in New Milford, CT.
List Prices range from $115,000 for a bank-owned fixer to $2,295,000 for an antique home on nearly 100 acres.

Condos:
Currently, there are 60 condos available for sale in New Milford, CT.
List prices range from $79,900 for a one-bedroom unit to $539,900 for a detached unit in an active-adult community.

New Milford, Connecticut, is the southernmost town in Litchfield County and is known as The Gateway to Litchfield County. The town borders the northeastern shores of Candlewood Lake. Several lake communities surround its Candlewood Lake shores, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities. New Milford enjoys a population of about 28,000 residents.

 

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Keller Williams CT Realty
203.746.1199
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brookfield, Connecticut Real Estate Update
November, 2008

Closed home sales in Brookfield, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
There were 8 single family home sales closed in Brookfield, CT.

The average closed real estate sales price for single family homes in Brookfield was $361,375.
The median closed sales price was $335,000.
On average, these homes sold for 92.7% of their final list price.
Days on Market average 179 days of market time.

This compares to 15 closed sales in November, 2007, with an average sales price of $429,733 and a median closed sales price of $385,000.

Condos:
There were 1 condominium sales closed in Brookfield, CT.
The average sales price was $260,250.
The median sales price was $260,250.
These units sold for 94.6% of the most recent list price.


This compares to 3 closed sales in November, 2007 with an average sales price of $325,752 and a median sales price of $218,000.

Currently available homes for sale in Brookfield, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
Currently, there are 121 single family homes for sale in Brookfield, CT.
List Prices range from $240,000 for a short sale cape to $2,345,000 for a newer Candlewood Lake waterfront home.

Condos:
Currently, there are 35 condos for sale in Brookfield, CT. List prices range from $175,000 for a newer two-bedroom, affordable-housing-designated unit to $750,000 for a newer detached 2-bedroom unit.




Brookfield, Connecticut, is located between Candlewood Lake and Lake Lillinonah, creating a multitude of water recreation opportunities in the town. Several lake communities border Candlewood Lake, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities. Brookfield enjoys a population of about 16,000 residents.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Connecticut Real Estate & Appraisals
203.746.1199
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

 

 

 

 

 

Danbury, Connecticut Real Estate Update
November, 2008

Closed home sales in Danbury, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
There were 17 single family home sales closed in Danbury, CT.

The average closed real estate sales price for single family homes in Danbury was $358,596. 
The median closed real estate sales price was $345,000.

On average, these homes sold for 94.2% of their most recent list price.
Days on Market averaged 196 days of market time. 

This compares with 20 closed sales in November, 2007, with an average closed sales price of $389,065 and a median closed sales price of $340,950.

Condos:
There were 15 condominium sales closed in Danbury, CT.
The average closed real estate sales price for condos in Danbury was $262,493.
The median closed sales price was $256,500.
On average, these homes sold for 92.2% of their most recent list price.

This compares with 27 closed sales in November, 2007, with an average closed sales price of $263,809 and a median closed sales price of $237,900.

Currently available homes for sale in Danbury, Connecticut:

Single Family Homes:
Currently, there are 276 single family homes for sale in Danbury, CT.
List Prices range from $79,900 for a small cottage to $3,499,000 for a renovated 1920's colonial on nearly 9 acres.

Condos:
Currently, there are 226 condos available for sale in Danbury, CT.
List prices range from $85,000 - $680,000.

Danbury, Connecticut, a former military depot during the American Revolution, is a diverse community of about 78,000 residents that borders New York State to the west and the southern shores of Candlewood Lake.  Several lake communities border Candlewood Lake, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities.  Danbury enjoys a convenient commute location to lower Fairfield County and Westchester County, New York.  Danbury is situated just about an hour by car to Hartford, Connecticut and New York City.

 

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Connecticut Real Estate & Appraisals
Keller Williams CT Realty
203.746.1199
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

 

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate

 

 

 

 

Sherman, Connecticut Real Estate Update
November, 2008

Closed home sales in Sherman, Connecticut:

There were 2 home sales closed in Sherman, CT.
The average and median closed sales prices were $615,000.

These homes sold, on average, for 89.5% of their most recent list price.

The average days on market was 144 days of marketing time.

Currently available homes for sale in Sherman, Connecticut:

Currently, there are 59 homes for sale in Sherman, CT.
List Prices range from $217,500 for a bank-owned two-bedroom cape to $3,300,000 for an expansive estate on more than 24 acres.

Sherman, Connecticut is a small semi-rural community of about 4,000 residents that borders New York State to the west, New Fairfield to the south and hugs the northwestern shores of Candlewood Lake.  Several lake communities border Candlewood Lake, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities.  The northernmost town in Fairfield County, Sherman is often cited as being the fastest growing town in Connecticut per capita, yet still retains its rural roots and charm.

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate & Appraisals
203.746.1199
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale

 

Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate.

 

 

 

 

 

New Fairfield, Connecticut Real Estate Update
November, 2008

Closed home sales in New Fairfield, Connecticut:

There were 7 home sales closed in New Fairfield, CT.

The average closed real estate sales price for New Fairfield was $430,642.
The median closed real estate sales price for New Fairfield was $358,000.

On average, these homes sold for 96% of their final list price.

Days on Market averaged 144 days of market time.

This compares with 9 closed sales in November, 2007, with an average sales price of $801,316 and a median sales price of $398200.

Currently available homes for sale in New Fairfield, Connecticut:

Currently, there are 103 homes for sale in New Fairfield, CT.
List Prices range from $135,000 for a small bungalo that is bank-owned to $21,000,000 for a Victorian-style waterfront estate.

New Fairfield, Connecticut is a small community of about 14,000 residents that borders New York State to the west and Candlewood Lake to the east. Several lake communities border Candlewood Lake, and typically offer a private beach for residents, boat docks and other amenities. New Fairfield enjoys a convenient commute location to lower Fairfield County and Westchester County, New York. New Fairfield is situated just over an hour by car to Hartford, Connecticut and New York City.

 

This Market Report prepared by:
Don Fabrizio-Garcia, REALTOR
Real Estate & Appraisals
203.746.1199
Connecticut Real Estate and Homes for Sale


Data compiled from the Greater Fairfield County MLS and believed to be accurate

 

 

 

We had a home inspection this morning on a Danbury, Connecticut condo that my clients are buying.

We met the inspector outside and chatted for a few moments.  Then we walked into the home...

The refrigerator was gone, which was supposed to convey to the buyers.
The washer and dryer were missing, which were supposed to convey to the buyers.

Alright...maybe it was a mistake and the sellers forgot that these appliances were supposed to stay.

So we looked around some more...
The wall air conditioner units...all missing.  These were also in the contract as conveying to the buyers...
All the curtain rods were ripped out of the walls and big holes were remaining above each window.
The kitchen backsplash tiles...gone.  Ripped off the wall.
Bathroom mirrors?  Gone.

Bathroom mirrors?  Really?  Yup.

And, the clincher?  All the ceiling light fixtures were gone:  The dining room chandelier, the living room ceiling fan and the bedroom ceiling fans.  Loose wires were hanging from the ceilings.

So the phone calls began.
Called the listing agent who called the sellers who called their attorney.  Multiple phone calls with the listing agent trying to come to an agreement.

All the above will be returned/replaced over the weekend.  We'll be back on Monday to take another look.

The sellers are about to lose this home to foreclosure.  The bank has given them 10 more days to close it as a short sale.  We have given them this weekend to return the home to the condition it was in when we wrote the offer to purchase.  Otherwise the buyers will withdraw and the bank can have the home.

This will be interesting.

NOTE TO ALL HOME SELLERS:  Yes, the light fixtures are to remain with the home.  Anything attached to the home is considered a "fixture" and will convey to the buyers, unless otherwise agreed to in the contract.

Is your home for sale and there is something that you absolutely cannot bear to part with?  Then remove that item!