Understanding the general direction of the current New Haven CT real estate market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in New Haven. There are currently 214 homes for sale in New Haven ranging in price from $33,900 to $1,790,000.  In the month of May 2009 there were 25 homes that closed which is an increase of one home as there were 25 homes that closed in May 2008.   The average sales prices of the homes sold in May 2009 was $221,032 with an average 95 days on the market versus $224,787 for those sold in May 2008 with an average 95 days on the market.  The median sales price for May  2009 was $182,000 with an average 63 days on the market. The median sales price for May 2008 was $2... 06/22/2009

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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 weakenin... 06/10/2009

Morris Cove New Haven CT Real Estate Market Report May 2009 Understanding the general direction of the current Morris Cove real estate market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in Morris Cove. There are currently 31 homes for sale in Morris Cove ranging in price from $89,900 to $799,000.   In the month of May 2009 there were two homes that closed.  This is an decrease of three homes as there were five homes that closed in May 2008. The average sales prices of the homes sold in May 2009 was $200,000 with an average 226 days on the market versus $253,500 for those sold in May 2008 with an average 100 days on the market.  Below is a summary of the Morris Cove New Haven CT real estate ... 06/06/2009

The Outside Blog Minion Report ClubChaosAgents.com CTannStarr on Yale University, New Haven If you are traveling to Massachusetts, New Haven is conveniently situated between Boston and New York. When I think about going to Boston I always think about stopping in New Haven to see my friends. I was blessed to enjoy a tweet-up with Dan Cummings, Sandra Cummings and Donna Bigda. Although it rained the entire day, we had a blast hanging out and I learned a considerable amount of new and fascinating information about my beloved blogging buddies (LOL). We had the most marvelous dining experience at Modern Pizza which has a very interesting menu. They have created a few dishes that I have never seen or heard of, so of course I have to come back and try them. In case you have not been paying to... 06/06/2009

Swine Flu Update After 395 confirmed cases of swine flu, CT has it's first confirmed death from the flu.  A New Haven County resident (whose name has not been released) who was over 50 died from the virus.  The state Dept. of Public Health said the individual had underlying risk factors that created a higher risk for complications. So far there have been 17 confirmed deaths nationwide.  In CT there were 38 newly confirmed cases of the flu today alone.  Most cases have been mild to date. :)MattToll Free: 888-NCFIXER (623-4937)Toll Free Fax: 888-FAX-4020 (329-4020)Local: 860-282-6181330 Roberts Street 4th FloorEast Hartford, CT 06108 fix bad credit 06/03/2009

Many of us will be spending this three day weekend with family and friends at picnics, at the beach, attending parades and celebrating the start of summer in observance of Memorial Day. Others will be watching the running of the Indianapolis 500 which since 1911 is one of the longest standing traditions held in conjunction with Memorial Day. Memorial Day also known as Decoration Day is officially observed on May 30 to commemorate our fallen soldiers dating back to the Civil War. In December 2000, Congress passed the National Moment of Remembrance Act asking all Americans to pause for one minute of silence at 3:00 pm local time to remember our fallen soldiers and to promote a greater understanding of the meaning of the Memorial Day holiday. This weekend is the time to join others and obs... 05/22/2009

The Carousel at Lighthouse Point Park - Morris Cove New Haven CT   If you're looking for a unique and antique treasure, it's time to visit The Historic Carousel at Lighthouse Point Park located on the east side of the New Haven Harbor in the community of Morris Cove. Built in 1916 the carousel has 72 figures mounted on a 60 foot platform.  Decorating the carousel are original oil paintings of New Haven local scenery along with mermaids, trains, lighthouses, sailboats and beveled mirrors. During the 1920's there were more than 10,000 such carousels in existence but today the Lighthouse Park Carousel is less than one of a hundred still in operation. The highlight of the day for many years on a visit to Lighthouse Park was to ride the carousel.  Over the years hurricanes and deterioration ... 05/02/2009

Five Mile Point Lighthouse Morris Cove New Haven CT   The city of New Haven Connecticut is rich in history and features many areas and places thar are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. A stone's throw away from my backyard in the Morris Cove  neighborhood of New Haven is Lighthouse Park home to the historical Five Mile Point Lighthouse. Marking the entrance to the New Haven Harbor is the Five Mile Point Lighthouse given its name for its distance from downtown New Haven. The original lighthouse built in 1805 was a 30-foot octagonal shingled wooden tower with its light generated by eight lamps and thirteen inch reflectors. From the beginning the light from the beacon was considered too dim and too low and was not protection for seamen who relied on the beacon to protect ... 05/02/2009

According to the latest report furnished by RealtyTrac for March 2009,Connecticut is ranked #13 nationally with a total of 2,885 foreclosure filings which consists of notices of default, auctions and bank owned properties.  This represents an increase of nearly 30% for Connecticut home foreclosure filings from  February 2009 and a 35.70% increase from March 2008.  Connecticut was ranked #14 in foreclosure filings in February 2009. With 1 in every 417 homes facing foreclosure, New Haven County has the highest number of foreclousre filings with 836 followed by Fairfield County with 740, Hartford County with 590, New London County with 211, Windham County with 141, Litchfield County with 133,  Middlesex County with 123 and Tolland County with 85.  A weakening in the financial and manufactu... 04/23/2009

The weather turned out to be great for the Parade this year.  Sights and sounds were similar to past years but I thought I caught a glimpse of AR's own Beth Forbes but she turned away before I could snap a confirmation photo.  My wife came along this year so we just found a little piece of ground and watched for awhile.  Usually I prefer to move around and take in the less noticed sights so instead of dwelling on the marchers I'll revisit the more interesting adventure from a previous year. Upon my arrival the smell of beer and cigarettes was thick as was the crowd, maybe 10 feet wide with a few watching the parade and others attempting to travel in both directions.  The push was slow. My next half hour was spent flowing north squeezed into a sea of college girls & Gen-X'ers.  Guess wit... 03/17/2009

Expert Credit Repair in New Haven CT   National Credit Fixers: 330 Roberts Street 4th Floor East Hartford CT 06108 phone: 860-282-6181 www.nationalcreditfixers.com National Credit Fixers boasts of 12 years experience repairing low FICO scores. Whether your credit has been damaged by a foreclosure, bankruptcy, slow credit, collections, judgments, repossessions, etc. we can help. We are the experts in credit restoration and credit repair.   Let's face it, there are alot of credit repair firms out there.  How do you pick one?  Treat it like a job interview.  Not a job interview where you are applying for a job but a job interview where someone is applying for a job with you!  Accept at least 3 "resumes" (call three companies).  Ask each applicant for resumes and about their experience.  cr... 03/06/2009

In the Real Estate Business here in New England March 1st is kind of the unofficial start of our Spring Market but as I backed out of my driveway this morning signs of spring were pretty well hidden.  Winter has been hanging on this year and has dumped double the average annual snowfall on us. Another sign of spring from a runner's viewpoint is the WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5k.  Since 99.1 has been my station of choice dating back to the mid 70's it makes sense to participate in the event each year. Back in the day I'd typically hit Toad's Place in New Haven after eight on a Saturday night,  now the only time I make an appearance is a little after eight on a Sunday morning in March. Just over two years ago when I started blogging my results at the WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5k offered a perfect op... 03/02/2009

Anthony's Ocen View Fine Catering located in the heart of Morris Cove in New Haven CT along New Haven Sound and is one of Connecticut's premiere wedding facilities.This breathtaking beautiful facility has just undergone extensive renovations inside and out with added banquet rooms, expanded parking and exquisite landscaping.With a wonderful staff that is dedicated to providing the utmost in customer service and elegant atmosphere they will make any event a memorable one.No matter what the occasion, Anthony's offers ocean front to indoor catering.  It has an outside dance floor, garden gazebo, beach access and exquisite views.Anthony's covers all of the details to help you plan your dream wedding day with a host of recommended services to serve your every need.Whether it an outing or cla... 02/26/2009

New Haven Foreclosure Homes For Sale - Bank Owned - REO - Distressed Homes In the New Haven CT area, there is a good inventory of bank owned, REO, distressed & forecloure homes for sale.  These homes are in all price ranges some requiring some minimal TLC to those that may require a complete rehab. With the low interest rates and the option of an FHA 203K Rehab loan, there is no better time than now to get access to the properties that are currently on the market. You can get inside information to all of the New Haven foreclosure homes for sale, bank owned, REO, short sale and distressed properties, Whether you are a first time homebuyer, a move-up buyer or investor, take advantage of the great opportunities that are out there today and take the first step to sign up today for your lis... 02/22/2009

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Looking for a William Raveis Real Estate Professional covering the City of New Haven? Dan and Sandra Cummings are based out of the Guilford office and live in North Haven so they are often working in New Haven.  As lifelong residents of New Haven County they have invaluable knowledge of the area and are happy to share their market knowledge with local home sellers or provide tours for relocating clients. You can learn more about Sandra Cummings by reading her stories on The Shoreline Blogger or just Google Sandra Cummings Realtor to find one of her many sites. Dan has become an avid runner in the area and may be spotted at any number of local 5k events.  He also spends weekend mornings running with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training or lending a hand with the New Haven R... 02/15/2009

Sales volume is still down with fluctuations in median sale price. Inventory level has fluctuated with a substantial drop in January.  Current Market...Number of single family homes on market: 229Average Asking Price: $211,450Median Asking Price: $185,000*Source of information is the Co-op MLS of Connecticut as of February 4, 2009.  January 2009 Summary -Sales: 14 homes, down 12% from a year ago.Median Sales Price: $150,000, up 19% from a year ago.Months Supply of Inventory: 12.9 months, down 1% from a year ago.  December 2008 Summary -Sales: 25 homes, down 11% from a year ago.Median Sales Price: $179,000, down 15% from a year ago.Months Supply of Inventory: 18.8 months, down 30% from a year ago.  With the slow-down in the market, and continued historically low interest rates, now can b... 02/05/2009

Interviewed By Local Newspaper For Morris Cove New Haven CT Community Showcase   Two weeks ago I had the privilege of being interviewed for the weekly Community Showcase section of our local newspaper The New Haven Register about the real estate market in Morris Cove. The article appeared in yesterday's newspaper and I wanted to share it with all of you.   It was a wonderful experience for me and I hope I will have the opportunity to do it again in the future. Community Showcase - Morris Cove Published December 6, 2008 By Bernadette Blaze New Haven Register Staff Writer Just over the Q-Bridge on the outskirts of the city, the area know as "The Cove" has been called one of the gems of New Haven.  The curving strip of coastline extends along Long Island Sound and out to the seawall and Li... 12/07/2008

Hannah's Dream Playground - East Shore Park New Haven Connecticut When she was eight years old, Hannah Kristan of New Haven Connecticut had a vision.  Born with Spina Bifida and confined to a wheelchair since she was two years old, Hannah was unable to play at the local playground or at school recess due to the lack of handicapped-accessible equiprment.   Hannah wanted to play just as much as everyone else her age and did not let her limitations stop her from starting a campaign to finance a handicap accessible playground where all children could play together by selling homemade jewelry and baked goods. Through Hannah's persistence and the generousity of the community Hannah's Dream Playground opened on September 8, 2000 at East Shore Park on Woodward Avenue.  This 300,000 square foot ... 12/07/2008