Shelton CT December 2009 Single Family Market Report - Sales SURGE! Shelton CT single family home sales SURGED in December, 2009, as compared to the same time last year. MLS data shows Shelton single family home sales in December were UP 57% from December 2008.  Average list and selling prices were down 11.86% and 13.77% respectively. These numbers were considerably more respectable than November's report.  Average days on the market indicated a 40% increase; however, there were a few listings at 300+ days which skewed the results.   Those particular houses being sold is good news, also. Inventory is MOVING! The market absorption rate, which shows the number of months it would take to sell the entire inventory at the same pace, is DOWN to 5.54 months.  This statistic puts the inventory ... 01/03/2010

Go Green -- Save Green with up to a $1,500 Tax Credit As a followup to my post about  appliance rebates, here is some valuable information for homeowners interested in saving energy AND saving some cash at the same time.   When you purchase and install energy efficient items (listed below) in your ‘principal residence', you will be entitled to receive a tax credit of 30% of the cost, up to a total of $1,500 through December 31, 2010.  A ‘principal residence' is the home where you live most of the time, including a house, houseboat, mobile home, co-op apartment, condo and manufactured home.  The home must be in the U.S.    Vacation homes are not included.  Renters are not eligible for any of the tax credits. Now, where can you save energy AND cash?  Check out this list. Windows Sliding g... 01/02/2010

Appliance Rebate Program Will Kick Off in January 2010 in Connecticut Connecticut residents: Do you have plans to purchase any of these products in the very near future and would like to save a little money doing so?  Maybe you're selling your home or just purchased a new one and the appliances need replacement. Clothes Washers Dehumidifiers Dishwashers Refrigerators Freezers Room AC Room Air Cleaners If so, you may be eligible to receive a rebate under the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP). The State of Connecticut (CT) anticipates that it will receive $3.4 million for the State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program (SEEARP) when their application is approved by the Department of Energy (DOE).  (Residents of other states should check the Department of Energy ... 01/01/2010

(I wrote this in December 2009. I love this story. It's MY story. As Christmas Eve 2010 approaches and we prepare for our party with family and friends, I always think of when we found our house and the warm, homey feel it still has over 25 years later.) Home for the Holidays - More Than a Feeling  My buyers always ask for my opinion and I am not shy about giving one. One question that comes up often is "Is this the right house for me/us?   This is what I tell them.  How does it FEEL to you?  Can you see yourself living here? How would your furnishings look in this space?  Are you comfortable with what you hear? (Traffic? Quiet? Barking dogs?) Is the space adequate for your needs? Etc.... THEN I tell them MY story - whether they want to hear it or not.  Actually, they always do. Just ki... 12/21/2009

Shelton CT Condo Market Report for November 2009 The condo real estate market in Shelton CT for the month of November, 2009, was BOOMING in sales as compared to the same time last year. MLS data shows Shelton CT condo sales in November were up 183% from November 2008.  Average list and selling prices were down 21% and 17% respectively. The high sale was in Aspetuck and the low sale was in Asbury Ridge. Take a look at the November 2009 sales here.  Average days on the market decreased 45% -- great news for sellers.  The market absorption rate, which shows the number of months it would take to sell the entire inventory at the same pace, is at 6 months, which indicates a balanced market, down 2.9 months from October.   Where were all the condo sales for the month of November in Shelton? Th... 12/09/2009

Shelton CT Single Family Market Report for November 2009 Here's what happened in the single family real estate market in Shelton Connecticut for the month of November, 2009, as compared to the same time last year. MLS data shows Shelton single family home sales in November were UP 21.74 % from November 2008.  Average list and selling prices were down 29.65% and 28.29 % respectively. These numbers are down considerably from last month's report due to the high end November '08 $1,250,000 sale, which skewed the results.  Average days on the market went down 9.62% -- good news for sellers.  The market absorption rate, which shows the number of months it would take to sell the entire inventory at the same pace, is at 7.48 months, down three whole months from October. which still confirms a b... 12/03/2009

Shelton -- Best Affordable Suburb in Connecticut -- Where You Can Live Well For Less If low housing prices, historically low interest rates and the extension and expansion of the homebuyer tax credit are not enough to get you into the housing market, here's one more thing.  Why not choose to live in the Best Affordable Suburb in Connecticut?  Where is it?  Nah...it CAN'T be in Fairfield County, one of the most expensive counties in the country!! BUT it IS....Can you guess?? According to BusinessWeek magazine, Shelton Connecticut has been selected as the 'Best Affordable Suburb' in Connecticut for 2009.  BusinessWeek selected one affordable suburb from each state where residents can find the best quality of life for their money in 2009.  Shelton was the winner in Connecticut. Way to go, ... 11/13/2009

Homebuyer Tax Credit Expanded and Extended It's Official.  Today President Obama signed legislation that extends and expands the former First Time Homebuyers credit.  The credit is now simply called the Homebuyer Tax Credit. The National Association of Realtors has provided a chart which lists changes from the original First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit.  Here is additional information on the Homebuyers Tax Credit provided by NAR: If you qualified for the original first time homebuyer credit, you do not have to close by December 1, 2009.  Since the new legislation was signed today, that date no longer exists.  If you are an existing homeowner, your new house does not have to cost more than your old house. If you are a first-time homebuyer but did not qualify for the credit due to income l... 11/06/2009

Shelton CT Condo Market Report for October 2009 The condo real estate market in Shelton Connecticut for the month of October, 2009, is on the upswing in sales as compared to the same time last year. MLS data shows Shelton condo sales in October were up 9% from October 2008.  Average list and selling prices were down 21.3% and 23.5% respectively. The high sale was in Crescent Village and the low sale was in Heather Ridge. Average days on the market decreased 16% -- good news for sellers.  The market absorption rate, which shows the number of months it would take to sell the entire inventory at the same pace, is at 8.9 months, which confirms a buyer's market. Where were all the condo sales for the month of October in Shelton? The  hot spot was in the $200K-400K range with 'up to $200K' co... 11/04/2009

Shelton CT Single Family Market Report for October 2009 Take a look at what happened in the single family real estate market in Shelton Connecticut for the month of October, 2009, as compared to the same time last year. MLS data shows Shelton single family home sales in October were down 15% from October 2008.  Average list and selling prices were down 5.9% and 6.7% respectively. Average days on the market increased 11%.  The market absorption rate, which shows the number of months it would take to sell the entire inventory at the same pace, is at 10.5 months, which confirms a buyer's market. Where were all the single family sales for the month of October in Shelton? The sweet spot was in the $200K-400K range with $400K-600K coming in second.  First time buyers very probably dominated t... 11/03/2009

Real Estate Final Inspection --  The Walkthrough Before Closing  You're almost at the end of the transaction.  You can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but you're not done yet.  It's time to schedule the walkthrough of your soon-to-be home. The main purpose of the final walkthrough is to be sure the property is in the condition you expect it to be and nothing has changed (except for normal wear and tear) since the contract was made.  Period.  Buyers: This is not the home inspection.  Provided an inspection was done, this is the time to be sure any repairs agreed to as a result of that inspection were completed. This is not a time to make out a punch list of things you don't like about the house that you think need to be fixed.  Sorry, too late.  You do want to make a list, though... 10/29/2009

  National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, November 1 to 7, will be observed in style in Shelton CT. The Shelton CT Riverwalk will be the location of the second annual ‘Howl’oween Charity Event and Dog Party benefiting local animal shelters and rescue groups. It will take place on Sunday, November 1, from noon to 4 p.m. Mary Oram of Paws and Kisses Pet Sitting and Cynthia Socha and Lisa Gay of H3 Pet Supply on Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton will be sponsoring and running the event. Other sponsors are Giove's Pizza Kitchen, Wellness Pet Foods, Merrick Pet Foods, and Kong Toys. The National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week event will include a dog costume contest as well as many other fun contests with some categories being ‘best kisser’, ‘cutest dog’, ‘best tail wagger’ and more. Prizes ... 10/15/2009

CT residents will have some extra dialingas well as reconfiguring to do starting Nobember 14, 2009.  All phone customers with a 203 or 860 area code will have to dial the area code for ALL calls, even local calls within the same area code.  So, if you want to call your local pizza restaurant down the street, you must dial the area code plus the number. If you forget to dial the area code on November 14 or after, your call will not be completed and your telephone company friendly recording will instruct you to hang up and dial the number again, including the area code. Exceptions to this new procedure are the following:     You will still dial three digits only to reach 911     If 211,311,411,511,611,711 and 811 are now available in your community, they will remain three digits. The new ... 10/01/2009

The Housatonic Council, Boy Scouts of America, along with TD Bank will be hosting their 2nd Annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at TD Bank, 820 Bridgeport Avenue, in Shelton, CT.  (Rain date is Sunday, October 11) This event will feature police, fire, ambulance vehicles as well as construction trucks and other fun activities.  Bring the kids and sign them up for the Boy Scouts, an Amber Alert ID, or their first bank account at TD Bank.                09/27/2009

The Echo Hose Ambulance Service in Shelton CT is hosting a 60th anniversary celebration on Saturday, September 26, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.   This event is part of the Valley United Way Harvest House.    The 400 square foot Harvest House will be erected by volunteers from donated food ( yes, that's correct!) on the Shelton Downtown Riverwalk grounds on Saturday.  See more information here. The Echo Hose celebration will feature a FREE picnic along with a concert by the Highland Rovers Irish band.  Thanks, Echo Hose!      Please bring the family and support Harvest House by bringing non-perishable food items to help build the 400 square foot Harvest House.   09/21/2009

The Connecticut Valley United Way Corporate Volunteer Council is sponsoring its third Harvest House, a 400 square foot house of FOOD that will be built on the Shelton Riverwalk grounds on Saturday, September 26.  The Corporate Volunteer Council is appealing to all local Shelton and Valley businesses as well as community groups to collect non-perishable food items for Harvest House.  Food should be brought to the Shelton Riverwalk on Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Please make sure all food items are unopened and within their expiration dates. This event will be a Family Fun Day thanks to a partnership with Echo Hose Ambulance Service in Shelton.  Echo Hose is celebrating 60 years of community service with a Free Community Picnic and Highland Rovers Concert held from 2 p.m... 09/21/2009

The City of Shelton will be holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Shelton Highway Department, 41 Myrtle Street, Shelton.  It's a good time to safely get rid of the following items that are no longer needed.  Please note that proof of residency is required.  Brake Fluid, Fungicides, Roofing TarBug repellent, Furniture Polish, Rug & UpholsteryCar Wax, Gasoline, Chemical sprays & Glue solvent based, Spot Remover, Fertilizers, Insecticides, Stains & VarnishesKerosene, Swimming Pool Chemicals, Drain & Toilet Cleaners,Lighter Fluid, Driveway Sealer, Moth Balls, Transmission FluidEngine Degreaser, Oil Based Paint, Wood PreservativesFiberglass Resins, Oven Cleaner, Weed KillersFlea Control Products, Paint Strippers/Thi... 09/08/2009

Search for Shelton CT Real Estate for sale as well as rentals right here in this online interactive search tool. You don't have to go anywhere else to search for your home -- you can do it right here! Your name, phone number or email address is not even required to search Shelton CT real estate. This is just a service for you to search in privacy right here. If you would like additional information about any of the properties you see, feel free to contact me. See contact information below search utility. 09/06/2009

If you're a resident of Shelton, CT, thinking about becoming one, or just want a nice night out, be sure to experience the Music Under the Stars Summer Concert Series. Most concerts are held on Wednesdays at the Huntington Green starting at 7:00 unless otherwise noted. Bring the family, friends, and chairs and enjoy some FREE entertainment under the stars! Barbara Altieri, REALTOR®Certified Short Sales SpecialistRealtyQuestReal Estate Sales and ServicesDarien, CT203-656-4993 x 29barbara.altieri@realtyquest.com 06/27/2009

  $349,900 16 Joseph Court MLS # 98421652 Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 full bath Raised Ranch with open floor plan.  Main level offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, family room with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and sliders to deck.  Finished lower level with family room, laundry room, master bedroom suite with full bath, and private entrance.   $289,900 23 Joseph Court MLS # 98421482 Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial offering remodeled eat-in kitchen, newer vinyl siding, and main level family room with fireplace and 1/2 bath. Both of this homes are located at the end of a cul-de-sac in a family friendly neighborhood. Call The Kasey Group for more information 203-378-8200 05/20/2009