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A shortfall in the supply of the swine flu vaccine has been predicted by health officials, as the numbers of cases grow to levels unprecedented for this time of year. Forty three children have died from swine flu since Aug. 30 , nearly the same number that usually die in an entire flu season. Nineteen of the forty three who died were teenagers, and sixteen were from five to eleven years old; the rest were under five. Read more
Fall has arrived in Fairfield County. In between apple picking at Silverman’s Farm in Easton, and cheering on local high school football games, fall is also a great time for house maintenance. Since the weather is cooler, outdoor chores can be much more pleasant, and your home will be well prepared for winter. Read more
Connecticut Real Estate Market Statistics
Third Quarter July 1 - September 30, 2009
| Town | Active Listings | Avg. List Price | Sold Listings | Avg. Market Time | Avg.List Price | Avg. Sale Price | SP:LP Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton | 103 | 965,790 | 13 | 123 | 717,553 | 660,415 | 92 |
| Fairfield | 485 | 1,148,218 | 105 | 99 | 728,076 | 681,545 | 93 |
| Weston | 174 | 1,401,301 | 25 | 120 | 996,274 | 909,060 | 91 |
| Westport | 356 | 2,199,087 | 53 | 111 | 1,514,095 | 1,409,160 | 93 |
| Wilton | 166 | 1,231,048 | 32 | 114 | 1,110,718 | 1,047,556 | 94 |
The third quarter shows that the market is beginning to stabilize. Market statistics for all five towns showed minor fluctuations. Read more
The joys of volunteering are known to many – giving back to your community, seeing a smile, hearing a “thank you,” making a difference. With life being as busy as it is, finding a volunteer opportunity that is uplifting and makes great use of time is so important. This year, in addition to working full time as a Realtor, I decided to co chair a program that I believe exemplifies much of what is great about our public schools and the community of Westport, CT Read more
