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Tax Credit For First Time Home Buyers: Here To Stay?

18.09.2009 0

The $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers was initiated last winter as a boost for sluggish home sales. It was meant to stimulate and create something like shock therapy during a crisis. Now there is a debate in Congress and throughout the industry whether the credit, which is due to expire this December 1st, ought to be extended through the summer months. Read more

What to Expect with a Home Inspection

09.09.2009 0

An inspection is an important step in purchasing a home. Once a buyer’s offer has been accepted, there is usually a provision in the sales contract for an inspection.  An inspection will provide essential information about the home, and highlight any structural or mechanical deficincies that should be addressed before the home is purchased. Read more

Second Quarter 2009 Home Sales: Easton, Fairfield, Weston, Westport and Fairfield

29.08.2009 0

The second quarter market showed home sale gains for all five towns! Every town showed double digit increases in the number of properties sold.

Connecticut Real Estate Market Statistics

Second Quarter April 1 - June 30, 2009

Town Active Listings Avg. List Price Sold Listings Avg. Market Time Avg.List Price Avg. Sale Price SP:LP Ratio
Easton 93 1,001,126 16 139 594,312 566,420 95
Fairfield 495 1,135,077 152 102 821,061 759,698 92
Weston 174 1,393,284 24 113 894,345 830,604 92
Westport 365 2,238,055 73 111 1,507,074 1,91,576 92
Wilton 160 1,367,948 47 117 884,651 828,592 93

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Selling your Home in Fairfield County?

25.08.2009 0

It is careful planning and knowing how to spruce up your home that will make it have an edge against the competition and turn it into an irresistible home.

Here are a few helpful tips: Read more