November 2013 Real Estate Sales Report for Southington CT       Search for Homes in Southington CT   Currently in Southington CT there are 172 active residential listings for sale, with 24 new listings being added in November. The homes for sale in Southington CT range from a 576 square ft, 1-bedroom mobile home listed at $14,000 to a 10,099 square ft, 4-bedroom, country manor estate on 9 acres listed at $4,900,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Southington CT is $335,415. The average days on market for these homes are 132 days. In addition, there are currently 52 homes under contract in Southington CT, with 11 having gone under contract in November.   In November, 32 homes closed in Southington CT. They ranged from a 860 square ft, 2-bedroom mobil... 12/27/2013

October 2013 Real Estate Sales Report for Southington CT     Search for Homes in Southington CT   Currently in Southington CT there are 212 active residential listings for sale, with 31 new listings being added in October. The homes for sale in Southington CT range from a 576 square ft, 1-bedroom mobile home listed at $14,000 to a 10,099 square ft, 4-bedroom, country manor estate on 9 acres listed at $4,900,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Southington CT is $343,211. The average days on market for these homes are 122 days. In addition, there are currently 49 homes under contract in Southington CT, with 9 having gone under contract in October.    In October, 47 homes closed in Southington CT. They ranged from a 792 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home,... 11/26/2013

September 2013 Real Estate Sales Report for Southington CT Search for Homes in Southington CT Currently in Southington CT there are 228 active residential listings for sale, with 58 new listings being added in September. The homes for sale in Southington CT range from a 854 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home listed at $20,000 to a 10,089 square ft, 4-bedroom, country manor estate on 9 acres listed at $4,900,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Southington CT is $344,182. The average days on market for these homes are 112 days. In addition, there are currently 70 homes under contract in Southington CT, with 20 having going under contract in September.   In September, 41 homes closed in Southington CT. They ranged from a 672 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile ho... 10/29/2013

Apple Harvest Festival, Southington CT  . . October 4-6, & 11-13   It’s time for the Southington CT Apple Harvest Festival. The weather will be great and the crowds should reach the 100,000 level again this year. Lots of fun and food for everyone. This is the 45th year and it should be every bit as successful with organizers expecting another record crowd by the time the Festival ends next Sunday evening. While not all of the booths are open during the week, the Apple Fritter booth has been open every day from 6 AM to closing at 9 pm with exception of Sunday at 6 PM.   There are rides for the kids, with special day passes available. Vendors and exhibitors booths line the town green in addition to Riccio way. This second weekend features the Arts and Crafts Fair, with live entertainment ... 10/04/2013

August 2013 Real Estate Sales Report for Southington CT Search for Homes in Southington CT  Currently in Southington CT there are 253 active residential listings for sale, with 50 new listings being added in August. The homes for sale in Southington CT range from a 854 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home listed at $20,000 to a 10,089 square ft, 4-bedroom, country manor estate on 9 acres listed at $4,900,000.  The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Southington CT is $344,881. The average days on market for these homes are 102 days. In addition, there are currently 67 homes under contract in Southington CT, with 13 having going under contract in August.     In August, 47 homes closed in Southington CT. They ranged from a 644 square ft, 2-bedroom ranch, which sold... 09/29/2013

Closed Southington CT Short Sale Condo A successful Southington CT Condo sold short at 72 Clearview Ct in the Spring Lake Condo complex. The seller had a reverse mortgage and had demonstrated a hardship which allowed the sale to proceed. The buyers were patient and had been properly informed of the process by their agent so there were no anxious moments and having a cash buyer made the flow very smooth. No short sales can ever be considered easy, but this one was far simpler than most, with a closing just 75 days from initiation of process with a qualified contract. Sellers are able to get on with their lives and start to rebuild. The buyers are happy and should enjoy some quality years in this Active Adult Condo Complex in Southington CT. Closed Southington CT Short Sale Condo   09/28/2013

  Schools are back in session and that means school sports fundraisers are underway.  Wilcox Tech. is wasting no time in kicking off the Wilcox Tech Football Team Car Wash Fundraiser. When my two sons wrestled for the Middletown High School Wrestling Team, I use to do an annual Car Wash Fundraiser for the team.  We would sell tickets the month leading up to the event, and each wrestler would sell at least one book of tickets.  The theory behind my method was that you sell the tickets early enough to make sure no matter how many cars showed up the day of the car wash it was a success. I am sure with the wide spread effort Wilcox Tech is putting out (the sign above was all the way in Durham, CT) they will have a very successful Car Wash Fundraiser.  So if you happen to be in Southington ... 09/02/2013

Can I do Inspections when Buying a Connecticut Short Sale Home? There is a lot of confusion and doubt in the market place about the purchase of a short sale listing. With the exception of the bank’s involvement for approval, the process is the same as a conventional residential sale. The seller must review the contract with their agent to ensure it will pass bank scrutiny and be accepted. Then the buyer gets to perform their inspection, the sooner the better. There are several reasons for this. Most importantly, a short sale home usually sells as is with few if any credits being given for defects. There just isn’t any money for that. A buyer certainly doesn’t want to wait several months for the banks acceptance, then do their inspections and realize that there are issues that are unacce... 08/28/2013

What’s the Southington CT Real Estate Market Doing?       Search for Homes in Southington CT   Currently in Southington CT there are 246 active residential listings for sale, with 56 new listings being added in July. The homes for sale in Southington CT range from a 854 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home listed at $20,000 to a 8,069 square ft, 6-bedroom, colonial estate on 2 acres listed at $849,900.   The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Southington CT is $326,638. The average days on market for these homes are 101 days. In addition, there are currently 72 homes under contract in Southington CT, with 26 having going under contract in July.     In July, 42 homes closed in Southington CT. They ranged from a 648 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, which sold for... 08/21/2013

Southington CT Real Estate Sales Report for June 2013     Search for Homes in Southington CT   Currently in Southington CT there are 238 active residential listings for sale, with 44 new listings being added in June. The homes for sale in Southington CT range from a 672 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home listed at $12,900 to a 8,065 square ft, 6-bedroom, colonial estate on 2 acres listed at $849,900.   The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Southington CT is $326,843. The average days on market for these homes are 101 days. In addition, there are currently 69 homes under contract in Southington CT, with 13 having going under contract in June.   In June, 37 homes closed in Southington CT. They ranged from a 800 square ft, 2-bedroom colonial, which sold for $84,... 07/31/2013

Southington CT Real Estate Sales Report for May 2013       Search for Homes in Southington CT Currently in Southington CT there are 243 active residential listings for sale, with 58 new listings being added in May. The homes for sale in Southington CT range from a 672 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home listed at $16,000 to a 8,065 square ft, 6-bedroom, colonial estate on 2 acres listed at $899,900. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Southington CT is $323,450. The average days on market for these homes are 101 days. In addition, there are currently 64 homes under contract in Southington CT, with 20 having going under contract in May. In May, 40 homes closed in Southington CT. They ranged from a 720 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, which sold for $21,000 t... 06/25/2013

Rivercrest: Spacious and Luxurious Adult 55+ Condos in Southington CT   Conveniently located between the intersections of I-84 and I-691, the development at Rivercrest is an upscale complex of active Adult 55+ homes all featuring first floor master bedroom suites. The condos are on the large side with the smaller units having 1600 square feet and the larger units over 2000 square feet. Search for Southington Adult Condos   The Rivercrest Condo complex in Southington CT is a complex of 93 units all built as stand alone buildings. The common charges are a reasonable $160/mo. The condos at Rivercrest feature amenities such as modern kitchens with granite counters; 3 bedroom models with the extra bedrooms on the second levels; full basements; gas heated forced air furnaces with central air ... 06/25/2013

Active Adult 55+ Condos in Southington CT  Spring Lake VillageSpring Lake Village in Southington CT is a complex of 640 condos designed for adults that want the comforts of a home but without the added maintenance.The condos at Spring Lake Village are have been built up in phases over 30 years so there are a variety of styles, all built with quality and comfort in mind. Almost all have first floor master bedroom suites with walk-in closets and spacious full baths. There are 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units, with a second full bath, and many with attached garages for weather convenience.Full basements for extra storage and first floor laundry are common.As the condos were all built in phases, there are 6 separate associations and management companies that oversee the separate sections. HOA fees ... 06/22/2013

Southington CT Movies at the Drive-in   What can be more representative of a summer than a trip to the drive-on to watch a movie? Although there are not a lot of outdoor theaters still in operation, the Town of Southington CT has taken an opportunity with one of their town owned recreation areas. What was once the site of the Southington Drive-In is a large recreation field for the residents of Southington CT. On Saturday nights from June through October, anyone can drive or walk in and for nominal fee enjoy an outdoor movie. Bring a radio and tune to the station broadcasting the movie for the night. This is the fourth year of operation and the season kicks off on June 8 with Jaws. Almost all the movies are no more than a PG rating so anyone can attend without fear of too much exposure.... 05/23/2013

Southington CT Music on the Green . . .  Celebrating 20 Years   Southington's "Music on the Green" outdoor concert series takes place every Wednesday evening (rain date: Thursday), May 29-August 28, from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Southington Town Green. The music covers the spectrum from big band, to blues, Southern Jazz, rock, tribute bands and just mellow.  A ‘cruise night style’ car show is also held during each week's event.  Admission is free.  Please bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show! Southington CT Music on the Green . . .  Celebrating 20 Years 05/21/2013

Another Happy Couple Close on Their Plainville CT Home It started from a phone call generated by a blog I did on short sales in Central CT. The buyer wanted to know all about the purchase process and the time it takes. It was a call that lasted longer than an hour. The reality was I was being interviewed as a potential agent to help them make a home purchase. We looked at only 1 home that was being sold short.   Gary and Marilyn were very specific about what they wanted and their price range was above the normal. Space was important and areas for entertaining as well. We looked at homes for 4 months through the winter and back in early April they found the right home, a 2300 sq ft ranch on 6 acres with a few extra items for pleasure, such as the in-ground pool, exercise room, pool guest... 05/17/2013

  Southington CT Real Estate Sales Report for March 2013           Search for Homes in Southington CT   Currently in Southington CT there are 220 active residential listings for sale, with 51 new listings being added in March. The homes for sale in Southington CT range from a 648 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home listed at $20,000 to a 8,065 square ft, 6-bedroom, colonial estate on 2 acres listed at $995,000.   The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Southington CT is $328,742. The average days on market for these homes are 105 days. In addition, there are currently 65 homes under contract in Southington CT, with 21 having going under contract in March.   In March, 41 homes closed in Southington CT. They ranged from a 864 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, whic... 04/29/2013

Another Southington CT Home Sold This Classic Southington CT Colonial, built in 1834 was not a home that would be for just any buyer. This had to be purchased by someone that could appreciate the character of this older home, and not be looking for the amenities and conveniences that are had with its 21 Century counterparts. This home featured a front and back parlor and a library, and a formal dining room, all with working fireplaces; country kitchen with an eat-in area also had its own fireplace. The second floor was a sleeping area with 5 bedrooms; front and rear staircase, and the main bath. The mechanicals of the home had been updated, as was the newer roof. This home will need some cosmetic work, after all plaster doesn’t stay as perfect as wallboard, but the new owners of this Cl... 04/23/2013

There was More to This Central Connecticut House Than Anyone Thought   We're getting set to close on one of my listings this week, and the owners, who have been in the hosue over 60 years had a lot of packing to get done. I went by to check on the progress and wa very pleasantly surorised to see that they are almost done. The house itself has a lot of character having been built in 1834.     As I went to a part of the house that I had not seen before, I noticed a door and curiosity got the better of me. Opening the door, it seemed to be a rather deep closet that stretched to the back of the house.  As I looked a little closer, it was apparent that I had found what was once a frequently used room.   As best I could determine, a 2 seater, and I was promoting the house as just having 2 bat... 04/04/2013

Southington CT Real Estate Sales Report for February 2013   Search for Homes in Southington CT Currently in Southington CT there are 200 active residential listings for sale, with 16 new listings being added in February. The homes for sale in Southington CT range from a 720 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home listed at $24,800 to a 6,500 square ft, 5-bedroom, colonial estate on 2 acres listed at $884,900.   The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Southington CT is $319,729. The average days on market for these homes are 117 days. In addition, there are currently 60 homes under contract in Southington CT, with 14 having going under contract in February.   In February, 20 homes closed in Southington CT. They ranged from a 1,020 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, wh... 03/29/2013