East Mountain-Waterbury CT Real Estate Market Report for May 2015  What does the real estate market in East Mountain-Waterbury, CT look like?  As sellers in East Mountain-Waterbury, CT enter the summer, it looks good for you, with pending prices above where average sale prices were last year, and offers being received in about a month after going on the market. Patience is necessary also, as the normal number of homes continue to sit on the market.There are 20 East Mountain–Waterbury CT homes for sale, with an average listing price of $162,550 and a median listing price of $164,900.       There are 5 Pending sales (under contract), with an average asking price of $157,540,  a median asking price of $149,900, and an average of 31 days on market prior to accepting an offer.      No homes ... 06/16/2015

Bucks Hill-Waterbury CT Real Estate Market Report for May 2015 What does the real estate market look like in the Bucks Hill neighborhood of Waterbury, CT? Homes are actually flying off the shelf in the Bucks Hill neighborhood of Waterbury, CT. Prices may not be as high as sellers would like, but getting and accepting offers in under 2 months is always a good sign, so sellers in this neighborhood should keep a close eye on the market trends to determine if it is the right time to sell. Current pending volume also provides a glimmer of hope for those who are seriously considering placing their homes on the market. There are currently 19 Bucks Hill-Waterbury CT houses for sale, with an average listing price of $126,326 and a median listing price of $129,900.       There are currently 10 pe... 06/16/2015

The 15th annual Taste of Lebanon Festival will be held this weekend, June 12 and 13 at Our Lady of Lebanon Church, 8 East Mountain Rd, Waterbury CT. Taste authentic Lebanese cuisine at the Lebanese Food Festival on the church grounds. Some of the delicacies being offered are:grape leavestaboolee  parsley salad with tomato and onionshummous  chick pea appetizerkabobs  chicken and beefshawarama, (Gyro) grilled beef served on a pita bread with tomato, onion, and tahine saucehot dogs and hamburgersand of course those delicious Middle Eastern pastries. The three-Day outdoor and indoor festival in its 15th year will have Lebanese food; a live Middle Eastern band with singers; entertainment by a group of traditional Lebanese Dancers, a showing of Lebanon's traditions and customs, as well as ch... 06/10/2015

What’s My Waterbury CT Country Club Rd Neighborhood Home Worth, May 2015?    Search for homes in Waterbury CT Zip code 06708Currently in the Country Club Road area of Waterbury there are 29 active residential listings for sale, with 9 new listings being added in May. The homes for sale in the Country Club Road Section of Waterbury CT range from a 778 square ft, 2-bedroom cape listed at $79,900 to a 1,804 square ft, 3-bedroom, colonial listed at $309,900. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06708.  The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in the Country Club Road area of Waterbury CT is $166,268. The average days on market for these homes is 110 days. There are also 4 homes currently under deposit in the Country Club Road Area of Waterbury CT.  No home... 06/04/2015

May 2015 Real Estate Market Statistics for Waterbury CT  Search for Homes in Waterbury CTCurrently in Waterbury CT there are 453 active residential listings for sale, with 150 new listings being added in May. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from a 1,779 square ft, 4-bedroom REO colonial listed at $21,200 to a 2,200 square ft, new construction 3-bedroom, raised ranch listed at $379,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706, 06708, 06710, and 06720. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Waterbury CT is $123,806. The average days on market for these homes are 93 days.There are currently 76 homes under contract in Waterbury CT, with 33 having gone under contract in May.    In May 2015, 46 homes closed in Waterbury ... 06/04/2015

New HUD Disclosures Will Make Closing More Challenging after Aug 1 The new CFPB rules regarding the buyer loan process will take effect on Aug 1, and there will be a lot of angst created because of them.  The purpose is to make the closings more buyer friendly and are intended to allow the Borrower, who will now be called the Consumer, to get a more competitive loan.  Our local Board hosted a breakfast this week with representatives from Fidelity Title to discuss the new rules and forms. A lawyer was also present, as all closings in CT are done through attorneys. It should be mentioned first, that any loans started prior to Aug 1 can proceed under the old rules and forms. All loans initiated after Aug 1 must follow the new guidelines and use the new forms.   Loan Estimate:  New Consumer... 05/26/2015

Memorial Day 2015, a start to Summer and a Day of RemembranceOur country has it's problems, but for all the ills, we are still the country that is revered almost all over the world by those that have access to the Internet and can see the real truth about us.We can show people demonstrating in the streets in support of a cause and even against the politics of our land.  This is not possible in almost 90% of the rest of the world where people would be immediately jailed or worse.The Internet brought down the walls of Communism in Eastern Europe, once people were able to see more than their  governments allowed the to see.People attempt to cross our borders daily trying to find a place to live an work to support families.With hard work, anyone can make a good life, and with some risk, can... 05/25/2015

Memorial Day Parades in Greater Waterbury CT Area Sunday May 24, 2015 Cheshire:  The two-mile parade steps off at 1:30 p.m. today from Highland Elementary School along Route 10 to Cheshire High School. Rain date is May 31. The parade is cosponsored by the town and the Veterans Council of Cheshire. Call 203-272-2743 for information. Middlebury:  The Middlebury Lions Club will sponsor a Memorial Day service at noon at the Middlebury Cemetery on Route 64. The town parade will form at 4 p.m. at the corner of Bronson Drive and Route 188, then step off at 5 p.m. from Bronson Drive to Dwyer Road to South Street, turning onto Route 188, past Westover School and ending at Town Hall for a brief ceremony. Waterbury:   Parade steps off at 1 p.m. today in downtown Waterbury. Groups gather on Freight... 05/24/2015

Upper Fulton Park Single Family Home For Sale Overview Maps Photos $125,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1,199 sqftLot: 0.15 acre(s)Year Built: 1990MLS #: W10037704 Location 569 Hill StreetWaterbury, CT 06704USA William James Walton Sr WEICHERT Realtors - Briotti Group(203) 633-6189william@williamsplaces.nethttp://www.williamsplaces.net       Listed by: Weichert, Realtors® - Briotti Group Our recent listings Upper Fulton Park Single Family Home For SaleEast End Waterbury CT Ranch For SaleBucks Hill Waterbury CT Hi-Ranch For SaleBristol Condo For SaleNew West End Waterbury CT Homes For Sale Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 05/23/2015

Waterbury CT Foreclosures for Sale - April 2015 Currently there are 54 Active Foreclosure Listings in the Waterbury CT area, and shown on the Statewide MLS system. Prices range from $22,900 to $179,900. Bank owned foreclosures can be a good deal for home buyers provided they have the patience for them and can qualify for some of the special financing sometimes needed to make the purchase.  Not many foreclosures can qualify for an FHA or even some conventional mortgages. Therefore, unless the buyer has a large cash reserve they should get pre-qualified for a rehab loan. Getting pre-approved is even better as it could mean the difference in a tight multiple bidding situation as banks are always looking for the buyer that can close the soonest with the least number of contingencies. Some C... 05/19/2015

What’s My Waterbury CT Country Club Rd Neighborhood Home Worth, April 2015?     Search for homes in Waterbury CT Zip code 06708Currently in the Country Club Road area of Waterbury there are 31 active residential listings for sale, with 12 new listings being added in April. The homes for sale in the Country Club Road Section of Waterbury CT range from a 778 square ft, 2-bedroom cape listed at $79,900 to a 1,804 square ft, 3-bedroom, colonial listed at $309,900. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06708. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in the Country Club Road area of Waterbury CT is $161,907. The average days on market for these homes is 105 days. There are also 2 homes currently under deposit in the Country Club Road Area of Waterbury CT. Fou... 05/19/2015

 What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value  April 2015     Search for Homes in Waterbury CT Currently in Waterbury CT there are 440 active residential listings for sale, with 81 new listings being added in April. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from a 1,808 square ft, 4-bedroom REO colonial listed at $20,000 to a 2,200 square ft, new construction 3-bedroom, raised ranch listed at $379,900. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706, 06708, 06710, and 06720.The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Waterbury CT is $122,425. The average days on market for these homes are 98 days. There are currently 66 homes under contract in Waterbury CT, with 30 having gone under contract in April.     In April 2015, 45 homes closed in Waterbu... 05/18/2015

 The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church  Mother's Day Festival is this weekend on the grounds of the church at 937 Chase Parkway, Waterbury CT.The tent is up, the chairs and tables are in, the booths and food cases are loaded and waiting for the people to arrive. The stands will the plants and flowers are loaded but by the end of the weekend, all will be gone. As I pulled into the almost full parking lot for lunch today, the music was n the air and the good feelings began to stir. Heading straight to the gyro stand, and impatiently waiting in line, the smell was breath taking.  The gyro sandwich which is a heated pit bread, filled with shaved, barbecued beef or lamb, with tomatoes, onions, and seasoned with tahini sauce. For sure I wil find my way back there.  Come and Enjoy authentic G... 05/07/2015

2015 Realtors at the CapitolAssembly was at the Bushnell in Hartford, a short walk from the state capitol and the Legislative Office building.  App 500 real estate professionals from the state were there to hear opening remarks and then head over to meet with law makers to discuss concerns an hear their responses.This past session several proposed laws were defeated that would have had impact on agents and their clients.Specifically:A defeat of a law to make it illegal to have an exclusive listing agreement.Mandatory sprinklers in new residential construction starting 2017.Permitting landlords to have a waiver of a first offense for housing violations.Mandatory requirement for labs to report radon all radon test results and radon remediation to a government agency.After meeting with the... 04/29/2015

A Very Successful Scholarship DinnerThe Dennis J Antonacci Jr Scholarship was a very successful event Dennis F Antonacci, Jr Memorial Scholarship. Dennis was held to raise funds to  increase the reserves of the scholarship fund.  140 people came in to enjoy the food, the raffles and socialize with their fellow friends. This was the first year the scholarships were awarded and both recipients were there to accept the accolades of the family. The actual awards will be held at their respective schools in May at Wolcott High School and Berlin High School. Complete information on the Memorial scholarship can be found at their web site: Dennisjrscholarship.org. For those that were unable to attend but wish to still donate, they can log onto  the web site. A donation to the scholarship fund ca... 04/26/2015

Dennis F Antonacci Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner April 24, 2015 Friday April 24 is the night friends, family and acquaintances will gather for a bit of fun and a dinner to raise funds for the Dennis F Antonacci, Jr Memorial Scholarship. Dennis was the only son of my wife, Cauna Silva. As a way of remembering him, the family created a scholarship fund to award 2 scholarships in his memory to a qualifying student from Wolcott High School, and Berlin High School. This year, 2 recipients will each receive $500 awards to graduates pursuing a college degree in social work, counseling or psychology. Both of this years' recipients, whom have been selected, but not notified as yet, have demonstrated a desire to become qualified social workers. The event will be held at the Cedars Ha... 04/20/2015

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value  March 2015    Search for Homes in Waterbury CT Currently in Waterbury CT there are 358 active residential listings for sale, with 81 new listings being added in March. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from a 1,808 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial listed at $24,000 to a 1,140 square ft 3-bedroom, horse ranch on 12 acres ranch listed at $399,900. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706, 06708, 06710, and 06720. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Waterbury CT is $121,499. The average days on market for these homes are 116 days. There are currently 76 homes under contract in Waterbury CT, with 40 having gone under contract in March. In March 2015, 40 homes closed in Waterbury CT. Th... 04/12/2015

A split level home in Waterbury CT 06708MLS# N10023509      Price $126,500Large living room with dining area. Eating Space KitchenLarge first level living space that can be a family room or a home officeFreshly shampooed carpeting with hardwood under carpeting on first levelFinished lower level family roomNew gas boiler and hot water heaterNewer roofPrivate yard with picnic area, mature plantings Convenient to services, highways and schoolsWill qualify for CHFA or FHA financing, move in condition Waterbury CT 3 Bedroom Home in Bunker Hill Section 06708  04/10/2015

What’s My Waterbury CT Country Club Rd Neighborhood Home Worth, March 2015?    Search for homes in Waterbury CT Zip code 06708 Currently in the Country Club Road area of Waterbury there are 22 active residential listings for sale, with 7 new listings being added in March. The homes for sale in the Country Club Road Section of Waterbury CT range from a 1,482 square ft, 3-bedroom ranch listed at $65,000 to a 1,804 square ft, 3-bedroom, colonial listed at $309,900. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06708. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in the Country Club Road area of Waterbury CT is $155,677. The average days on market for these homes is 157 days. There are also 2 homes currently under deposit in the Country Club Road Area of Waterbury CT.  ... 04/09/2015

Someone Actually Got the Message  Looking for a Buyer's Agent I received an inquiry last night through ActiveRain from someone that had picked up on one of my Localism blogs on a condo complex.  It was a very specific inquiry as to where and what they had for an interest.    When I replied back, I offered to meet with them to discuss their options for purchasing and also what was available in their price range in that complex.  They then came back  with a request that I got for the first time in my 10+ years as an agent: "We are looking for an  ABR. Are you a Buyer Agent, or are you the selling or listing agent for these properties?" Somewhere along the way they did the right research and realized that they should have their own agent representation to allow their real estate transactio... 03/12/2015