Friday Flags In Waterbury CT's West SideEarlier in the week while leaving the Waterbury Hospital entrance, it appeared that the flag winds were trying to make me wait longer than I wanted for a photo.With a little patience, however, the winds cooperated, and I got a photo that I could be pleased to offer up today.Even it if took a change in wind direction to get it done. Friday Flags In Waterbury CT's West Side 04/05/2024

Friday Flags A Bit of Texas in ConnecticutWe have a couple of big box stores in Waterbury, and they are relatively close to each other.I was on my way to one when the restaurant adjacent was calling to me.This gave me an opportunity to not only offer our proud American flag in the breeze, but also the National Flag of Texas right beside it.After a couple of comments from citizens of that country on my recent flag post, I wanted them to know that it is easy to flag photos if you just take the time.This took me all of 5 minutes from getting my gas, but the satisfaction was well worth it.The wind kicked up enough for me to get the last shot as well. Friday Flags A Bit of Texas in Connecticut 03/29/2024

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value February 2024Waterbury CT is the second largest town in New Haven County with a population of app115,000. It is 33 miles southwest of Hartford, 25 miles north of New Haven and 77 miles northwest of New York City. The larger factories that once dominated the Connecticut manufacturing economy are no longer in Waterbury, essentially changing form the brass mills they used for raw materials and converting to cheaper and lighter aluminum or plastic. Currently in Waterbury CT there are 52 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from a 1,024 square ft, 3-bedroom row-house listed at $149,900 to a 1,215 square ft, 2-bedroom cape listed at $750,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706... 03/12/2024

March 4, 2024 Market Trends For Waterbury CT's West End Side, Zip 06708The 06708 Zip code encompasses the west side of Waterbury with 4 neighborhoods known as Brooklyn, Town Plot, Lower and Upper Bunker Hill. It is also the largest zip code in Waterbury. There are currently 24 active listings in the 06708 zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06708 zip code available for sale is $310,960 with average days in market of 42. There are also currently 21 properties under pending status and 20 properties under hard deposit contracts.For the year 2023 were 255 closed listings in the 06708 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $273,459 and average days on market of 38.  In addition the closed properties sold at 100% of list.This suggests an absorpti... 03/04/2024

Now is the Time to Prepare to Sell Your Waterbury CT Home in 2024  For Waterbury CT Home owners that are looking to sell their home in 2024, it is essential to make the home as attractive as possible and to ensure that it gets its best exposure.  While it is still too cold to do anything outside, the inside of the home can be addressed so as to make it ready for a spring market. Homeowners must be mindful to start a list of repairs that need to be addressed as the hot sales market is still there and buyers want a move-in ready home and are prepared to buy a well-maintained house.Pre-Listing InspectionIf you have been in the use for a while, it might be a good idea to bring in a professional inspector to evaluate the house. A trained eye is objective and will see things that a homeowner ... 02/25/2024

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value January 2024Waterbury CT is the second largest town in New Haven County with a population of app115,000. It is 33 miles southwest of Hartford, 25 miles north of New Haven and 77 miles northwest of New York City. The larger factories that once dominated the Connecticut manufacturing economy are no longer in Waterbury, essentially changing form the brass mills they used for raw materials and converting to cheaper and lighter aluminum or plastic. Currently in Waterbury CT there are 48 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from an 1,024 square ft, 3-bedroom row-house listed at $155,000 to a 1,215 square ft, 2-bedroom cape listed at $750,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706... 02/21/2024

February 5, 2024 Market Trends For Waterbury CT's West End Side, Zip 06708The 06708 Zip code encompasses the west side of Waterbury with 4 neighborhoods known as Brooklyn, Town Plot, Lower and Upper Bunker Hill. It is also the largest zip code in Waterbury. There are currently 19 active listings in the 06708 zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06708 zip code available for sale is $302,816 with average days in market of 73. There are also currently 17 properties under pending status and 11 properties under hard deposit contracts.For the year 2023 were 257 closed listings in the 06708 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $276,550 and average days on market of 35.  In addition, the closed properties sold at 102% of list.This suggests an abso... 02/05/2024

Market Trends For Waterbury CT's West End Side, Zip 06708  January 28, 2024The 06708 Zip code encompasses the west side of Waterbury with 4 neighborhoods known as Brooklyn, Town Plot, Lower and Upper Bunker Hill. It is also the largest zip code in Waterbury. There are currently 20 active listings in the 06708-zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06708 zip code available for sale is $297,710 with average days in market of 66. There are also currently 16 properties under pending status and 11 properties under hard deposit contracts.For the year 2023 there were 257 closed listings in the 06708 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $276,550 and average days on market of 35.  In addition, the closed properties sold at 102% of list.This suggests ... 01/28/2024

Waterbury CT 2023 Year End Real Estate Market Analysis The year 2023 was a year of transition as the market remained in favor of sellers but higher interest rates impacted buyer's abilities with regards to mortgages. The rise of interest rates created due to the inflationary trend put some buyers back into a waiting mode.  Businesses are on the rebound and their biggest obstacles are the rise in raw materials as well as the lack of qualified employees.In spite of this, after a brief pause the market in Waterbury CT began its rise and finished the year strong. Historically lagging in home prices, Waterbury saw a large spurt in median values and hopefully the trend will remain for the foreseeable future.  For the year 2023, the market sales or absorption rate for Waterbury CT was 60 sales... 01/20/2024

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value December 2023Waterbury CT is the second largest town in New Haven County with a population of app115,000. It is 33 miles southwest of Hartford, 25 miles north of New Haven and 77 miles northwest of New York City. The larger factories that once dominated the Connecticut manufacturing economy are no longer in Waterbury, essentially changing form the brass mills they used for raw materials and converting to cheaper and lighter aluminum or plastic. Currently in Waterbury CT there are 61 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from an 1,039 square ft, 5-bedroom REO colonial listed at $140,000 to a 1,215 square ft, 2-bedroom  cape listed at $750,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, ... 01/20/2024

Selling Homes Should be Left to the ProfessionalsOver the last 2 years, as homes have been selling so quickly and values rising steadily, there are temptations for individuals to thank they don't need an agent to sell their home.They may be the case in some instance, but more often than not a homeowner will reach out to a professional agent and try to pick their brains as a way of shortening the process.I recently got a call from a homeowner seeking answers to some questions.They were forth coming enough to explain that they have a home listed on the Z platform for sale and have not gotten any responses. Their first question had to do with how much would it cost to sell the home. Priorities are a little skewed. I explained the process and why it needs to be a certain value. They kept as... 01/02/2024

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value November 2023Waterbury CT is the second largest town in New Haven County with a population of app115,000. It is 33 miles southwest of Hartford, 25 miles north of New Haven and 77 miles northwest of New York City. The larger factories that once dominated the Connecticut manufacturing economy are no longer in Waterbury, essentially changing form the brass mills they used for raw materials and converting to cheaper and lighter aluminum or plastic. Currently in Waterbury CT there are 63 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from an 1,039 square ft, 3-bedroom REO colonial listed at $174,900 to a 1,215 square ft, 2-bedroom  cape listed at $750,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, ... 12/19/2023

December 2, 2023 Market Trends For Waterbury CT's West End Side, Zip 06708The 06708 Zip code encompasses the west side of Waterbury with 4 neighborhoods known as Brooklyn, Town Plot, Lower and Upper Bunker Hill. It is also the largest zip code in Waterbury. There are currently 27 active listings in the 06708 zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06708 zip code available for sale is $290,685 with average days in market of 43. There are also currently 14 properties under pending status and 16 properties under hard deposit contracts.For the first 11 months of this year there have been 239 closed listings in the 06708 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $277,300 and average days on market of 38.  In addition, the closed properties sold at 101%... 12/02/2023

Friday Flags Visible from the Highway in Waterbury CTThe center of Waterbury CT is traversed by 2 highways and caution is necessary as there are always distractions.As one rounds a curve in the highway there sits the oldest hospital in Waterbury, St Marrys hospital. At the farthest end of the building is an island and center to that island is our flag.It stands tall with the adjacent flags of the State of CT and the company that operates the hospital.The bridge behind it is the roadway that traverses the highway at that section of roadway.I am happy that I found a few extra minutes to circle back and take the photo as the day was perfect for it.Friday Flags Visible from the Highway in Waterbury CT 12/01/2023

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value October 2023Waterbury CT is the second largest town in New Haven County with a population of app115,000. It is 33 miles southwest of Hartford, 25 miles north of New Haven and 77 miles northwest of New York City. The larger factories that once dominated the Connecticut manufacturing economy are no longer in Waterbury, essentially changing form the brass mills they used for raw materials and converting to cheaper and lighter aluminum or plastic. Currently in Waterbury CT there are 82 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from an 1,116 square ft, 3-bedroom REO colonial listed at $89,900 to a 1,215 square ft, 2-bedroom  cape listed at $750,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 06... 11/25/2023

Friday Flags A View from the Highway in ConnecticutWhile making a drive down a state highway, Route 8, I had an opportunity to take a photo of a flag that I don't normally see in full glory. The spot is close to the Waterbury/Naugatuck town line.This is a very large flag, sitting well above grade and it stands at the rear of a contractor's lot. Not for the people from the front roadway to see, but for all that pass that highway spot daily. He's letting his potential clients know that he is a proud American and just maybe it gets him a reward of business.Friday Flags A View from the Highway in Connecticut 11/17/2023

Market Trends For Waterbury CT's East End, Zip 06705 November 7,2023 The East End of Waterbury CT is highly residential and is also the preferred side of town for people that need to commute to Hartford. Many fine neighborhoods encompass the East End such as Fairlawn, Pierpont and East End.   There are currently 11 active listings in the 06705 zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06705 zip code available for sale is $249,218  with average days in market of 11. There are also currently 20 properties under deposit. For the first 10 months of this year there have been 140 closed listings in the 06705 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $241,517 and average days on market of 39. The closed homes also sold at 103% of list so competition is fie... 11/07/2023

November  4, 2023 Market Trends For Waterbury CT's West End Side, Zip 06708The 06708 Zip code encompasses the west side of Waterbury with 4 neighborhoods known as Brooklyn, Town Plot, Lower and Upper Bunker Hill. It is also the largest zip code in Waterbury. There are currently 24 active listings in the 06708 zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06708 zip code available for sale is $296,195 with average days in market of 31. There are also currently 15 properties under pending status and 13 properties under hard deposit contracts.For the first 10 months of this year there have been 216 closed listings in the 06708 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $271,511 and average days on market of 39.This suggests an absorption rate of 21 sales per... 11/04/2023

 Friday Flags: A Respect for the Atrocity in Lewiston, MEI understand the reasons for flying a flag at 'half mast' , but am also saddened as I understand that it is a call for respect for someone that has passed.This past week, the flag at the East Mountain Golf course, as well as many others at public buildings were flown at 'half mast, to honor those that were brutally shot in Lewistown, Me.The period of respect is typically seven days, and it is still a small token to the families that are affected by the deaths.The proper way to display the flag, is to place in on its lanyards and move it to the top of the pole, and then bring it down to half position. Likewise, when taking down the flag before dusk, it has to be raised to the top again and then brought down to be removed.I am alway... 11/03/2023

October Market Trends For Waterbury CT's West End Side, Zip 06708The 06708 Zip code encompasses the west side of Waterbury with 4 neighborhoods known as Brooklyn, Town Plot, Lower and Upper Bunker Hill. It is also the largest zip code in Waterbury. There are currently 21 active listings in the 06708 zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06708 zip code available for sale is $297,364 with average days in market of 30. There are also currently 16 properties under pending status and 25 properties under hard deposit contracts.For the first 9+ months of this year there have been 211 closed listings in the 06708 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $269,834 and average days on market of 34.This suggests an absorption rate of 22 sales per month whi... 10/30/2023