Technology Can be OverusedThe advent of the Internet has offered conveniences that would have been impossible to imagine 30-40 years ago. Everything we do today utilizes the advances and conveniences made possible by technology.  Young people get a jump on phone use and can be obsessed with its use to the extent that they might be standing next to each other and inter-texting.  It's as if they don't know how to speak.I just had the occasion to get exposed to its overuse.One of my clients had inspection issues that needed the use of a plumber.  The seller accepted the issues and said they would get it repaired before closing. Almost all of the issues were satisfactorily resolved except for a sewer pipe leak, which was still puddling water.The invoices for repairs were presented at closin... 12/30/2021

December 2021 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 $236,696 with average days in market of 62. There are also currently 53 properties under show or hard deposit contracts.For the first 11 months of this year there have been 394 closed listings in the 06708-zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $224,274 and average days on market of 34. This suggests an absorption rate of 36 sales per month which means the current inv... 12/17/2021

December 2021 Market Trends For Waterbury CT's East End, Zip 06705 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 19 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 $243,847 with average days in market of 62. There are also currently 43 properties under contract or hard deposit. For the first 11 months of this year there have been 220 closed listings in the 06705-zip code of Waterbury with a median sales price of $189,900 and days on market of 37. The same period in 2020 saw 175 closings with a median sales ... 12/14/2021

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value November 2021Currently in Waterbury CT there are 84 active residential listings for sale, with 27 new listings being added in November. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from a 1,024 square ft, 3-bedroom row house listed at $72,000 to a 6,278 square ft, 6-bedroom  colonial listed at $598,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706, 06708, 06710, and 06720.  Search for Homes in Waterbury CT The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Waterbury CT is $225,226. The average days on market for these homes are 62 days.  There are currently 194 homes either under show status or hard deposit in Waterbury CT.   In November 2021, 86 homes closed in Waterbury CT. They ranged from a 464 square ft,... 12/09/2021

November Market Trends For Waterbury CT's East End, Zip 06705 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 21 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 $225,048 with average days in market of 60. There are also currently 57 properties under deposit. For the first 10 months of this year there have been 191 closed listings in the 06705 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $184,471 and days on market of 37. The same period in 2020 saw 155 closings with an average sales price of $133,467... 11/15/2021

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value October 2021Currently in Waterbury CT there are 95 active residential listings for sale, with 30 new listings being added in October. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from a 1,024 square ft, 3-bedroom row house listed at $72,000 to a 6,278 square ft, 6-bedroom  colonial listed at $598,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706, 06708, 06710, and 06720.  Search for Homes in Waterbury CT The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Waterbury CT is $224,869. The average days on market for these homes are 57 days.  There are currently 219 homes either under show status or hard deposit in Waterbury CT.   In October 2021, 96 homes closed in Waterbury CT. They ranged from a 1,923 square ft, ... 11/10/2021

Closed Waterbury CT 3 Bedroom Raised Ranch in Zip 06705The sellers of this raised ranch were elated to be able to get it under contract quickly at a price that afforded them a tidy profit. They have relocated to Florida and bought their new home for cash.The sellers were referred to me by a former golf partner that was well familiar with my personality and dedication to my business.  We met and hit it off well and within a few days of them completing the tasks I had suggested we hit the market.  Their house was the highest selling raised ranch in their neighborhood which made all feel happy.The buyers came to an open house the first weekend on market and though they liked the house, were not sure they could afford to buy it.  I asked them to have their agent call me and we discussed the... 11/02/2021

The Colors Of Fall Are Coming 2While walking a few fairways this morning, I was distracted by the colors of some of the trees.  The shades are starting to emerge, and the colors are especially striking.The photo above was shot last week, but there are a lot of other trees trying to catch up now.  Over the next week there will be a much larger change and then there will be nothing but piles on the ground and bare trees.The colors are beautiful but short lived.The Colors Of Fall Are Coming 2 10/17/2021

September 2021 Real Estate Sales Report for Waterbury CTCurrently in Waterbury CT there are 115 active residential listings for sale, with 38 new listings being added in September. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from a 1,024 square ft, 3-bedroom row house listed at $72,000 to a 6,278 square ft, 6-bedroom  colonial listed at $598,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706, 06708, 06710, and 06720.  Search for Homes in Waterbury CT The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Waterbury CT is $223,901. The average days on market for these homes are 50 days.  There are currently 226 homes either under show status or hard deposit in Waterbury CT.   In September 2021, 99 homes closed in Waterbury CT. They ranged from a 850 ... 10/06/2021

This past Thursday, thanks to my good friend  Ed Silva, I had the pleasure to MeetUp with the one and only Carol Williams .  I doubt there is any ActiveRain member, who is regularly on ActiveRaian, that does not know Carol.  Carol is also one of the regular Weekly ActiveRain ZOOM Meeting attendees, and contributor.When Carol made it know she was going to be within a short distance of CT while on her cross country road trip, Ed reached out to her about meeting up with her.  Carol not only agreed, but she even changed her plans, and drove to CT.  Ed than reached out to a few of us who regularly attended the past MeetUps in CT, many of which were hosted by Dagny Eason. Ed than arranged for us to MeetUp at a small Middle Eastern Restaurant called Kibberia.  This was the first time those in ... 09/25/2021

September 2021 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 43 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 $232,219 with average days in market of 47. There are also currently 93 properties under show or hard deposit contracts.For the first 8 months of this year there have been 282 closed listings in the 06708 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $216,736 and average days on market of 40. This suggests an absorption rate of 35 sales per month which means the current inv... 09/15/2021

September 2021 Market Trends For Waterbury CT's East End, Zip 06705 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 28 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 $232,264  with average days in market of 45. There are also currently 60 properties under contract or hard deposit. For the first 8 months of this year there have been 141 closed listings in the 06705 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $178,639 and days on market of 36. The same period in 2020 saw 125 closings with an average ... 09/13/2021

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value August 2021Currently in Waterbury CT there are 117 active residential listings for sale, with 37 new listings being added in August. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from a 1,449 square ft, 3-bedroom colonial listed at $80,000 to a 6,278 square ft, 6-bedroom  colonial listed at $598,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706, 06708, 06710, and 06720.  Search for Homes in Waterbury CT The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Waterbury CT is $225,017. The average days on market for these homes are 46 days.  There are currently 242 homes either under show status or hard deposit in Waterbury CT.   In August 2021, 102 homes closed in Waterbury CT. They ranged from a 744 square ft, 2-be... 09/10/2021

September 2021 Market Trends For Waterbury CT's East End, Zip 06705 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 21 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 $231,424 with average days in market of 45. There are also currently 63 properties under contract or hard deposit. For the first 8 months of this year there have been 139 closed listings in the 06705 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $178,260 and days on market of 36. The same period in 2020 saw 125 closings with an average s... 09/03/2021

Throw Back Thursday  When The Rains Were Too Much It Was 66 Years ago today when the results of 3 days of rain caused by Hurricane Diane left the tate with never to be forgotten memories.  There were no flood control dams in place, and the valley created by the normally  mild Naugatuck River became a deadly and violent tsunami destroying all in it's path.The Naugatuck River cuts south from the Mass state line and ultimately flows into Long Island Sound after merging with  the Housatonic River.  From where I grew up in Waterbury's South End, I could walk to the end of the street and see the tops of the factory buildings that lined the banks of the river.The vew I got was considerably different than the  photo below offers.When the waters inally receded, 47 people had been killed, some ne... 08/19/2021

Raised Ranch For Sale in Waterbury CT Zip 06705Located at 224 Birchfield Dr, Waterbury CT 06705MLS# 170428399 Beautifully maintained 3/4 bedroom,3 full bath, raised ranch home with a 2 car garage located in desirable Mapleridge section of Waterbury! Main level features spacious living room , eat-in kitchen with a formal dining area. Rear deck that overlooks a pool in the private, totally fenced in yard. Large master bedroom has a full bath and ample closet space. Lower level features large family room with a full bath and laundry room. New roof in 2016, double - hung windows , walk-in shed. Parking for a boat or motor home. Cozy totally rebuilt pellet stove keeps heating costs down in the winter. Separate bonus room off garage can be a private office or even a 4th bedroom. Large level f... 08/12/2021

What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value July 2021 Currently in Waterbury CT there are 120 active residential listings for sale, with 41 new listings being added in July. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from a 464 square ft, 1-bedroom cottage listed at $89,900 to a 6,278 square ft, 6-bedroom  colonial listed at $598,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706, 06708, 06710, and 06720.  Search for Homes in Waterbury CT The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Waterbury CT is $226,154. The average days on market for these homes are 38 days.  There are currently 244 homes either under show status or hard deposit in Waterbury CT.   In July 2021, 90 homes closed in Waterbury CT. They ranged from a 900 square ft, 2-bedroom col... 08/11/2021

August 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 54 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 $246,870 with average days in market of 301. There are also currently 96 properties under show or hard deposit contracts.For the first 7 months of this year there have been 240 closed listings in the 06708 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $213,099 and average days on market of 41. This suggests an absorption rate of 34 sales per month which means the current inventory ... 08/09/2021

August 2021 Market Trends For Waterbury CT's East End, Zip 06705 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 26 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 $219,865 with average days in market of 32. There are also currently 64 properties under contract or hard deposit. For the first 7 months of this year there have been 115 closed listings in the 06705 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $177,336 and days on market of 39. The same period in 2020 saw 104 closings with an average sale... 08/03/2021

Not A Normal Summer Haze Our sky has been hazy for a few days now and it will continue as such for a while longer.When the wind blows that haze carries more than just a tint. It also carries a fragrance of burning wood.The effects of the west Coast wildfires have crossed the country and people are being warmed to protect themselves from the hyper haze.  At risk are people with allergies as well as anyone with respiratory ailments.  WOne would think that with a heavy rain the haze would clear out, but it is replaced with the winds coming from the west.These photos are of the sky over Waterbury valley taken on a late afternoon.We can only hope that the western fires get controlled and even then we will feel the results long after that. That's Not a Normal Hazy Summer Sky 07/28/2021