Greater New Haven CT Real Estate: January 2008

There are currently 107 single family residential properties on the Branford CT real estate market ranging in price from $19,600 to $3,750,000. 

For the year 2007 there were 164 single family homes sold in Branford CT with an average sales price of $550,751 and a median sales price of $377,500.  The average sold price to listing price ratio was 93.11% with an average days on market of 92.  The lowest sale was $11,000 for a Stony Creek mobile home and the high $3,150,000 for one of the fabulous Thimble Islands.

This compares to 198 homes sold in 2006 with an average sales price of $462,134 and a median sales price of $370,000.  The average sold price to listing price ratio was 93.13 with an average days on the market of 74.  The lowest sale was $5,500 for a mobile home on East Main Street and the high of $2,775,000 for a Belden Island property.

Get a free copy of the guide for smart home sellers called "How To Sell Your Branford CT Home For Top Dollar Fast!" just go to Home Seller Guide  and your guide will be mailed today!

Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're thinking about buying a home in Branford CT there are plenty of great buys in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low. For more information on Branford CT real estate homes or condos, see Branford CT real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Branford CT homes and condos. 

Disclaimer:  All information provided by this author is strictly an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.

Copyright © 2008 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*Branford CT Real Estate Market Statistics 2007 vs 2006*

I thought since we're almost half way through the month of January it would be a good time to post the 2007 fouth quarter report on the condo real estate market in Branford, CT.

There are currently 117 condos listed in Branford, CT.  Of those 117, 51 are ranch style units ranging in price from $89,000 to $715,000 and 56 are townhouse units ranging in price from $149,900 to $649,900.

From 10/1/2007 to 12/31/2007, there were 51 condos sold with a minimum sales price of $103,000 to a maximum sales price of $350,000.  This compares to 56 condos sold for the same period in 2006 with a minimum sales price of $93,000 to a maximum sales price of $700,000.

The median sales price for the fourth quarter of 2007 was $200,000 vs. a median sales price of $199,900 for 2006.

The average sales price for the fourth quarter 2007 was $203,636 vs. an average sales price of $222,052 for 2006.

The average days on the market for the fourth quarter of 2007 was 65 days with a sales price to list price ratio of 96.47% vs. 44 days on the market with a sales price to list price ratio of 95.95% for 2006.

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Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're thinking about buying a home in Branford CT there are plenty of great buys in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low. For more information on Branford CT real estate homes or condos, see Branford CT real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Branford CT homes and condos. 

Disclaimer:  All information provided by this author is strictly an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.

Copyright © 2008 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*Branford CT Condos - Market Update Fourth Quarter 2007*

Are your children living on their own, married, or off to college? Have you decided to replace your family home with a smaller residence? Whether you want to focus on other priorities, or build the cottage or beach house you've always dreamed of, or simply no longer wanting to spend energy maintaining a large home, consider the following strategies for downsizing your home:

Decide Where To Go

Think and map out what you want to do next:

1. If schools have always prioritized where you have lived, now think about other criteria important to you, such as rural living or closer proximity to recreational pursuits.
2. Consider laying the groundwork for a retirement lifestyle. Your new home could also be the one you retire in.
3. With fewer living expenses, you may have more expendable income and find that you can increase the luxury or convenience of your lifestyle.
4. Determine how much space you actually need. Examine your current home and subtract the square footage of rooms you don't need anymore. Add in the measurement of new spaces you might want, such as a workshop or sunroom.

Sort Through Your Stuff

1. Where do you begin if your current home is packed full with a generation's worth of accumulation?
2. If you have grown children's belongings in the house, next time they are home, have them sort their things into four piles: what they'll take right now, what they need you to hold for them, what they want to give away, what can be tossed.
3. Go through the rest and determine future needs. Some possession might be family-sized, such as camping gear. Do you foresee future activities of a similar nature? Other possessions might be house-oriented. For example, if you're moving to a townhouse, you can sell the lawn mower and weed whacker.
4. Keep memorabilia and other sentimental keepsakes in the family while getting them out of your house. Give your grown children the arts, crafts, projects, trophies, and holiday decorations they had as kids. They may appreciate having them as they start creating their own family traditions.
5. Be sure to keep your best stuff. For example, if you have several sets of dishes, plastic, stoneware, and china - consider giving up the plastic, and maybe the stoneware, to your child setting up his or her own household. Make the china your everyday dishes.

When In Doubt, Throw It Out

Many possessions are emotionally laden or maybe you're just overwhelmed with the thought of "maybe we'll need it someday". While sorting your stuff through this difficult process, keep these suggestions in mind:

1. If you haven't used something in a couple of years, it's probably a good choice for the out pile. Will it be worth the effort of packing, moving, and unpacking the item?
2. Think about the space of your new home and where you will put the stuff you are keeping.
3. Put any items you can't decide on into a separate box. Revisit the box after you've thrown out some other things. The decisions will get easier.
4. If it's still too difficult, put questionable items into a sealed and dated box but don't list the contents. If you don't open the box within a year, give the box to charity.  

Selling a family home is never an easy decision. If you are thinking of downsizing, use the experience and knowledge of a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) to carefully guide you through your transactions. SRES® designees are REALTORS® who have demonstrated the knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through the major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling a family home. A REALTOR with the SRES designation can also refer you to other professionals such as a C.P.A., estate planner, or attorney who also have a specialty interest in senior clientele issues.

Source: MSN.com. "Flying the Empty Nest." http://houseandhome.msn.com/Move/FlyingtheEmptyNest0.aspx

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Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're thinking about buying a home in Branford CT there are plenty of great buys in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low. For more information on Branford CT real estate homes or condos, see Branford CT real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Branford CT homes and condos. 

Disclaimer:  All information provided by this author is strictly an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.

Copyright © 2008 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*Flying The Empty Nest - Strategies For Downsizing*

Branford (CT) - If you're just starting to look for a new condo in Branford CT this guide could be very helpful.

It's a comprehensive guide to the Branford CT real estate market. Inside you'll get pictures and price ranges for over 50 complexes available, along with features and descriptions, so when you're driving through these complexes you'll know how much the units generally sell for... it's like having the teacher's edition of your high school algebra book!

There is a locator map of Branford so you can find your way around.

The guide also includes important telephone numbers you'll need - like schools, municipal offices and utilities.

When you request your guide, you'll also get information on condos that are currently for sale and a Free subscription to the Branford MarketWatch newsletter, which gives you bi-weekly market updates of new condos as they come on the market.

To get your free guide, go to Guide to Branford CT Condos... and your guide will be mailed right away!

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Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're thinking about buying a home in Branford CT there are plenty of great buys in today's market and now is one of the best times to buy while interest rates remain low. For more information on Branford CT real estate homes or condos, see Branford CT real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Branford CT homes and condos. 

Disclaimer:  All information provided by this author is strictly an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.

Copyright © 2008 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*Free 2008 Guide to Branford CT Condo Real Estate Prices*

Donna Bigda | RE/MAX Alliance | 203-488-1641 34 Burr Street, East Haven, CT Spacious 4 Bedroom Home....Conveniently Located 4 Bdrm Single Family House   offered at $234,900 Year Built 1930 Sq Footage 1,694 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .17 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Conveniently located.   Close to the center of East Haven. 3-4 bedrooms. 2 full baths. Formal living room & dining room. Wood floors. Eat-in kitchen. Enclosed 3-season porch. 20x40 deck. Detached 2 car garage.   see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Living room Dining room Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Basement Balcony, Deck, or Patio     OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES 2 zone heat Upstairs bedroom with full bath 4th bedroom could be office or den   ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Seller contact info:   Donna Bigda RE/MAX Alliance 203-488-1641 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Mar 5, 2008, 11:03am PST

Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

For more information on East Haven CT real estate homes or condos, see East Haven CT real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listing here East Haven CT homes and condos. 

Copyright © 2008 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*East Haven Home For Sale - 34 Burr Street*

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Market conditions for real estate in Morris Cove (New Haven, CT) - January 2008

Single family homes for sale - 28

Minimum list price - $152,000

Maximum list price - $624,900

Average Days on Market - 106

Median List Price - $259,900

 Homes sold in Morris Cove (New Haven, CT) in the past 6 months:

12 homes sold

Minimum sales price - $210,000

Maximum sales price - $349,900

Median sales price - $270,500

Average Days on Market - 67

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Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

There are great deals in today's market and now is a great time to buy while interest rates are still low. For more information on Morris Cove Real Estate and homes, contact Donna  or call me directly at 203-488-1641, ext. 214. Beat other buyers to the home of your dreams. Sign up with no obligation at my Shoreline Home Finder Site.  

For more information on all the homes for sale in the Morris Cove New Haven CT area click here and then click on Search The MLS on the left menu sidebar or call me directly at 203-488-1641, ext. 214.

Disclaimer:  All information provided by this author is strictly an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.

Copyright © 2008 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*Morris Cove New Haven CT Real Estate*

Welcome to Morris Cove New Haven CT

Morris Cove, also known as East Shore is a neighborhood in the city of New Haven, Connecticut and is located on the east side of  New Haven.  Morris Cove was originally part of the town of East Haven and was named for one of it's early settlers, Thomas Morris.  In 1881, Fair Haven, Grannis Corners and Morris Cove were ceded to New Haven.

There has always been some debate among the residents of the Annex-East Shore area as to where Morris Cove actually begins.  While some think it starts at Upson Terrace, there are others who believe it begins at the entrance to Fort Hale Park and some who think it starts at Fort Hale Road.  Having lived in Morris Cove for more than 30 years, this debate has lingered on.  According to Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Shore_(New_Haven) Morris Cove is bordered on the north by Upson Terrace on the east by the town of East Haven, on the west and south by Long Island Sound.

When visiting Morris Cove, there are many wonderful sites to see.  One of my favorites is the Lighthouse and Carousel at Lighthouse Point Park.  Tweed New Haven Airport, Pardee Seawall Park, Pardee Morris House, Fort Hale Park and Black Rock Fort, the remains of a revolutionary fort are other notable places to see.

Morris Cove is also home to Nathan Hale School, St. Bernadette School and two fabulous catering facilities, Amarante's Sea Cliff and Anthony's Ocean View.

Originally from the Annex (Forbes Avenue) my love for Morris Cove began when my dad purchased our first home in 1969.  I have moved away and moved backed twice and now have resided here for the past ten years. 

Yearly events that take place in Morris Cove are the Halloween Parade at the seawall, the Easter Egg Hunt at Fort Hale Park and the East Shore Neighborhood Preservation Association barbecue at Anthony's Ocean View.

Here are some photos I took to create a virtual tour of Morris Cove.  You can view the full tour at http://www.morriscove.com/

Contact Donna Bigda, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

There are great buys in today's market and now is a great time to buy while interest rates are still low. For more information on Morris Cove Real Estate and homes, call me directly at 203-488-1641, ext. 214. Beat other buyers to the home of your dreams. Sign up with no obligation at my Shoreline Home Finder Site.  

Disclaimer:  All information provided by this author is strictly an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.

Copyright © 2008 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*Welcome to Morris Cove New Haven CT*