Greater New Haven CT Real Estate: Connecticut: West Haven

Successful West Haven Connecticut VA Short Sale With Webster Bank

West Haven CT Real Estate ~ Just sold 818 Washington Avenue, West Haven Connecticut.  This was a successful West Haven CT VA Short Sale with Webster Bank by Donna Bigda, RE/MAX Alliance.

This 7 room, 3 bedroom 1.5 bath single family home has 1489 square feet of living space and was built in 1920.  It was purchased in August 2004 for $171,000.

The first mortgage with Webster Bank was $191,000.

The second mortgage with CHFA was $10,700.

This West Haven short sale was listed on May 9, 2011 for $90,000.   In just over 3 weeks but we received a cash offer for $78,000, short sale approval on August 17th and closed on the home on September 12th.

This was a relatively smooth short sale and Webster Bank was terrific to work with through the entire process.  This home sold for $78,000 and Webster accepted $68,212 on the first.  The second with CHFA was negotiated down to $1500 and was paid by the buyer at closing.

If you or someone you care about is facing financial difficulty and feeling the stress of an unaffordable mortgage and owe more on your home than what it's worth please give me a call to discuss your options.  Even if you're facing the possibility of foreclosure it is not too late to try and sell your home as a short sale.  I can help you or someone you know create a strategy for living a life without the burden of missed payments.  Call me today for a confidential consultation and let's work together to put you back on the path of financial stability.

Greater New Haven Short Sale & Pre-Foreclosure Help

Contact Donna Bigda, CDPE, ABR, SRES, e-PRO. 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 or the surrounding Greater New Haven shoreline area.

Want more information about Greater New Haven real estate, the housing market in general, or help in your home search, please contact me by phone or text at (203) 645-7467.  If you would you like to have access to properties immediately to beat other buyers to your dream home?  Sign up with no obligation at my ShorelineHomeFinder site.

Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Disclosure

Donna Bigda & RE/MAX Alliance is not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender. Even if you accept this offer and use our service, your lender may not agree to change your loan.  If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit rating.  RE/MAX Alliance is not engaged in the practice of law nor gives legal or tax advice.  It is strongly recommended that you seek appropriate professional legal counsel and tax advice for any real estate transaction.

Copyright © 2011 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*Successful West Haven Connecticut VA Short Sale With Webster Bank*

West Haven Homes For Sale - West Haven CT Real Estate Market Report December 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current West Haven CT real estate market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in West Haven.

There are currently 171 West Haven homes for sale ranging in price from $59,999 to 1,100,000.

In the month of December 2009 there were 31 homes that closed which is a increase of 10 homes as there were 21 homes that closed in Decemberer 2008.

The average sales prices of the homes sold in December 2009 was $185,599 with an average 70 days on the market versus $181,319 for those sold in December 2008 with an average 94 days on the market.

The median sales price for December 2009 was $184,00.

The median sales price for December 2008 was $156,000.

Below is a summary of the West Haven CT real estate market that provides a more in depth view of market conditions over the past twelve months.

For the period of January-December 2008 there were 305 homes sold with an average list price of $221,080, an average sales price of $210,960 and a median sales price of $205,600.

For the period of January-December 2009 there were 355 homes sold with an average list price of $183,377, an average sales price of $174,617 and a median sales price of $173.000.

The average sale price to list price ratio for January-December 2008 was 95.53% and for January-December 2009 was 95.05%.

The average days on market for January-December 2008 was 84 days and for January-December 2009 it was 81 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for West Haven CT there has been a considerable increase in the number of homes sold and the average sales price is still trending down. Short sales, foreclosure and bank owned sales have been a contributing factor in the continuing decline in the overall average sales price. We are however now seeing a positive trend in the reduction of the months supply of inventory which is sign that the market is beginning to stabilize. The average days on market for homes sold this year has remained relatively flat from the previous year.

The data for the West Haven CT real estate market report for December 2009 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).

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, West Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're considering selling your West Haven home, we'd be happy to provide you with a Pin-Point Price Analysis of your home which will help you determine what it might sell for in today's market.

If you're thinking of buying a home in West Haven CT see West Haven CT real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here West Haven CT homes and condos.

Copyright © 2010 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*West Haven Homes For Sale - West Haven CT Real Estate Market Report December 2009*

West Haven Homes For Sale - West Haven CT Real Estate Market Report November 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current West Haven CT real estate market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in West Haven.

There are currently 175 West Haven homes for sale ranging in price from $74,900 to 949,000.

In the month of November 2009 there were 28 homes that closed which is a increase of 13 homes as there were 15 homes that closed in November 2008.

The average sales prices of the homes sold in November 2009 was $173,486 with an average 78 days on the market versus $195,117 for those sold in November 2008 with an average 105 days on the market.

The median sales price for November 2009 was $155,00.

The median sales price for November 2008 was $212,000.

Below is a summary of the West Haven CT real estate market that provides a more in depth view of market conditions over the past twelve months.

For the period of January-November 2008 there were 284 homes sold with an average list price of $223,126, an average sales price of $213,152 and a median sales price of $207,000.

For the period of January-November 2009 there were 322 homes sold with an average list price of $182,059, an average sales price of $173,309 and a median sales price of $171,500.

The average sale price to list price ratio for January-November 2008 was 95.61% and for January-November 2009 was 94.99%.

The average days on market for January-November 2008 was 83 days and for January-November 2009 it was 81 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for West Haven CT there has been a considerable increase in the number of homes sold and the average sales price is still trending down. Short sales, foreclosure and bank owned sales have been a contributing factor in the continuing decline in the overall average sales price. We are however now seeing a positive trend in the reduction of the months supply of inventory which is sign that the market is beginning to stabilize. The average days on market for homes sold this year has remained relatively flat from the previous year.

The data for the West Haven CT real estate market report for November 2009 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).

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, West Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're considering selling your West Haven home, we'd be happy to provide you with a Pin-Point Price Analysis of your home which will help you determine what it might sell for in today's market.

If you're thinking of buying a home in West Haven CT see West Haven CT real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here West Haven CT homes and condos.

Copyright © 2009 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*West Haven Homes For Sale - West Haven CT Real Estate Market Report November 2009*

West Haven Homes For Sale - West Haven CT Real Estate Market Report October 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current West Haven CT real estate market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in West Haven.

There are currently 181 West Haven homes for sale ranging in price from $48,000 to 929,000.

In the month of October 2009 there were 31 homes that closed which is a increase of 6 homes as there were 25 homes that closed in October 2008.

The average sales prices of the homes sold in October 2009 was $197,523 with an average 83 days on the market versus $207,138 for those sold in October 2008 with an average 106 days on the market.

The median sales price for October 2009 was $208,500.

The median sales price for October 2008 was $179,900.

Below is a summary of the West Haven CT real estate market that provides a more in depth view of market conditions over the past twelve months.

For the period of January-October 2008 there were 269 homes sold with an average list price of $223,965, an average sales price of $214,157 and a median sales price of $206,000.

For the period of January-October 2009 there were 293 homes sold with an average list price of $182,638, an average sales price of $173,595 and a median sales price of $172,950.

The average sale price to list price ratio for January-October 2008 was 95.73% and for January-October 2009 was 95.22%.

The average days on market for January-October 2008 was 82 days and for January-October 2009 it was 81 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for West Haven CT there has been a considerable increase in the number of homes sold and the average sales price is still trending down. Short sales, foreclosure and bank owned sales have been a contributing factor in the continuing decline in the overall average sales price. We are however now seeing a positive trend in the reduction of the months supply of inventory which is sign that the market is beginning to stabilize. The average days on market for homes sold this year has remained relatively flat from the previous year.

The data for the West Haven CT real estate market report for October 2009 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).

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, West Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're considering selling your New Haven home, we'd be happy to provide you with a Pin-Point Price Analysis of your home which will help you determine what it might sell for in today's market.

If you're thinking of buying a home in West Haven CT see West Haven CT real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here West Haven CT homes and condos.

Copyright © 2009 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*West Haven Homes For Sale - West Haven CT Real Estate Market Report October 2009*

West Haven Veterans Memorial - Veterans Walk of Honor - Bradley Point Park

In the beautiful West Shore beach area of West Haven CT is the Veterans Walk of Honor at Bradley Point Park.  The Veterans Council began the first of three campaigns selling bricks in November 2006 for $50 to honor and commemorate veterans   The bricks have personalized messages in charcoal lettering that line the 100-yard walkway.

Built by City Point Construction Co. Inc., the first phase of the walkway and the city's first Korean War Memorial was dedicated in May of 2007.

Along the sidewalks of the Veterans Walk of Honor are commemorative bricks with the names of local veterans. 

In the second phase of the Veteran Walk of Honor dedicated in May 2008 a granite memorial was dedicated in honor of Army Pfc. William A. Soderman who during World War II.  Army Pfc. Soderman received the Medal of Honor while defeding his post at a road junction near Rocherath, Belgium in December 1944.  Soderman was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor on October 12, 1945 by President Harry Truman. Soderman passed away in 1980 and on July 1, 1984 the city dedicated a memorial flagpole in his honor.

On each side of the Sodermann memorial are 14 grave markers mounted on black granite pillars displaying the insignias of all the branches of the military and veteran's organizations for every war fought in American history.

Further down the walkway the largest monument in the Veterans Walk of Honor is the Vietnam Memorial.  There are three black granite slanted panels with the names of all of the residents who served and died during the war in Vietnam. 

The fourth panel is a map of Vietnam with the inscription "All gave some, some gave all" sits at the base of three flagpoles and surrounded with the insignias of our military service branches.

The third phase of the Veterans Walk of Honor was dedicated in May 2009 and now has approximately 1500 bricks installed.

Bradley Point Park marks the spot where the British invaded West Haven on July 5, 1779.  The park has a 1.7 mile walkway and sandy beach area and is located on the west shore of the New Haven harbor on Captain Thomas Boulevard.  

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West Haven Homes For Sale - West Haven CT Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current West Haven CT real estate market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in West Haven.

There are currently 181 homes for sale in West Haven ranging in price from $64,900 to $997,000.

In the month of September 2009 there were 22 homes that closed which is a decrease of 12 homes as there were 34 homes that closed in September 2008.

The average sales prices of the homes sold in September 2009 was $154,323 with an average 80 days on the market versus $205,336 for those sold in September 2008 with an average 69 days on the market.

The median sales price for September 2009 was $164,250.

The median sales price for September 2008 was $197,500.

Below is a summary of the West Haven CT real estate market that provides a more in depth view of market conditions over the past twelve months.

For the period of January-September 2008 there were 244 homes sold with an average list price of $224, 486, an average sales price of $214,877 and a median sales price of $208,600.

For the period of January-September 2009 there were 221 homes sold with an average list price of $178,661, an average sales price of $213,538 and a median sales price of $179,900.

The average sale price to list price ratio for January-September 2008 was 95.86% and for January-September 2009 was 94.75%.

The average days on market for January-September 2008 was 79 days and for January-September 2009 it was 81 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for West Haven CT there has been a considerable decrease in the number of homes sold and the average sales price is still trending down. Short sales, foreclosure and bank owned sales have been a contributing factor in the continuing decline in the overall average sales price. We are however now seeing a positive trend in the reduction of the months supply of inventory which is sign that the market is beginning to stabilize. The average days on market for homes sold this year has increased just slightlly from the previous year.

The data for the West Haven CT real estate market report for September 2009 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).

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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, West Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're considering selling your New Haven home, we'd be happy to provide you with a Pin-Point Price Analysis of your home which will help you determine what it might sell for in today's market.

If you're thinking of buying a home in West Haven CT see West Haven CT real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here West Haven CT homes and condos.

Copyright © 2009 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*West Haven Homes For Sale - West Haven CT Real Estate Market Report September 2009*