Realty Quest – CT Real Estate

NO COST Effective Staging Tips from RealtyQuest Agent, Barbara Altieri

Whenever I take a listing, I will go through the house and make a list of suggested tips that will improve the appearance of the property and make it more appealing to the buyer. Even though selling a home can be an emotional time, I always tell the sellers that they are selling their HOUSE, not their HOME. De-personalization is very...

January 10th, 2013 by Barbara Altieri
Categories: Connecticut Market Trends

Trumbull CT Real Estate Sales Report – Nov. 2012

The Trumbull CT real estate market report for November 2012 showed a  phenomenal 90% INCREASE in sales as compared to November 2011 sales. The Greater Fairfield County MLS recorded 40 closed sales compared to 21 sales last November. (see chart below) The same year-to-year comparison showed a decrease in list and selling averages, 15% and  14% respectively. The median, though,  went up 7%. Moving forward, there are...

January 9th, 2013 by Barbara Altieri
Categories: Buyer Information, Connecticut Market Trends, Seller Information

Monroe CT Real Estate Market Report – Nov. 2012

It was another strong sales month for the Monroe CT real estate market.  Results for November 2012 showed a 33% INCREASE in sales over November 2011 sales. Average list and sales prices shot up 20% and 24% respectively.  Market time decreased substantially from 161 days to 88 days or 45%.   Inventory went down with some sellers withdrawing from the market for the...

January 5th, 2013 by Barbara Altieri
Categories: Buyer Information, Connecticut Market Trends, Seller Information

Stratford CT Real Estate Sales Report – November 2012

 Stratford CT Real Estate Market Report - November 2012 Stratford CT November 2012 single family home sales showed a 31% INCREASE in sales as compared to  November 2011. List and selling averages INCREASED 11% and 10% respectively, with the bulk of sales in the $100K-$300K range (see below), while days on the market remained the same. Thinking of buying a home in Stratford...

January 4th, 2013 by Barbara Altieri
Categories: Connecticut Market Trends

Rowayton CT Real Estate Rentals Report – November 2012

In November 2012, 2 properties were rented in Rowayton. This is 2 fewer than last month and 4 fewer than November of 2011. As of January 3, 2012, there are 5 active rentals in Rowayton with an average list price of $6,430. Pricing ranges from $2200/month for a 3 BR Ranch on Burchard Lane  to $9,000/month (flexible winter rental) for a waterfront...

January 3rd, 2013 by David Epprecht
Categories: Connecticut Market Trends, Connecticut Rentals

Darien CT Real Estate Rental Report – November 2012

In November 2012, 4 properties were rented in Darien, 2 fewer rentals than last month. This is 3 fewer closed rentals than in November of 2011. The range of prices for active rentals is the same as last month, from $2500/month for a 2 bedroom cape on Relihan Road to $16,000/month for a stately, 6 bedroom, brick colonial overlooking a golf course...

January 3rd, 2013 by David Epprecht
Categories: Connecticut Market Trends, Connecticut Rentals