Realty Quest – CT Real Estate

An Overview of Fairfield County Real Estate

RealtyQuest presents a visual snapshot of the real estate market in Fairfield County. Here are the facts and figures behind the improvement rumors, and we are happy to report that the rumors are true, the real estate market is actually improving!

September 18th, 2012 by David Epprecht
Categories: Connecticut Market Trends

Rowayton CT Real Estate Sales Report – August 2012

The Rowayton real estate market reflected the "lazy days of summer" this August with five houses sold, representing a decrease of 2 sales as compared to July's 7 sales. However, this represents an increase of 1 sale from August of 2011. The average sale price of $1,076,600 is lower than last month's average of $1,461,071 and also down from a year ago ($1,595,125). Overall,...

September 15th, 2012 by David Epprecht
Categories: Buyer Information, Connecticut Market Trends, Seller Information

Rent vs Buy CT Real Estate – Facts by the Numbers

The following is an example, using a realistic scenario, of a home purchase and how the mortgage payment compares to a rent payment of $2000 per month. Buy Example: Mortgage payment on a home purchase of $300,000 with a 5% down payment. Assuming property taxes of $5000 per year and an annual homeowner's insurance premium of $1000. Purchase Price: $300,000 Down Payment: $15,000 ...

September 13th, 2012 by Greg Reichman
Categories: Buyer Information, Connecticut Market Trends, Connecticut Rentals

Keeping Up Appearances to Attract Buyers to Your Home!

The next time you drive home, take an unvarnished look at how inviting your house looks from the street. Try to see your home through the eyes of a potential buyer, and honestly evaluate what their first impression might be. Next, take a walk around the house - keep your "buyer goggles" on! These photos are of  the Stratford, CT home...

September 11th, 2012 by Fran Varcoe
Categories: Seller Information

RealtyQuest’s Sunday Open Houses – 9.9.2012

PICTURE PERFECT COLONIAL ON PARK-LIKE GROUNDS 22 OAK GLEN DRIVE, SHELTON OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 9.9.2012 FROM 1:00 TO 3:00 PM View Larger Map It doesn’t get any better than this! This stunning 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial sits on beautifully on park-like grounds accented by stone walls, a double-pillar entrance, Belgian block driveway apron and a private gazebo for relaxing after...

September 7th, 2012 by David Epprecht
Categories: Buyer Information, CT Real Estate News

Darien CT Real Estate Sales Report – August 2012

The number of single family home sales in Darien, CT decreased by 36% this month from 44 sales in July to 28 sales in July. However, this is 1 more sale than in August of 2011. The most active price range was $1,000,000 - $1,500,000 with 10 properties sold. The dollar volume of sales for the month ($46,219,000) is higher than...

September 2nd, 2012 by David Epprecht
Categories: Buyer Information, Connecticut Market Trends, Seller Information