Cheshire CT Real Estate Sales Report for December 2013   Currently in Cheshire CT there are 152 active residential listings for sale. They range from a 1,207 square ft, 2-bedroom cape listed at $109,900 to a 5,100 square ft, 4-bedroom ranch listed at $1,395,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Cheshire CT is $465,453. The average days on market for these homes is 173 days. For the month of December, there were 18 new homes listed for sale in Cheshire CT. Search for Homes in Cheshire CT There are currently 17 homes under contract in Cheshire CT. Two homes went under contract in the month of December. The average list price for the homes under contract is $391,680 with average days on market of 197 days.   In December, 18 homes closed in Cheshire CT. T... 01/17/2014

Cheshire CT Real Estate Sales Report for November 2013 Currently in Cheshire CT there are 166 active residential listings for sale. They range from a 1,207 square ft, 2-bedroom cape listed at $109,900 to a 5,100 square ft, 4-bedroom ranch listed at $1,395,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Cheshire CT is $456,207. The average days on market for these homes is 157 days. For the month of November, there were 14 new homes listed for sale in Cheshire CT.   Search for Homes in Cheshire CT There are currently 17 homes under contract in Cheshire CT. Six homes went under contract in the month of November. The average list price for the homes under contract is $351,506 with average days on market of 178 days. In November, 24 homes closed in Cheshire CT. They... 12/23/2013

Cheshire CT Real Estate Sales Report for October 2013   Search for Homes in Cheshire CT Currently in Cheshire CT there are 190 active residential listings for sale. They range from a 1,207 square ft, 2-bedroom cape listed at $119,500 to a 5,100 square ft, 4-bedroom ranch listed at $1,395,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Cheshire CT is $455,450. The average days on market for these homes is 147 days. For the month of October, there were 34 new homes listed for sale in Cheshire CT.    Search for Homes in Cheshire CT There are currently 17 homes under contract in Cheshire CT. Four homes went under contract in the month of October. The average list price for the homes under contract is $482,000 with average days on market of 87 days.     In October, 1... 11/21/2013

Cheshire CT Real Estate Sales Report for September 2013   Currently in Cheshire CT there are 224 active residential listings for sale. They range from a 1,207 square ft, 2-bedroom cape listed at $129,500 to a 10,000 square ft, 6-bedroom Tudor listed at $1,850,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Cheshire CT is $457,483. The average days on market for these homes is 134 days. For the month of September, there were 28 new homes listed for sale in Cheshire CT.   Search for Homes in Cheshire CT There are currently 15 homes under contract in Cheshire CT. Three homes went under contract in the month of September. The average list price for the homes under contract is $359,900 with average days on market of 212 days.     In September, 18 homes closed in Ches... 10/27/2013

Cheshire CT Community Pool  . . . A Referendum for Cheshire Residents The residents of Cheshire CT have a big decision to make on Election Day. The Community Pool in Bartlem Park in Cheshire CT is a very valuable town resource. It is very unique to have an Olympic sized pool as a public pool and in Central Connecticut even rarer. The winter of 2011 caused the then bubble cover to collapse; it was the second failure of a cover. Friends of the Pool are working hard to inform residents that the best solution to the pool would be a more permanent structure that would allow year round use of the pool. It is no secret that the Cheshire High School Girls swim team had enjoyed record setting success, yet they need to go to neighboring towns during their swim season as the high school doesn’t ha... 10/25/2013

Cheshire CT Real Estate Sales Report for August 2013   Currently in Cheshire CT there are 230 active residential listings for sale. They range from a 982 square ft, 2-bedroom ranch listed at $135,000 to a 10,000 square ft, 6-bedroom Tudor listed at $1,850,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Cheshire CT is $461,819. The average days on market for these homes is 127 days. For the month of August, there were 37 new homes listed for sale in Cheshire CT.     Search for Homes in Cheshire CT     There are currently 18 homes under contract in Cheshire CT. Eight homes went under contract in the month of August. The average list price for the homes under contract is $363,011 with average days on market of 132 days.     In August, 40 homes closed in Cheshire CT... 09/19/2013

As An Un-Represented Buyer I have More Choices This is what a prospective Cheshire CT real estate customer said to me as we were looking through one of my listings. It was also how they responded to me when I asked them if they were working with an agent. I didn't pursue the statement at the time, and just proceeded to show them my listing. As we were chatting, they offered that they had missed a couple of homes in their value range because they had learned of them late and had delayed getting over to look at the homes. Not a surprise as they are an Unrepresented Buyer in Cheshire CT.  I asked how they found the homes they wanted to view and they offered up a bunch of different syndicated sites that they log onto, various other agency sites, and juts driving through neighborhoods where ... 09/06/2013

Bartlem Park Cheshire CT One of the more visible of Cheshire CT’s recreation areas is Bartlem Park, located at 520 South Main St, directly across from Cheshire High School. The park offers a broad array of areas for such sports as baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, a Children’s Playscape and the Olympic sized  community pool. The park is also an ideal location for some of the town’s community events as well. There is ample parking and numerous locations for picnics or just relaxing and enjoying a nice day. The park is open from dawn to dusk, weather permitting. There’s also a large covered pavilion with picnic tables for large gatherings. Additional information is available by calling the Parks and Recreation department office at 203-272-2743. Bartlem Park Cheshire CT 09/04/2013

Money Magazine Ranks Cheshire CT as One of the Best Small Towns In the Country Cheshire CT is a wonderful Central CT town with a population of 30,000 people. Money magazine thinks it is as well, placing it at #39 as one of America’s 50 best small towns to live in. The magazine called the town “the quintessen­tial New England village, filled with horse barns, gardens and towering trees.” The magazine points to the town’s proximity to Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport as sources of jobs and a new development in the north end of town as a project that “should create jobs and drum up ad­ditional tax revenue.” The magazine used information from the U.S. Census and the Department of Labor Statistics and its own data service company to crunch numbers on 1,326 towns, narrowing its list to just... 08/19/2013

What is Tax Free Week in Connecticut? Tax Free week in Connecticut is a week of back to school sales and the State waives collection of sales tax on all items of clothes and footwear priced under $300.00. This can be significant for families on a tight budget especially with our 6.35 % state sales tax. This year the tax abatement starts on Sunday Aug 18, and runs through next Saturday, Aug 24. Stores also add incentive to shoppers with back to school sales as well. If parents are fortunate, they can not only get the school clothes purchased at discount, but as some retailers have already started to put out the winter lines, maybe a jump on the winter coats and sweater as well. According to the National Retail Federation, the average family will spend an average of $688,62 in back to sch... 08/18/2013

What's Happening in the Cheshire CT Real Estate Market? Currently in Cheshire CT there are 237 active residential listings for sale. They range from a 982 square ft, 2-bedroom ranch listed at $145,000 to a 10,000 square ft, 6-bedroom Tudor listed at $1,850,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Cheshire CT is $456,217. The average days on market for these homes is 114 days. For the month of July, there were 52 new homes listed for sale in Cheshire CT.     Search for Homes in Cheshire CT There are currently 20 homes under contract in Cheshire CT. Nine homes went under contract in the month of July. The average list price for the homes under contract is $380,834 with average days on market of 104 days.   In July, 27 homes closed in Cheshire CT. They range... 08/16/2013

Cheshire CT Real Estate Sales Report for June 2013 Currently in Cheshire CT there are 234 active residential listings for sale. They range from a 987 square ft, 2-bedroom ranch listed at $144,000 to a 10,000 square ft, 6-bedroom Tudor listed at $1,850,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Cheshire CT is $457,915. The average days on market for these homes is 106 days. For the month of June, there were 42 new homes listed for sale in Cheshire CT.       Search for Homes in Cheshire CT There are currently 23 homes under contract in Cheshire CT. Nine homes went under contract in the month of June. The average list price for the homes under contract is $435,300 with average days on market of 97 days. In June, 25 homes closed in Cheshire CT. They ranged fro... 07/17/2013

Another Closed Short Sale in Cheshire CT Today we finalized the process to help a Cheshire CT home-owner to avoid foreclosure with the closing of their short sale. A change in job structure started the process, and after the savings were gone to keep the house going their short sale was the only way to avoid foreclosure.   Primary Mortgage was with Citi Bank, and the second Lien Holder was People’s Bank. As the home was an ideal starter home in Cheshire CT, convenient to services and very close to an elementary school and a large park were easy to get. With the process well organized, we got to the closing table in Cheshire CT. The Homeowners Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives, HAFA Act, is a government program designed to help distressed homeowners avoid foreclosure. Banks do cooperat... 07/15/2013

Price Reduction on Cheshire CT Home . . . 791 Devonwood Dr  06410 MLS# N338431, Priced at $418,000   A 4-bedroom colonial in a very desirable neighborhood. Gleaming hardwood floors large eat-in kitchen with sliders onto deck, overlooking an above-ground pool Formal dining room and living room Large family room with fireplace Lower level family room with sliders providing access to the back yard Large level lot ideal for children and for entertaining Master bedroom with full bath and walk in closets   Large finished lower level family room with outside access, and extra bonus room for possible lower level office. Located in the Moss Farms Neighborhood of Cheshire CT on the west side of town Price Reduction on Cheshire CT Home . . . 791 Devonwood Dr  06410   MLS# N338431, Priced at $418,000 07/06/2013

Moss Farms Neighborhood of Cheshire CT The Moss Farms section of Cheshire CT is located on the western side of town, closest to I-84. The neighborhood is a collection of family style homes built on gently sloping terrain that was once part of pastures and woods belonging to a farm whose name is the main road. While not a conventional sub-division, the homes have been built onto land when available over a span of 30-40 years, with the newer homes being little more than 20 years old. Tree lined roads, and full sidewalks make this neighborhood a well sought after location for the family. Many a person can be seen in the early evening taking a walk, or a jog on the sidewalks that are so common through the area, or kids playing at the end of the numerous cul-de-sacs.  There is a wide variety... 06/20/2013

Showing Homes in the Rain in Cheshire CT, Nothing is Hidden I was showing homes in Cheshire CT today for the second day with a client relocating into the area. Not much choice as they are in for a short time and need to see homes so they can make their decision.  We were looking at some reasonably well priced homes, and all were well presented. We probably saw more than some home owners wanted us to see as we have been experiencing a N'oreaster style of storm that would be a huge blizzard if it were cold. Almost 3 inches of rain in less than 24 hours and better than 7 inches within the past 10 days.   Issues in the homes can surface in a way that does nothing to help the home. Puddled water, down spouts clogged, chimney soot seeping into the cleanouts, and of course dripping water from ... 06/13/2013

There's Never Been a Better time to Buy a home in Cheshire CT   We are in the full swing of the buying season here in Cheshire CT, and with interest rates on the rise it's a perfect time to buy a home. The economy nationwide is on the rise and with the inventory still being to a buyer's advantage it's definitely a great time to buy a home. Search for Homes in Cheshire CT   Interest rates are on the rise and buyers will lose buying advantage if they wait much longer. Inventory is stable and prices have stabilized at homes are priced near the pre-boom prices of the early 2000 time. Sellers have been busy making their homes as attractive as possible for buyers looking to own a home in Cheshire CT. The prices are right and sellers are motivated.   With home ownership come many benefits. It ... 06/12/2013

Cheshire CT Real Estate Sales Report for May 2013   Currently in Cheshire CT there are 222 active residential listings for sale. They range from a 1,787 square ft, 3-bedroom cape listed at $149,900 to a 10,000 square ft, 6-bedroom Tudor listed at $1,850,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Cheshire CT is $465,753. The average days on market for these homes is 104 days. For the month of May, there were 68 new homes listed for sale in Cheshire CT.       Search for Homes in Cheshire CT     There are currently 26 homes under contract in Cheshire CT. Six homes went under contract in the month of May. The average list price for the homes under contract is $330,918 with average days on market of 85 days.    In May, 19 homes closed in Cheshire CT. They ranged... 06/11/2013

Cheshire CT Strawberry Festival Sat June 8   On Satur­day, Cheshire’s First Con­gregational Church will sponsor the 76th annual Cheshire Strawberry Festi­val on the church Green, Route 10 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The festival will feature fresh strawberry shortcake, hot dogs, ham­burgers and cotton candy. The Cheshire Community Band and the Cheshire High School Jazz Combo will perform. The Cheshire Women’s Club will sell jewelry and homemade bake goods at the Historical Society, 43 Church St. from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call 203-272-5323   Cheshire CT Strawberry Festival Sat June 8       06/05/2013

Cheshire CT Real Estate Sales Report for April 2013 Currently in Cheshire CT there are 201 active residential listings for sale. They range from a 1,098 square ft, 3-bedroom cape listed at $115,000 to a 10,000 square ft, 6-bedroom Tudor listed at $1,850,000. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Cheshire CT is $459,163. The average days on market for these homes is 112 days. For the month of April, there were 64 new homes listed for sale in Cheshire CT.   Search for Homes in Cheshire CT   There are currently 23 homes under contract in Cheshire CT. Six homes went under contract in the month of April. The average list price for the homes under contract is $302,465 with average days on market of 112 days.   In April, 27 homes closed in Cheshire CT. They ranged... 05/07/2013