Friday Flags in Thomaston CT with a ConcertI had to dop some documents off to a lawyer in Thomaston CT for a closing. I thought I heard singing on the way in and as I came out it was still there.I walked across the street to the gazebo on the center green in town and the voices were from the school children offering their songs but no audience, except myself.I stood and listened to them sing and applauded when they were done. I mentioned to the teacher that it was highly unusual to get a concert on the green at that time of day to which she responded that the kids have a curfew.As to put the icing on the cake, I looked to my right and on the other end of the circle, the flag was waving to me as if to say don't ignore us.And I didn't. A great way to start the week, with music a Friday Fl... 06/21/2024

THOMASTON CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR JULY 2015 What does the real estate market look like in Thomaston CT? Real estate prices have returned to where they were last year in Thomaston, CT. Higher than normal sales continue to provide glimmers of home to potential sellers, even as pending days on market along with higher pending prices indicate that buyers are willing to wait in order to make offers on the homes that they see the value in.  There are currently 49 Thomaston CT homes for sale, with an average listing price of $238,445 and a median listing price of $225,000.        There are 12 pending sales (under contract), with an average asking price of $223,170, a median asking price of $213,950, and an average of 112 days on market before receiving an acceptable offer.      9 home... 09/01/2015

THOMASTON CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR JUNE 2015  What does the real estate market look like in Thomaston CT? Real estate prices have climbed over the past year in Thomaston, CT, even with a few dips along the way. Higher than normal sales over the past year on average has driven the amount of homes available for sale to almost 8 months worth of inventory. Days on market continue to remain on the high side, leaving sellers to wait for acceptable offers. There are currently 45 Thomaston CT homes for sale, with an average listing price of $238,160 and a median listing price of $234,900.       There are 18 pending sales (under contract), with an average asking price of $198,336, a median asking price of $186,400, and an average of 70 days on market before receiving an acceptable offer.... 07/21/2015

First Home Buyers! This large 3 BR ranch has the possibility for an in-law apartment.And It’s Eligible For up to 100% Financing with a USDA Rural Housing Development Loan. Closing costs can be included in loan amount. Low rates! Low MI!Beats FHA and CHFA any day! http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/22-Judson-St_Thomaston_CT_06787_M33303-26298 Call Me at 860.945.9284 for details on the USDA Guaranteed Rural Housing Development Loan and to take advantage of my FREE  Mortgage Pre-Approval service. Then call Dave Smith at Showcase Realty to schedule a showing and be ready to make an offer.    06/22/2015

THOMASTON CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR MAY 2015 What does the real estate market look like in Thomaston CT? Interestingly enough, sellers have much to be happy about in Thomaston, CT, with both pending sales and closing prices significantly up from where they normally are at this time of year, as well as the number of pending sales. Homes are not flying off the shelves as quickly, however, so that should also give sellers some pause. There are currently 44 Thomaston CT homes for sale, with an average listing price of $231,536 and a median listing price of $234,950.        There are 21 pending sales (under contract), with an average asking price of $195,945, a median asking price of $165,240, and an average of 98 days on market before receiving an acceptable offer.      6 homes were ... 06/09/2015

  First Home Buyers! This cozy, very solid, gas heat home is ready for a new owner.It’s Eligible For up to 100% Financing with a USDA Rural Housing Development Mortgage. Closing costs can be included in loan amount. Low rates! Low MI! Beats FHA and CHFA any day!http://www.ctreal.com/Search/L149616#tr1264940Call Me at 860.945.9284 for details on the USDA Guaranteed Rural Housing Development Loan and to take advantage of my FREE Mortgage Pre-Approval serviceThen call Marcus Santore at Marrin Santore Realty to schedule a showing and be ready to make an offer. 05/18/2015

THOMASTON CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2013   What does the real estate market look like in Thomaston CT? Well,The market in Thomaston CT continues to be very disappointing to sellers. Although average sale prices are higher than last year's prices, the volume of sales continues to stay the same.   There are currently 29Thomaston CT homes for sale, with an average listing price of $263,066 and a median listing price of $245,000.               There are 7 pending sales (under contract), with an average asking price of $208,186 and a median asking price of $199,900.           2 homes were sold in Thomaston CTin the month of December, with an average and median sale price of $235,900. By comparison, in December 2012, 5 homes were sold in Thomaston, with an average sale price o... 01/11/2014

THOMASTON CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2013   Thomaston CT-Real Estate Market Report For November 2013 The market in Thomaston CT is proving to be very disappointing to sellers, as average sale prices remain significantly below last year's prices and volume of sales continues to stay the same.   There are currently 31Thomaston CT homes for sale: Average listing price of $253,023 Median listing price of $239,900             8 pending sales (under contract): Average asking price of $224,900 Median asking price of $219,900           4 homes were sold in Thomaston CTin the month of November: Average sale price of $189,725  Median sale price of $193,700 By comparison, in November 2012, 4 homes were sold in Thomaston, with an average sale price of $273,725 and a median sale price... 12/30/2013

THOMASTON CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2013   Thomaston CT-Real Estate Market Report For February 2013 The market in Thomaston CT continues to look very interesting indeed.  Average sales prices are lower than what they were both last month and last year, and pending prices are below both last months' pending prices and below current asking prices for homes on the market. Buyers and sellers should pay close attention the market trends in the upcoming months to see if now is the right time to buy or sell.   There are currently 23Thomaston CT homes for sale: Average listing price of $222,061 Median listing price of $224,995             12 pending sales (under contract): Average asking price of $204,579 Median asking price of $222,450             3 homes were sold in Thomaston... 03/17/2013

 THOMASTON CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR JANUARY 2013   Thomaston CT-Real Estate Market Report For January 2013 The market in Thomaston CT continues to look very interesting indeed, with this year's average sales prices better than last year, and with pending prices projecting better than average sales prices for the months ahead. Buyers and sellers should pay close attention the market trends in the upcoming months to see if now is the right time to buy or sell.   There are currently 22Thomaston CT homes for sale: Average listing price of $195,355 Median listing price of $204,900              10 pending sales (under contract): Average asking price of $239,205 Median asking price of $260,825   5 homes were sold in Thomaston CT in the month of January: Average sale price of 192,480  M... 03/01/2013

 THOMASTON CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR MARCH 2012   Thomaston CT-Real Estate Market Report For March 2012 An increase in inventory, under deposit homes showing a decrease in value from last month, and average sale prices doing better compared to last year continues to make the Thomaston CT real estate market an interesting one. Buyers and sellers, continue to look at the market trends in the months ahead.   There are currently 29 Thomaston CT homes for sale: Average listing price of $252,938 Median listing price of $249,900               6 pending sales (under contract): Average asking price of $163,083 Median asking price of $136,950   4 homes were sold in Thomaston CT in the month of March: Average sale price was $202,913 Median sale price was $225,825 By comparison, in March 201... 04/30/2012

 THOMASTON CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2012   Thomaston CT-Real Estate Market Report For February 2012 It seems to be a very interesting market in Thomaston CT these days – very little inventory, about a quarter of the inventory is under deposit, and the volume of sales per month has remained rather consistent over the last few months. Compared to last year, however, volume has decreased, and prices have gone up. So the best thing for both buyers and sellers to do here in Thomaston is to watch for the market to trend upward over the next several months.   There are currently 26Thomaston CT homes for sale: Average listing price of $244,465 Median listing price of $234,000         8 pending sales (under contract): Average asking price of $177,488 Median asking price of $164,... 04/30/2012

February 2012 Real Estate Sales Report for Thomaston CT   Currently in Thomaston CT there are 42 active residential listings for sale. They range from a 768 square ft, 2-bedroom ranch in need of complete rehab, listed at $65,000 to a 1,967 square ft, 5-bedroom expanded cape listed at $509,000.       The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Thomaston CT is $234,576. The average days on market for these homes is 163 days.   In addition, there are currently 3 homes under contract in Thomaston CT, with one having gone under contract in the month of February. Average list price for the homes under contract is $163,467 with average days on market of 38 days.         In February 1 home closed in Thomaston CT. It was a 2,008 sq ft 3-bedroom contemporary, which sold fo... 03/28/2012

Thomaston Opera House Re-Opens with Willy Wonka, JR After undergoing extensive repairs over the past 18 months, the Thomaston Opera House reopens this weekend to the laughs of children and the tasty dreams of chocolate, just in time for Easter.  With a cast of children from surrounding towns, the cast of the Curtain Call Kids will put on their rendition of the famous Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.   The show will be presented on Friday March 23 and Saturday March 24 at 7:30 PM Tickets are $10.00  for adults, and $8.00 for children under 10. Tickets are available at the door by cash or check.   The Thomaston Opera house is a circa-1884 opera house with seating for 520. The production company that manages the facility expects to debut their own  locally produced musical, ‘The Musi... 03/22/2012

THOMASTON CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT FOR JANUARY 2012 Thomaston CT-Real Estate Market Report For January 2012 Average sales prices continue to decline compared to both last month and last year in Thomaston CT. Inventory is stable, with the number of homes being added to the market equaling those being sold, under deposit or expiring. Sellers, because there are fewer homes on the market, that works in your favor, as long as you price your home at market value and maximize its curb appeal – that will get buyers to make offers on your home.   There are currently 35 Thomaston CT homes for sale, with an average listing price of $237,697 and an average of 182 days on market, ranging from a 768 sq. ft. 2 bedroom cape being offered for $65,000 to a 1943 sq. ft. 2 bedroom cape being offered fo... 02/25/2012

January 2012 Real Estate Sales Report for Thomaston CT Currently in Thomaston CT there are 37 active residential listings for sale, with 4 new listings being added in January. The homes for sale in Thomaston CT range from a 768 square ft, 2-bedroom ranch, listed at $65,000 to a 1,943 square ft, 2 bedroom, contemporary cape listed at $509,000.       The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Thomaston CT is $209,400. The average days on market for these homes is 40 days. In addition, there are currently 3 homes under contract in Thomaston CT, two of which went under contract in January.       In January 2 homes closed in Thomaston CT. They were a 2,136 square ft, 4-bedroom cape, which sold for $59,000 as a ‘Handy Man special, to a 1,372 square ft, 3-bedroom, REO ... 02/24/2012

Thomaston CT 2011 Real Estate Market Report     In 2011, 49 homes were sold in Thomaston CT, with an average sale price of $186,571 and an average of 97 days on market. The homes that sold ranged from a 728 sq. ft. 2 bedroom mobile home that sold for $29,900, to a 3200 sq. ft. colonial that sold for $575,000.   The absorption rate for Thomaston CT home sales in 2011 was 4 homes sold per month; with 40 homes being on the market on average at any given time in Thomaston, that leaves 10 months worth of inventory remaining.     2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Homes Sold 49 45 46 37 72 Av. Listing Price 199,071 197,645 208,578 229,777 286,191 Av. Sale Price 186,571 185,154 197,148 219,039 273,309 Av. DOM 97 123 115 107 78 SP/LP Ratio 94% 92% 94% 96% 95%   The Thomaston CT real estate market saw its... 02/17/2012

THOMASTON CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT- JANUARY 2012   Thomaston CT-Real Estate Market Report – January 2012 While the volume of sales in Thomaston CT has held steady in comparison to last month and last year, average sales prices continue to decline. There are less homes on the market, so with proper pricing and an eye to maximizing curb appeal, you should be able to sell your home within 6 months, as the average DOM for homes sold is under that time period.     12/2011 11/2011 12/2010 Active Listings 35 37 40 New Listings 5 5 2 Av. Listing Price $236,920 $242,129 $242,950 Av. Sq. Ft. 1852 1831 1773 Av. DOM 163 150 148 Homes Sold 4 4 4 Av. LP – Homes Sold $177,175 $185,950 $226,200 Av. SP – Homes Sold $155,750 $170,875 $213,100 Av. DOM – Homes Sold 80 163 123 SP/LP Ratio 88% 95% 93% Ab... 02/16/2012

Christmas Concert, Saturday September 17 at Northfield Bible Church     Northfield Bible Church Christmas Concert Everyone is Welcome   The Northfield Bible Church is sponsoring a free concert on Saturday Dec 17, 2011 at 7:00 PM to celebrate the Advent of our Lord's Birth   The concert will feature the Bennett family, who are well known through New England, and will perform a wonderful Christmas Cantata to celebrate the Advent season     The nine Bennett children will perform with violins, cello, trumpet, accordion, clarinet and the flute. The symphony of Christmas is sure to warm your hearts and help all to remember the true spirit of the Christmas season.   The concert is free and refreshments will be served after the concert.   Christmas Concert at the Northfield Bible Church, 10 Cam... 12/17/2011

THOMASTON CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT- DECEMBER 2011 Thomaston CT-Real Estate Market Report – December 2011 While the volume of sales in Thomaston CT has held steady in comparison to last month and last year, average sales prices continue to decline. There are less homes on the market, so with proper pricing and an eye to maximizing curb appeal, you should be able to sell your home within 6 months, as the average DOM for homes sold is under that time period.   11/2011 10/2011 11/2010 Active Listings 37 34 50 New Listings 5 10 5 Av. Listing Price $242,129 $234,423 $242,564 Av. Sq. Ft. 1831 1806 1756 Av. DOM 150 161 119 Homes Sold 4 3 3 Av. LP – Homes Sold $185,950 $191,567 $263,967 Av. SP – Homes Sold $170,875 $187,500 $243,067 Av. DOM – Homes Sold 163 129 83 SP/LP Ratio 95% 98% 93% Abs... 12/10/2011