Connecticut Real Estate News
Monday, November 30, 2009
CT Realtor, Christi Farrington Joins RealtyQuest Team
RealtyQuest Real Estate Sales and Services is pleased to announce that Christi Farrington has joined their Darien, CT real estate office as their newest real estate sales associate. Ms. Farrington will be covering Darien, New Canaan, Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk, Westport and the surrounding lower Fairfield County, CT area. She is a licensed Realtor in both Florida and Connecticut.
Ms. Farrington brings an extensive real estate and business background to her new position. Prior to working with RealtyQuest and becoming a Connecticut Realtor she sold real estate with the Sarasota, Florida office of Michael Saunders & Company, a prestigious real estate firm on the west coast of Florida. In addition to real estate, Ms. Farrington also founded and operated her own professional fitness training business for 17 years.
"Christi is a great addition to our team", stated David Epprecht, Broker Owner of RealtyQuest. "Her extensive real estate background and enthusiasm makes Christi a great choice for buyers or sellers of homes in our local Fairfield County real estate market".
Christi resides in Norwalk, CT with her husband, George. She is a graduate of the University of Houston where she graduated with a degree in Psychology. When not helping her clients find the perfect home she enjoys taking time for sports, reading, traveling and family.
Christi Farrington can be reached at RealtyQuest 203-656-4993 or by email with Christi@RealtyQuest.com.
Ms. Farrington brings an extensive real estate and business background to her new position. Prior to working with RealtyQuest and becoming a Connecticut Realtor she sold real estate with the Sarasota, Florida office of Michael Saunders & Company, a prestigious real estate firm on the west coast of Florida. In addition to real estate, Ms. Farrington also founded and operated her own professional fitness training business for 17 years.
"Christi is a great addition to our team", stated David Epprecht, Broker Owner of RealtyQuest. "Her extensive real estate background and enthusiasm makes Christi a great choice for buyers or sellers of homes in our local Fairfield County real estate market".
Christi resides in Norwalk, CT with her husband, George. She is a graduate of the University of Houston where she graduated with a degree in Psychology. When not helping her clients find the perfect home she enjoys taking time for sports, reading, traveling and family.
Christi Farrington can be reached at RealtyQuest 203-656-4993 or by email with Christi@RealtyQuest.com.
Labels: Connecticut Real Estate, CT Real Estate
posted by David Epprecht at 11:37 AM
Thursday, November 12, 2009
RealtyQuest October 2009 sales report
Nineteen single family homes closed in October 2009
In October 2009, nineteen single family homes sold in Darien, 7 more than the month before. The number sold is six more than sold a year ago. The dollar volume for October '09 is 85% higher than the dollar volume for October '08. The month to month average and median selling price of a single family Darien home are down for this month, compared to last month.For a complete list of Darien CT homes for sale, please call RealtyQuest at 203-656-4993 or visit www.realtyquest.com
Highest Price:
61 Holly Lane $4,300,000
Market time 401 days
Market time 401 days
Lowest Price:
283 West Avenue $450,000
Market time 117 days
Market time 117 days
Monthly Darien Stats:
Average selling price: $1,549,505.
Median Selling Price: $1,249,000.
Average selling days on market 137.
Average percentage of asking price 93%.
In October 2009, nineteen single family homes sold in Darien, 7 more than the month before. The number sold is six more than sold a year ago. The dollar volume for October '09 is 85% higher than the dollar volume for October '08. The month to month average and median selling price of a single family Darien home are down for this month, compared to last month.
Labels: Darien CT real estate
posted by David Epprecht at 9:12 PM
Monday, November 9, 2009
Home Buyers and Sellers get an Extended Break!
The Home Buyer Tax Credit is extended and expanded.
With so many CT homes for sale still on the market, extending the tax credit is great news for both buyers and sellers of Connecticut real estate. The new and improved law provides tax incentives for repeat home buyers as well as first time home buyers. CT real estate will get a boost at a typically slow time of the year from the Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension. Residential real estate in Connecticut is now just beginning to show signs of recovery and momentum. The extension aids home sales by helping to clean out the old inventory of homes for sale, reducing market time for sellers,lowering buyer costs and continuing the positive trend in Connecticut home sales.
Features of the Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension
An extension of the $8000 first time home buyer tax credit
A new $6500 repeat home buyer credit
Income levels are $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for joint filers.
Sale price must be $800,000 or less.
Home buyers need binding contracts by April 30 to qualify.
The Connecticut Association of Realtors website has a nice breakdown of the new legislation. See the links below for more information.
NAR Press Release
Changes to the Homebuyer Tax Credit Law
Overview of the Homebuyer Tax Credit as Prepared by the Staff of Senator Dodd
Frequently Asked Questions About the New Bill
For more information on homes for sale in Connecticut, please visit our website or contact RealtyQuest at 203-656-4993.
With so many CT homes for sale still on the market, extending the tax credit is great news for both buyers and sellers of Connecticut real estate. The new and improved law provides tax incentives for repeat home buyers as well as first time home buyers. CT real estate will get a boost at a typically slow time of the year from the Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension. Residential real estate in Connecticut is now just beginning to show signs of recovery and momentum. The extension aids home sales by helping to clean out the old inventory of homes for sale, reducing market time for sellers,lowering buyer costs and continuing the positive trend in Connecticut home sales.
Features of the Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension
An extension of the $8000 first time home buyer tax credit
A new $6500 repeat home buyer credit
Income levels are $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for joint filers.
Sale price must be $800,000 or less.
Home buyers need binding contracts by April 30 to qualify.
The Connecticut Association of Realtors website has a nice breakdown of the new legislation. See the links below for more information.
NAR Press Release
Changes to the Homebuyer Tax Credit Law
Overview of the Homebuyer Tax Credit as Prepared by the Staff of Senator Dodd
Frequently Asked Questions About the New Bill
For more information on homes for sale in Connecticut, please visit our website or contact RealtyQuest at 203-656-4993.
Labels: CT Real Estate
posted by David Epprecht at 8:07 AM
Thursday, November 5, 2009
New agent Carol Rubino joins RealtyQuest
RealtyQuest is pleased to announce that Carol Hayden Rubino has joined RealtyQuest at their 18 Cherry Street, Milford office as their newest real estate sales agent. Ms. Rubino is providing real estate assistance to real estate buyers and sellers in Milford, Stratford, Orange and the surrounding Fairfield and New Haven County area.
A long time resident of Milford, Connecticut, Ms. Rubino brings an extensive legal and business background to her new position. Prior to working with RealtyQuest and becoming a Connecticut Realtor, she spent more than 14 years at local law firms as a legal assistant.
In addition to real estate, Rubino is a licensed health insurance agent and life insurance agent. She is also a volunteer for Milford's Neighborhood Charity Gang and for The Department of Children and Family services..
“I am so glad to have Carol on our team”, stated David Epprecht, RealtyQuest Broker Owner. “Her hard work ethic and enthusiasm for real estate make her a great choice for buyers or sellers in today's tough real estate market."
For more information, please call Carol Rubino at 203.656.4993x25 or email Carol.Rubino@RealtyQuest.com
Labels: Milford CT Real Estate
posted by David Epprecht at 12:18 PM
