The Willow Springs condo community in Southern New Milford does buyers considerable value. Completed in 1985, this well maintained community of 332 units offers residents a pool, playground & clubhouse. It is conveniently located near the end of the Route 7 bypass, excepted to be open in November of this year. Nearby shopping found along Danbury Road (Rt 7) and the town beach on Candlewood Lake a short drive away add to the ambience & lifestyle of calling Willow Springs home.Currently the Greater Fairfield County MLS reports 7 units for sale in Willow Springs, ranging from $126,800 to $229,000. There are 3 deposited units ranging from $165,000 to $219,900. 5 sales are reported pending between $130,000 to $199,900.   There have been 12 sales this year of condos in the Willow Springs comm... 09/11/2009

Aspetuck Animal Hosptial, New Preston, CT, a trip to the vet! Friday I had to take my beloved best friend Duncan to see the vet. I knew he was suffering from pancreatitis, we have been down this road before. Since his first acute attack, I have managed to keep him pretty healthy with good food and exercise. If he gets a flare up, I cook his food, white rice and boiled meat usually does the trick. He almost died the first time, it was horrible. So, the other morning I just knew this was "trip to the vet time". His stomach was making those tell tale noises, he was lethargic, and I just "knew" he needed more than boiled meat and white rice. I was right. By the time I got there (in one hour) they had his records from the vet who had seen him for his first attack. Dr. Trish Grinnell saw Dunc... 09/07/2009

New Milford Connecticut Real Estate Market Activity As of today's date in New Milford, CT there are 286 active single family homes for sale on the market. This is down 10 from last months number of 296. This does include homes that are currently listed as under deposit, as they are still considered actively listed homes. Average List Price: $491,157 Average Days on Market: 141 days Minimum List Price: $100,000 Maximum List Price: $6,500,000 Please refer to the following chart for activity in New Milford, CT for August, 2008 compared to 2009. Historically, August is a down month for real estate. What these numbers continue to tell me is that pricing remains key. If you want or need to sell you home you must be aggressive in the pricing and marketing strategy. You must be the best in you... 09/07/2009

 What's new in New Milford, CT Old Grove gets face-lift - As the Grove Street/Route 67 project moves along just down the street, one of the New Milford's nearby streets is undergoing major reconstruction. Old Grove runs through a residential neighborhood and also happens to serve as a popular thoroughfare for hundreds of drivers traveling between Grove Street and Route 67. The road has been closed for several weeks now, however, as it is widened and curbing installed. Once the work is completed, Old Grove will be reopened for two-way traffic. The quarter-mile long street will be closed permanently at its intersection with Route 67, however, once the Grove/67 project is completed. Click here to see a map.   Data Collectors to inspect homes soon for town's revaluation During the next seve... 09/04/2009

Skies over New Milford, CT. I was out with my camera this morning at sunrise, and made it home just in time to catch the "corn moon" tonight. What a beautiful way to start and end the day! I didn't have time to locate the tripod for the moon shot, so it may not be as clear as I would like it to be, but you get the "picture"! I hope you enjoy them. A sunrise reflection on the silo, sunrise over the corn field, sunrise over the hay field, and lastly, the corn moon rises over the barn. These were the skies over New Milford, CT today! 09/03/2009

New Milford, Connecticut Real Estate Update  June, 2009  Closed home sales in New Milford, Connecticut:  Single Family Homes:  There were 23 single family home sales closed in New Milford, CT.  The median closed real estate sales price for single family homes in New Milford was $360,000.  On average, these homes sold for 95.2% of their final list price.  Days on Market averaged 238 days of market time. This compares to 23 single family homes closed in June, 2008, with a median closed sales price of $355,000.     Condos:  There were 7 condominium sales closed in New Milford, CT. The median closed real estate sales price for condos in New Milford was $152,500.On average, these homes sold for 94.6% of their list price. This compares to 10 condos closed in June, 2008, with a median closed s... 08/22/2009

The home buying series, assemble a winning team in New Milford, CT - Part 5 - The Realtor® In the series this far we have learned about putting together a winning team for your home purchase. The professional lender, the inspectors, the real estate attorney, and this series we will look at finding a Realtor®.  One of the first things you need to know is that not all real estate sales people are Realtors®. The following explanation is taken from the National Association of Realtors®,  "A real estate agent is a Realtor® when he or she becomes a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate®, the world's largest professional association. The term "REALTOR®" is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of... 08/21/2009

Bridle Road, New Milford, CT - Merryall Ridge Gate Set in the scenic Merryall section of New Milford, CT, Bridle Road, Merryall Ridge Gate, is a beautiful, well established subdivision. Bridle Road is a culdesac, a wide tree lined street with homes set gracefully on generous sized lots. Many of the homes reflect the style of the owner, they are not of the cookie cutter variety. I have written about Merryall before, a wonderful section of New Milford, the homes are set amid forest and farmland. Very scenic, very New England countryside, very beautiful! Currently on Bridle Road there are 2 homes for sale. The first is a Gambrel Colonial listed by Prudential Adams & Associates for $379,900.  A wonderful 3 bedroom home, built in 1986 with  2,266 square feet of finished living space, 2.5 bat... 08/21/2009

Candlewood Lake, Connecticut - Realtors® enjoying an afternoon at Candlewood Lake! For Realtors® in New Milford, CT, Thursday is the day we look at homes for sale. There are 2 ways we do this, first is called Caravan, next is a Broker Open House. At Caravan we meet at the train station at 9:00 am, do a bit of socializing with each other, networking, talk about our listings, jump into cars and look at homes as a group. Broker Open Houses are listed on the MLS for us, we decide what homes we want to see and go. Many times there is food for us at Broker Open Houses, and anyone who knows real estate agents, they know if you serve food, we will come. Yesterday 3 of the homes on Caravan were also on the Broker Open House Tour. They all were on Candlewood Lake in New Milford, CT, each had a sl... 08/20/2009

The home buying series, assemble a winning team in New Milford, CT, The Real Estate Attorney (Part 4) We have discussed the professional lender, the home and septic inspectors, and now, another key player in our winning real estate team is the real estate attorney. Connecticut is what is referred to as an "attorney state", we use attorneys for real estate closings. They prepare the contracts, either do a title search themselves or order one, get title insurance for you, prepare all the documents for closing, and finally close the deal. A good attorney will help to move the deal along. When I sit with my clients to write up an offer I ask them who they are going to use for an attorney. I have a list of attorneys that I refer to my clients, people I know will get the job done, who communi... 08/19/2009

The home buying series, assemble a winning team in New Milford, CT, The Inspector (Part 3) After you find the home of your dreams and your offer has been accepted, you will want to have the home inspected. Please understand that calling around to find the cheapest deals will most likely not give you what you need to get from these inspections. Remember, this is the single largest purchase you will make in your lifetime, and having a thorough inspection of your home is crucial to your peace of mind and happiness in the home. Ask your Realtor® for the names of inspectors that have good reputations, that will do what you need done, which is: Find issues with the home Explain how to deal with these issues Teach you about owning the home Make sure the home is safe There are often more than o... 08/17/2009

There are so many barns left in the Greater New Milford area, some in use as this one is, others stand as a testament to the hard working farmers of the past. I love to see when people bring the barns to life for all of us to enjoy! Such a wonderful New England scene! Grab your camera, take a drive around the countryside and enjoy the sights. Are you looking to buy a home or sell a home in the greater New Milford area? Please contact me or visit my website to find out more. Homes for sale, greater New Milford CT. Local area information, New Milford, Washington, Roxbury, Kent, Bridgewater, Sherman and Warren. Why you should be looking for a home here! © 2009 Andrea Swiedler. Unless otherwise noted, the content, both written and in pictures, is the property of Andrea Swiedler. If you wis... 08/16/2009

The home buying series, assemble a winning team in New Milford, CT, A Mortgage Professional. (Part 2)A GOOD mortgage PROFESSIONAL is KEY to your hitting a home run with your purchase. Although I would love to have you go to your Realtor® for advice on this aspect, if you know of a PROVEN successful mortgage professional, then by all means give it a shot! I have a list of PROVEN mortgage professionals, as most Realtors® do. Deals can be lost at the 11.75 hour because of the mortgage, especially these days. Lender requirements change DAILY, I trust the professionals I work with to keep up with all the changes. They are truly part of a winning team.As you start dreaming about purchasing a new home, about where you would like to live, what you would like to have and what you need to have, s... 08/16/2009

The home buying series, assemble a winning team in New Milford, CT. The home buying process is a team effort. Without the right team players you could find yourself out in the cold. In this series I will introduce you to the key players needed on your team, and explain how picking a winning team will bring you a smooth transactions when buying your home. Picking your team, who do you need? A Realtor®.  Team Captain, can suggest the best team players around to complete the team. A Mortgage Person. This player is KEY to you hitting your home run. An Attorney. You want an attorney who will watch your back and who plays well with others. The Inspectors: These people are the quiet key players who not only watch your back, but have many viable plays in their handbooks.  Usually in the outfiel... 08/14/2009

New Milford Connecticut Real Estate Market Activity Currently in New Milford, CT there are 296 active single family homes on the market. Average List Price: $473,801 Average Days on Market: 139 days Minimum List Price: $100,000 Maximum List Price: $6,500,000 Please refer to the following charts for activity in New Milford, CT for June and July, 2008 compared to 2009. Are you looking to buy a home or sell a home in the greater New Milford area? Please contact me or visit my website to find out more. Homes for sale, greater New Milford CT. Local area information, New Milford, Washington, Roxbury, Kent, Bridgewater, Sherman and Warren. Why you should be looking for a home here! © 2009 Andrea Swiedler. Unless otherwise noted, the content, both written and in pictures, is the property of An... 08/11/2009

Lennies Flower Shop in New Milford CT, just the right touch! Lennies Flower Shop, on 14 Elm Street in New Milford, CT, has been open for business since 1983. If you have been here in New Milford that long you know she has been across from New Milford Hospital ever since she opened her doors. Only made one move, right next door, to the building she currently occupies. Lennies Flower Shop is an institution in town, you can count on friendly smiles, excellent customer service and beautiful flower arrangements. Lennies Flower Shop is owned and run by Lennie (Helen) Lillis. Lennie is a dynamo, not only running the flower shop, but she is extremely active in the community. Lennie told me today that her mother told her it was just something one did. You give back where you live. New Milford is... 07/30/2009

The sun IS setting on the first time home buyers tax credit! Let the sun rise for you in your new home! If you are thinking of purchasing a home in the greater New Milford Connecticut area, you don't want to miss out on this opportunity, give me a call at 203.460.1775 or drop me an email, andrea@andreaswiedler.com. I would be happy to put you in touch with a mortgage professional and help you find the home of your dreams! Find out about New Milford and the surrounding communities. Check it out!     © 2009 Andrea Swiedler. Unless otherwise noted, the content, both written and in pictures, is the property of Andrea Swiedler. If you wish to use something you see here, please email me (andrea@andreswiedler.com) with your request. Most likely I will oblige, with a link back to my original c... 07/29/2009

Old Farms Condominiums, a country lifestyle in a New Milford CT condo. A gorgeous setting, green grass and trees all around, beautiful sweeping vistas from every window. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors without having to mow or rake, leave all that to someone else and just enjoy! Old Farms Condominiums is an older, well established condo complex set in southern New Milford for a great commuting location to all points south. I-84 in Danbury is an easy commute, take Route 7 or take the scenic route along Pumpkin Hill to Brookfield. With only 95 units the complex is well managed. It is a quite complex with 2 bedroom townhouses, 1.5 baths, 1,000 square feet (not including any lower levels that are finished) all have sliding glass doors to expansive common areas. There are 3 townhouse units on t... 07/27/2009

Meadowbrook Estates in New Milford CT, a sought after neighborhood along the border with Bridgewater, CT.  As you enter Meadowbrook Estates through either Revere Road or Standish Road you can't help but notice the wide streets with beautiful homes on well established properties. Meadowbrook Estates is not your "cookie cutter" type subdivision, the homes have their own style and character and are well set back from the road. Consider the commute. From Meadowbrook Estates the commute to Danbury or Interstate 84 is easy, avoid Route 7 traffic and head south on Route 133 through Bridgewater, or Route 67 to Southbury. It is also just minutes to downtown New Milford! Consider the setting. Meadowbrook Estates was built on fertile farmland. I think the pictures are worth a thousand words! The l... 07/26/2009

Village Fair Days 2009 in New Milford CT has finished, it was a great time! The weather cooperated, (almost), Friday nights thunderstorm and downpour held off until about 45 minutes before the end of the activities. Otherwise, great weather, great food, great people, great music, great fun! The village green was packed with people enjoying themselves, I saw clients, friends and fellow Realtors®. I even got some mug shots of some unwilling realtors!  The winner of the New Milford Idol 2009 contest is... Jeannette Dubray! Congratulations Jeannette, awesome job! I am anxiously awaiting her performance on Youtube!  Check out the Village Fair Days webcam, this is pretty cute! I believe a good time was had by all. And thank you to all the people who worked so hard to make this a wonderful eve... 07/25/2009