Sullivan Farm is the most sought after townhome community in all of New Milford and one of the top in the Danbury,CT area. Sullivan Farm sits on over 100 acres of meadows & open space. There is private gated access to the private beach on Candlewood Lake.Enjoy a lifestyle where the homeowners association takes care of landscaping, exterior repairs, upkeep & pool yet enjoy the 100 acres of grounds & babbling brook. There is a beach club, an inground pool for swimming, space for picnics & barbeque's, walking trails, boating, playground, tennis courts & a lakefront jacuzzi.There are 123 units in the Sullivan Farm community, built between 1986 and 1993. Home sizes range from about 1500 square feet up to 3000. There are stand alone homes & ranch style units that offer a main level master sui... 06/19/2009

New Milford, Connecticut Real Estate Update  April, 2009  Closed home sales in New Milford, Connecticut: Single Family Homes:There were 12 single family home sales closed in New Milford, CT.The median closed real estate sales price for single family homes in New Milford was $364,950.On average, these homes sold for 96.2% of their final list price.Days on Market averaged 342 days of market time. This compares to 19 single family homes closed in April, 2008, with a median closed sales price of $350,000. Condos:There were 6 condominium sales closed in New Milford, CT. The median closed real estate sales price for condos in New Milford was $127,500.On average, these homes sold for 94.5% of their list price. This compares to 12 condos closed in April, 2008, with a median closed sales price o... 06/18/2009

The Pleasant View Estates neighborhood is one of the most sought after communities in all of New Milford. Only minutes to the picturesque New Milford Green, shops, galleries and restaurants. Commuters can make it down to Danbury in under 30 minutes & into White Plains, New York in about an hour by car. Homes in the Pleasant View Estates neighborhood of New Milford have been constructed from the middle 1980s all the way to now. The average home size is a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath colonial with about 2500 square feet situated on just over an acre of land. Real estate listings in Pleasant View for the last few years have been from the low $400,000s up to the high $600,000s depending on size, condition & lot size. My office currently represents two homes for sale in Pleasant View Estates, 4 Pleasa... 06/17/2009

Looking for fame and fortune? Are you an American Idol fan? Lets see if you really have what it takes! The New Milford Idol contest is still conducting the preliminary elimination rounds. All singers and karaoke super stars are encouraged to try out! Prelim elimination rounds, first come first serve, register on site. June 18, 9:30 pm at 59 Bank June 23, 9:30 pm at Milanos June 27, 9:30 pm at SJ Barringtons Quarter Finals will be held July 11, 9:30 pm at the Cookhouse THE MAIN EVENT! And for those who pass muster, July 24, 7 - 10 pm at Village Fair Days, Semi Finals and Finals will be held! So, do you have what it takes? New Milford Idol is hosted by the Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce and the Village Fair Days Committee. Prizes generously donated by All American Waste and The F... 06/17/2009

Are you looking to buy or sell in the greater New Milford area? Give me a call at 203.460.1775, sign up for a listingbook account to search the area MLS, or send me an email to andrea@andreaswiedler.com. I would be happy to discuss your options. If you want to know what this means to you as a buyer? There are homes that are priced to sell and with current interest rates still looking good, and the first time home buyers tax credit of $8,000 there are homes that could work for you. As a seller, what does this mean? You still need to be pro active and aggressive with the pricing of your home AND getting your home ready to sell. If you are thinking about putting your home on the market, please give me a call, I would be happy to discuss my marketing strategy with you. SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ... 06/14/2009

  © 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 content as well as an acknowledgment. Although imitation is the highest form of flattery, please let me know before you decide to bestow this form of flattery on me! Thank you. Looking to purchase or sell a home in the greater New Milford CT area? Please contact me , or visit my website to find out more about me. What is good about New Milford and the surrounding communities? Check it out! More information about local real estate, local happenings and local photography. 06/10/2009

Are you looking to buy or sell in the greater New Milford area? Give me a call at 203.460.1775, sign up for a listingbook account to search the area MLS, or send me an email to andrea@andreaswiedler.com. I would be happy to discuss your options. SINGLE FAMILY       W/E 6/6/09 W/E 5/30/09 Active inc. under deposit 303 299 Lowest $ $89,900 $99,900 Highest $ $6,500,000 $6,500,000 Average $ $484,155 $480,640 Av. Days on Market 122 121       Under Deposit 18 21 Lowest $ $172,430 $229,000 Highest $ $499,000 $529,900 Average LP $ $337,086 $364,814 Av. Days on Market 110 103       Pending 18 16 Lowest $ $149,900 $100,000 Highest $ $550,000 $550,000 Average $ $372,872 $334,287 Av. Days on Market 117 151       Sold 3 3 Lowest $ $308,000 $240,000 Highest $ $325,000 $345,000 Average $ $334,900 $30... 06/07/2009

Still sitting on that fence and dreaming about buying your first home? Confused about how to get started? I don’t blame you, there is so much negative press in the media about people who are losing their homes that it can be a very scary thing. Remember up until recently, sub prime mortgages and over inflated prices were the norm. Now the game has changed in your favor. Prices have come down, interest rates are low, and lenders are far more cautious. What should you do first? Look into what mortgage program is the best for you.  I went on the web to see how you would get your information. Wow, is it confusing! All these promises, how to trust someone you have never met with the largest single purchase you will make in your lifetime?  Which program is right for you? Although you need to... 05/31/2009

Are you looking to buy or sell in the greater New Milford area? Give me a call at 203.460.1775, sign up for a listingbook account to search the area MLS, or send me an email to andrea@andreaswiedler.com. I would be happy to discuss your options. SINGLE FAMILY HOMES         W/E 5/30/09 W/E 5/23/09 W/E 5/16/09 Active inc. under deposit 299 289 285 Lowest $ $99,900 $120,000 $104,900 Highest $ $6,500,000 $6,500,000 $6,500,000 Average $ $480,640 $484,978 $486,717 Av. Days on Market 121 122 122         Under Deposit 21 19 22 Lowest $ $229,000 $144,000 $100,000 Highest $ $529,900 $529,900 $550,000 Average LP $ $364,814 $352,910 $371,313 Av. Days on Market 103 81 85         Pending 16 22 15 Lowest $ $100,000 $100,000 $179,900 Highest $ $550,000 $550,000 $545,000 Average $ $334,287 $335,599 $32... 05/30/2009

The hiccup is fixed, so here is the REAL wordless Wednesday photo. Taken in New Milford CT on May 24th, from Ridge Rd. © 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 content as well as an acknowledgment. Although imitation is the highest form of flattery, please let me know before you decide to bestow this form of flattery on me! Thank you. Looking to purchase or sell a home in the greater New Milford CT area? Please contact me , or visit my website to find out more about me. What is good about New Milford and the surrounding communities? Check it... 05/27/2009

Today was our parade in New Milford, lots of fun was had by all. I took some photographs and made a slide show, tried to get every group in. It was a great parade, the kids were awesome, the bands, the tumblers, Karate kids, the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Brownies Girl Scouts, and Daisies! Our local volunteer fire departments were well represented, they are expert not only in putting out fires but in marching in parades too! And of course the veterans, and let us not forget the reason we all gathered today, to honor the men and women who so selflessly gave up their lives to make ours a safer and better one. I missed the duck races, my grandson had to get home, but I left my duck in good hands. He has not come home yet nor has he called, so I am not quite sure where he placed. Perhaps he is... 05/25/2009

Tomorrow is the day we celebrate Memorial Day. Early this morning I went around downtown New Milford to take a few pictures of our beautiful town, all the flags are lining Main Street and beyond, the flowers are planted, and tomorrow the wreaths will be placed in front of the memorial at the south end of the green. The streets will be lined with spectators waving their flags as the parade passes by. We will have a gun salute that will chill me to the bone, then taps, which always brings a tear to my eye. Then off to Veterans Bridge to toss a wreath in the river in memory of the sailors who lost their lives in service to our country. Next, the Great Housatonic Duck Race, sponsored by the New Milford Rotary Club. I love the duck race, I have my own duck entered. Let’s just hope this year ... 05/24/2009

I have decided to change the format of my weekly market update, this should be easier to read and easier to compare to the previous weeks stats. I hope you enjoy it. The following information is only as good as the agents who list the properties. If the information is not entered into the multiple listing service in a timely manner, or incorrectly this will skew the data. However, I do believe it to be a fairly accurate assessment of the current real estate market in New Milford. Are you looking to buy or sell in the greater New Milford area? Give me a call at 203.460.1775, sign up for a listingbook account to search the area MLS, or send me an email to andrea@andreaswiedler.com. I would be happy to discuss your options. Information provided by the Greater Fairfield County CMLS. Informa... 05/23/2009

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES I am still hearing from agents and seeing for myself an increase in the market. All indicators say we are bottoming out. For anyone looking to buy their first home, there are wonderful mortgage products available, responsible product, that make your home ownership dream a reality. Please contact me for more information. There are currently 285 active single family home listings in New Milford, CT. Lowest price: $104,900, average list price: $486,717, average days on market, 122. Highest price: $6,500,000. Out of these, 22 are under deposit, lowest price $100,00, highest price $550,000. Average list price: $371,373, Average market time: 85 days. (Days on market still coming down!) There are currently 15 homes that are pending. Lowest price: $179,900, highest price: $... 05/21/2009

Canterbury School, New Milford Connecticut © 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 content as well as an acknowledgment. Although imitation is the highest form of flattery, please let me know before you decide to bestow this form of flattery on me! Thank you. Looking to purchase or sell a home in the greater New Milford CT area? Please contact me , or visit my website to find out more about me. What is good about New Milford and the surrounding communities? Check it out! More information about local real estate, local happenings and local p... 05/20/2009

Price is accordingly, it should be the new catch phrase.  Yes, there are a glut of homes that aren't moving. However there are homes that are moving, homes that are well priced are being sold. What does that mean? These homes are priced accordingly.   According to condition. If your find a home that sold that is very similar in many ways to your except one, condition, you need to price your home accordingly. If you are in better shape, you have done recent upgrades, you are clean, neat, ready to move in, you are on top of the heap. If you home requires work you need to be priced lower. Take for instance you know you need a new roof. You know what that is going to cost. What is your best option? Price it accordingly if you can't replace the roof yourself.  Price it accordingly if you can... 05/19/2009

As with most mornings, I took my Duncan for a walk up the hill behind my house. This morning I was awake enough to remember to take my camera. Duncan and I just love this walk, I thought I would share it with you. It is pure eye candy, if you like the great outdoors that is. New England does have it's beauty, and Lower Litchfield County is truly spectacular, which of course includes New Milford!   05/12/2009

Single Family Homes I believe that the increase in listings for both active single family homes and condos may have something to do with an increased optimism about the market. There are currently 281 active single family home listings in New Milford, CT. That is up 8 listings from last week. Lowest price: $100,000, average list price: $486,717, average days on market, 127. Highest price: $6,500,000. Out of these, 22 are under deposit, that is up 1 from last week, lowest price $100,00, highest price $550,000. Average list price: $347,077, Average market time: 93 days. (Days on market still coming down!) There are currently 3 homes that are pending, 15 less than last week. Lowest price: $278,000, highest price: $375,000. Average list price: $306,967. Average market time: 151 days. 3 hom... 05/10/2009

  Weekly Market Update, May 2, 2009 Single Family Homes We are still seeing signs of improvement! There are currently 273 active single family home listings in New Milford, CT. That is down 1 listing from last week. Lowest price: $100,000, average list price: $488,298, average days on market, 127. Highest price: $6,500,000. Out of these, 21 are under deposit, that is down 1 from last week, lowest price $100,00, highest price $550,000. Average list price: $328,324, Average market time: 103 days. (Days on market still coming down!) There are currently 18 homes that are pending, 9 more than last week. Lowest price: $179,900, highest price: $629,900. Average list price: $317,197. Average market time: 130 days. 3 homes are showing as sold, same for the third week in a row. Average List pric... 05/04/2009

This Sunday, May 3rd at 2 p.m.  the New Milford Historical Society will present “Simply Lincoln”, a wonderful theatrical performance by Howard Wright. Mr. Wright is a member of the Association of Lincoln Presenters, a rather interesting group of men who portray Mr. Lincoln. The motto on their website is “Would I Might Rouse The Lincoln In You All”. According to Mr. Wrights website, his purpose is to bring the amazing words written by Mr. Lincoln to all, to give us a chance to better know this great man.  The Presidents own words are used, taken from Roy. P. Basler’s eight volume set, The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Of course President Lincoln will appear in his usual garb, complete with his black frock and stovepipe hat. For more information please call the New Milford Historica... 05/01/2009