New Milford, Connecticut Real Estate Update  March, 2009  Closed home sales in New Milford, Connecticut: Single Family Homes:There were 13 single family home sales closed in New Milford, CT.The median closed real estate sales price for single family homes in New Milford was $292,500.On average, these homes sold for 94.2% of their final list price.Days on Market averaged 204 days of market time. This compares to 19 single family homes closed in March, 2008, with a median closed sales price of $400,000. Condos:There were 2 condominium sales closed in New Milford, CT. The median closed real estate sales price for condos in New Milford was $106,450.On average, these homes sold for 92.7% of their list price. This compares to 5 condos closed in March, 2008, with a median closed sales price of... 04/26/2009

New Milford, Connecticut Real Estate Update  February, 2009  Closed home sales in New Milford, Connecticut: Single Family Homes:There were 12 single family home sales closed in New Milford, CT.The average closed real estate sales price for single family homes in New Milford was $358,135.The median closed sales price was $332,500.On average, these homes sold for 91.2% of their final list price.Days on Market averaged 241 days of market time. This compares to 96 single family homes closed in February, 2008, with an average closed sales price of $329,836 and a median closed sales price of $300,000. Condos:There were 2 condominium sales closed in New Milford, CT. The average closed real estate sales price for condos in New Milford was $109,250.The median closed sales price was $109,250.On a... 04/26/2009

April 24, 2009 Week in Review, New Milford, CT Single Family Homes Spring will usually bring out buyers, and I believe we are continuing to see an upward trend. With rates still low and housing prices at a reasonable price, this could be the time to buy! There are currently 274 active single family home listings in New Milford, CT. That is up 10 listing from last week. Lowest price: $100,000, average list price: $478,678, average days on market, 130. Highest price: $1,995,000. Out of these, 29 are under deposit, that is up by 7 from last week, lowest price $100,00, highest price $629,900. Average list price: $351,359, Average market time: 115 days. (Days on market definitely coming down!) There are currently 9 homes that are pending, 5 more than last week. Lowest price: $179,900, highe... 04/25/2009

April 18, 2009  Week in Review, New Milford, Connecticut  Single Family Homes  The market is definitly showing signs of improvement. Not only in the numbers, but in speaking to other agents, they seem to be MUCH busier than they have been with buyers! There are currently 268 active single family home listings in New Milford, CT. That is up 4 listing from last week. Lowest price: $100,000. Highest price: $2,100,000, Out of these, 22 are under deposit, that is up by 6 from last week, lowest price $100,00, highest price $629,900.  Average list price: $341,634, Average market time: 139 days. (Days on market seems to be coming down!) There are currently 4 homes that are pending, 4 less than last week. Lowest price: $179,900. Highest price: $384,000. The average list price of these is $281,95... 04/17/2009

Looking for something to do locally? Check out these upcoming events in New Milford. A FREE DAY ON THE GREEN, ARTISTS, FOOD AND MUSIC!On April 25th from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm, The Village Center for the Arts, located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776 is hosting a FREE event, fun for all ages!  To mark their entrance into the non profit realm, the Center is hosting "Artist Lockdown", showcasing local artists. There will be demonstrations by artists, work for sale, sampling of cuisine from local restaurants, and music entertainment all day. For more information about this event please contact The Village Center for the Arts at 860.354.3418.The Village Center for the Arts is a great place for all ages. It is a fully stocked art supply store, a "paint your own pottery" place, a "drop i... 04/16/2009

I realized the other day that there is art outside everywhere, that many people are artists at heart, or gallery owners. They have either done some artwork on the side of a building, such as garage or barn, or silo as below, or they have purchased sculptures and proudly display them as if their yard was one big art gallery. In homage to that I have decided to find as many as I can and post them. Here is the first in what I hope to be a very successful series entitled "Fresh Air Gallery". (Although I can think of 3 other photos I have taken that qualify, but this is the first INTENTIONAL post of the series). I am putting them on display in my Picassa Album. This particular piece is called "Pride of the Pasture" by CJ Flynn. It is about 30 plus years old I believe. It is up 50 feet high. ... 04/13/2009

NEW MILFORD - Top 10 best buys in your specific price range.  Free list with pictures. Go to www.newtop10bestbuys.com   Provided by Lisa Brown, Remax Unlimited   04/13/2009

The news is all good, interest rates are lower than ever. Housing prices are down. The first time home buyers $8,000 tax credit is a great incentive to purchase a home this year. What to do first? Find a reputable lender. Find out how much you are qualified for, make sure that you look at what your mortgage payment will be per month, include your real estate taxes in this computation. You want to know this first, before even looking at homes. I insist on this with my buyers. Looking at homes with a price range you think will work often leads to heartache. Ask about first time home buyer programs. There are many good programs available to you, make sure you investigate all the options.  Find a reputable Realtor. Remember, you will be spending time with this person, looking to them for ad... 04/12/2009

I am blessed. With what is put in front of me every day, with my family and friends, with all life. When I look at these photos I have taken over the years up here, every one is a spectacular gift. Enjoy this day however you choose to honor it.     04/12/2009

April 10, 2009  Week in Review, New Milford, Connecticut  Single Family Homes  Although the numbers don't show it, I know that I am busier than I have been, and my office is busier! I believe we are seeing an improvement in the market.  There are currently 264 active single family home listings in New Milford, CT. That is up 2 listing from last week. Lowest price: $100,000. Highest price: $2,100,000, Out of these, 16 are under deposit (same as last week), lowest price $179,900, highest price $495,000.  Average list price: $357,568, Average market time: 144 days.   There are currently 8 homes that are pending, 2 less than last week. Lowest price: $163,800. Highest price: $449,000. The average list price of these is $287,746, average market time: 147 days.   2 homes are showing as sold. ... 04/10/2009

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This picture is best viewed in a larger format. If you wish to see it better, I have included the link to the photo from my Picasa Web Album. Flynn Farm, New Milford, CT This is where all those babies are! 04/08/2009

Are you really ready for this? In this real estate market you have to offer the buyer a reason to see your home, and then to like your home well enough to make that coveted offer. Just being on the market is not going to get the job done.  Here is a checklist to see if you are ready to list your home. Curb appeal. It all starts here. When a prospective buyer pulls up to your home, what are they going to see? Discarded items in the bushes, branches all over the yard, large areas of dead grass? I hope not. Set flowers by the entryway, clean up the yard, mow the lawn, paint the front door and garage doors if necessary. If you can't get them past the outside and in the front door, you can't sell them the house.   The Entrance. Make sure when a prospective buyer walks through the front door... 04/07/2009

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! When was the last time you had breakfast with the Easter Bunny? On Saturday, April 11th the Easter Bunny will be having breakfast at the New Milford VFW Post 1672. Breakfast is from 9-11am, followed by an egg hunt. The VFW is located at 11 Avery Road in New Milford, behind Peggy's Coffee Shop, just off Route 202. Donations will be accepted at the door. For more information call 860.354.7995.   Easter Egg Hunt and More!Egg hunt, games, refreshments and fun fun fun! Saturday, April 11th at 1:00 pm the Northville Baptist Church will host an Easter egg hunt for youngsters through the 5th grade. Bring your own basket.  There will be refreshments served, and crafts and games! Please call 860.350.8397 for more information. The Northville Baptist Church is loca... 04/05/2009

I pass these 2 places almost every single day, sometimes I just stop the jeep and look. The first is a barn, painted and "decorated" with nostalgic items. The second is a garage that, according to locals, has been this way ever since they could remember. There are just some things you hope will never change! Merryall Nostalgia 04/05/2009

April 3, 2009  Week in Review, New Milford, Connecticut  Single Family Homes  The market is showing signs of improvement!   There are currently 262 active single family home listings in New Milford, CT. That is down 1 listing from last week. Lowest price: $100,000. Highest price: $2,100,000, Out of these, 16 are under deposit (up 6 from last week), lowest price $179,900, highest price $495,000.  Average list price: $357,568, Average market time: 123 days.   There are currently 10 homes that are pending, 4 less than last week. Lowest price: $163,800. Highest price: $449,000. The average list price of these is $270,574, average market time: 127 days.   11 homes are showing as sold. Average List price $350,283, average sale price: $329,909 average market time, 110 days. This is up 9 from ... 04/03/2009

Happy Wednesday!   Original photography © Andrea Swiedler, 2009. Please do not duplicate or copy without written consent. Andrea Swiedler, Realtor®, Prudential Adams & Associates, REALTORS. Representing buyers and sellers in New Milford CT and surrounding areas. For information on New Milford and surrounding areas visit New Milford CT Real Estate and More, for my original local photography visit In and Around Greater New Milford. 03/31/2009

Kim was looking for a field to plant and a way to teach her children all about farm life, Chick was looking for help on the farm. Perfect match you say? Yes indeed, couldn't be better. But they didn't know each other.Chick has 5 acres on one side of his farm that he grows corn for silage on. He calls this 5 acres "The Ponderosa", and he loves looking out from his kitchen window at the corn.  Now he doesn't need as much corn as he used to. He had to stop shipping milk last summer and sold the majority of the milking cows due to his health. He still has cows, even still milks a few, but since the cow population is way down he doesn't need as much corn silage.Kim grew up on a farm, and she also has eight children that she home schools! Feeding eight children from the grocery store is very ... 03/29/2009

... oh what a beautiful morning! Photo taken in New Milford, CT. 03/28/2009