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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
Stratford CT Real Estate Market Report and Homes Sold December 2013   Stratford CT December 2013 single family home sales went down 17% as compared to December 2012 results.   The listing and selling averages  INCREASED 12% and 14% respectively, and the median went UP 32%.     Days on the market increased 11%.   The absorption rate for the month returned to buyer's market territory statistically at 6.96 months, meaning that if there was no new inventory, it would take 6.96 months to sell off the active 195 listings.      Thinking of buying a home in Stratford CT? Click here to SEARCH for Your New Home in Stratford Moving forward, there are 29 houses under deposit and 52 pending sales (under contract).       Which houses attracted buyers and sold in Stratford CT in December 2013?   Strat...
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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
Stratford CT Real Estate Market Report and Homes Sold November 2013   Stratford CT November 2013 single family home sales went down 12% as compared to November 2012 results.   The listing and selling averages both decreased 15% and 14% respectively, but the median was only down 6%. The significant high November 2012 sale at $1.66M contributed in part to bringing the averages up. Days on the market went DOWN significantly -- 19%.    The absorption rate continued to hang on in seller's market territory statistically at 5.78 months, meaning that if there was no new inventory, it would take 5.78 months to sell off the active 214 listings.      Thinking of buying a home in Stratford CT? Click here to SEARCH for Your New Home in Stratford Moving forward, there are 28 houses under deposit and ...
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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
Far Mill River Condos in Stratford CT Far Mill River Condominiums are located in the northernmost section of Stratford CT referred to as "Oronoque" and just up Warner Hill near Sikorsky Aircraft.  There are 318 mostly townhouse units that wind through the tree lined streets with a few ranch style units sprinkled throughout the complex.  Amenities include a clubhouse, beautiful pool, and tennis courts for residents' use.  A GREAT complex for walkers!There are no garages, but there is plentiful parking for residents and guests.    SEARCH Far Mill River Condos For Sale  Market Update - Last Six Months -- Updated January 26, 2018Following are all closed and under deposit/pending units for the above time period.  Contact me today for an up-to-date report on all active listings. Questions?  I...
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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
Stratford CT Real Estate Market Report and Homes Sold October 2013   Stratford CT October 2013 single family home sales continued to crush 2012 results with a 41% INCREASE in sales as compared to October 2012.   The listing and selling averages  INCREASED 48% and 45% respectively and the median headed UP 16% compared to October 2012.  Days on the market went up slightly to 3%.   Note that the high sale of $1,200,000 was a significant outlier (see chart below) and brought up the averages.   The absorption rate continued to stay in a seller's market statistically at 5.37 months, meaning that if there was no new inventory, it would take 5.37 months to sell off the active 220 listings.      Thinking of buying a home in Stratford CT? Click here to SEARCH for Your New Home in Stratford   Futu...
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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
Stratford CT Real Estate Market Report and Homes Sold September 2013   Stratford CT September 2013 single family home sales continued to trounce 2012 results with a 24% INCREASE in sales as compared to September 2012.   The listing and selling averages both INCREASED 14% and the median headed UP 25% compared to September 2012.  Days on the market went DOWN 12%.   The absorption rate continued to stay in a seller's market statistically at 5.12 months, meaning that if there was no new inventory, it would take 5.12 months to sell off the active 210 listings.      Thinking of buying a home in Stratford CT? Click here to SEARCH for Your New Home in Stratford   Futures remain strong!   Moving forward, there are 50 houses under deposit and 66 pending sales (under contract).  As of the date of ...
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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
Stratford CT Real Estate Market Report and Homes Sold August 2013   Stratford CT August 2013 single family home sales blew away all previous months this year with the highest number of homes sold AND a 28% increase in sales as compared to August 2012 and UP 67% from July.   The listing and selling averages both INCREASED 24% and the median headed UP 23% compared to last year.  Days on the market went DOWN 14%.   With sales UP and inventory down slightly, the absorption rate went down significantly for August sitting at 3.76 months which means that if there was no new inventory, it would take 3.76 months to sell off the active 207 listings.      Thinking of buying a home in Stratford CT? Click here to SEARCH for Your New Home in Stratford   Futures remain strong!   Moving forward, there ...
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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
     Stratford CT July 2013 single family home sales ended up exactly EVEN as compared with June 2012 sales.  After two strong months in sales, the listing and selling averages dropped 6% and 4% respectively with the median home price coming in flat as compared to last year's sales. July returned to a Buyers market statistically  with a slightly more than 6 month supply of homes at 6.39 months which means that if there was no new inventory, it would take 6.39 months to sell off the active 211 listings.          Thinking of buying a home in Stratford CT? Click here to SEARCH for Your New Home in Stratford   Futures, though, are very strong!   Moving forward, there are 62 houses under deposit and a high 72 pending sales (under contract).       Which houses attracted buyers and sold in St...
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By Annette Thor, Residential & Commercial Real Estate Broker in CT
(Connecticut Homes and Commercial Fairfield Cty,CT reinct.com)
Stratford, Connecticut 06614 New Haven, CT 06511 Shakespeare Plays   Shakespeare in the Park New England Style   Macbeth at Booth Memorial Park 5774 Main St Stratford, CT Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom.   Later, he also returned to Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford a few years before he passed.  It would only be appropriate for the sister named townhere in Stratford, Connecticut USA to celebrate his literary genius with free summer plays to enjoy with your whole family.    Relish in the last hours of daylight at Booth Memorial Park enjoying Macbeth. The players (link) are performing Shakespeare’s Macbeth in Booth Memorial Park in Stratford, Connecticut July 12-Aug 3, 2013 Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm (email in case of rain cancelation) Park ...
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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
       Stratford CT May 2013 single family home sales ROCKED showing a 61% INCREASE in sales as compared to May 2012 AND a 56% increase in sales from April 2013!   See annual sales chart below.  Listing and selling averages INCREASED 15% and 16% respectively with the median home price going UP 9%.  Awesome! The month remained in a SELLER's MARKET with a less than 6 month supply of homes at 3.83 months which statistically means that if there was no new inventory, it would take 3.83 months to sell off the active 203 listings.          Thinking of buying a home in Stratford CT? Click here to SEARCH for Your New Home in Stratford   Futures are strong!   Moving forward, there are 50 houses under deposit and a strong 75 pending sales (under contract).  To date for May, there are 51 closed sal...
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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
  Stratford CT April 2013 single family home sales showed a 13% INCREASE in sales as compared to April 2012.  Additionally, sales were UP 85% from last month. (See annual chart below). Listing and selling averages decreased 13% and 12% respectively with the median home price going down 11%. The month remained in a SELLER's MARKET with a less than 6 month supply of homes at 5.68 months which statistically means that if there was no new inventory, it would take 5.68 months to sell off the active 193 listings.          Thinking of buying a home in Stratford CT? Click here to SEARCH for Your New Home in Stratford   Futures are strong!   Moving forward, there are 59 houses under deposit and a whopping 86  pending sales (under contract). That is the highest number of pending sales in a VERY ...
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By Annette Thor, Residential & Commercial Real Estate Broker in CT
(Connecticut Homes and Commercial Fairfield Cty,CT reinct.com)
Oronoque Shores Condo Community by the Housatonic River Stratford, Connecticut 06614 Fairfield County Connecticut       Oronoque Shores Condo Community in Stratford, Connecticut has a total of 40 units. And some with beautiful direct views of the Housatonic river.  The community has a pool and clubhouse to enjoy during the summer.  And it’s the perfect low maintenance townhouse inFairfieldCounty.   Condominiums are town house style, duplex style, 2 units per building.  Waterfront units enjoy the view of the Housatonic from living rooms and master bedrooms.  Units also feature roomy eat in kitchens and attached single car garages.   OronoqueShores in Stratford, Connecticut is well located.  And close to many wonderful areas in New England.  The Merrit Parkway( route 15) and Interstate 95...
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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
Stratford CT Real Estate Market Report -March 2013 -- A Banner Month!     Stratford CT March 2013 single family home sales showed a 6% INCREASE in sales as compared to March 2012.  Additionally, sales were UP 85% from last month. (See annual chart below). Listing and selling averages both went UP 35% and the median showed an 18% increase.  The month went back into a SELLER's MARKET with a less than 6 month supply of homes at 4.76 months which statistically means that if there was no new inventory, it would take 4.76 months to sell off the active 176 listings.          Thinking of buying a home in Stratford CT? Click here to SEARCH for Your New Home in Stratford   Now look at these numbers!!  Moving forward, there are 61 houses under deposit and 72  pending sales (under contract). As pre...
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By Annette Thor, Residential & Commercial Real Estate Broker in CT
(Connecticut Homes and Commercial Fairfield Cty,CT reinct.com)
  Top Fun Things to do near Stratford, Connecticut 06614   1 Go for a walk at the Lordship seawall –Beach Dr.Stratford, CT06615   2 See a performance of “The Comedy of Errors” by the Valley Shakespeare Festival   Shows start at 8pm    July 17, 18 and 20th 2013 at VeteransMemorial Park in Shelton   3 Visit Mare Bello-exquisite Italian restaurant on the water front 14 Beach Dr.     4 Work out at Fitness Crunch   5 Visit Knapps Landing another lovely waterfront resto-bar     6 Have a picnic and tour the RoseGardens at BootheMemorial Park and Museum 5800 Main StreetStratford, Connecticut   7 Tuesdays starting at 8pm and Thursdays starting at 9pm are Karaoke night at the local Sushi place Stationhouse Wine Bar and Grill   8 Visit Stratford Antique Center 400 Honeyspot Rd. Its open daily 10-...
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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
Stratford CT Far Mill River Condo Rental Get into this spacious Far Mill River Condominium townhouse rental in the far northern end of Stratford CT (Oronoque area)  just in time to enjoy the inground pool, tennis courts and central air conditioning.  The complex is just beautiful when it starts blooming in May. This Far Mill River Townhouse condo offers over 1,500 square feet of living space with two bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, eat-in-kitchen, large living room with dining area with access to private deck, and a bonus finished family room.  Gas furnace and central air conditioning have been upgraded to energy efficient units resulting in a significant utility savings for the present owners.  Monthly rent is $1,700 per month plus utilities.  Minimum one-year lease, but longer term is preferre...
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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
Stratford CT Real Estate Market Report -February 2013     Stratford CT February 2013 single family home sales showed a 4% decrease in sales as compared to February 2012. Listing and selling averages took a dip as well declining 24% and 25% respectively.  100% of sales were below $275K explaining the lower than usual averages.  The good news is that the days on the market went DOWN 29%. February went back up into Buyers'S MARKET territory with a 7.6 month supply of homes which statistically means that if there was no new inventory, it would take 7.6 months to sell off the active 152 listings.          Thinking of buying a home in Stratford CT? Click here to SEARCH for Your New Home in Stratford   Moving forward, there are 39 houses under deposit and 73  pending sales (under contract).  F...
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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
Stratford CT Real Estate Market Report - December 2012     Stratford CT December 2012 single family home sales showed an 11% decrease in sales as compared to December 2011. However, listing and selling averages INCREASED 4% and 1% respectively, and days on the market went down 8%. December stayed in SELLER'S MARKET territory with inventory down and a less than six month supply of homes.         Thinking of buying a home in Stratford CT? Click here to SEARCH for Your New Home in Stratford   Moving forward, there are 23 houses under deposit and 74 pending sales (under contract).   Which houses attracted buyers and sold in Stratford CT in December 2012?   Stratford CT December 2012 Property Transfers(as recorded in the Greater Fairfield County MLS as of 1/16/13)     The hot spot for sales ...
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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
 Stratford CT Real Estate Market Report - November 2012 Stratford CT November 2012 single family home sales showed a 31% INCREASE in sales as compared to  November 2011. List and selling averages INCREASED 11% and 10% respectively, with the bulk of sales in the $100K-$300K range (see below), while days on the market remained the same.     Thinking of buying a home in Stratford CT?  Click here to SEARCH for Your New Home in Stratford, CT       Moving forward,  there are 27 houses under deposit and 78 pending sales (under contract).    Which houses attracted buyers and sold in Stratford CT in November 2012?   Stratford CT November 2012 Property Transfers(as recorded in the Greater Fairfield County MLS as of 12/18/12) The hot spot for sales in November 2012 was solidly in the $200K - $300K...
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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
   Stratford CT Real Estate Market Report - October 2012 Stratford CT October 2012 single family home sales showed a 12% decline in sales as compared to  October 2011. List and selling averages decreased 15% and 14% respectively, with the bulk of sales in the lower $100K-$300K range, while days on the market went DOWN 18%.     Thinking of buying a home in Stratford CT?  Click here to SEARCH for Your New Home in Stratford, CT       Moving forward,  there are 29 houses under deposit and 71  pending sales (under contract).    Which houses attracted buyers and sold in Stratford CT in October 2012?   Stratford CT October 2012 Property Transfers(as recorded in the Greater Fairfield County MLS as of11/18/12) The hot spot for sales in October 2012 was again buried in the $100K - $300K range wit...
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By Barbara Altieri, REALTOR-Fairfield County CT Homes/Condos For Sale
(Better Homes and Gardens RE Shore and Country Properties)
 Stratford CT Real Estate Market Report - September 2012 Stratford CT September 2012 single family home sales showed a 6% increase in sales as compared to  September 2011. List and selling averages declilned 14% and 13% respectively, with heaviest sales in the lower $100K-$200K range, while days on the market went up 17%.     Thinking of buying a home in Stratford CT?  Click here to SEARCH for Your New Home in Stratford, CT       Moving forward,  there are 43 houses under deposit and 66  pending sales (under contract).    Which houses sold in Stratford CT in September 2012?   Stratford CT September 2012 Property Transfers(as recorded in the Greater Fairfield County MLS as of 10/22/12) The sweet spot for sales in September 2012 was again buried in the $100K - $200K range with 87% of all ...
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