I have lived in Connecticut for over 33 years, but before last night I had not been to see the Christmas Lights In Hubbard Park, Meriden, Connecticut, but I am glad that I finally did. The trafic to see the Christmas Lights In Hubbard Park, Meriden, Connecticut was bumper to bumper for about a mile, but it was well worth the wait. The City of Meriden did an excellent job in the layout of the lights, and the look on the face of the kids that were walking around in awe of all the lights was worth the trip all on its own.  Hubbard Park is located off of West Main Street in Meriden just before Cheshire, Ct. so it is very easy to get to from either Meriden or Cheshire. I did my best to try to capture the Christmas Lights In Hubbard Park, Meriden, Connecticut but my camera does not do very w... 12/10/2012

2012 Holiday Craft Fairs in Meriden CT The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes all the great community craft and vendor fairs. Check out our list here of all the events going on over the next couple of weeks in Meriden: Saturday, November 24th: The Village at Kensington Place is holding their annual craft fair from 10AM to 2PM, and there are still spaces available for crafters. For more information about the fair or to rent a table, call Paula at (203) 235-0181. Holy Angels Church at 585 Main Street in South Meriden will host its annual Holiday Bazaar, “Christmas on the Hill”. The event runs from 9AM to 3PM at the Holy Angels Parish Center and will feature crafts, food, baked goods and a raffle. For more info, call (203) 235-3822. Friday, November 30th: Thomas Hooker Elementary... 11/20/2012

Meriden CT Market Snapshot for October 2012 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of October 31, 2012:  There are currently 230 single family homes for sale in Meriden:   Low list price: $8,000 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $191,099 Median list price: $184,200 Average Days on Market: 90 Homes sold on average for 95.5% of list price  There are 98 homes currently under contract, priced between $20,000 and $449,000. Based on the number of homes sold in October (33), it would take approximately 7 months to sell the current inventory.  As for condominiums, there are currently 80 condos for sale:   Low list price: $29,900 High list price: $337,500 Average list price: $129,545 Median list price: $129,900 Average Days on Market: 60 Condos sold on average ... 11/08/2012

Meriden CT Market Snapshot for September 2012 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of September 30, 2012: There are currently 233 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $34,000 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $191,124 Median list price: $185,000 Average Days on Market: 86 Homes sold on average for 95.2% of list price There are 101 homes currently under contract, priced between $20,000 and $449,000. Based on the number of homes sold in September (36), it would take approximately 6 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 80 condos for sale: Low list price: $29,900 High list price: $337,500 Average list price: $128,155 Median list price: $129,900 Average Days on Market: 120 Condos sold on averag... 10/24/2012

Had a Bad Day? Relax with Nites in the City If you’re like us and enjoy a good glass of wine or a frosty mug of beer from time to time, then be in the Silver City on the 11th and 12th as Meriden once again hosts the 13th Annual Nites in the City, a two night event showcasing some great examples of wine and beer from all over the world. Main & Vine Wine Tasting The festivities kick off on Thursday, October 11th with the Main & Vine Wine Tasting sponsored by Valencia Discount Liquor and Wine Shop. Plan on sampling at least 25 varieties of wine, both imported and domestic . You’ll be able to treat your palate to Chardonnays, Merlots, Pinot Grigios, Cabernets and other delicious varietals. (Personally, I hope they include a Riesling or two, preferably from Germany or the Pacific Northwest, ... 10/02/2012

Meriden CT Market Update for August 2012 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of August 31, 2012: There are currently 232 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $34,000 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $186,395 Median list price: $179,450 Average Days on Market: 97 Homes sold on average for 95.7% of list price There are 98 homes currently under contract, priced between $20,000 and $449,000. Based on the number of homes sold in August (44), it would take approximately 5 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 92 condos for sale: Low list price: $33,900 High list price: $279,900 Average list price: $123,797 Median list price: $119,950 Average Days on Market: 154 Condos sold on average for 96.0% ... 09/17/2012

Meriden CT Market Update for July 2012 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of July 31, 2012: There are currently 225 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $34,900 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $1892,459 Median list price: $179,900 Average Days on Market: 68 Homes sold on average for 94.7% of list price There are 106 homes currently under contract, priced between $20,000 and $449,000. Based on the number of homes sold in July (32), it would take approximately 7 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 98 condos for sale: Low list price: $34,000 High list price: $274,900 Average list price: $124,148 Median list price: $124,900 Average Days on Market: 93 Condos sold on average for 92.1% of li... 08/29/2012

Meriden CT 2012-2013 Public School Calendar Got your backpacks ready? Got plenty of school supplies in stock? Getting geared up for the upcoming Tax-Free Week so you can get that school wardrobe spruced up? If not, you'd better get with it because it's Back To School time once again! While kids everywhere are dreading the end of Summer Vacation, their parents are giddy with anticipation at the prospect of a quiet house once again. Here is a listing of important dates in the Meriden Public Schools for the 2012-13 school year: August 29: First day of school September 3: School closed for Labor Day October 5: Professional development day, school closed October 8: School closed for Columbus Day November 2: End of middle/high school marking period November 6: Professional development day, sc... 08/14/2012

Meriden CT Market Update for June 2012 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of June 30, 2012: There are currently 222 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $34,900 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $192,128 Median list price: $184,900 Average Days on Market: 101 Homes sold on average for 93.3% of list price There are 113 homes currently under contract, priced between $20,000 and $310,000. Based on the number of homes sold in June (48), it would take approximately 5 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 110 condos for sale: Low list price: $37,000 High list price: $274,900 Average list price: $127,673 Median list price: $129,950 Average Days on Market: 66 Condos sold on average for 99.1% of l... 07/28/2012

26th Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz & Blues Extravaganza in Meriden During this stretch of warm hot weather we're having, what better way is there to do some serious chillaxin' than by listening to some cool jazz and blues? Being a jazz fan of long standing, I would venture to say, NONE. This coming Saturday, July 28th, the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Meriden is once again playing host to the 26th Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz & Blues Extravaganza from 3 PM to 12 Midnight. This year, the performances will again take place on two stages: an indoor stage where four great blues bands will hold sway from 5 PM to 12 Midnight, and an outdoor venue featuring some of the area's best jazz ensembles from 3 PM to 12 Midnight. Here is a list of the scheduled performers:  Jazz Bands (Outs... 07/16/2012

This particular client had his property listed for over 3 years as a short sale and several different agents and had all but given up. Until Chase started calling him, practically begging him to list his home as a short sale, and offering him a $10,000 incentive at closing to do it. That's when he turned to google and found me. We listed and had a contract within one week. When the short sale appraisal came in, it was $20,000 high. After a value dispute, the negotiator told me the absolute best they could do is $5,000 decrease from the appraised value. The negotiator instructed me to get back to him within 48 hours with an amendment increasing price or the file would be declined out. The buyer refused to budge, so I started to look for another buyer. Also, I just didn't call the negoti... 06/28/2012

Meriden CT Market Update for May 2012 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of May 31, 2012: There are currently 233 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $34,900 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $192,514 Median list price: $184,900 Average Days on Market: 101 Homes sold on average for 93.3% of list price There are 128 homes currently under contract, priced between $20,000 and $310,000. Based on the number of homes sold in May (24), it would take approximately 10 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 104 condos for sale: Low list price: $35,000 High list price: $274,900 Average list price: $128,239 Median list price: $124,900 Average Days on Market: 143 Condos sold on average for 88.7% of li... 06/26/2012

Meriden CT Market Update for March 2012 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of March 31, 2012: There are currently 217 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $35,000 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $196,456 Median list price: $184,999 Average Days on Market: 72 Homes sold on average for 94.1% of list price There are 114 homes currently under contract, priced between $20,000 and $369,900. Based on the number of homes sold in March (28), it would take approximately 8 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 93 condos for sale: Low list price: $34,900 High list price: $274,900 Average list price: $126,690 Median list price: $129,900 Average Days on Market: 62 Condos sold on average for 93.8% of ... 04/30/2012

Meriden CT Market Update for February 2012 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of February 29, 2012: There are currently 211 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $46,350 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $195,035 Median list price: $179,900 Average Days on Market: 77 Homes sold on average for 91.8% of list price   There are 93 homes currently under contract, priced between $15,000 and $314,900. Based on the number of homes sold in February (20), it would take approximately 11 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 86 condosfor sale: Low list price: $43,000 High list price: $274,900 Average list price: $126,622 Median list price: $129,900 Average Days on Market: 42 Condos sold on average for... 03/30/2012

34th Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival Coming to Hubbard Park 650,000 daffodils. Over 100,000 attendees. Two days. One stupendous event! The 34th Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival in Hubbard Park is fast approaching and promises to be bigger and better than ever, with over 35 musical acts scheduled to perform this year, with plenty of food, games, rides and activities on hand for everyone. The two day event kicks off on Saturday, April 28th and ends on Sunday, April 29th, but several activities are scheduled to take place before opening day, including a fishing derby to be held on April 21st from 10am to 11:30am, and a tag sale on the same day from 9am to 2pm, rain or shine. The abnormally warm weather we've had recently is threatening to put a damper on the thousands of daffodils that bl... 03/27/2012

Connecticut's Largest FREE Home Show Coming This Weekend If you couldn’t make it to the CT Home Show at Wallingford’s Oakdale Theater last month, then here’s an opportunity to attend another great home show, and this one’s free! On March 24th and 25th, Meriden’s Lyon & Billard Lumber Company is sponsoring Connecticut’s largest free home show at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel. Over 50 booths will be staffed by manufacturer’s reps to look at your plans and answer any questions you may have about your upcoming home remodeling project. You’ll be able to see the latest products available, such as windows, doors, skylights, roofing materials, decking, and siding, as well as both engineered and treated lumber. Hours for the event on the 24th are 9am to 5pm, while Sunday the 25th’s hours are 9a... 03/22/2012

Meriden CT Market Update for January 2012 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of January 31, 2012: There are currently 228 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $46,350 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $189,623 Median list price: $169,900 Average Days on Market: 104 Homes sold on average for 93.7% of list price There are 66 homes currently under contract, priced between $15,000 and $329,000. Based on the number of homes sold in January (25), it would take approximately 9 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 87 condosfor sale: Low list price: $43,000 High list price: $274,900 Average list price: $123,980 Median list price: $119,900 Average Days on Market: 80 Condos sold on average for 90.9... 02/22/2012

Meriden CT Market Update for December 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of December 31, 2011: There are currently 226 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $18,000 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $187,713 Median list price: $169,900 Average Days on Market: 73 Homes sold on average for 95.1% of list price There are 71 homes currently under contract, priced between $20,000 and $349,900. Based on the number of homes sold in December (31), it would take approximately 7 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 92 condos for sale: Low list price: $38,000 High list price: $289,900 Average list price: $125,610 Median list price: $124,950 Average Days on Market: 84 Condos sold on average for 9... 01/28/2012

Meriden CT Market Update for November 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of November 30, 2011: There are currently 239 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $18,000 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $185,357 Median list price: $169,900 Average Days on Market: 70 Homes sold on average for 92.5% of list price There are 69 homes currently under contract, priced between $19,900 and $349,900. Based on the number of homes sold in November (25), it would take approximately 10 months to sell the current inventory.   As for condominiums, there are currently 92 condosfor sale: Low list price: $38,000 High list price: $289,900 Average list price: $124,166 Median list price: $122,988 Average Days on Market: 84 Condos sold on average for... 12/26/2011

Harriman Real Estate Welcomes Andrea Atkins! We are pleased to announce a new addition to the growing family of Harriman Real Estate Realtors®. Andrea Atkins of Galleria Real Estate, LLC comes to us with 29 years of experience in real estate specializing in new construction, residential sales, property management and real estate law.   Andrea sells newly constructed homes for both Gennaro Martorelli and Luis Torres of MBI Construction LLC and Professional Building and Design, LLC.    She primarily sells real estate in the Meriden area, where she resides with her husband Allen. Galleria Real Estate is currently offering new townhouses for sale in Meriden, and also has lots available in Meriden and Higganum.  Andrea can be reached by phone at (203)671-2223, or by email at andrea@galleriah... 12/21/2011