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

Meriden CT Market Update for October 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of October 31, 2011: There are currently 248 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $20,000 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $188,420 Median list price: $170,450 Average Days on Market: 73 Homes sold on average for 91.5% of list price There are 74 homes currently under contract, priced between $19,900 and $360,000. Based on the number of homes sold in October (26), it would take approximately 9 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 90 condosfor sale: Low list price: $38,000 High list price: $269,000 Average list price: $124,998 Median list price: $124,700 Average Days on Market: 53 Condos sold on average for 88.0%... 11/15/2011

Meriden Hosts 2nd Annual Battle of the Burgers Alright.  It's a Wednesday night, and you're hungry. REALLY hungry. You have this hankering for a big, juicy cheeseburger with all the fixin's...you know, an ooey-gooey two-fisted burger that you need 10 napkins for. So, what are your options? Big Mac ? Whopper? Nope, too run-of-the-mill. Time to think outside the big box. There's only one thing to do...It's time for:   Yeah, that's the ticket! This coming Wednesday, November 16th, the Meriden Record-Journal is sponsoring the second installment in their epic battle to see who can conjure up the best, juiciest, mouth-wateringest, awesomest ground beef concoction this side of Granny's Meat Loaf. The inaugural burger bash held last year at il Monticello was a hit, bringing over 300 burger afic... 11/12/2011

Meriden CT Market Update for September 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of September 30, 2011: There are currently 263 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $19,900 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $187,341 Median list price: $174,900 Average Days on Market: 73 Homes sold on average for 94.2% of list price There are 73 homes currently under contract, priced between $40,000 and $360,000. Based on the number of homes sold in September (26), it would take approximately 10 months to sell the current inventory.      As for condominiums, there are currently 92 condos for sale: Low list price: $38,000 High list price: $289,999 Average list price: $128,603 Median list price: $124,900 Average Days on Market: 65 Condos sold on aver... 11/07/2011

Meriden to Host Nites in the City  If you’re like us and enjoy a good glass of wine or a frosty beer from time to time, then this Thursday and Friday nights will be a good time to be in the Silver City as Meriden hosts the 11th 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, September 29th with the Main & Vine Wine Tasting sponsored by Valencia Discount Liquor and Wine Shop. Plan on sampling 36 varieties of wine from Argentina, New Zealand, Australia and the US. 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 th... 09/26/2011

Meriden CT Market Update for August 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of August 31, 2011: There are currently 263 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $20,000 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $195,871 Median list price: $185,000 Average Days on Market: 95 Homes sold on average for 95.3% of list price  There are 76 homes currently under contract, priced between $45,000 and $360,000. Based on the number of homes sold in August (27), it would take approximately 10 months to sell the current inventory.    As for condominiums, there are currently 102 condos for sale: Low list price: $37,000 High list price: $399,900 Average list price: $133,352 Median list price: $139,900 Average Days on Market: 89 Condos sold on average for 9... 09/12/2011

Meriden Market Update for July 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of July 31, 2011: There are currently 260 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $34,900 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $197,752 Median list price: $189,375 Average Days on Market: 132 Homes sold on average for 93.5% of list price There are 76 homes currently under contract, priced between $9,900 and $360,000. Based on the number of homes sold in July (31), it would take approximately 8 months to sell the current inventory.   As for condominiums, there are currently 102 condos for sale: Low list price: $37,000 High list price: $399,900 Average list price: $132,496 Median list price: $139,900 Average Days on Market: 165 Condos sold on average for 91.9% of lis... 08/31/2011

Meriden CT 2011 - 2012 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 2011-12 school year: August 31 : First day of school (Due to Hurricane Irene) September 5: School closed for Labor Day October 7:  Professional development day, school closed October 10:  School closed for Columbus Day November 4: End of middle/high school marking period November 8: P... 08/13/2011

Meriden Market Update for June 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of June 30, 2011: There are currently 260 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $44,900 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $200,213 Median list price: $189,900 Average Days on Market: 80 Homes sold on average for 94.7% of list price There are 75 homes currently under contract, priced between $29,900 and $449,900. Based on the number of homes sold in June (30), it would take approximately 9 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 100 condos for sale: Low list price: $37,000 High list price: $399,900 Average list price: $137,817 Median list price: $144,000 Average Days on Market: 45 Condos sold on average for 95.5% of list p... 08/01/2011

25th Great Traditional Jazz and Blues Festival Comes to Meriden During this stretch of warm 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 30th, the Sheraton Four Points Hotel in Meriden is playing host to the 25th Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz & Blues Extravaganza from 3 PM to 11 PM on two separate stages. The event has been held over a three day period in the past, but due to financial constraints the organizers decided to shorten it to one day. This will not, however, have any effect on the most important aspect of the day: the music. This year, the performances will be focused on two stages as opposed to the fiv... 07/26/2011

1st Annual Meriden Best Buffalo Wing Contest If you like Buffalo wings like I do, then here's your chance to chow down on them to your hearts content. On Wednesday, July 20th, il Monticello Restaurant in Meriden will be the site of the 1st Annual "Wing"-ing It Night where locals will converge to decide who has the best Buffalo wings in four categories: Most Original Favorite Hottest Best Overall Hosted by The Meriden Record-Journal, admission is $10 and the event begins at 5:30 PM and runs until 7:30 PM. Get there early and inquire at the door about the  2 Alarm Fire Wing Eating Contest that will take place at 7 PM. There are only six spots available and pre-registration is required. The stellar list of vendors taking part in the Best Wing competition is as follows: AJ's Oasis Cafe Cha... 07/19/2011

Meriden Market Update for May 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of May 31, 2011: There are currently 261 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $29,900 High list price: $575,900 Average list price: $198,092 Median list price: $189,900 Average Days on Market: 90 Homes sold on average for 93.8% of list price There are 76 homes currently under contract, priced between $35,000 and $449,900. Based on the number of homes sold in May (38), it would take approximately 7 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 101 condos for sale: Low list price: $37,000 High list price: $399,900 Average list price: $132,972 Median list price: $137,900 Average Days on Market: 128 Condos sold on average for 98.2% of list pri... 07/08/2011

Castle Craig in Meriden's Hubbard Park If you're looking for something to do on a warm Summer day, look no further than a visit to Castle Craig in Meriden's Hubbard Park. Located at the summit of East Peak in the Hanging Hills, it's not really a castle in the strict sense of the word, it's more of an observation tower, or watchtower, as Bob Dylan would say! At an elevation of 1,002 feet, the views from the tower are fantastic: on a clear day you can see Long Island Sound to the south, the foothills of the Berkshires to the west, and the Hartford skyline to the north. Our visit was, as you can see from the slideshow, a rather hazy day, so our view didn't penetrate that far, but it was still awesome as it was! we had good views of Hubbard park's Mirror Lake below, as well as of Meriden a... 06/10/2011

Meriden Market Update for April 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of April 30, 2011: There are currently 234 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $44,900 High list price: $595,000 Average list price: $203,324 Median list price: $189,900 Average Days on Market: 112 Homes sold on average for 89.7% of list price There are 91 homes currently under contract, priced between $40,500 and $360,000. Based on the number of homes sold in April (27), it would take approximately 9 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 87 condos for sale: Low list price: $37,000 High list price: $399,900 Average list price: $137,874 Median list price: $144,000 Average Days on Market: 70 Condos sold on average for 95.3% of lis... 05/26/2011

Meriden Market Update for March 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of March 31, 2011: There are currently 228 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $44,900 High list price: $595,000 Average list price: $195,072 Median list price: $179,900 Average Days on Market: 108 Homes sold on average for 98.3% of list price There are 79 homes currently under contract, priced between $40,500 and $349,900. Based on the number of homes sold in March (20), it would take approximately 11 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 90 condos for sale: Low list price: $37,000 High list price: $399,900 Average list price: $138,817 Median list price: $145,000 Average Days on Market: 54 Condos sold on average for 93.1% of li... 05/15/2011

33rd Annual Meriden Daffodil Festival Ready To Roll  In 1979, the first Daffodil Festival in Meriden began as a small community event. Now, 32 years later, it has grown into one of the biggest celebrations in Connecticut. Attended by thousands each year, and sporting over 600,000 dazzling, yellow daffodils, this year’s event at Meriden’s 1,800 acre Hubbard Park promises to be an affair to remember.     The two day event kicks off on Saturday the 30th and ends on Sunday May 1st, but several activities have already taken place leading up to opening day. Several of the amusements have been open since last Saturday, and some of the pre-festival events included a fishing derby, a tag sale, and the crowning of Little Miss Daffodil and her Honor Escort. The main event kicks off at 10:00 AM on... 04/28/2011

Meriden Market Update for February 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of February 28, 2011: There are currently 226 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $45,000 High list price: $499,900 Average list price: $190,314 Median list price: $175,300 Average Days on Market: 113 Homes sold on average for 93.5% of list price There are 64 homes currently under contract, priced between $29,900 and $349,900. Based on the number of homes sold in February (22), it would take approximately 10 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 95 condos for sale: Low list price: $37,000 High list price: $399,900 Average list price: $135,670 Median list price: $139,900 Average Days on Market: 69 Condos sold on average for 91... 04/11/2011

Wallingford Market Update for February 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Wallingford as of February 28, 2011: There are currently 157 single family homes for sale in Wallingford: Low list price: $55,900 High list price: $895,000 Average list price: $330,356 Median list price: $295,000 Average Days on Market: 100 Homes sold on average for 93.5% of list price There are 60 homes currently under contract, priced between $109,900 and $895,000. Based on the number of homes sold in February (7), it would take approximately 22 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 84 condos for sale: Low list price: $82,500 High list price: $574,900 Average list price: $235,909 Median list price: $214,900 Average Days on Market: 177 Condos sold on a... 04/08/2011

Meriden Market Update for January 2011 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of January 31, 2011: There are currently 238 single family homes for sale in Meriden: Low list price: $45,000 High list price: $499,900 Average list price: $190,618 Median list price: $175,328 Average Days on Market: 108 Homes sold on average for 94.1% of list price There are 51 homes currently under contract, priced between $24,900 and $349,900. Based on the number of homes sold in January (16), it would take approximately 15 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 88 condos for sale: Low list price: $34,000 High list price: $399,900 Average list price: $134,129 Median list price: $136,450 Average Days on Market: 66 Condos sold on average for 91.2%... 03/23/2011

Meriden Market Update for December 2010 Here's the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of December 31, 2010: There are currently 226 single family homes for sale in Meriden (down slightly from last month): Low list price: $45,000 High list price: $499,000 Average list price: $188,935 Median list price: $176,500 Average Days on Market: 81 (up 8% from last month) Homes sold on average for 96.4% of list price (up slightly from last month) There are 52 homes currently under contract, priced between $24,900 and $425,000. Based on the number of homes sold in December (29), it would take approximately 8 months to sell the current inventory. As for condominiums, there are currently 91 condos for sale (up 1 from last month): Low list price: $42,300 High list price: $399,900 Averag... 01/26/2011