Our Obligation is to Inform and ProtectAt a listing presentation recently, there were a few statements made by the owner that had me cringing internally as the owners had not been treated very well by the agent that sold them their house.They bought their home over 20 years ago and for sure the regulations were not the same then as they are today. I could not speak to the regulations or procedures that may have been in place then. There is no question that there was a time when real estate agents had a bad reputation and were looked at much the same way as the peddlers of the early 19th century would have been as well. While there were no cases of snake oil in the trunks of the car, it is conceivable that some of the descriptions or issues that should have been discussed were less than ... 04/05/2016

April 2, 2016 was International Pillow Fight Day, and I found out too late.  I received an email early in the day but as I had clients I didn't really get a chance to read it until later in the evening. It is a large happening with organized fights all over the world, and the rules that keep it as fun .Obviously the people on the photo didn't read the rules, no down pillows.  I mentioned it to my wife after I realized what I had missed, but the look I got suggested I sit down and finish reading blog posts.  Oh well, there's always next year.y 04/03/2016

When is the Best Time to Put a Home on the Market in Prospect CTThis is a question that is asked constantly, not only here in Prospect CT, but all over the state and country as home owners look to get their home listed to sell and want to be on the front end of the sales curve. Regretfully, there is not a single specific date that could be considered the kick-off date for sellers to list. Homes are put into the system to sell almost every day of the year with few exceptions. There are very few situations that are so similar as to warrant a special time to list their homes to sell. People needing to re-locate need to list so as to move on with their careers. Couples needing to accommodate a growing family, or even the return of once gone family members or even elderly parents; distressed... 04/02/2016

Easter Sunday in the Christian religion is the most important day for Christians.  It signifies the Resurrection of our Lord, and represents the hope for Eternal life. Easter will be celebrated with special church services and new clothes for many as well. A true indication of new.Hopefully all that celebrate Easter will have a special day and for those that are not of the faith, your day will be filled with a little extra sunshine today as well.   03/26/2016

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 on the Prospect Town Green. The Hunt will start at 11:00 am Sharp and is for children in grades Pre-School through 5th. These areas will be marked on the day of the hunt. In the event of inclement weather, candy will be passed out in bags.  LAYOUT OF EGG HUNT PER GRADE PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH KINDERGARTEN - Town Green Soldier's Monument 1ST, 2ND, 3RD GRADES - Left Hand Side of The Grange Building 4TH AND 5TH GRADES - Front of Library        Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Prospect CT   03/25/2016

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Prospect CT Volunteer Fire Dept will hold their Easter flower sale at the fore house on New Haven Rd (Rt 69) on Good Friday, from 9 to 4 and again on Sat. On Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM, there will be Amber Alert registration for children under the age of 18,  The first card is free; extra cards are available for a small fee.Also on Saturday, lunch can be enjoyed with the Easter bunny at the firehouse from 11 AM to 1 PM.  Cost is $5.Come out to support the Ladies Auxiliary and all the good deeds they do. Easter Flowers for Sale at the Prospect CT Fire House 03/24/2016

As I was approaching a home on Friday afternoon for a final walk through prior to closing, I was pleased to see sprouts and colors representative of spring.The daffodils were starting to bloom, as were the crocus.  Large clusters of tulips were jumping out of the ground promising flowers maybe within the week.  We have not ha a very bad winter, but regardless the colors were much appreciated. Hopefully the storm that is coming our way will bypass us and we won't get the 8 inches of snow they are projecting. It's Starting to Look Like Spring in Connecticut  03/19/2016

What’s Happening in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market February 2016?   Currently in Prospect CT there are 50 active residential listings for sale, with 13 new listings being added in February. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 720 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, listed at $23,900 to a 3,121 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial listed at $550,000.  Search for Homes in Prospect CTThe average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $259,916. The average days on market for these homes are 138 days. In addition, there are currently 7 homes under contract in Prospect CT. In February 2016, 3 homes closed in Prospect CT. The homes that sold in Prospect CT were a 1,926 square ft, 3-bedroom ranch, which sold for $180,000, a 2,200 square foot, 3-bedroom spli... 03/03/2016

Back in early February, Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring. After what we experienced last year, it sounded too good to be true. After all, o year we were pelted with snow almost daily in February and it carried over into mid March as well.  So how shocked can I be as I walked along the yard Saturday, Feb 27 to see sprouts where I know the daffodils are planted?It's still a little early, and if we get more snow, which is highly possibly, these may get burnt and not recover.But for now, it is a sight to make one smile. What A Difference a Year Makes, Is Spring 2016 Around the Corner 02/27/2016

What’s Happening in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market January 2016?  Currently in Prospect CT there are 46 active residential listings for sale, with 5 new listings being added in January. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 720 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, listed at $23,900 to a 3,121 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial listed at $550,000.   Search for Homes in Prospect CTThe average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $253,998. The average days on market for these homes are 156 days. In addition, there are currently 3 homes under contract in Prospect CT.   In January 2016, 2 homes closed in Prospect CT. The homes that sold in Prospect CT were a 3,086 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial, which sold for $236,500 and a 2,483 square foot, 3-bedroom ... 02/12/2016

Groundhog Day 2016, but unlike the movie with Bill Murray, we will not be stuck in a loop of winter like we were last year.At dawn of this day,  Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow and was not frightened by his shadow. As thought on cue, Colchester Chuckles in CT also thought that we should relax and wait for an early spring.For many here in CT it's as if we have been in a tepid fall since November as we have enjoyed some mild temperatures.  Even the Nor'easter that came through here 10 days ago has been forgotten as the snow is almost completely gone.That doesn't mean we should star the fertilizer on the lawns s yet as February is an unpredictable month and we can still get walloped with a few more flakes before it's done.But for now, we can enjoy the mild temperatures as we are ... 02/01/2016

What’s Happening in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market December 2015?   Currently in Prospect CT there are 53 active residential listings for sale, with 9 new listings being added in December. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 720 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, listed at $23,900 to a 3,121 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial listed at $550,000.  Search for Homes in Prospect CTThe average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $280,804. The average days on market for these homes are 169 days. In addition, there are currently 2 homes under contract in Prospect CT. In December 2015, 9 homes closed in Prospect CT. The homes that sold in Prospect CT ranged from a 1,288 square ft, 3-bedroom ranch, which sold for $235,000 to a 2,750 square foot, 4-bedr... 01/07/2016

We had a very busy December and our Christmas luncheon for friends and families had to be put off until the Sunday after Christmas.  With a warm afternoon, we still had almost 30 people in attendance, and there was also a surprise visitor as well. Even though he has had a tough few days, he still had some little presents for the kids in attendance as well as some of the adults.  While he didn't have anything left in his bag for me, he did offer to take  photo just so all would know who Santa wasn't.A good time was had by all and  I heard Santa exclaim as he was flying away:  Happy Christmas to all, and I'm off to the beach. Santa's Last Appearance before Vacation 12/27/2015

Just before we sat down to the Traditional dinner of the 7 fish on Christmas Eve, I took this photo of the presents piled high for Christmas.  We surely gave Santa some help, and there would be some little things that would appear before the morning rush to open the gifts. It was an evening of friendship, love and a wonderful dinner. We had a lot to be thankful for this year.Our wish is for all to enjoy the time of year and appreciate their family and friends.I also appreciate my kindred friendships here in ActiveRain.Merry Christmas, and Peace to all   12/24/2015

Our house has been the center of all family events for almost 20 years now, and as long as we have the strength to do it, it will continue. Our family is not overly large but it is not uncommon for us to have a hundred pass through our doors before the Christmas Holidays are over.We will have the traditional Christmas Eve and Christmas day meals. We also have a Christmas luncheon for all the friends and family that can't come.  This is the day when all just mingle, Santa Claus makes an appearance and the kids get a visit to chat with Santa who also gives them a little token of the day,Some years the enthusiasm just bursts forth and the time seems to just fly by.  Other years, it seems as though nothing can get done in time and yet all have the same happy ending.From our house  to yours,... 12/18/2015

What’s Happening in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market November 2015?   Currently in Prospect CT there are 59 active residential listings for sale, with 8 new listings being added in November. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 938 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, listed at $38,000 to a 3,821 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial listed at $550,000.  Search for Homes in Prospect CTThe average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $283,703. The average days on market for these homes are 151 days. In addition, there are currently 4 homes under contract in Prospect CT. In November 2015, 6 homes closed in Prospect CT. The homes that sold in Prospect CT ranged from a 1,288 square ft, 3-bedroom ranch, which sold for $235,000 to a 2,750 square foot, 4-bedr... 12/14/2015

A wonderful 2 bedroom Walnut Condo in Regency in Prospect CT9 Lilac Lane Prospect CT in Regency by Toll BrothersMLS# N1105273   Priced at $299,900The convenience of a single family dwelling but someone else takes care of the outside maintenance. This 1500 sq foot condo has spacious rooms and a lot of privacy as well with a treed border as part of the rear yard.Hardwood floors Upgraded Cherry cabinets Granite counters Private deck Walk-out basement  2-car garageFirst floor laundry Master bedroom suite with tray ceilings 55+ Condo in ProspectCT OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesDescription $299,900 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Half Bathroom1 UnitInterior: 1,503 sqftYear Built: 2010MLS #: N10065273 Location 9 Lilac LaneProspect, CT 06712USA Edward (Ed) Silva RE/MAX Professional... 12/08/2015

Thanksgiving at the Silva Household  All of the major holidays are centered for our family at our house.  Its been this way for over 20 years. This year we had a few extra as one of my nieces brought her finance and his family. While the table seats enough, we choose to keep the food in the kitchen and let it be served buffet style. The meal consisted of the turkey, a 24 lb bird; mashed potatoes and gravy; home made stuffing; rice; sweet potatoes, green beans; fresh made cranberry sauce; salad.It was a meal that lasted for almost 2 hours and enough turkey was consumed to have quite a few head nodding later in the afternoon.Some of the guests took food home to give us a a break with the left-overs.  We are blessed to have a full table of family and food.  Hopefully all others enjoyed as ... 11/26/2015

What’s Happening in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market October 2015?    Currently in Prospect CT there are 64 active residential listings for sale, with 12 new listings being added in October. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 938 square ft, 3-bedroom mobile home, listed at $38,000 to a 3,721 square ft, 3-bedroom colonial listed at $599,900.  Search for Homes in Prospect CT The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $329,040. The average days on market for these homes are 150 days. In addition, there are currently 6 homes under contract in Prospect CT. In October 2015, 13 homes closed in Prospect CT. The homes that sold in Prospect CT ranged from a 1,124 square ft, 4-bedroom cape, which sold for $180,000 to a 2,750 square foot, 4-bedr... 11/17/2015

Come and visit with Ed Silva and appreciate this wonderful Active 55+ Condo in Prospect CT, on Sunday, Nov 1 from  2 PM to 4 PM.9 Lilac Lane Prospect CT in Regency by Toll BrothersMLS# N1105273   Priced at $310,000    This 1500 sq foot condo has spacious rooms and a lot of privacy as well with a treed border as part of the rear yard.Hardwood floors Upgraded Cherry cabinets Granite counters Private deck Walk-out basement  2-car garageFirst floor laundry Master bedroom suite with tray ceilings This condo is in the exclusive Toll Brothers Regency development in Prospect CT on Scott Rd. Additional Info on Adult Condos in Prospect CT     Adult Condos in Prospect CT Directions, Scott Rd to White Oak, left onto Sycamore, left onto Lilac. Sunday Nov 1 from 2 PM to 4 PM.Open House Sun Nov 1  9 L... 10/29/2015