PROSPECT CT-REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT - NOVEMBER 2011   Prospect CT Real Estate Market Report November 2011 Sales are picking up in this cozy little town, with double the number of homes sold and higher average sale prices, compared to last year. But there are more homes for sale, and thus more months of inventory remaining, so you still have to correctly price your home and maximize your home’s curb appeal so that buyers will want to make offers and not just drive by.     10/2011 10>/2010 Active Listings 65 58 New Listings 18 11 Av. Listing Price $296,383 $318,243 Av. Sq. Ft. 2020 2084 Av. DOM 178 168 Homes Sold 4 2 Av. LP – Homes Sold $331,200 $298,900 Av. SP – Homes Sold $312,875 $292,700 Av. DOM – Homes Sold 74 106 SP/LP Ratio 95% 98% Absorption Rate 4.17 6.17 Months of Inventory 16... 12/04/2011

There's Pheasant Under Glass and then a Pheasant in the Grass   Early yesterday while on my way to an appointment I had to stop along the roadway to allow 2 pheasants to get out of the way. A little strange for our area as pheasants are not very common. I pulled down he road a bit then walked back to try and get a photo. One of the birds flew away, with a shrill squawk. The second tried to hide in the bush. I crept up slowly, got it in my sights, aimed and shot. Got it, a great photo of a pheasant trying to hide.     There's Pheasant Under Glass, and then a Pheasant in the Grass   12/04/2011

  Prospect CT Christmas Holiday Weekend Activities  Dec 2 & 3     This is the kick off weekend for the Town of Prospect CT Christmas Season. St Anthony’s Church Ladies’ Guild is hosting their annual Holiday Craft Fair and Bazaar starting Sat, Dec 2 at the parish hall. Hours:  Sat Dec 2    6 PM to 9 PM              Sun Dec 3   9 AM to 3 PM St Anthony’s Church is located at the intersections of Rte’s 68 and 69 in Prospect CT The fair will feature handmade craft items, jewelry, clothing floral arrangements, food and more.       On Sunday, Dec 3, the Annual Christmas Parade and tree lighting will be held in the Center of town. The parade will start at 5 PM and will feature individual entries, in addition to the decorated trucks from the fire dept. Assembly will be at the Hotchkiss Field par... 12/03/2011

Today We Closed on a Listing and Made the Seller Homeless Today should have been a Happy Day. A completion to a successful marketing campaign. Buyer's getting a nice clean property, and the seller moving on with their life. Well that was the thought as the day started. By Mid-day that was far from the case. We thought everyone was doing their job. The seller had made their own arrangements for their next move and did not want to share that with me. I did learn that they were going into a modular home community where many of the homes were considered mobile homes, which does carry special financing. The seller was excessively independent and not necessarily in a good way, trying to do things on their own and not wanting any assistance. They chose their own financing for their purchase an... 12/01/2011

Town Wide Halloween Debris pick-up to start in Prospect CT Starting Monday, Nov 28 and running through completion, the Town of Prospect has hired a contractor to pick up debris created by the recent Halloween Storm. Residents are being asked to pile their debris along the front of their property, but not on the roadway. The debris pickup will run from 7 AM to 4:30 PM for as long as weather permits. Storm debris only will be picked up. Leaf bags are not acceptable.   Town Wide Halloween Debris pick-up to start in Prospect CT   11/25/2011

What I Have in My Life For Which I Am Grateful We are rapidly reaching a time of year that is often very festive for the Holidays and the extra time we have for ourselves. It is also a time of reflection and to be thankful for the positives in our lives or for the way we were able to overcome some of the negatives in our lives. Like so many of us, I have had issues in my life that were life altering but with some family support and common sense, and a bit of good luck, I have managed to prevail.     As I get closer to the Holiday season, and in particular, November, I start the month with the good feelings and warmth for having found a partner that truly makes life fun, enjoyable and so worthy of sharing. My wife, Cauna, and I celebrate our wedding anniversary on November 5. A day signi... 11/21/2011

Prospect CT Real Estate Sales Report for October 2011       Currently in Prospect CT there are 81 active residential listings for sale, with 9 new listings being added in October. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from an 840 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, listed at $20,000 to a 5,305 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial with 18x36 pool listed at $599,900. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $298,649. The average days on market for these homes is 156 days.       There are currently 5 homes under contract in Prospect CT. The average list price for these homes is $296,740 with an average day on market of 195 days.   There were 4 homes sold in Prospect CT in October. They ranged from a 3,024 Sq ft 4-bedroom colonial, which sold for $400,000 ... 11/07/2011

When Times Were Simpler When times were simpler, people found ways to entertain themselves. Kids would enjoy themselves outside and there was no thought of video games, spending time on the computer chasing all manner of diversions on the Internet. People sat down to dinner with friendly chatter and conversation about the day's activities. When it got dark they sat by the light of the fire and either read or dozed lightly watching the flames flicker and the wood pop. People cared for their neighbors. Helped each other with their walks and driveways. If they didn't see a neighbor in a while, someone went over and knocked on the door to make sure all was well. When times were simpler, we found time for each other and made do with what we had. This week, we went back to a time when things ... 11/01/2011

A Halloween That Will Not Be Forgotten There will be a lot less kids out for Halloween this year with so much of the state being hit hard by an October Nor'easter. A freak occurrence that by far exceeded the damage done by the last storm of this type that fell back in October of 1923. The State of CT has been declared a disaster area, with almost 800,000 homes without power. We were at a wedding in Walpole, MA for the day and spent the night up there as driving was impossible. When we did get back to Prospect CT, the damage was very evident. We had no physical damage to the house, but are without power and were told by a neighbor that works for the utility company that it will be awhile. No degree of favoritism will help our street. The damage from this storm is far more extensive and i... 10/30/2011

The Difference Between Buying and Renting is Just a Few Extra Phone Calls   Many people are fearful of buying a home because they feel they won't know how to properly maintain the home. It really isn't that bad and usually takes just an extra phone call. Home ownership isn't the costly task people think it is. The key to making home ownership easy is to first not buy more than you need, and to make sure that the homework on the home is done before you close. Working with an agent that listens, and making them appreciate that you need something that won't be a burden for work ensures that the home should not also be a burden financially. The key is to walk through the prospective home and note the care that was taken to display it for sale. If it doesn't look picked up, and is an older h... 10/25/2011

A friend of mine and his wife have partnered with Spill the Beans in Prospect to create "Thanksgiving Angels" They will be prepairing for pickup or delivery entire Thanksgiving Dinners including; Turkey, gravy, Stuffing Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Bread, Salad and Pie.  The dinners will be fully cooked, and can just be heated and served! If you know of a Prospect Family in need this Thanksgiving, nominate them.  It is very discreet and it will help to make their Holiday a little brighter! The Deadline for Entries is November 17th, 2011.  The space is limited, so please get your entry in early.  You can contact Colleen Farrell at 203-414-5385 You can nominate people in person at Spill the Beans 49 Waterbury Road Prospect Ct. You can also pick up brochures for the event at local area b... 10/24/2011

This is the November 2011 Real Estate market report for Prospect Connecticut.   The average asking price for s Home for sale in Prospect CT in September is down 4% from August, and down 7% from six months ago. Looking back at the last 2 years, the average asking price is down 4% from one year ago and down 8% from two years ago. The market is still rather slow here in Prospect, but well priced and well presented homes are still selling. One of the newest listings here in Prospect is Dave Jones Realty's listing at 11 Cambridge Drive, Prospect CT   You can see the average selling price for a Residential home in Prospect is just under $300,000 10/20/2011

Prospect CT 2 Bedroom Home Price Reduced 14 Pinecrest Drive, Prospect CT MLS# N315547, Priced to sell at $155,000   Ed Silva | RE/MAX Professionals | (203) 206-0754 Pinecrest Dr 14, Prospect, CT An Open flow 2 bedroom ranch ideal for a young couple or for a downsizer 2BR/1BA Single Family House offered at $155,000 Year Built 1952 Sq Footage 1,152 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 22,215 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Well maintained, rustic feel with pine walls and ceiling, large master bedroom with double closets; newer roof, furnace, well tank and hot water heater; upgraded electrics, Convenient to shopping, highways yet very private setting see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Refrigerator - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Ya... 10/18/2011

Prospect CT Real Estate Sales Report for September 2011     Currently in Prospect CT there are 80 active residential listings for sale, with 14 new listings being added in September. They range from an 840 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, listed at $23,000 to a 5300 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial with 18x36 pool listed at $599,900. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $301,982. The average days on market for these homes is 140 days.     There are currently 8 homes under contract in Prospect CT. The average list price for these homes is $326,075 with an average day on market of 170 days.   There were 4 closings in Prospect CT in September. They ranged from a 2,531 Sq ft 4-bedroom colonial, which sold for $440,260 to a 946 sq ft 2 bedroom, mob... 10/13/2011

St Anthony's Pumpkin Patch, Prospect CT . . The Pumpkins Are Here!!   The Pumpkins Are Here!     The Pumpkins are Here They snuck in Friday evening under cover of darkness, how fitting, but today, Sat 8 is the first day of the annual St Anthony's Pumpkin Patch. Hours:Weekdays    12 to 6 PM Weekends    10 AM  to 6 PM The Patch will be open through Oct 30, All Hallow's Eve!!! A full schedule of events and entertainment can be found on the Prospect Pumpkin Patch web site. The proceeds of the sales from the Prospect Pumpkin Patch will go to a new ministry called Hope, created by St Anthony's Church to assist any Prospect resident, regardless of religious affiliation. The purpose of the Hope ministry is to provide financial, educational, practical and spiritual guidance to help people in nee... 10/07/2011

 Prospect Ct Regional Hazardous Waste Collection, September 24 Saturday, September 24 is the collection date for residents of Prospect, along with other towns in their region to safely dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste. The Town Garage in Prospect, at 221 Cheshire Rd will be the regional collection point for the following towns: Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, Meriden, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Prospect, Southington and Wolcott. Household Hazardous waste is generally defined as a household waste that is toxic, flammable, reactive or corrosive. To avoid confusion, these items will be collected: Pesticides, herbicides & weed killersFertilizersAlkaline & Rechargeable household batteriesOil-based paint, varnishes and paint thinnersAuto BatteriesHobby & photographic chemicalsP... 09/21/2011

Socks for the Troops . . . Pay it Forward The Prospect Pages, here in Prospect CT, is still collecting items for our troops overseas. One of the items they are collecting are plain white socks. Fortunately, I remembered this when I made a sock run to Costco recently, and purchased socks for myself and also for the troops stationed in the Middle East. Here in our area, a few of the local Prospect CT businesses are serving as collection points for these items. Socks can be brought to the offices of the Prospect Pages in Cross Pointe plaza right on RT 69. Any of the people in there will gladly receive the socks and get them to their appropriate mailing site. When I called over there to confirm the pick up location, Gwenn Fisher, the owner also reminded me that the Coffee for troops program... 09/18/2011

Prospect CT Real Estate Sales Report for August 2011     Currently in Prospect CT there are 79 active residential listings for sale, with 11 new listings being added in August. They range from an 840 square ft, 2-bedroom mobile home, listed at $23,000 to a 5300 square ft, 4-bedroom colonial with 18x36 pool listed at $599,900. The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Prospect CT is $306,398. The average days on market for these homes is 141 days.     There are currently 8 homes under contract in Prospect CT. The average list price for these homes is $398,963 with an average day on market of 176 days.   There were 2 closings in Prospect CT in August. They were a 1,820 Sq ft 3-bedroom colonial, which sold for $225,000 to a 2,300 sq ft 4 bedroom, colonial which so... 09/17/2011

Early Morning Buffet. Let's Hope the Owner Doesn't See Us . . . . Sunday Photo I was heading off to the golf course early this morning, when a movement caught my attention. I slowed the car down and saw these guys working in the shrubs in the front yard of this house. Before I could get the camera phone out, one bolted around the house, but the other one decided to stay and ham it up a bit. Someone will be wondering why the trees are losing their leaves so early. Early Morning Buffet. Let's Hope the Owner Doesn't See Us . . . . Sunday Photo   09/11/2011

The 2011 Fall/Winter Prospect CT Parks and Rec guide is now out.  it includes everything from Youth and Adult Basketball, Swimming and even Fencing!  The guide is about 20 pages long so send me an email or a text and I will email it right over to you.   There are some great programs available, and they are not just for children.  The Parks and Recreation Department in Prospect can be reached at 36 Center Street Prospect CT 06712 203-758-4461   09/08/2011