SHELTON Market Trends Report January 2012   The Shelton, Connecticut real estate market has showing signs of picking up within the past 3 months. The slowdown earlier in the year can be attributed in part to the power outages that accompanied Tropical Storm Irene and the freak October snowstorm. However, the 3 month comparison shows that sale prices are on the rise.  The amount of inventory that the market can absorb has decreased over the past 3 and 6 months.   We use the 12 month absorption rate (see chart abover) to determine inventory absorption, which means that it would take about 10 months to sell every home currently on the market in Shelton. Although it is still a Buyers Market in Shelton, the absorption rate is in line with many other Fairfield County towns.  With low inter... 02/18/2012

  Buyers searching for a condo in Shelton CT will find a wide spectrum of style choices for budgets from approximately $100,000 up to $750,000.   Just about every conceivable condo and community style is offered.    A buyer can choose a studio, ranch, townhouse, luxury townhome, cluster home, 55+ adult community condo,  or even a penthouse. There’s something for everyone in the over 30 condominium complexes in Shelton.   Want to get a feel for the types of condos available?  Watch this short, quick moving, pictorial video showing Shelton Connecticut condos.   You can then search all active listings for a condo within your budget category.  See links below video.    Have specific questions or would you like to take a look inside?  Contact me by email or call me on my cell at 203-520-6930... 02/16/2012

Free Home Energy Assessment Seminar in Shelton CT   A free one hour energy assessment seminar will be offered on Thursday, February 16, at the Shelton CT Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster Street at 7 p.m.     The presentation will focus on homeowners getting a home energy assessment to learn ways to save energy and subsequently lower heating and cooling bills.   The benefits of getting an energy audit will be explained at the seminar.     Bridgeport based Santa fuel will be the host of the presentation and will review what a home energy assessment involves as well as what immediate improvements can be done to increase the energy efficiency in the home.  Areas addressed or tested include heating and cooling systems, insulation, weather sealing, and the efficiency of appliances.   The Co... 02/14/2012

Shelton CT Single Family Market Report - January 2012 - Shelton CT Real Estate   So....What's UP with the Shelton CT single family market for January 2012 which includes Huntington and White Hills?   Sales were UP from the same period last year with significant increases in list and selling averages. Sales were UP 27%. Average list price was UP 34%. Average selling price was UP 30% The median home price was UP 47%.  Days on the market went up 64%.  Well, that's not a good increase. The month's market absorption came in at 11.57 months, not what we want to see. However, see below for a more accurate trend.     As is practice with my market reports,  let's take a closer look at the numbers because the increase in  averages were  outstanding. 73% of January 2011 sales were below $300K.  Th... 02/05/2012

In Love & Chocolate at Liquid Lunch Shelton CT Liquid Lunch in Shelton CT, voted the best place to have lunch in Fairfield County CT according to Connecticut Magazine Reader’s Choice: Best Restaurants for 2012, is giving back to the community by hosting a Valentine Day event,  “In Love & Chocolate” on Sunday, February 12, from 1-4 p.m.The restaurant’s 6 Research Drive location will be the location for the event.  Purchase tickets for In Love & Chocolate or make a donation here.  Price is $20 per person.  All tickets purchased through the website will be held at Will Call. Please call Nicole at 203-926-6038 for more info.If you love chocolate and champagne, you will be in the right place!  Sample delectable chocolate creations from top CT confectioners, sip on bubbly champagne, and liste... 01/31/2012

  Shelton CT Students Invent the Smart Sticker ~ Your Vote is Needed!   Power outages and spoiled food after the hurricane and snowstorms that hit CT last fall were the inspiration behind the award winning ‘Smart Sticker’ invented by students in the Shelton CT Public Schools.   Team members: Raj Ganjikunta Victoria O’Malley Keyur Shah Arivand Ravishankar Sejal Bhargava David Dzujna and Joseph Niski from Shelton Intermediate School and Perry Hill School have entered their “Smart Sticker” innovative idea into the  Global Innovations Solutions Competition.    They need your vote as part of the selection process to win a $20,000 grant to help the team refine and produce their idea.  Please take a few seconds to visit the competition website and click on the VOTE box to register your support... 01/23/2012

  Shelton CT Kindergarten Registration Begins January 23, 2012 Kindergarten registration for the 2012-2013  Shelton CT public school year begins on Monday, January 23 through Friday, January 27. Where do you register your little ones? At your current home school… Booth Hill, Elizabeth Shelton, Long Hill, Mohegan, or Sunnyside between 9:30 a.m. and noon or 12:30 – 3 p.m.How old must your child be?Children must be five years old on or before January 1, 2013. What do you need to register for kindergarten in the Shelton CT public schools? Two forms of verification of local residency.  Accepted documents are: valid state driver’s license, utility bill, copy of rental lease or mortgage receipt.  The two verification documents MUST be brought when registering.Is there anything else required?Ye... 01/18/2012

Shelton CT Single Family Market Report - December 2011 - Shelton CT Real Estate   GREAT news!  The Shelton CT single family market report for December 2011, which includes Huntington and White Hills, ended UP the year with significant increases as compared to the same period last year. Sales were UP 17%. Average list and selling prices were both UP 19% The median home price was UP 32% Days on the market stayed flat at a 1% decrease. The market absorption also took a healthy decline.     In keeping with all my market reports, let's analyze a bit because these averages are phenomenal and we must take a deeper look and put it all into perspective.  December 2010 sales averages were low due to four sales below $100K with 65% of sales below $300K.  This brought the averages down significantl... 01/08/2012

Shelton CT Music Lessons at the Boys & Girls Club Now this is a deal that is music to a parent's ears!   Starting January 23, 2012, 8 weeks of music lessons with instructor Casey Gorman will be offered at the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley at One Positive Place in Shelton CT.   Children 7 years of age and older are invited to register, first come, first serve.  Registration fee is $25 per instrument.      The fee includes instruction AND instrument use during practice. Instruments:  guitar, keyboard and drums       Lesson ScheduleMondays, January 23 - March 19, 2012 (no class on February 20, 2012) 4:00-4:30 Drums4:30-5:00 Drums II5:00-5:45 Keyboard5:45-6:30 Keyboard II6:30-7:15 Beginner Guitar7:15-8:00 Guitar II There will be an Introductory meeting & pizza party on Mon... 12/27/2011

  December's Season of Celebration & Sharing ~ Santa’s Annual Family Weekend at Jones Family Farms Shelton CT Ho Ho Ho!  Santa Claus is making a special appearance at Jones Family Farms in Shelton CT on Saturday and Sunday, December 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Kids of all ages can visit with Santa Claus and have their picture taken with the jolly old fellow. Santa’s Annual Family Weekend will also feature a performance by Center Stage Theatre in Shelton, visits by Frosty the Snowman, caroling, and children’s crafts.Jones Family Farms asks that all visitors please bring a canned good or nonperishable food item which the farm is collecting for delivery to the Valley Food Bank.While you’re on the farm, you can cut your own tree, or visit the barn for pre-cut trees, wreaths, garland, tr... 12/15/2011

December's Season of Celebration & Sharing ~ Toy Drive at Outback Steakhouse Shelton CTHow about swapping a toy for a free appetizer or dessert?  Outback Steakhouse in Shelton CT is offering a free appetizer or dessert in exchange for donating a new, unwrapped toy now through Wednesday, December 21. This toy drive benefits the Shelton CT Police Department’s toy drive.  Toys will be donated to local families in need. Toys can also be dropped off at the Shelton Police Department, 85 Wheeler Street, Shelton.  Please make your donation by December 21.For more information or questions, please contact Officer Kevin Sherman at 203-924-1544 ext. 349.Drop off your new, unwrapped toy donation and enjoy a free dessert or appetizer at:Outback Steakhouse698 Bridgeport Avenue (behind Walgreens at Spl... 12/13/2011

TEAM Inc. Toys 4 Kids Collection in Lower Naugatuck Valley in CT   The TEAM Toys 4 Kids Drive is collecting new, unwrapped toys through Tuesday, December 13.  There are many drop off sites available with the two most popular being the Shelton Plumb Library and the Huntington Library in Shelton.   Toys are needed for children from infancy to age 12 who live in Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, Orange and Woodbridge.     This year’s greatest need is in the 10-12 year old range.  Recommendations from TEAM include skateboards, snow tubes, cameras, curling irons, blow dryers, computer games, soccer balls, baseballs, MP3 players, watches, and gift cards to Seymour Cinemas, iTunes, Target and Amazon.com.   Once the collection period is over, toys will be availabl... 12/10/2011

Better Watch Out!  Santa Claus is coming to Shelton CT Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11,  making multiple appearances throughout White Hills, Pine Rock Park and the Long Hill Avenue neighborhoods.  You will not be able to miss him as he will be riding in a big, red truck!Sponsored by the White Hills Fire Company and Pine Rock Company No. 4, Santa Claus will be escorted by firefighters in a fire truck and will be passing out popcorn balls and candy canes throughout the trip.Each day firefighters will be collecting new, unwrapped toys benefiting Toys for Tots, Ladies Toys for Tots and TEAM, Inc. Toys 4 Kids drives.   Santa’s helpers will collect the toys either on board the fire truck or by auxiliary pickup trucks riding behind. Be ready with your toys and cameras at the following ... 12/07/2011

Shelton CT Single Family Market Report - November 2011 - Shelton CT Real Estate   The roller coaster is chugging UP the hill.   The Shelton CT single family market report for November 2011, which includes Huntington and White Hills,  shows a 17% increase in sales over October 2011.   Additionally, a comparison to the same period last year shows a 17% INCREASE in sales.  List and selling averages decreased 20% and 21% respectively.  The median also fell down at 7% lower.                                            71% of sales were concentrated in the $0-300K range with the highest concentration in the popular $200-$300K range keeping averages on the low side. Moving forward, there are 18 homes under deposit and 27 sales pending.    Which houses sold in Shelton CT in November 2011?   Shel... 12/06/2011

“It’s a Wonderful Life” at Center Stage Theater Shelton CT It’s a Wonderful Life, the 1946 holiday classic film starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, is coming to life on stage at the Center Stage Theater in Shelton, CT weekends  through December 17. Center Stage recently relocated to the old Lafayette School at 54 Grove Street, Shelton.  This production, with a cast of 40, and ages ranging from 8 to 70, is the biggest production yet.  The play will be featuring all actors and actresses in the greater Shelton area.Times for the play are as follows:Fridays and Saturdays through December 17 beginning at 8 p.m.Sunday matinees, December 4, 11, and 18 beginning at 2 p.m.Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for studentsIt’s a Wonderful Life features character George Bailey who has always put o... 12/03/2011

December's Season of Celebration & Sharing - Meet Santa Day and Toy Drive - Shelton CTSanta Claus is coming to Shelton, CT on Saturday, December 3, at the Huntington Branch Library to support the Team Toys 4 Kids program. Each child who visits with Santa on Meet Santa Day in Shelton (Huntington) is asked to bring an unwrapped NEW toy, book or donation to help less fortunate children in the area.   In addition to spreading good cheer, Santa Claus will be personally thanking the children for their donations and sharing with them how other children will be having gifts to open as a result of their kindness and generosity this holiday season.At the Meet Santa Day and Toy Drive children will be entertained by Christmas story readings, caroling, sing-a-longs, as well a having some hot chocola... 12/02/2011

  Candlelight House Tour in Shelton CT December 2-3, 2011 The halls will be decked with boughs of holly and much more at the annual Candlelight House Tour in Shelton CT December 2-3, 2011 sponsored by the Huntington United Methodist Church.A popular event that has attracted hundreds of guests through the years, one church and 6 homes will be featured and festooned in sparkling holiday fashion inside and out.   Ticket holders will follow a map of 5 homes in Shelton, 1 home in Trumbull, as well as the Trumbull Congregational Church on a self-guided tour.  You may be asked to remove your shoes by the homeowners, so be prepared with easy-off shoes or bring shoe covers or a pair of slippers.How do you get your map of houses on the candlelight tour?  Simply stop in at any of these locations. ... 11/29/2011

Chili’s Shelton CT Spooner House Give Back Night The Spooner House in Shelton CT, which provides food and shelter to those in need, will be supported by Chili’s on Bridgeport Avenue at the Shelton Spooner House Give Back Night on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Present this invitation flyer anytime from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Chili’s will donate 10% of the sale to Spooner House. **Please bring a canned good or non-perishable food item as a donation to the holiday food drive**. The Spooner House is the only operating homeless shelter in the Lower Naugatuck Valley and is one of just a few in CT that welcomes families with children as well as individual adults.  Their mission is to provide food, shelter and support services to individuals and families in need. Take a night off from cooking on: ... 11/28/2011

Support Small Business Saturday November 26, 2011 – Save $25 with American Express As a strong supporter of local small businesses, I am pleased to post this information about the second Small Business Saturday,  on Saturday, November 26, 2011 all across the country. American Express is behind this initiative to boost small business sales during the busy holiday shopping weekend. How does it work? Spend a minimum of $25 and American Express will give a $25 statement credit to 100,000 card holders who register their card and use it to shop on Small Business Saturday at any locally-owned independent small business that accepts American Express. Registration can be found on the Small Business Saturday Facebook page. Don’t have an American Express account? Spread the word about the day and ... 11/23/2011

Shelton CT Condo Market Report ~ October 2011 ~ Shelton CT Real Estate It was ANOTHER good month in Shelton for condo sales! Compared to the same period last year, October 2011 condo sales in Shelton CT were up 44%.  Average List Price was up 36% and average selling price was up 38% The Median sales price was up 62%.  Days on the market went down 1% Great improvement, strong sales, all good stuff.  The top three sales were in the new Shelton condo communities, Cranberry Hill Estates, a planned community of single family homes off Armstrong Road and Aspen Ridge, luxury townhomes on the Far Mill River.  They both have great appeal and their pricing is above the median norm for Shelton condos.    Want to know exactly where the condo sales were in Shelton in October? Take a look at the prop... 11/13/2011