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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
What’s My Wolcott CT Home’s Value April 2023Wolcott CT is a town bordered by Bristol and Southington in Hartford county, and Waterbury in New Haven county. It is primarily a suburban town located 80 miles from New York City with a commute of 20 miles to Hartford and 30 miles to New Haven. Only slightly greater than 50% of the towns land is developed as residential housing and commercial, light industrial businesses.Currently in Wolcott CT there are 19 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Wolcott CT range from a 1,300 square ft, 4-bedroom ranch listed at $219,000 to a 4,681 square ft, 6-bedroom colonial listed at $1,100,000.  Search for Homes in Wolcott CT The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Wolcott CT is $464,459. The average days o...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Greater Waterbury CT Memorial Day EventsAs a weekend of festivities are in full flow, and to remember the brave men and women that gave their lives for our country, below are some events in the Greater Waterbury area for people to enjoy and participate.SundayWATERBURY: Parade will start on Freight Street at 1 p.m. and conclude in front of the Elks Lodge on West Main Street followed by ceremonies on the Green. The parade route will start on Freight Street, east on Grand Street, north on Bank Street, west on the south side of the Green on West Main Street and pass the Elks Lodge to Meadow Street, where the parade will end. Ceremonies on the Green will start after the parade. Waterbury Veterans Memorial Committee will host its annual Memorial Day patriotic services at 2 p.m. at the Green. ...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Friday Flags in Waterbury CT 06706As I was approaching the hill leading to the 9th green at the East Mountain golf course, I looked up to see the flag billowing in the breeze that had caused havoc with the golf ball all morning.The billowing of this flag was far more appreciated than the wind effect on the ball in flight or as rolling across the greens.We enjoy so many freedoms and me especially when my wife gives me permission to play a little golf.Friday Flags in Waterbury CT 06706
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
April 2023 Real Estate Sales Report for Waterbury CTWhat’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value April 2023Waterbury CT is the second largest town in New Haven County with a population of app115,000. It is 33 miles southwest of Hartford, 25 miles north of New Haven and 77 miles northwest of New York City. The larger factories that once dominated the Connecticut manufacturing economy are no longer in Waterbury, essentially changing form the brass mills they used for raw materials and converting to cheaper and lighter aluminum or plastic. Currently in Waterbury CT there are 63 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from a 1,168 square ft, 3-bedroom half duplex listed at $161,500 to a 4,042 square ft, 5-bedroom  colonial listed at $775,000. These listings are...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Friday Flags in Waterbury CT 06705Earlie this week, I was passing through the East End of Waterbury, Zip code 06705.I had to pause in front of a cemetery as a long procession was entering.  The flag in front of the plot was fluttering in the breeze, and once I could I pulled into a lot to walk up and take a photo.There wasn't enough wind to make it unfurl completely but my patience was rewarded with this shot.How appropriate if the burial was for a veteran and the angels were honoring the departed as well.I am never too hurried to honor the flag for which I also served.Friday Flags in Waterbury CT 06705
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
51st Annual Mother's Day Greek Festival in Waterbury CT May 11-14Waterbury CT Mother's Day Greek Festival May 11-14 Sponsored by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church937 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708The tent is up, the chairs and tables are in, the booths and food cases are still empty, but when it starts on Thursday morning, all will be ready for the festivalCome and Enjoy authentic Greek food, entertainment and the fellowship of your friends and neighbors.There will be plants for sale, Greek delicacies, and beverages, dance demonstrations and for the willing, try your best at the ‘Zorba’ dance.The Festival Web Site offers the full menu and schedule of events.Some of the menu items included:Souvlaki, Greek shish kabobPastitsio, Baked layers of macaroni with seasoned beef, cheese and ...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect April 2023?   Prospect CT is a town of App 10,000 residents located in New Haven County. It is bordered by Waterbury, Cheshire, Naugatuck and Bethany.  One noted by Money Magazine as one of the top 300 towns in the Nation, it has since adopted the title of Best small town in CT.It serves as a predominately residential community whose residents commute to the nearby towns.  It has a well recognized Regional school system shared with Beacon Falls CT.  It is also recognized as a well managed town with taxes under control.Search for homes in Prospect CTCurrently in Prospect CT there are 5 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 1,226 square ft, 3-bedroom split level, listed at $155,500 ...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
NAR Gets Active Opposing the LLPA'sIn the Zoom call last week, John Meussner encouraged all to get active in the push to get the LLPA's modified or repealed completely. His closing arguments were for all to let our local Congressman know the dissatisfaction with the LLPA's as well as reaching out to NAR to also get involved.As if on cue, the most recent publication from NAR, headlines the challenge of LLPA's and what they are doing to get attention to its unfairness to middle class borrowers.Briefly, an LLPA, Loan Level Pricing Adjustment is a poor attempt to lower the cost of a loan for people with less than perfect credit. It strives to subsidize loans for weaker borrowers by putting a levy on borrowers with exemplary credit.The reality is that weak borrowers will most likely be denie...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Love Is In The Air in Prospect CT  Wordless WednesdayWhile sitting and working at my window spot, I noticed movement on the front lawn. I tried to focus on what it was and was pleasantly shocked to see some new wildlife make a visit.I caught this tom just before it dropped down to the neighbor's yard, and sat ad waited as I saw a couple others down there as well. There were 2 males and when they thought she was looking, they would spread their wings and tail feathers and make their calls to try and entice the one hen.They danced on that lawn for a while, and she seemed to be nonplussed by their actions. As couple of cars passed on the road and she waked across but not alone.She managed to stay away from both toms, and out of courtesy, I didn't follow them into the woods where she may ha...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Waterbury CT May 2, 2023 Housing Trends for Zip Code 06708The 06708 Zip code encompasses the west side of Waterbury with 4 neighborhoods known as Brooklyn, Town Plot, Lower and Upper Bunker Hill. It is also the largest zip code in Waterbury. There are currently 16 active listings in the 06708 zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06708 zip code available for sale is $315,338 with average days in market of 55. There are also currently 14 under pending/show status and 25 under hard deposit status. Through 4 months of this year, there have been 82 closed sales in this zip code with the average value of homes sold at $248,004 with average days on market of 43 days. Through the same period of 2022 there were 87 closed listings in the 06708 zip code of Waterbury...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
May 2023 Market Trends For Waterbury CT's East End, Zip 06705 The East End of Waterbury CT is highly residential and is also the preferred side of town for people that need to commute to Hartford. Many fine neighborhoods encompass the East End such as Fairlawn, Pierpont and East End.  There are currently 12 active listings in the 06705 zip code with the average value of the homes for sale in Waterbury's 06705 zip code available for sale is $229,758 with average days in market of 26. Also, there are currently 23 properties under contract or hard deposit. For the year 2022 there were 219 closed listings in the 06705 zip code of Waterbury with an average sales price of $218,269 and days on market of 32. Through the current period of 2023, there have been 55 closings with an average sales p...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Spring Blossoms are Coming to an End in Prospect CTThe spring blooms are coming to an end in our yard and it has been a most pleasant array of colors.The daffodils have run their course, but there is an appreciation that next year they will be more bountiful as they spread their roots to allow for more blooms the following year.The flox in the rock garden is starting to make its colors known and once we get through the rains they will blossom for at least a week.And the capper to that corner of the yard is the choke cheery tree that is now in its full spring color.We enjoy the colors and are appreciative of having same throughout the summer. Over the next few days, the azaleas will start to form blossoms and after that are the rhododendrons.Spring Blossoms are Coming to an End in Prospe...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
What’s My Wolcott CT Home’s Value March 2023Wolcott CT is a town bordered by Bristol and Southington in Hartford county, and Waterbury in New Haven county. It is primarily a suburban town located 80 miles from New York City with a commute of 20 miles to Hartford and 30 miles to New Haven. Only slightly greater than 50% of the towns land is developed as residential housing and commercial, light industrial businesses.Currently in Wolcott CT there are 14 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Wolcott CT range from a 871 square ft, 3-bedroom cape listed at $279,500 to a 4,681 square ft, 6-bedroom colonial listed at $1,100,000.  Search for Homes in Wolcott CT The average list price of the homes currently available for sale in Wolcott CT is $524,957. The average days on m...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Earth Day 2023  Working to Save our Environment Today is Earth Day, and in communities across the country people are mobilizing to clean up their shared green spaces and waterways, plant air-cleaning trees and bring more attention to climate change.This year’s Earth Day theme is “Invest in Our Planet.” EarthDay.org, which works with more than 150,000 partners in 192 countries, is inviting people to pledge online to take actions like growing more trees, support sustainable fashion or helping end plastic pollution.History of Earth Day Earth Day was the brainchild of Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, a staunch environmentalist who hoped to provide unity to the grassroots environmental movement and increase ecological awareness.Nelson—whose efforts in Congress included legislation protectin...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Friday Flags in Cheshire CT 4.21.23In the center of Cheshire is a plaza that gets a lot of activity. The bank within the plaza has a tall pole just outside its main entrance, and the day I was there, there was enough of a breeze to have the flag blowing proudly.We should a take pride in our country and when we see a flag flown give a thought to what it represents.Friday Flags in Cheshire CT 4.21.23
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
What Happened in The Prospect CT Real Estate Market Prospect March 2023?   Prospect CT is a town of App 10,000 residents located in New Haven County. It is bordered by Waterbury, Cheshire, Naugatuck and Bethany.  One noted by Money Magazine as one of the top 300 towns in the Nation, it has since adopted the title of Best small town in CT.It serves as a predominately residential community whose residents commute to the nearby towns.  It has a well recognized Regional school system shared with Beacon Falls CT.  It is also recognized as a well managed town with taxes under control.Search for homes in Prospect CTCurrently in Prospect CT there are 6 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Prospect CT range from a 1,226 square ft, 3-bedroom split level, listed at $155,500 ...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
What’s My Waterbury CT Home’s Value March 2023Waterbury CT is the second largest town in New Haven County with a population of app115,000. It is 33 miles southwest of Hartford, 25 miles north of New Haven and 77 miles northwest of New York City. The larger factories that once dominated the Connecticut manufacturing economy are no longer in Waterbury, essentially changing form the brass mills they used for raw materials and converting to cheaper and lighter aluminum or plastic. Currently in Waterbury CT there are 57 active residential listings for sale. The homes for sale in Waterbury CT range from a 1,024 square ft, 2-bedroom row house listed at $70,000 to a 4,042 square ft, 5-bedroom  colonial listed at $775,000. These listings are within the town zip codes of 06702, 06704, 06705, 0670...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
The Spring Colors are Showing Proudly in Prospect CTThe days are longer and getting warmer and with that the flowers are starting to really show off. We have colors all over our yard with several large clusters of daffodils.Even this hyacinth seems to be larger and prettier than it was last year.Along the side yard are the laurels that are starting to show their pink hues and of course the forsythia, which also brings on the pollen.It won't be long before the grass will need regular attention and of course there's the garden. Until that starts, I have a little extra time to play a little golf and of course sell a couple of houses.The Spring Colors are Showing Proudly in Prospect CT 
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
I Don't Have Any Hot WaterI received an early morning phone call from a distressed young lady. She identified herself as a new tenant in a condo. I asked her where the condo we located and she told me, which brought an image to mind.I have no hot water she sobbed. How do I get it?  I told her to look at the electrical panel and see if the breaker was on or off.I also suggested that she look at the hot water heat after I told her where it might be located and see if it had a valve that was turned off.I also told her that if the breaker had been turned off, then she would have to wait for the water to heat up before she could use it.I then asked her how she came to call me, and she said mine was the only number on the website. Actually, it was a blog post I had written about the complex y...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Friday Flags In Prospect CT Rt 69 RoadwayThere are 2 main roads that run through Prospect CT. The Waterbury Rd or Rt 69 and the Naugatuck Cheshire Rd or Rt 68.Driving down Rt 68 one day this week, I saw our flags flying across the roadway from each other.  One was in front of the town garage, and the other was in front of the VFW post.The flags were at half-mast to honor the soldiers that died in the helicopter crash in Kentucky. While honoring the dead, they were still nice to see at full flutter.Friday Flags In Prospect CT Rt 69 Roadway  
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Connecticut is Again the Center of College BasketballIn October 2022, it was a question of how far could they go both the women and the men's basketball teams.  The women had lost 2 of their best players to season ending injuries, and the men had unknowns due to graduation, early exits and transfers into the program.Both teams started out strong, but as the season progressed the women's side were hit with one injury after another and even had to postpone a game as they did not have sufficient players to field a team.  Still through the season and into the tournament, they held themselves well and were eliminated early in the round of 16. But, hey will be back,The men started out strong wining all of their non-conference games and moving up in National rankings until the New Year.January...
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By Ed Silva, Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally
(Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 )
Spring Is Sneaking Into Prospect CT  4.2.23Spring is reluctant to show its full colors here in Prospect, CT and w We can't really blame it as earlier this seek we got another dusting of snow and the wind and temps are anything but Spring-Like.But, still I managed to find some reminders that spring colors are always appreciated.A small bunch of mini-daffodils and a hyacinth braved the fresh air, although they may be wondering why.Up against the shelter of this building, these hyacinths are larger but the daffodils are wondering why they got up so early. I get that same feeling some mornings myself.This week should be warmer, and more blossoms will sprout. A least that's my hope.Spring Is Sneaking Into Prospect CT  4.2.23 
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