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New Haven Homes For Sale - New Haven CT Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current New Haven CT real estate market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in New Haven.

There are currently 193 homes for sale in New Haven ranging in price from $29,900 to $1,150,000.

In the month of September 2009 there were 32 homes that closed which is an increase of 1 home as there were 31 homes that closed in September 2008.

The average sales prices of the homes sold in September 2009 was $169,252 with an average 86 days on the market versus $204,091 for those sold in September 2008 with an average 96 days on the market.

The median sales price for September 2009 was $172,500.

The median sales price for September 2008 was $171,000.

Below is a summary of the New Haven CT real estate market that provides a more in depth view of market conditions over the past twelve months.

For the period of January-September 2008 there were 250 homes sold with an average list price of $265,321, an average sales price of $252,311 and a median sales price of $213,750.

For the period of January-September 2009 there were 256 homes sold with an average list price of $218,697, an average sales price of $208,125 and a median sales price of $177,500.

The average sale price to list price ratio for January-September 2008 was 94.97% and for January-Septembert 2009 was 93.81%.

The average days on market for January-September 2008 was 84 days and for January-September 2009 it was 83 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for New Haven CT there has been a slight inrease in the number of homes sold and the average sales price is still trending down. Short sales, foreclosure and bank owned sales have been a contributing factor in the continuing decline in the overall average sales price. We are however now seeing a positive trend in the reduction of the months supply of inventory which is sign that the market is beginning to stabilize. The average days on market for homes sold this year has remained relatively flat from the previous year.

The data for the New Haven CT real estate market report for September 2009 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).

Click here for previous New Haven Connecticut Market Reports

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Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're considering selling your New Haven home, we'd be happy to provide you with a Pin-Point Price Analysis of your home which will help you determine what it might sell for in today's market.

If you're thinking of buying a home in New Haven CT see New Haven CT real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here New Haven CT homes and condos.

Copyright © 2009 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*New Haven Homes For Sale - New Haven CT Real Estate Market Report September 2009*

West Haven Homes For Sale - West Haven CT Real Estate Market Report September 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current West Haven CT real estate market conditions is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in West Haven.

There are currently 181 homes for sale in West Haven ranging in price from $64,900 to $997,000.

In the month of September 2009 there were 22 homes that closed which is a decrease of 12 homes as there were 34 homes that closed in September 2008.

The average sales prices of the homes sold in September 2009 was $154,323 with an average 80 days on the market versus $205,336 for those sold in September 2008 with an average 69 days on the market.

The median sales price for September 2009 was $164,250.

The median sales price for September 2008 was $197,500.

Below is a summary of the West Haven CT real estate market that provides a more in depth view of market conditions over the past twelve months.

For the period of January-September 2008 there were 244 homes sold with an average list price of $224, 486, an average sales price of $214,877 and a median sales price of $208,600.

For the period of January-September 2009 there were 221 homes sold with an average list price of $178,661, an average sales price of $213,538 and a median sales price of $179,900.

The average sale price to list price ratio for January-September 2008 was 95.86% and for January-September 2009 was 94.75%.

The average days on market for January-September 2008 was 79 days and for January-September 2009 it was 81 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for West Haven CT there has been a considerable decrease in the number of homes sold and the average sales price is still trending down. Short sales, foreclosure and bank owned sales have been a contributing factor in the continuing decline in the overall average sales price. We are however now seeing a positive trend in the reduction of the months supply of inventory which is sign that the market is beginning to stabilize. The average days on market for homes sold this year has increased just slightlly from the previous year.

The data for the West Haven CT real estate market report for September 2009 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).

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Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven, West Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're considering selling your New Haven home, we'd be happy to provide you with a Pin-Point Price Analysis of your home which will help you determine what it might sell for in today's market.

If you're thinking of buying a home in West Haven CT see West Haven CT real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here West Haven CT homes and condos.

Copyright © 2009 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*West Haven Homes For Sale - West Haven CT Real Estate Market Report September 2009*

Minervinis Pizzeria & Restaurant - East Haven CT

If you're a pizza lover like I am check out Minervini's Pizzeria & Restaurant in East Haven CT. Located at 216A Main Street between the East Haven Town Hall and the East Haven Fire Department, Minvervini's is a great place to dine out with the family or to order take out.

A family tradition for over 50 years, Ken and Diane Minervini serve up one delicious pizza pie made with fresh ingredients and cooked to order.

Choose a pizza with a wide variety of toppings or order up a delicious pasta dinner, chicken or eggplant parmigiana, calzone, soup or salad.

Minervini's famous white clam pizza made with fresh clams, garlic and olive is absolutely delicious or try out Diane's Special made with artichokes, olives, roasted peppers and mushrooms or Ken's Special with meatballs, peppers, mushroom and bacon.

The quality of the food at Minervini's is excellent and the everone on the staff from the take out area to the dining room are always courteous and pleasant. Soda, coffee and tea are the beverages available but you can BYOB (beer or wine only).

Minervini's provides local free delivery in or near East Haven and offers catering services to serve a small or large crowd of people. It's a great place to schedule a business event too. The dining room can accomodate 50 people and is available weekdays and limited hours on the weekend.

Towards the end of the week and the weekends when it gets busy you can expect to wait a little longer for your food if your'e dining inside or ordering take out.

Minervini's Pizzeria & Restaurant is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm, Sunday from 3 pm to 9 pm and closed on Monday. Give them a call at 203-468-8995.

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Understanding the general direction of the current Branford condo real estate market is of vital importance to both sellers and buyers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a condo in Branford CT.

There are currently 117 Branford condos for sale rangining in price from $94,900 to $799,000.

In the month of September 2009 there were 22 condos that closed which is an increase of 9 condos as there were 13 condos that closed in September 2008.

The average sales prices of the condos sold in September 2009 was $218,759 with an average 93 days on the market versus $206,731 for those sold in September 2008 with an average 85 days on the market.

Median sales price for September 2009 was $213,500.

Median sales price for September 2008 was $205,000.

Below is a summary of the Branford condo real estate market that provides a more in depth view of market conditions over the past twelve months.

For the period of January-September 2008 there were 145 Branford condos sold with an average list price of $230,585, average sales price of $220,229, a median sales price of $200,000 and an average days on market of 99 days.

For the period of January-September 2009 there were 117 Branford condos sold with an average list price of $218,350, average sales price of $206,419, a median sales price of $190,000 and an average days on market of 91 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for the Branford condo real estate market there has been a substantial decrease in the number of condos sold along with a decrease in the average sales price indicating a continued weakness in the real estate market. The average days on market for condos sold this year has declined from the previous year. There are signs that the Branford condo real estate market may be beginning to stabilize as indicated by the trend of the data in the market absorption chart.

The data for the Branford Condo real estate market report for September 2009 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included).

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Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

There are great opportunities for today's buyers looking for an affordable Branford Condo and the benefit for those who may qualify for the $8,000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit along with the great low interest rates that are available.

If you're considering selling your condo in Branford CT, we'd be happy to provide you with a Pin-Point Price Analysis which will help you determine what it might sell for in today's market.

Disclaimer: All information provided by this author is strictly an opinion, is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, which may or may not be deemed reliable at the time of researching this article and may be time sensitive.

Copyright © 2009 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*Branford Condo Real Estate Market Report September 2009*

East Haven Homes For Sale - East Haven Real Estate Market September 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current East Haven CT real estate market condition is of vital importance to both buyers and sellers in order to help you make a more informed decision when buying or selling a home in East Haven.

There are currently 135 homes for sale in East Haven ranging in price from $75,900 to 1,089.000.

In the month of September 2009 there were 22 homes that closed which is an increase of 8 homes as they were 14 homes that closed in September 2008.

The average sales prices of the homes sold in September 2009 was $187,243 with an average 75 days on the market versus $203,000 for those sold in September 2008 with an average 73 days on the market.

The median sales price for September 2009 was $195,750.

The median sales price for September 2008 was $205,000.

Below is a summary of the East Haven CT real estate market that provides a more in depth view of market conditions over the past twelve months.

For the period of January-September 2008 there were 143 homes sold with an average list price of $237,460, an average sales price of 227,004 and a median sales price of $222,000.

For the period of January-September 2009 there were 163 homes sold with an average list price of $203,913, an average sales price of $192,763 and a median sales price of $190,000.

The average sold price to list price ratio for January-September 2008 was 95.59% and for January-Septmeber 2009 was 94.88%.

The average days on market for January-September 2008 was 85 days and for January-September 2009 it was 84 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for East Haven CT there has been a substantial increase in the number of homes sold. While there has been a considerable decrease in the average sales price the months supply of inventory is going down, buying activity is up indicating signs of some stability in the East Haven real estate market. . The average days on market for homes sold this year has remained relatively flat from the previous year.

The data for the East Haven CT real estate market report for September 2009 is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes).

Click here for previous East Haven CT Market Reports

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Contact Donna Bigda, ABR, SRES, e-PRO, Realtor®, RE/MAX Alliance Licensed Realtor® in the State of Connecticut at 203-488-1641, ext. 214 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, New Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're considering selling your East Haven home, we'd be happy to provide you with a Pin-Point Price Analysis of your home which will help you determine what it might sell for in today's market.

If you're thinking of buying a home in East Haven CT see East Haven CT real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here East Haven CT homes and condos.

Copyright © 2009 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*East Haven Homes For Sale - East Haven Real Estate Market Report September 2009*