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Guilford Fair - September 18th-20th 2009

Guilford Fair
September 18th - 20th 2009
Stonehouse Lane - Guilford CT


Guilford Fair



Join in the fun this weekend at the annual Guilford Fair from Friday September 18th thru Sunday September 20th on Stonehouse Lane in Guilford CT.





The Guilford Fair is owned and operated by the Guilford Agricultural Society and is the 2nd oldest agricultural fair in Connecticut.

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Guilford Fair which was established on the eve of the Civil War in 1859.

Guilford Fair

Every member of the family will find something to enjoy at the Guilford Fair. There's delicious food, games and rides on the large Midway, great entertainment, arts & crafts exhibits, pumpkin & baking contests, tractor pulls, horse pulling, a petting zoo, spelling bee, flowers, fruits, vegetables, photography and so much more.....




This year's entertainment schedule for the three days is:

Friday - Sepember 18th at 8:30 pm - Big Shot - The Ultimate Billy Joel Experience

Saturday - September 19th at 8:30 pm - Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives

Sunday - September 20th at 12:00 noon - Nicole Frechette - Country Music Artist from Madison Connecticut



General Admission:


Adults - $10.00
Senior Citizens - $8.00
Children 6-11 - $2.00
Children 5 and under - FREE
2 day pass available - $16.00


Fair Hours:

Friday - 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am to 11:00 pm
Sunday - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm

Parking:

At the Fairgounds - $3.00
There's a FREE bus shuttle off grounds at Exit 57
Shuttle Bus Schedule
Friday - 4:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Saturday 12:00 noon to 11:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am to 7:30 pm.

The Guilford Fair attracts thousands each year so don't miss out on a jam packed fun-fiilled event for you and your entire family this weekend.

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Branford CT Waterfront Real Estate

Written and Posted by:

Donna Bigda - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT 06405

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North Haven CT Homes - North Haven Real Estate Market Report August 2009

North Haven CT Homes - North Haven Real Estate Market Report August 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current North Haven 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 North Haven.

There are currently 121 North Haven CT homes for sale ranging in price from $174,900 to $1,950,000. In the month of August 2009 there were 17 homes that closed which is a decrease of 1 home as there were 18 North Haven CT homes that closed in August 2008.

The average sales prices of North Haven CT homes sold in August 2009 was $274,171 with an average 77 days on the market versus $281,192 for those sold in August 2008 with an average 75 days on the market.

The median sales price for August 2009 was $280,000.

The median sales price for August 2008 was $284,250.

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

North Haven CT Homes

For the period of January-August 2008 there were 122 homes sold withan average list price of $318,732, an average sales price of $306,237 and a median sales price of 285,000.

For the period of January-August 2009 there were 102 homes sold with an average list price of $320,892, an average sales price of $ and a 310,514 and a median sales price of $283,750.

The average sale price to list price ratio for January-August 2008 was 95.57% and for January-August 2009 was 97.06%.

The average days on market for January-August 2008 was 84 days and for January-August 2009 it was 74 days..

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for North Haven real estate there has been a considerable decrease 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 indicating signs of some stability in the North Haven real estate market. . The average days on market for homes sold this year has decreased from the previous year.

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

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, North Branford, Hamden, North Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're considering selling your North 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 North Haven see North Haven CT real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here North Haven CT Homes.

Copyright © 2009 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*North Haven CT Homes - North Haven Real Estate Market Report August 2009*

Hamden CT Homes - Hamden Real Estate Market Report August 2009

Hamden CT Homes - Hamden Real Estate Market Report August 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current Hamden 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 Hamden.

There are currently 203 Hamden CT homes for sale ranging in price from $26,000 to $1,495,000. In the month of August 2009 there were 44 homes that closed which is a decrease of 1 home as there were 45 Hamden CT homes that closed in August 2008.

The average sales prices of the Hamden CT homes sold in August 2009 was $241,583 with an average 78 days on the market versus $295,677 for those sold in August 2008 with an average 60 days on the market.

The median sales price for August 2009 was $227,500.

The median sales price for August 2008 was $272,500.

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

Hamden CT Homes

For the period of January-August 2008 there were 336 Hamden CT homes sold withan average list price of $295,675, an average sales price of $283,131 and a median sales price of 260,000.

For the period of January-August 2009 there were 302 Hamden CT homes sold with an average list price of $256,242, an average sales price of $244,445 and a median sales price of $225,500.

The average sale price to list price ratio for January-August 2008 was 95.80% and for January-August 2009 was 95.27%.

The average days on market for January-August 2008 was 83 days and for January-August 2009 it was 78 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for the Hamden real estate market there has been a significant decrease 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 indicating signs of some stability in the Hamden real estate market. . The average days on market for homes sold this year has decreased from the previous year.

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

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, North Branford, Hamden, North Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're considering selling your Hamden 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 Hamden see Hamden real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Hamden CT Homes,

Copyright © 2009 by Donna Bi.da, All Rights Reserved ...*Hamden CT Homes - Hamden Real Estate Market Report August 2009*

North Branford Homes For Sale - North Branford Real Estate Market Report August 2009

North Branford Homes For Sale - North Branford Real Estate Market Report August 2009

Understanding the general direction of the current North Branford 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 North Branford.

There are currently 24 North Branford homes for sale ranging in price from $239,000 to $849,000. In the month of August 2009 there were 7 homes that closed which is an increase of 3 homes as there were 4 homes that closed in August 2008.

The average sales prices of the homes sold in August 2009 was $308,857 with an average 95 days on the market versus $275,975 for those sold in August 2008 with an average 84 days on the market.

The median sales price for August 2009 was $269,000.

The median sales price for August 2008 was $249,500.

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

North Branford Homes For Sale

For the period of January-August 2008 there were 31 homes sold withan average list price of $329,365, an average sales price of $312,487 and a median sales price of 302,500.

For the period of January-August 2009 there were 35 homes sold with an average list price of $282,489, an average sales price of $275.574 and a median sales price of $238,900.

The average sale price to list price ratio for January-August 2008 was 94.56% and for January-August 2009 was 94.31%.

The average days on market for January-August 2008 was 116 days and for January-August 2009 it was 88 days.

In reviewing this comparison of year to year market data for North Branford real estate there has been a moderate 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 indicating signs of some stability in the North Branford real estate market. . The average days on market for homes sold this year has decreased from the previous year.

The data for the August 2009 real estate market report for North Branford homes for sale is based on statistics provided from the CTMLS (private sales are not included nor are mobile homes). ****************************************************************************************

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, North Branford, Hamden, North Haven and the rest of shoreline area in New Haven County Connecticut.

If you're considering selling your North Branford 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 North Branford see North Branford CT real estate or sign up today to get access the hottest new listings here Norh Branford Homes For Sale.

Copyright © 2009 by Donna Bigda, All Rights Reserved ...*North Branford Homes For Sale - North Branford Real Estate Market Report August 2009*

Connecticut Home Foreclosures - Connecticut Ranked 24th In August 2009 Nationally

Connecticut Home Foreclosures - Connecticut Ranked 24th In August 2009 Nationally

According to the latest report furnished by RealtyTrac, Connecticut is New Haven County Foreclosuresranked #24 in August 2009 nationally with a total of 2198 foreclosure filings which consists of notices of default, auctions and bank owned properties. This represents an increase of 40.09% for Connecticut home foreclosure filings from July 2009. Total foreclosure activity in Connecticut increased 22.25% from August 2008. Connecticut was ranked #29 in foreclosure filings in July 2009.

With 1 in every 547 homes facing foreclosure, Fairfield County has the highest number of foreclousre filings with 640 followed by New Haven County with 577, Hartford County with 470, New London County with 136, Litchfield County with 130, Middlesex County with 97, Windham County with 85 and Tolland County with 63.

For the month of August 2009, the Top 10 areas New Haven County having the highest amount of new foreclosure activity are:

Waterbury - 101

New Haven - 83

Meriden - 55

Hamden - 43

West Haven - 39

Milford - 36

Naugatuck - 33

East Haven - 31

Ansonia - 17

Branford - 16

A continued weakening in the financial and manufacturing sectors and a flattening of the job market has been a contributing factor in Connecticut home foreclosure filings. This brings Connecticut to a total of 7,794 foreclosue filings year to date.

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If you're thinking about buying a foreclosure home in Connecticut there are great buys in today's market and now is a great time to buy while interest rates are still low. To get more information on available homes, start your home search here - New Haven County real estate or call me directly at 203-488-1641, ext. 214.

There are options availabe to homeowners today facing foreclosure including a short sale or loan modification. If you are considering listing your home as a short sale be sure to choose a Realtor with the CDPE designation. An agent who has earned the Certified Distressed Property Designation has dedicated their time and effort to understanding the issues distressed homeowners are dealing with and who understands the full range of solutions and is ready to help.

A short sale is an emotional transaction and we can help you take the stress out of losing your home to foreclosure. Successful short sales include all property types, including condos, townhomes multi-family homes, single-family homes, luxury estates and waterfront homes.

Donna Bigda, CDPE
Licensed Connecticut REALTOR®
10 Pine Orchard Road
Branford, Connecticut 06405

Call Donna at 203-488-1641, ext. 214
Fax 203-315-2127

or visit
www.DistressedHomeownersHelpline.com

Certified Distressed Propety Expert

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