Market Trends for Fairfield County

It's amazing to see that some towns are "hot," and some are not. Take a look at the following statistics....

These figures were compiled for the towns of Norwalk, Weston, Westport, Wilton and Fairfield.
Norwalk Population 84,925 approx
Weston Population 10,000 approx
Westport Population 28,000 approx
Wilton Population 18,000 approx
Fairfield Population 57,861 approx

CTS Listings: Single Family Homes (February 18, 2010)

Norwalk 42 average market time 100
Weston 12 average market time 158
Westport 19 average market time 95
Wilton 13 average market time 170
Fairfield 52 average market time 63

PENDING Listings: Singe Family Homes (Jan. 16 - Feb. 17, 2010)

Norwalk 22 average market time 90
Weston 8 average market time 150
Westport 19 average market time 99
Wilton 6 average market time 106
Fairfield 20 average market time 114


Comparison for years 2009 & 2010 - to date -

According to the CMLS, the Average Price for Houses and Condominiums SOLD

TOWN	PROPERTY TYPE		JAN '10 Units Avg. Price		JAN '09 Units Avg. Price
NORWALK	Single Family		28 490,980		23 724,219
	Condominium		15 271,047		13 266,192
WESTON	Single Family		7 761,807		5 887,500
WESTPORT	Single Family		13 1,859,038		5 688,212
	Condominium		0 ---------		1 777,500
WILTON	Single Family		7 896,443		2 1,185,000
	Condominium		0 ---------		0 ---------
FAIRFIELD	Single Family		39 623,060		17 548,634
	Condominium		3 302,000		7 472,000

Information in the chart is compiled by and based upon Multiple Listing Service data from the Mid-Fairfield County Association of Realtors and is deemed reliable for sales reported to the association, but is not guaranteed and does not include all sales in the market area. This information covers Wilton, Weston, Westport, Norwalk, and Fairfield.

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Dagny Eason

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I will combine my time, energy, and service with my company's latest technology and marketing skills to succeed in the sale or purchase of your home. I have always been a believer in top quality service, and know that I would be a valuable and knowledgeable asset to any family moving in or out of Fairfield County.

(Congregational Church in Center of Wilton)

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I look forward to helping you realize your dreams and are confident that you will feel I exceeded your every expectation.




(The Village Market - Wilton)

Ethical Question...... to report, or not to????

Ethical Question...... to report, or not to????

Ethical Question.... to report, or not to????

If you knew that an agent listed a home on the mls without a signed agreement with the homeowner, what would you do? I have checked with our mls, and it is a HUGE violation. However, the only way it can be reported is to drag in the home owner, who would rather not get involved in a legal mess. So, does this violation just go on without any repercussions?

The home owner is no longer working with the agent, and no longer interested in selling her home, and the listing was withdrawn after I spoke with her, but .....

Does anyone have similar stories, and how did you reconcile with the dilemna presented?

Ethical question..... to report, or not to????

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Dagny Eason

(203) 858-4853

www.WiltonAreaRealEstate.com

DagnyEason@gmail.com

I will combine my time, energy, and service with my company's latest technology and marketing skills to succeed in the sale or purchase of your home. I have always been a believer in top quality service, and know that I would be a valuable and knowledgeable asset to any family moving in or out of Fairfield County.

(Congregational Church in Center of Wilton) (Wilton Village Market)

Knowledge Experience Professionalism

I look forward to helping you realize your dreams and are confident that you will feel I exceeded your every expectation.

New Inspiration for Blogging after 7 months of Quiet

New Inspiration for Blogging after 7 months of Quiet


New Inspiration for Blogging after 7 months of Quiet

Well, this morning we boarded our flight to Bozeman, Montana to see Wendy and Dave for 8 days, and, of course, everyone was so helpful that I neglected to grab my computer or book out of my carryon bag. It ended up in an overhead three rows behind us, and had to be turned sideways to fit—so now other folk’s things were piled in front. By the time I sat down, I realized I had two and a half hours with no book or computer, and both my seat mates had great books they were already deeply immersed in.

So, as I sat and tried to read “Delta,” I began to think about the direction of all of my efforts in the real estate business, and how I had neglected all of my friends from years past. Then, through the fog, I had a brainstorm! I feel so totally out of touch, not being involved in the school system or with families anymore in my “Dagny’s Kiddie-Care” business (now that it is closed) ----- why not call 1-3 friends every week and pick their brains on all of the fun goings on around town from their perspective? The pickings could be anything from the latest great trip, to a road being paved, to next week’s Pumpkin Festival, etc. This could be local information, someone’s experience, some great tidbit, etc. This way I can still stay in touch, and yet GIVE to everyone, the way I like to, through a blog. It would be anonymous or quoted, whatever each would like. This way, we could all share….. A shop in town might like to be quoted for sure, for example. They might like to spread the word about a special item or sale, ….. It could be a great source of information for all of us in this area of Fairfield County and Wilton. If anyone had any awesome pictures, I could post them on my South Wilton localism blog along with the information/ stories …..

New Inspiration for Blogging after 7 months of Quiet

So, what do you think of my great excuse to catch up with you all, and then get a great chance to ramble, which I am so good at? Please throw your comments and ideas out there for me!

Is There a Good Use for Old Balloons?

Is There a Good Use for Old Balloons?

Whenever I conduct an Open House for a listing, whether the home is large or small, single family or condominium, I always bring loads of balloons to it. I love to use them to attach to signs to grab folks’ attention to come in, but I also love to have the balloons in the house. That way, it looks festive and welcoming. If families come with children, it’s a great gift for the kids, and an ice breaker for the adults, if they are uncomfortable about being approached.

However, there have recently been some open houses that have not had any children come at all. Now, I HATE to pop balloons that have not been enjoyed yet.
Anyone who knows me well, knows that I am HUGE on recycling. An unused balloon for me is the kiss of death. A couple of weeks ago, I finished an open house with 8 balloons, and no kids around. On my way to the car, I passed a father and little boy starting out on a walk. Yea! One balloon given out! But, as I picked up my signs, I was picking up more balloons! Oh, no! I would glance into each car that passed me, hoping desperately to find a child in a car seat. One or two, and I passed the balloons to them…. But, at the end of the day, I still had four balloons, and no one around.

Where could I find some little kids in a friendly environment to give these balloons away? Yureka! The Village Market! In the center of Wilton! So, I drove over, and walked in, carrying my four balloons. There! At the checkout was a family with two kids… I asked the mom if she minded me sharing these balloons with her kids – yes! -- yea! All were totally delighted! Now, perhaps I would have been a little better served if I had remembered to introduce myself, so they might have had a clue that I was a real estate agent, and they might remember me sometime in the future…….

I was just so ecstatic to be able to give those balloons another life after the open house, and watch the absolute delight on those kids’ faces……

What could be better?? Is There a Good Use for Old Balloons?