In this tough economic time, a good value is paramount. I asked my fellow Westporters what they thought the best deal in Westport is. Here are their answers. (Thanks Mary Hoffman for the idea!)
Jamie Camche - The best deal in Westport is buying a home through Linda Skolnick. You get a tin of "FREE BROWNIES"
Julie Migliaccio (owner of Evolution Fitness)- Simple, in these tough economic times a class at evolution sports and fitness will get you fit and the reality is that only those who are in shape will be able to handle the stress
Andrew Nevas- The library. It's got books, magazines, newspapers, movies, speakers, activities for the kids - and it's all free!
Mary Hoffman - Catering Chicken Marsala (no garlic) from the Sherwood Diner
Martha Ellinwood - the Staples “Players” productions – are the best deal in town for entertainment!
Bonnie Adler- the deal you get when you stop running around and stay home and appreciate what you already have *with a Robek’s drink at your side)
Ceila Campbell Mohn - is winter walks at Compo beach!
Neil Becker – My house (yes…it is available for rent!)
Tom Greenwald - Walking the dogs at the beach? Last I checked it's free.
Allyson Juvilier - Free therapy from Randi!
Richard Fogel (Dr. Grout) - to appreciate the value of your family,friends,and a great community where everyone is accepted.
Larry Bartimer- Big tasty hot dog, soda and free refill-$1.50 at Costco
Randi Kessler- Every school play in town, Longshore Ice Skating Rink, Quality time with Family & Friends, Westport Country Playhouse, Steven discussing soccer with Angelo=PRICELESS!
Nancy Marshall - A COLONIC. It takes less than an hour to lose a few pounds, flatten your stomach.....Ready for the New Year!
Tracey Lev - The Westport schools. They are free, they provide a quality education Staples was ranked # 1 in Ct)… and best of all they keep our kids for the entire day!!!
Joyce Backman - The best deal is World Champion Taekwondo in Fairfield/Westport. For one fee you can attend as many classes as you want, you get to wear a baggy "uniform" (no need to purchase work out clothing) and you are so busy trying to do the kicks and punches correctly that you don't even realize that you are working out.
Jill Halper - Same day delivered flowers from Primrose (free delivery if you mention Linda), Rafaella the tailor (she's great) kids size Carvel cone (for adults), and of course nonstop laughs with my friends (that's totally free!)
Cathy Holligan – the micro peace sign necklace at JL Rocks
Cindy Levi - The free coffee at Mitchells
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Scoop on the Westport Market 2008
The Scoop on The Westport Market
Everyone seems to be talking about current value of Real Estate. Will the Fed’s continued rate cuts help surge the housing market? How does this year’s market compare to last year? Are there deals to be had….or…..are homeowners just overpricing their homes, expecting them to still be worth what they were a year ago and sitting with them longer? Certainly market conditions have changed. But, Westport is still a very desirable community. Now, more than ever, pricing correctly can mean the difference between a quick sale and living with a key box on your front door for a long time! So…how did Westport fare in 2008 after all?
Presently there are 290* houses on the market in Westport, with an average list price of $2,349,114 and an average market time of 140 days(which doesn’t mean much, since homes could have be re-listed and the market time than restarts at 0). The most expensive home listed for sale is priced at $37,900,000., and located on Beachside Avenue, offering 3 separate lots on 6.62 acres a 10,500 SF main house with a pool and a pool house, a guest house with its own pool and tennis court and a combined 600 feet of Long Island Sound frontage. It has been on the market for 589 days. The least expensive home on the market in Westport is priced at $449,000., a 3 bedroom 960 square foot home located on Crescent Park Road.
In 2008, 261 homes have closed (sold) with an average market time of 105 days, an average list price of $1,824,992., and an average sales price of $1,712,448. The most expensive home sold in 2008 in Westport closed for $9,825,000 although it was listed for $10,950,000. It is located on Saugatuck Avenue on 2.44 acres with a pool and tennis court, 12,000 square feet located directly on the Sound. The least expensive sale was $397,500., a 1 bedroom 750 SF cottage located on Compo Road South. The most active price range was $1,000,000 to $1,499,999 with 52 homes available, 5 under contract and 46 sold.
As of December 16, 2008, the median list price in Westport is $1,242,000. There is a total of $686,643,598 worth of available inventory. Total sales volume in 2008 equals $397,455,350.
In 2007, 395 homes sold in Westport. Average market time was 108 days with an average list price of $1,737,607., and an average sales price of $1,665,730. The most expensive home sold during this time period last year closed for $7,500,000 on Saugatuck Avenue and the least expensive home sold on Crescent Park Road for $384,000.
The bottom line, the Westport Market is alive! Properties at all price points are selling when priced correctly. Our buyers in Westport are well educated. They know the market, and are not willing to overpay. The market will not allow you to under price your home (the price will be bid up by savvy buyers), but the market will allow you to hold on to your overpriced listing for years! Price it right and be ready to negotiate.
*These statistics are based on the homes listed for sale through the Greater-Fairfield County Multiple Listing Service.
Everyone seems to be talking about current value of Real Estate. Will the Fed’s continued rate cuts help surge the housing market? How does this year’s market compare to last year? Are there deals to be had….or…..are homeowners just overpricing their homes, expecting them to still be worth what they were a year ago and sitting with them longer? Certainly market conditions have changed. But, Westport is still a very desirable community. Now, more than ever, pricing correctly can mean the difference between a quick sale and living with a key box on your front door for a long time! So…how did Westport fare in 2008 after all?
Presently there are 290* houses on the market in Westport, with an average list price of $2,349,114 and an average market time of 140 days(which doesn’t mean much, since homes could have be re-listed and the market time than restarts at 0). The most expensive home listed for sale is priced at $37,900,000., and located on Beachside Avenue, offering 3 separate lots on 6.62 acres a 10,500 SF main house with a pool and a pool house, a guest house with its own pool and tennis court and a combined 600 feet of Long Island Sound frontage. It has been on the market for 589 days. The least expensive home on the market in Westport is priced at $449,000., a 3 bedroom 960 square foot home located on Crescent Park Road.
In 2008, 261 homes have closed (sold) with an average market time of 105 days, an average list price of $1,824,992., and an average sales price of $1,712,448. The most expensive home sold in 2008 in Westport closed for $9,825,000 although it was listed for $10,950,000. It is located on Saugatuck Avenue on 2.44 acres with a pool and tennis court, 12,000 square feet located directly on the Sound. The least expensive sale was $397,500., a 1 bedroom 750 SF cottage located on Compo Road South. The most active price range was $1,000,000 to $1,499,999 with 52 homes available, 5 under contract and 46 sold.
As of December 16, 2008, the median list price in Westport is $1,242,000. There is a total of $686,643,598 worth of available inventory. Total sales volume in 2008 equals $397,455,350.
In 2007, 395 homes sold in Westport. Average market time was 108 days with an average list price of $1,737,607., and an average sales price of $1,665,730. The most expensive home sold during this time period last year closed for $7,500,000 on Saugatuck Avenue and the least expensive home sold on Crescent Park Road for $384,000.
The bottom line, the Westport Market is alive! Properties at all price points are selling when priced correctly. Our buyers in Westport are well educated. They know the market, and are not willing to overpay. The market will not allow you to under price your home (the price will be bid up by savvy buyers), but the market will allow you to hold on to your overpriced listing for years! Price it right and be ready to negotiate.
*These statistics are based on the homes listed for sale through the Greater-Fairfield County Multiple Listing Service.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Brownie Delivery Response
All my previous and current clients receive "Brownies for Life" ! If you live in Westport, CT, you know that means that you get these decadent fudgey brownies delivered to your home every year during the holidays. Many of you have decided to hide them from your children. I understand! I got a big kick out of many of your email responses to the delivery, so I cut and pasted them below. Thought you would enjoy what others said too!
My stomach thanks you -- my jeans aren't quite so sure. Maybe this year I should share them. Maybe not.
Thanks a ton (ha ha)~
they are so yummy
thanks
How about a side brownie business until real estate picks up? I'll be your first customer. Ours our gone--Fred got one and Emma got one. As for the rest, well.....
brownies were great - almost all gone already!
You're the best!
We are over the moon with delight! It wouldn't be the holidays without your unbelievable brownies! Thank you!
What a lovely surprise to come home this evening and find Linda's famous brownies! Thank you so very much.
Thank you so much for the brownies. They are even better than last year. (I'm not sure if I'll leave any for Mark or the kids.) If you ever get tired of real estate.....
You're a doll. The kids will be thrilled. xoxo
thanks for the delicious brownies!!!!
Awesome – thank you soooo much. Have a GREAT holiday!
YUM! Thank you soooooo much-i am so psyched!!
Yummy Brownies! Last year I ate them all (I blame that on the pregnancy), so maybe this year I will share :). Do you make these? They are absolutely sinful!
Thank you!!!! My kids love you, the mysterious Linda who magically delivers brownies each year!
Linda Skolnick, you rock! They're awesome.
Thank you!
You're the best! I'm going to eat them on the way to the gym? Merry chrismakah!
Yumm yumm thank you SO much!
Wow, what a really fun surprise.
Thanks! Kids are psyched!!
Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!
You are too amazing!!!!!!
Delicious, as always More reasons to go to the gym.
Godbless you Linda !
My stomach thanks you -- my jeans aren't quite so sure. Maybe this year I should share them. Maybe not.
Thanks a ton (ha ha)~
they are so yummy
thanks
How about a side brownie business until real estate picks up? I'll be your first customer. Ours our gone--Fred got one and Emma got one. As for the rest, well.....
brownies were great - almost all gone already!
You're the best!
We are over the moon with delight! It wouldn't be the holidays without your unbelievable brownies! Thank you!
What a lovely surprise to come home this evening and find Linda's famous brownies! Thank you so very much.
Thank you so much for the brownies. They are even better than last year. (I'm not sure if I'll leave any for Mark or the kids.) If you ever get tired of real estate.....
You're a doll. The kids will be thrilled. xoxo
thanks for the delicious brownies!!!!
Awesome – thank you soooo much. Have a GREAT holiday!
YUM! Thank you soooooo much-i am so psyched!!
Yummy Brownies! Last year I ate them all (I blame that on the pregnancy), so maybe this year I will share :). Do you make these? They are absolutely sinful!
Thank you!!!! My kids love you, the mysterious Linda who magically delivers brownies each year!
Linda Skolnick, you rock! They're awesome.
Thank you!
You're the best! I'm going to eat them on the way to the gym? Merry chrismakah!
Yumm yumm thank you SO much!
Wow, what a really fun surprise.
Thanks! Kids are psyched!!
Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!
You are too amazing!!!!!!
Delicious, as always More reasons to go to the gym.
Godbless you Linda !
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