Household formation has long been a driver of real estate. The type of household drives the product demand. A delay in household formation of young adults temporarily suspends demand for starter single family homes and move-up rates. The Great Recession caused economic uncertainty among young adults and perhaps delayed household formation, continuing the cultural trend … Continue reading Marriage Trends
Shifting into higher gear, during the third quarter of 2018 there was a 26% increase in the number of single family home sales as compared to the same period last year, according the Greenwich Multiple Listing Service. Do keep in mind, the road is not smooth, and changes in the pace of the market are … Continue reading Third Quarter Shifts Into Higher Gear
While we may miss the frothy market and lament the pain that follows on resale, we have steady demand in the bulk of the Greenwich market price ranges.
Single family home closings in Greenwich, Cos Cob, Riverside and Old Greenwich, CT were mixed in September over the same period the prior year. Closings generally reflect sales that occurred 30 to 90 days prior. Some month to month volatility is expected. Compared to last September, this year: The number of single family sales was … Continue reading September Closings
SOLD 36 Lockwood Lane Riverside, CT
While the best units may be picked up during the peak season at a price, more bargains may be had in the following months.
Single family home closings in Greenwich, Cos Cob, Riverside and Old Greenwich, CT were up 7% in August over the same period the prior year. Closings generally reflect sales that occurred 30 to 90 days prior. Compared to last August this year: The number of single family sales was up 7%. Sales volume was down … Continue reading August Closings
Dropping college children off or saying goodbye at the airport isn't easy. We'll miss them. But we feel confident they will do well. They have had the blessing of a superior education in Greenwich. Sure the college application process was grueling, but that's in part because there are so many highly qualified applicants from Greenwich. … Continue reading While They’ll Come Back to Visit
Relax and enjoy your summer at your convenience in Greenwich, CT.
The RTM structure means citizens are actively involved and aware of town budget, funding, allocations and general needs.
No doubt an updated home with current floorplan is desirable. And yet, that same house in different locations will have variable lifestyles. And a similar lifestyle can be found in three very different houses within a few blocks of each other. A house can be transformed to satisfy additional needs or wants - provided that the location allows for it and your lifestyle has time for it. Houses can and do change. The land endures.
Inspired by World Cup? Interested in owning a large level soccer field lined by a beautiful stone wall and graceful spacing of trees for shade?
Year-to-date sales volume is down 1%, with the median sales price up 5%.
Some high profile stories are retold to the point it seems seems they reflect the Greenwich market as a whole. They do not.
Greenwich has extraordinary depth of pricing. Greenwich is a community you can call home for years to come.
Clearly some Sections have a deeper bench in terms of inventory to choose from but keep in mind that available inventory should not be used in isolation as an indicator of sales or demand.
It's often repeated in major metro areas and elsewhere throughout the country: Housing supply is not meeting housing demand in terms of price, condition and location. To be sure, national trends do not always apply to high end markets like Greenwich, New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles. But large scale demographic trends, such as … Continue reading Lamenting Housing Supply
In an ongoing analysis of of the heavy load of property taxes in the metro area, we can all appreciate that while neighboring towns have effective limits on the value of a home given exorbitant taxes, Greenwich can attract: purchasers reluctant to commit to a heavy and ongoing tax load investors who want home appreciation … Continue reading Average Property Taxes on Sold Homes
With taxes on the mind, it's no wonder Greenwich is seeing increased inquiry from New York residents.
The number of rentals continues to exceed the number of sales as overall activity increases in Greenwich, CT.
