Transparency revolution, its current impact on real estate and what's next.
Transparency and Pricing
Majestic and Many
There is persistent aggregate demand in Greenwich for affordable, luxury and majestic homes.
Year End Report 2018
Sotheby's International Realty Greenwich presents residential real estate year-end market highlights for Greenwich, Cos Cob, Riverside and Old Greenwich in a digital magazine: Greenwich Market Update 2018 Featured in the special year-end report is magazine-worthy 138 Pecksland Road in Greenwich. Call to see my listing and admire the new kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, windows, carriage house … Continue reading Year End Report 2018
December Sales
December is full of treats. Some expensive ones and lots of little ones. Sometimes we are ready to indulge, and sometimes we are ready to move on, start fresh in the new year. We face decisions. Buyers wonder. Does it matter that it's just out of reach? Is it worth it? If only they would … Continue reading December Sales
Marriage Trends
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
Third Quarter Shifts Into Higher Gear
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
High End Demand
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.
September Closings
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
Rental Season Summary
While the best units may be picked up during the peak season at a price, more bargains may be had in the following months.
August Closings
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
While They’ll Come Back to Visit
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
Appealing Water
Relax and enjoy your summer at your convenience in Greenwich, CT.
Representative Town Meeting
The RTM structure means citizens are actively involved and aware of town budget, funding, allocations and general needs.
The Land is Fundamental
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.
Soccer and Tennis
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?
June Closings
Year-to-date sales volume is down 1%, with the median sales price up 5%.
May Closings
Some high profile stories are retold to the point it seems seems they reflect the Greenwich market as a whole. They do not.
Depth and Breadth
Greenwich has extraordinary depth of pricing. Greenwich is a community you can call home for years to come.
Current Active Housing Inventory
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.
Lamenting Housing Supply
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
Average Property Taxes on Sold Homes
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
Adding Taxes to Reports
With taxes on the mind, it's no wonder Greenwich is seeing increased inquiry from New York residents.
Rentals Tower Over Sales
The number of rentals continues to exceed the number of sales as overall activity increases in Greenwich, CT.
Less Than Half an Acre
Zoning regulations enable a town to manage land use and development. A town map will identify zones. Generally, zoning follows a logic based on historic and current use, transportation arteries, commercial districts, natural resources, the availability of public utilities, residential character, parks and topography. In Greenwich, commercial districts are centered along Greenwich Avenue, its environs, … Continue reading Less Than Half an Acre
Proceed With Care
It's too soon to tell. Year to date analysis doesn't make much sense. The Spring market just started. Will the market take off? Progress slowly? Yield to other concerns? Or will it stick it's neck out and make others pay attention! We are not sure yet. Sellers need to protect their assets and not … Continue reading Proceed With Care