If you couldn’t make it to the CT Home Show at Wallingford’s Oakdale Theater last month, then here’s an opportunity to attend another great home show, and this one’s free!

On March 24th and 25th, Meriden’s Lyon & Billard Lumber Company is sponsoring Connecticut’s largest free home show at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel. Over 50 booths will be staffed by manufacturer’s reps to look at your plans and answer any questions you may have about your upcoming home remodeling project.  You’ll be able to see the latest products available, such as windows, doors, skylights, roofing materials, decking, and siding, as well as both engineered and treated lumber.

Hours for the event on the 24th are 9am to 5pm, while Sunday the 25th’s hours are 9am to 4pm. There is NO admission fee, and there will be ample free parking available, even for trailers and buses, so come on down and see what’s new in home improvement!

Lyon & Billard has been supplying the communities they live and work in with quality building products for over 150 years. No matter what size the job is, or whether you’re a contractor or a homeowner, Lyon & Billard truly cares about your home. With locations in Meriden, Cheshire, Berlin, East Hampton and Plainfield, and a home design center in Middletown, there’s a Lyon & Billard near you. Check out their web site and also “like” them on Facebook! Need info quick? Contacting them is a snap: by email at info@lyon-billard.com, or by phone at (203) 235-4487.

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Meriden CT Market Update for January 2012

Here’s the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of January 31, 2012:

There are currently 228 single family homes for sale in Meriden:

• Low list price: $46,350
• High list price: $575,900
• Average list price: $189,623
• Median list price: $169,900
• Average Days on Market: 104
• Homes sold on average for 93.7% of list price

There are 66 homes currently under contract, priced between $15,000 and $329,000. Based on the number of homes sold in January (25), it would take approximately 9 months to sell the current inventory.

As for condominiums, there are currently 87 condos for sale:

• Low list price: $43,000
• High list price: $274,900
• Average list price: $123,980
• Median list price: $119,900
• Average Days on Market: 80
• Condos sold on average for 90.9% of list price

There are currently 17 condos under contract, priced between $30,000 and $266,900. Based on the number of condos sold in January (3), it would take approximately 29 months to sell the current inventory.

Here is a chart comparing annual home and condo sales in Meriden for the year-to-date:

There was little change in the Meriden home inventory in January, as single family homes gained 2 units to 228 (compared to 238 in January of 2011), while condos fell 5 units to 87 available properties, just one off the 88 units available a year ago. The average sale price for both condos and single family homes fell to their lowest levels since last Fall, $177,639 for homes and $112,735 for condos. Interest rates for conventional loans remain below the 4% range and CHFA rates (for first time home buyers) are still at 3.250%.  Meriden single family home sales fell to 25 units from 31 in December, but was up 56% over January of 2011. Condo sales took a beating, however, falling to just 3 units sold from 8 the previous month but up from 4 in January of 2011. While there was minimal change in the inventory or in units sold,it was enough to push Meriden’s market into a normal buyer’s market, with about 10 months of home inventory. We had hoped for an increase in sales activity in January instead of a 30% drop from last month, but it is 25% better than last January so we’ll take that and be happy!  At this point, we’re not holding out for a good February since whatever closes this month will be what went under contract in December during the peak of the holiday season.

Meriden Properties For Sale

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Meriden CT Market Update for January 2012

Great home! Four bedrooms, remodeled kitchen, formal dining room, spacious living room with fireplace & French doors. Two bedrooms and full bath on first and second floor, finished lower level, updated windows, roof and furnace, deck overlooking yard. Garage under. For more details or to schedule an appointment, please call listing agent Pat Harriman at (203) 605-3873 today!

Storybrook Brick Cape on corner lot.

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37 LAUREL HTS

Meriden, CT 06451

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms : 2 (2 full)

List Price: $164,900

Living Area Approx :
1565

This is a home where memories are made! Charming storybook brick Cape located on a corner lot. As you step inside, you are greeted by a foyer with French doors to the living room. The living room is spacious, with hardwood floors and a stone front fireplace. There is a formal dining room with hardwood floors and plenty of windows for natural lighting. The kitchen has been updated with an abundance of white cabinets, black appliances, breakfast bar and tile flooring. Down the hall are two bedrooms, one currently used as a den with a slider to the deck. There is also a full bath on this level. Upstairs you will find two additional bedrooms with hardwood flooring, plus a full bath. The basement is partially finished with a rec room and another room that could be and office or play room. The laundry room has a 1/2 bath. Entrance to the home from the garage is also on this level. Other updates include windows, roof and furnace. If you are looking for space and convenience, this is the home for you!

Feature List:

MLS#: N322739

PropertyType: Residential

PropertySubtype: Single Family Detached

Lot Size: 0.17

Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, Vent Hood

ArchitectureStyle: Cape Cod

HasBasement: Yes

CoolingSystems: None

HeatingSystems: Baseboard

IsNewConstruction: No

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New Listing: 37 Laurel Heights, Meriden CT 06451

Well, the 2011 real estate market is in the books now, and what a ride it was! State-wide, there was a slight upward trend in monthly sales as evidenced by the trend line in the chart below:

Total sales of single family homes and condos for the year totaled 20,483 units, down 9.3%  from 22,573 in 2010. In addition, average days on market saw a distinct upward trend throughout the year, while selling prices continued a slow decline. Here are some other pertinent points of interest:

• The median price of existing single-family homes decreased to $198,500, down -5.4% vs November 2011.
• Existing single-family home sales increased 5.9% from November 2011 for a December 2011 total of 1,290 sold units.
• Condos decreased in price to $137,750 down -7.6% vs November 2011.
• Existing condo sales decreased -1.0% in December 2011 over November 2011 for a total of 286 sold units.

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Wallingford and Meriden CT 2011 Market Report Wrap-up

For information on the condos at Spring Valley, please call listing agent Andrea Atkins at (203) 671-2223 today!

Unbelievable Value in Meriden CT!

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58 LEONARD STREET

Meriden, CT 06451

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms : 3 (2 full, 1 half)

List Price: $220,000

Living Area Approx :
1726

Unbelievable value! You can own this brand new 3 bedroom, 2.1 bath townhouse with garage for only $220,000. It has a spacious living room – if you want a warm and cozy feel, you can add a fireplace and surround as an upgrade. The living room and dining room offer great space for entertaining. You’ll love the kitchen with plenty of counter and cabinet space for the cook in the home. There is also a maintenance free, trex deck off of the dining room – a great place to kick back after a long day. Upstairs offers three bedrooms – the master bedroom has a full bath with double sinks, plus a walk in closet. To complete this townhome, there is a two car garage under with a laundry and mechanical room in the back.

Spring Village is a small community of 38 condos with extremely low condo fees. It is located approximately 1/10 mile from the Westfield Shopping Mall and Midstate Medical Center, 4/10 mile from 691, 1/2 mile from Target with full grocery store.

We have many upgrade options to choose from – contact us for more details!

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MLS#: N322039

PropertyType: Residential

PropertySubtype: Townhouse

Lot Size: 0

Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, Vent Hood

ArchitectureStyle: Other

CoolingSystems: Central A/C

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Just Listed: 58 Leonard St #101, Meriden CT 06450

Transform this beautiful lot by building your dream home. The property is located in a neighborhood setting, minutes from Hubbard Park, the mall and the highway. Other lots are available in this sought-after subdivision (see virtual tour below for locations of other lots):

178 Cynrose Place — .26 acres $125,000
189 Cynrose Place — .42 acres $125,000
193 Cynrose Place — .42 acres $125,000
164 Cynrose Place — .26 acres $125,000
205 Cynrose Place — .51 acres $125,000
216 Cynrose Place — .26 acres $125,000
186 Cynrose Place — .26 acres $125,000
201 Cynrose Place — .53 acres $125,000
172 Cynrose Place — .26 acres $125,000
192 Cynrose Place — .26 acres $125,000

For more details please call listing agent Andrea Atkins at (203) 671-2223 today!

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Lot For Sale: 204 Cynrose Place, Meriden CT 06451

Attention Buyers: This is an AS-IS sale, subject to probate court approval! For more information, please call listing agent Pat Harriman at (203) 605-3873 today!

Needs Work, But Worth the Effort! Probate sale

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380 Swain Ave

Meriden, CT 06450

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms : 1 (1 full)

List Price: $119,900

Living Area Approx :
1158

This home is being sold as is and subject to Probate Court approval. Town says its a 3 bedroom but there are no closets in the second floor bedrooms. Fireplace, first floor laundry, oversized 2 car garage with walk-up attic. Large lot.

Feature List:

MLS#: N322452

Lot Size: 0.68

LstArea: Meriden

LotSizeAcres: 0.68

BathsFull: 1

TotalRooms: 5

Stories: 2

KitchenPresent: Yes

BasementDescription: Partial Basement, Unfinished

FireplaceFeatures: In Living Room

Garage: 2

HeatingFeatures: Oil, Warm Air

CoolingFeatures: Individual Unit(S)

IntFeatures: Carpeted, Vinyl Flooring; Cable TV Available; Laundry is on First Floor; SECOND BEDROOM: On the Upper Level; THIRD BEDROOM: On the Upper Level; Attic Hatch Opening; 1 Full Bath(s) on First Floor; LIVING ROOM: Fireplace; MASTER BEDROOM: First Floor; KITCHEN: Eating Space Kitchen

Inclusions: Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Refrigerator

ExtFeatures: Asphalt Driveway

Exterior: Wood

LSAcresRangeHalf: 0.68

Topography: Lightly Wooded, Sloping

UtilitiesPresent: Public Sewer Connected, Public Water Connected

ElementarySchool: Per BOE

HighSchool: Per BOE

BasementPresent: Yes

FireplacePresent: 1

LaundryRoomPresent: Yes

MasterBedroomPresent: Yes

ParkingFeatures: Detached

EnergyInformation: Partial Storm Windows

AdrDisplay: Address display

LivingRoomPresent: Yes

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How’s the Market? Wallingford and Meriden CT December 2011

The activity in the Wallingford and Meriden market was uncharacteristically high in December. Usually buyers and sellers take this time to pull back a bit and enjoy family and friends and get ready for Christmas. Some sellers even withdraw their homes from the market, thinking that no one would be out looking for a house at this time of year. But this year, not many sellers took their home off the market and that was a good thing, as the buyers were back out right after the holiday with a vengeance, continuing their home search and taking advantage of interest rates right out of the Twilight Zone.

Wallingford

The number of available homes in Wallingford remained almost exactly at November’s levels, losing only 3 units overall. Sales of Wallingford single family homes were up by 17% in December, but the condo market stayed even with November sales. The bad news was that the average selling price for condos fell by over $14,000 last month, while single family homes were selling for about $23,000 less than the prior month. This would seem to be at odds with the numbers that say Wallingford is in a balanced market, where depreciation of homes is usually relatively flat. Sales stats indicated that several homes sold for considerably less than list price, and overall homes sold at only 91.5% of list price, an unusually low figure. Interest rates remain at historically low rates, at or below 4% for conventional loans, while rates for first time home buyers hit a yearly low at 3.250 percent. Rental properties remained in high demand, especially for those who accept Section 8 funds. We do not anticipate that the market will keep up this fast pace and sales for January will most likely fall back to between 25-30 units.

Meriden

The number of available homes for sale in Meriden dropped by 5% in December, falling to 318 units. Like Wallingford, sales rose slightly in December, up 15% to 39 units sold.  Unlike Wallingford however, the average sale prices jumped for both single family homes and condos: houses were up about 4%, while condos rose around 3 percent. Coupled with the reduced inventory, this was enough to place Meriden firmly in a balanced market for the month, the first time all year that both markets held that status at the same time. And like Wallingford, rentals are also becoming more sought after in Meriden as cost-conscious consumers look for alternatives to buying until the economy improves. Those buyers who are in a position to buy have been out in force since right after Christmas, and they are still in great shape to take advantage of low interest rates. The CHFA rate for first time buyers is now at an all-time low 3.25% and shows no sign of rising any time soon, despite speculation in some quarters that they will start to rise after the first of the year. Even with all this good news, it appears that january sales will not be able to match December’s sales, and will probably end up around 20-25 units sold.

 Summary

Inventory in both Wallingford and Meriden continued to drop in December, while sales in both towns rose. Total sales for both communities in December were 75 units, a 15% increase over November, and a 14% increase over December 2010. Overall, both single family homes and condos are selling for slightly less than in November but selling quicker. Wallingford’s market remained a balanced one, with just under 7 months of available inventory, and Meriden’s market also improved to a balanced market with just over 8 months of inventory, the first time in 2011 that both markets have been in the same status. If you’re selling a home in Wallingford, properties priced at $180,000 or less or between $250,000 and $300,000 are now selling the best, while everything else is moving slowly. In Meriden it’s the homes priced in the $120,000 and under range that are selling the fastest, anything priced higher is taking 4 months or more to sell. It looks like sales in both towns will fall back slightly in January, but we’re hopeful that interest rates will stay at current levels for a while and buyer activity will remain high heading into the Spring market.

For more information on the Wallingford and Meriden housing markets, call Harriman Real Estate today at (203) 672-4499, email us at info@harrimanre.com, or visit our web site at www.harrimanre.com!

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How’s the Market? Wallingford and Meriden CT December 2011

What Do I Do With My Christmas Tree?

When I was a kid, our family always used to have a real, live tree for Christmas. There was nothing like smell of a Blue Spruce or a Fraser Fir wafting through the house to make it seem more like a special time of year. No artificial tree for us; our family owned a 210 acre farm and if you went into the woods, closed your eyes and pointed, chances are you’d be pointing at a pretty darn nice Christmas tree.

Nowadays, many people (including me) opt for a reusable, long-lasting artificial tree for Christmas. A 2004 poll conducted by ABC News/Washington Post determined that 58% of families were using a fake tree. It’s probably higher now. The main reasons for the change from real trees were cost, reusability and safety, but the main reason? No messy needle clean-up.

No matter what side of the real-vs-fake tree debate you line up on, there are still milions of people who remain true to the natural beauty of a living tree in their living room, decorated to the max and bursting with wrapped presents. And no matter if the tree comes down on December 26th or stays up well into January, the question real tree lovers face is: What do I do with the tree when I take it down?

Well, at least in Wallingford and Meriden CT, that question has been answered.

Wallingford

In Wallingford, the Department of Public Works will begin curbside pick-up of Christmas trees on Monday, January 9th in all sections of town. Trees must be stripped of all decorations, tinsel, bows, etc, and be placed by the curb no later than Sunday, January 8th.

This is a one-time pick-up, so be sure to have your trees out at the curb prior to the deadline. In the event you miss it, however, you can take the tree to the Wallingford Compost Area at no charge. The Wallingford Compost Center at 157 John Street  will be open Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 8 AM to 4 PM until January 14th. The Compost Center will be closed from January 15th until March 15th, 2012. Any questions should be directed to the DPW at (203) 294-2105.

Meriden

Meriden will be collecting trees in two phases. For residents who live on the east side of the city, the department of Public Works will pick up your trees from January 9th to January 20th. West side residents will have their trees picked up between January 23rd and February 3rd, so you can have that Christmas-y feel a little longer!

Again, the trees must be cleaned of all types of ornaments before being placed at the curb. If you’d rather dispose of your tree yourself, you can take it to the Meriden Transfer Station on Evansville Road across from Meriden Markham Airport. The hours of operation are Mondays from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM, Wednesdaays from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and the first and third Saturday of the month from 7:30 AM to 12 noon. Any questions can be directed to the DPW at (203) 630-4018.

So, now that you know how to get rid of your lovely tree, you can rest easy and get the maximum amount of enjoyment from it. Just don’t forget to clean up those pine needles…

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Meriden CT Market Update for November 2011

Here’s the way the housing market is shaping up in Meriden as of November 30, 2011:

There are currently 239 single family homes for sale in Meriden:

• Low list price: $18,000
• High list price: $575,900
• Average list price: $185,357
• Median list price: $169,900
• Average Days on Market: 70
• Homes sold on average for 92.5% of list price

There are 69 homes currently under contract, priced between $19,900 and $349,900. Based on the number of homes sold in November (25), it would take approximately 10 months to sell the current inventory.

As for condominiums, there are currently 92 condos for sale:

• Low list price: $38,000
• High list price: $289,900
• Average list price: $124,166
• Median list price: $122,988
• Average Days on Market: 84
• Condos sold on average for 94.7% of list price

There are currently 20 condos under contract, priced between $37,000 and $269,900. Based on the number of condos sold in November (9), it would take approximately 10 months to sell the current inventory.

Here is a chart comparing annual home and condo sales in Meriden for the year-to-date:

Meriden home inventory were mixed in November: single family homes  fell 4% to 239, while condos regained the 2 lost in October to finish at 92 available properties. The average sale price for condos rebounded a little in November, ending up 7% at $117,598, while single family homes fell again to $171,437. Interest rates for conventional loans continue to hover at or below the 4% range and CHFA rates (for first time home buyers) fell to a yearly low at 3.375%.  Meriden single family home sales fell slightly from 29 to 25 units, while condo sales rose from 7 to 9 units sold. Year to date, Meriden’s market is is still in a normal buyer’s market, with about 9.5 months of home inventory. At the end of October we projected 26 total sales for November, but actual total sales were 34, down 15% from last November. Due to the holidays, we feel confident that total sales in December will be below the 29 units sold last December.

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