The past five years for the spring market in Lower Fairfield County has been consistent until this year. The past few years have seen everything selling. This spring has been somewhat of an outlier, with certain price points moving, and others sitting stagnant, with few exceptions. In this case, the New Canaan, Darien, Wilton markets have been unusually stagnant, where usually these are the markets most desired by buyers, if they are able to afford them. My opinion is that buyers are out there, but the inventory is so vast that finding the right home, priced well, is out of reach. Westport on the other hand is becoming more and more like New Canaan was, where everyone wants to get into this market. The real bright spot in the market has been below $500,000 in the Stamford, Norwalk, and Fairfield markets (Trumbull as well). These price points don't tend to exist in other markets, so those seeking Fairfield County will move to these cities, to avoid unnecessarily expensive homes. TakeawaysAs a buyer under $500,000: Get ready for a tough market, and low, less desirable inventory. You might have to settle if you are in a rush, but with patience, and the right agent, you can find those gems. There are ways to find new homes that are not currently on the market, so if your agent is only using MLS, then find another agent! As a buyer over $500,000: Get ready to have a plethora of options. You will have the leverage, so take advantage of it. Look in other towns and cities, because there might be opportunities to be the cheapest home in a great neighborhood (which is a good thing). As a seller under $500,000: If you have your home on the market and it isn't selling, something isn't right. If you don't have your home on the market, but are considering, do it NOW. It is a seller's market for you. As a seller above $500,000: Your patience is going to be necessary. The market will soften a bit after this huge inventory push, that is typical of the spring and early-summer time frame. If you are getting no showings, and getting no offers on your home on market, get a new agent. If you are considering listing, either wait, or expect a much slower process. Where Hanson Realty Stands Despite an odd market, we are still listing champions, especially in Norwalk. Here is the current Hanson Realty Group inventory, with Joe's inventory linked to a blog post. There is more to come, so let me know if you would like to follow the progression of our new listings. Here is current inventory with prices: 15 New Canaan Way, Norwalk, $699,00 2 Silwen Lane, Norwalk, $426,960 182 Silvermine Avenue, Norwalk, $499,000 279 Silvermine Road, New Canaan, $1,148,690 35 E Hills Drive, New Canaan, $450,000 10 Leslie Lane, Norwalk, $669,000 4 Blue Mountain Road, Norwalk, $567,315 2 Eclipse Avenue, Norwalk, $298,315 1 Horizon Drive, #10, Norwalk, $225,000 25 Grand Street, #234, Norwalk, $225,000 41 Valley View Road, Norwalk, $468,738 59 Barbara Drive, Norwalk, $445,150 3370 Madison Avenue, #17B, Bridgeport, $65,000 207 W Rocks Road, Norwalk, $513,213 115 Fillow Street, #4, Norwalk, $268,155 17 Grey Hollow Road, Norwalk, $648,833 160 Strawberry Hill Avenue, $499,838 43 Old Rock Lane, Norwalk, $949,419 7 Sheridan Street, #2, Norwalk, $180,763 18 Eastwood Road, Norwalk, $424,676 47 Comstock Hill Avenue, Norwalk, $647,833 18 Red Oak Lane, Norwalk, $875,379 29 Old Rock Lane, Norwalk, $864,290 5 Hillside Place, Norwalk, $235,000 4 West Lake Court, Norwalk, $1,250,000
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