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By John Engel Head-to Head Comparison Here’s a head-to-head comparison of the current real estate market conditions for Q1-2024 between Westchester County, NY, and Fairfield County, CT. Fairfield: Average Sales Price: $915,665, a slight decrease from the previous year Average Price Per Sq Ft: $422 Median Sales Price: $545,000, a
By John Engel Median Sales Price (Single Family) New Canaan: The median sales price stands at $2,161,000, showing a modest quarterly growth (+1.9%) and a year-over-year increase (+7.7%). Greenwich: Surpasses New Canaan with a median sales price of $3,000,000, indicating a more pronounced quarterly surge (+60.3%) and a significant year-over-year
By John Engel Closed Sales New Canaan had 32, up from 31 while Darien had 22 down from 32 a year ago. Wilton had 42 sales, up 55% from a year ago while Westport had 45, down -15% from 53 a year ago. New Canaan sales were flat despite lower
By John Engel Manhattan Market Report Manhattan first quarter sales fell, down 11.3% annually, now below two thousand (1,988), the lowest level in 3 years. Prices slid year-over-year, 17.4% below pre-pandemic levels. Inventory went lower due to the “lock-in-effect”. Mortgage-purchases dropped 26.7% annually. The percentage of cash sales has reached
By John Engel Many of us are wondering how long it will take until the pendulum swings. How long before the seller’s market becomes a buyer’s market? There are many factors at play, but the favorite term being bandied about on talk shows and cocktail parties is “Lock-in effect”. This
AS OF: MARCH 29th, 2024 Harkaway: A captivating retreat in the heart of Greenwich with a storied pedigree, this distinguished Georgian Colonial was home of the late Mary Tyler Moore. Following a meandering stream to Oakley Pond, the long, gated drive leads to the quietly secluded stone house on 7.37
By John Engel Douglas Elliman and Knight Frank have released the highly anticipated 2024 Wealth Report. These are the highlights: First, some definitions: HNWI is a high-net-worth individual, defined as $1 million or more. UHNWI is ultra-high-net-worth individual, defined as $30 million or more. Prime property is the top 5%
AS OF: MARCH 22nd, 2024 Elegant Estate Living in Tranquil Splendor. Welcome to this stunning retreat nestled on 1.94 acres of lush, manicured grounds. As you approach the grand entrance, you’ll be greeted by the stately main home, with 10-foot coffered ceilings, 9,656 square feet of living space spanning across
Elegant Estate Living in Tranquil Splendor. Welcome to this stunning retreat nestled on 1.94 acres of lush, manicured grounds. As you approach the grand entrance, you’ll be greeted by the stately main home, with 10-foot coffered ceilings, 9,656 square feet of living space spanning across 4 finished floors, chef’s kitchen
By John Engel This is the most important question Realtors answer, and busy agents are answering it every day. It is particularly relevant this month while 300 residents are arguing their values in front of the New Canaan Assessment Board of Appeals. This is a case-study on how I do
By John Engel We divided 15 markets into 4 groups 1. High-End 2. Cities 3. North of the Parkway and 4. Coastal Neighborhoods to see what comparative conclusions we might draw from their performance these last 3 years. Greenwich – UNDERPERFORMING. Median price is $1.75m, more or less flat since
By John Engel So many sad stories by homeowners who have lost bidding wars. I’m reprinting their stories and my advice: “These houses are definitely way over the price that they will be once appraised.” Last year houses were routinely selling for double their assessment and the sales were still
By John Engel On my Boroughs & Burbs podcast we did a show called “Uninsurable Florida”, episode #93. It’s fun to pick on Florida while they are having an insurance crisis. But we are all having an insurance crisis, so we did it again: episode #113 “The Changing Insurance Landscape”
“Do you mean to tell me, Katie Scarlett O’Hara, that Tara, that land, doesn’t mean anything to you? Why, land is the only thing in the world worth workin’ for, worth fightin’ for, worth dyin’ for, because it’s the only thing that lasts.” That quote from Gone With the Wind
New Listings. Westport wins with 47 new listings, an 88% rise. New Canaan had 16 new listings in January, a -24% drop from the previous January. This 20% decline in new listings was about typical among towns in our peer group. Darien is also lagging with only 13 new listings,
A dead cat bounce is a temporary recovery from a prolonged decline or bear market that’s followed by a continuation of the downtrend. In other words, it’s a false optimism. Cats don’t bounce. I was wondering if that is what we are really experiencing in the housing market when we
If you ask any realtor in the area how the market is, he or she will likely tell you that things have picked up in the last few weeks. Since November, the average 30 year mortgage rate has fallen from 7.8% to 6.6% – a big enough drop to prompt
The article discusses the real estate market in New Canaan, highlighting the impact of the recent revaluation. The median sales price in New Canaan is $1.80 million, a 6.5% annual increase, with single-family homes at $1.975 million and condos down by 7.3%. The price per foot is $488, up 4.9%, indicating larger house sizes in New Canaan compared to nearby areas. Inventory levels are significantly down by 46.3%, a trend seen across Fairfield County. The article predicts that inventory levels will remain tight in 2024 due to high demand and lagging price appreciation. Median days on the market in New Canaan is 26, down 13.3%, with a high percentage of cash offers. Homes generally sell at 100% of the last list price. The article concludes with notes from a meeting, discussing strategies and the importance of personal relationships in real estate over advertising.
Co-ops are a funny thing. People complain about their restrictions but love the sense of community they can offer.
Connecticut towns, including New Canaan and Wilton, are undergoing a mandatory property revaluation to update the “Grand List” of taxable properties. New Canaan’s assessor, Sebastian Calderella, notes a 30% surge in house and condo markets. The 2018 revaluation may not predict current sale prices accurately, with less than a third of houses selling at expected values. Zillow’s predictions also vary in accuracy. With potential tax hikes on the horizon, this revaluation could lead to significant market shifts, prompting many homeowners to consider selling.
Although water is essential to life, it is a dealbreaker in a basement.
We are in a seller’s market driven by a lack of inventory. Despite the explosion of building permits we are not seeing an increase in house construction. A rise in cash transactions, predominantly from diverse buyer profiles, showcases the evolving nature of market participants.
The article discusses the impact of rising interest rates on New Canaan’s real estate affordability, advising against waiting for rate drops due to potential heightened competition. It highlights the job market’s role in supporting the housing market, particularly in New York City’s finance sector. The article also presents projections of 2023 price appreciation between 5% and 10%, along with a “Rent vs. Buy Analysis” showcasing the potential gains of buying over renting.
Let’s talk about the impact of our zoning decisions. Are ADU’s part of our future?
How are we and the towns around us responding to affordable housing pressures?
And, of course, what about our house values?