Archives for April 2012

6 McAllister, a single family Norwalk short sale was just reduced to $329,000.

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath single family house is in the Brookside area of Norwalk.  It features a large deck, updated kitchen, and garage!

Click here for more information about this Norwalk short sale.

Feel free to email Todd anytime with any questions about short sales and foreclosure properties in Norwalk.  You can find Todd’s email address on the “contact me” page of the website.

7 Noahs Lane, a single family house for rent in Norwalk, was just reduced to $2,995 per month.

This 4 BR, 2 Bath house features a large grassy yard and is located in the Cranbury area of Norwalk.  The kitchen is completely updated with stainless steel appliances and granite counters.  The house boasts hardwood floors throughout and offers a 1 car garage.

For more information visit this link for the Norwalk house for rent.

For more information on Norwalk real estate, search listings or email Todd by visiting www.ToddTurcotte.com

44 Stuart Ave # A4 just rented for $1,995 per month!

This 2 BR, 2 Bath townhouse is BRAND NEW and offers 1,300 SF, hardwood floors, a granite kitchen and a 2 car garage!

There are more units available at 44 Stuart Ave. starting with a June 1st occupancy date.  For more information about 44 Stuart Ave or any other property for rent in Norwalk, you can email Todd Turcotte.

To view the actual listing for the unit that rented (including pictures), click here!

1 Thames St., a single family house for sale in Norwalk, was just reduced to $219,900!

This 3 BR, 1 Bath house has loads of potential.  This house already has some update in the kitchen, and a new deck.  It offers a small yard, detached garage, sun room / 3 season porch, hardwood floors and a full basement!

To read more about this Norwalk house for sale or any other properties for sale, you can search listings on ToddTurcotte.com.

Or see more information on this particular house for sale in Norwalk.

Always feel free to email Todd with any questions about Norwalk real estate or properties for sale in lower Fairfield County!

The results are in, and Todd Turcotte was the top producing agent for Milligan Realty.com’s Norwalk office for the 2011 calendar year.

According to CMLS statistics, Todd was responsible for 129 closed transactions in 2011, which included sales of condos, houses, investment properties, and leased rentals in and around the Norwalk and lower Fairfield County area.  Todd specializes in Norwalk real estate, but helps clients buy and sell in other towns in lower Fairfield County.  Feel free to read some of Todd’s real estate client testimonials.

Have questions?  Feel free to email Todd with any and all of your real estate questions.

Milligan Realty.com was founded in 2003 by current broker Jason Milligan, and has offices in New Canaan and Bridgeport.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac look to speed up the short sale process starting in June.  This is welcome news to those facing a short sale or foreclosure in Norwalk, Stamford, and the rest of Fairfield County.

As many people know, the short sale process can be painstakingly slow.  This is because there are more than two parties that must agree on the price and terms of the sale.  In a conventional sale, there is just the buyer, and seller who need to come to an agreement.  In a short sale there are many parties involved in addition the the buyer and seller including servicers, lien holders, and investors.

Imagine this:  You are trying to plan a gathering with your friends.  If you are just going to lunch with one friend, you only have one person you need to set plans with, and that person normally answers their phone when you call.  Now imagine you are planning a gathering, but this time it is with 5 friends, and 3 of them check their email and voice mail only twice a month.

This is how slow short sales can progress for some sellers and buyers.  They might submit and offer to the bank, but the bank doesn’t get back to them for a week or two, and if they decline the offer and you ask why, they might not even have a good answer for you.

All in all, it is good to see articles coming out about BofA and other investors / servicers who are speeding up the short sale process.  It is good for buyers, sellers, and the overall recovery of the housing market not just here in Norwalk, CT but in every town around the country.

Are you considering a short sale for your house in Norwalk or any other town in lower Fairfield County?  If so, contact Todd for more information about the process and to ask any questions!

32 Oakwood # 7, a 1 BR condo for rent in Norwalk, was just listed for $1,600 per month.

This 1 BR condo is BIG at 875 square feet and features an updated kitchen, hardwood floors, washer / dryer in unit, and off-street parking!

For more info on this particular unit, click this link:  32 Oakwood # 7, 1 BR in Norwalk

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The average mortgage issued in the past three months increased by $20,000 reports Housingwire.com

This is a small increase, but nonetheless a positive one for a housing market that can get all the good news it can get.  This average increase may signal that lenders are relaxing their qualification criteria slightly and that buyers are willing to borrow more (and have a larger monthly payment) than they would have a few months ago.

For more information on this article, visit Housingwire.com

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1 Thames St., a single family home for sale in Norwalk, CT, was just reduced to $239,900.

This charming 3 BR colonial features a large eat-in-kitchen, a large living room, and a great outdoor deck.  Bring your creative flair and make this house YOUR home!

For more information about this Norwalk house for sale, visit 1 Thames St. house listing.

Feel free to email Todd with any questions, or visit www.ToddTurcotte.com to read community reports, search Norwalk listings and houses and/or condos for sale, and access Norwalk, CT real estate information!

Just Rented!

442 Main Ave # A6 just rented for $2,850 per month.  This luxury 2 BR, 2.5 Bath Condo in Norwalk offers over 2,200 square feet of living space, a huge granite eat-in-kitchen, and a 1 car garage.

For more information about this specific unit, visit:  442 Main Ave Norwalk condo rental.

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