Just reduced!  9 Glenwood Ave # 4 was just reduced for $1,995 / month!

This BRAND NEW 2 BR townhouse features a granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 1.5 baths, and a 2 car attached garage!

For more information about this particular listing, CLICK HERE

For more information on Norwalk area real estate, and to browse every listing on the market, visit www.ToddTurcotte.com

 

DSNEWS.com is reporting more good news for the 2012 housing market.

There are still some threats to the recovery (foreclosures, euro crisis, etc.) but some analysts are feeling a little more confident about the housing prospects in 2012.  Lenders are starting to loosen up, and loans are starting to become a little easier to obtain.

One huge factor that needs to recover is consumer confidence.  The confidence in the housing market was shaken in the 2007-2008 market crash, and it has taken some time to recover.  As more good news, albeit meager, continutes to make headlines, consumers will become more and more confident on America’s future and the housing market will tend to follow that confidence.

 

New Listing!  38 Chapel # 1 was just listed for $1,100 / month!

This 1 BR, 1 Bath apartment offers and updated kitchen and bath, and is within walking distance to restaurants and shopping.  It features OFF/ST parking for 1 car and has washer / dryer in unit!

For more information about this specific unit, CLICK HERE

 

For information about every rental in Norwalk, visit www.ToddTurcotte.com

 

Just Reduced!  17 Glendenning was just reduced to $254,000.

This 3 BR, 1 Bath single family home is located between West Rocks Rd. and East Ave.  This home offers a 1 car attached garage and a pergola-covered patio in the back yard!  This home is a potential short-sale.

For more information about this specific home, CLICK HERE.

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New Listing!  39 Stuart # 5 was just listed for $324,000.

This 2 bedroom townhouse in Norwalk offers 1.5 baths, 1,200 of living space, and OFF/ST parking.  This townhouse is part of an 8-unit complex, and it convenient to I-95, Merritt Parkway, South Norwalk, and the Merritt 7 office park.  This is a potential short-sale.

For more info about this specific condo, CLICK HERE

To ask any questions about this Norwalk condo for sale, or to inquiry about any other properties, visit www.ToddTurcotte.com

 

New Listing!  61 Plattsville # B2 was just listed at $1,750 / month.

This Norwalk townhouse in nearly new, having been built in 2005, and offers 2 BR, 2.5 Baths, reserved OFF/ST parking, W/D in unit, and a huge basement for storage.

For more information about this specific Norwalk townhouse rental unit, visit:  http://cmls.paragonrels.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=6a908722-d304-4588-9640-6546fd0e1eed&Report=Yes

For information on other rental properties in Norwalk, and any other questions regarding real estate in lower Fairfield County, visit: www.ToddTurcotte.com

 

As a buyer, there are many benefits to having your own real estate agent represent you in buying process.

Some buyers don’t even realize that there is no fee to work with a real estate agent in our area of Connecticut.  Here in lower Fairfield County, the seller pays the real estate agent fees and commissions.  The buyer basically gets their own representation for free.  Realtytimes.com reports that 89% of buyers in today’s market are using their own agent, up from 69% in 2001.

But why don’t buyers just represent themselves?

Most buyers don’t represent themselves because the buying process has become more complicated.  Today’s market is filled with foreclosures, short sales, and many other situations where it helps to have the advice and guidance of an agent.  How should I present my offer?  What type of inspection should I do before closing?  Should I ask the seller for any concessions or credits?  These are some of the questions your real estate agent can help you answer.

Why should a buyer get their own agent when they can go directly to the listing agent?

Some people would assume work with the agent who has the property listed.  This is certainly an option, and many homes are purchased using this method every year.  If an agent represents both sides in a sale, they must disclose their dual agency to both the buyer and seller.  However, one aspect most buyers don’t know, is that the listing agent has fiduciary responsibility to the owner or seller of the home, even if they represent both the buyer and the seller.

Having your own agent when buying a home, means that they are tuned-in to exactly what you want (or at least they should be).  This way you only have to explain your situation, and what you are looking for in a home, one time.  As you look at homes, your agent can narrow down the search criteria more and more until they find that perfect home for your situation.

For more info on “buyer agents,” check out this article from Realtytimes.com: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20120117_youragent.htm

 

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Just Rented!  9 Glenwood Ave # 3 just rented for $1,850 / month.

This 2 BR Norwalk townhouse is BRAND NEW, with stainless steeel appliances, granite kitchen, 2 full bathrooms, a full basement with laundry and storage, OFF/ST parking, a

New Listing!  25 Maple St. # 4 was just listed for $900 / month.

This 1 BR near the center of Norwalk offers and updated kitchen and bath, laundry in the building, and OFF/ST parking.  It won’t last long at this price!

For more information about this specific 1 BR for rent in Norwalk, visit: http://cmls.paragonrels.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=2c1120e0-6fc4-4d73-b166-46645d59be15&Report=Yes

For info about every rental in Norwalk, visit www.ToddTurcotte.com

 

New Listing!  6 McAllister was just listed for $374,000.

This 3 BR, 2 Bath Ranch features a finished basement and a 1 car garage.  This property is a potential short-sale.

For more info about this home, check out th