Mortgage applications rose 9.3% this past week.  Most of those were refi’s, but the purchase mortgage index rose 2.6% also, primarily because of the current low mortgage rates.

To read the entire article, visit:  http://www.housingwire.com/2011/09/28/mortgage-applications-rise-9-3

POKO Parters looks to be moving ahead with their redevelopment plans for Wall St.

The first phase of the project calls for 101 apartments, 236 parking spaces and 16,182 square feet of retail space.

To read the full article, visit:  http://www.thehour.com/story/510986/poko-partners-has-36-months-to-build-phase-one/?ref=rss

For more info on Norwalk real estate, visit:  www.ToddTurcotte.com

Just Rented! 98 Ferris just rented for $1,350 / month.

This Norwalk apartment offers 2 BR’s, 1.5 Baths, OFF/ST parking, and a full basement for laundry and storage!  This apartment received a lot of interest and multiple offers.  For more information about this specific unit, visit: http://cmls.paragonrels.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=3f9828e6-355d-4405-a02e-c0a800fade49&Report=Yes

For information on every property in Norwalk, visit:  www.ToddTurcotte.com

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

This 1 BR Norwalk apartment features H/W floors, a dishwasher, and washer / dryer in unit!  It also offers OFF/ST parking for 1 car.  For more info about this specific apartment visit:  http://cmls.paragonrels.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=412beb09-595d-4c9e-bc16-f118347a0df4&Report=Yes

For more info on every rental in Norwalk visit:  www.ToddTurcotte.com

New Listing!  36 Chapel # 3 was just listed for $1,700 / month.

This updated Norwalk townhouse should get a lot of interest.  It features 2 BR’s, 1.5 Baths, a full walk-up attic, and a 2 car garage!

For more info about this Norwalk townhouse for rent visit:  http://cmls.paragonrels.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=1d633a52-7585-44ad-9b18-dc46e6cb214a&Report=Yes

For info on every rental in Norwalk visit:  www.ToddTurcotte.com

Just Rented!  59 Stuart # 1 just rented for $1,550 / month.

This Norwalk apartment was popular right off the bat with multiple showings the 1st day it was listed.  The landlord had a full price offer from a well qualified tenant within 3 days, and had a signed lease within 5 days. 

A lot of landlords have trouble with vacancies, but with advice from Norwalk’s # 1 rental agent, and good marketing, this landlord will have 1 day of vacancy between the current tenant and new tenant!

For more info about renting your property, visit the “For Landlords” page at www.ToddTurcotte.com

Survey results from Tulia.com confirm that most Americans still look forward to owning their own home.  There is still some uncertainty among all Americans on the immediate future of the housing market, but most agree that real estate is still a good long-term investment and the “American Dream” of owning your own home is still largely intact.

To read the entire article visit:

http://pro.truliablog.com/grow-business/the-american-dream-lives-on-whos-dreaming-about-working-with-you/?ecampaign=anews&eurl=pro.truliablog.com%2Fgrow-business%2Fthe-american-dream-lives-on-whos-dreaming-about-working-with-you%2F

For more info on local real estate, visit www.ToddTurcotte.com

Just Sold!  25 Redmont Rd. in North Stamford just sold for $575,000.

This 4 BR, 2.5 Bath home features a 2 car garage and large back yard.  These buyers came away with a great property that had multiple offers on it.  For more info about this specific home visit:  http://CMLS.fnismls.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=604d9e07-93da-46a3-b98b-6a70e48dafd9&Report=Yes

For more info about Norwalk and Stamford real estate visit:  www.ToddTurcotte.com

Just Reduced!  14 Woodbury # 1 was just reduced to $1,575 / month.

This Norwalk apartment is huge, at about $1,300 SF, and offers an updated kitchen and garage space for $25 extra per month.  For more about this specific unit visit:  http://CMLS.fnismls.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=ea4854ec-f172-414a-8152-36304b669eae&Report=Yes

For more info on every property in Norwalk CT, visit www.ToddTurcotte.com

New Listing!  59 Stuart # 1 was just listed for $1,550 / month.

This apartment in Norwalk features 2/3 BR’s, 1.5 Baths, a nicely updated kitchen, and washer / dryer in the basement.

For more info about this specific rental visit:  http://CMLS.fnismls.com/publink/default.aspx?GUID=1eb268e1-cf12-4114-82b4-952fb5a6e27f&Report=Yes

To search “for rent” and “for sale” listings in Fairfield County, visit:  www.ToddTurcotte.com