Rowayton
Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival July 21 – 24 2011
July 13, 2011 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival July 21 – 24, 2011.
Seaside Park – Bridgeport, CT
Rowayton
NHS Class of 1975 Cocktail Party July 23 2011
July 13, 2011 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
NHS Class of 1975 to hold cocktail party
NORWALK — On Saturday, July 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. the Norwalk High School class of 1975 will be holding a cocktail party at Quattro Pazzi Restaurant at Oak Hills Golf Course). $25/personfor hors d’oeuvres and two pastas. Cash bar. Please send checks payable to NHS Class of 1975, PO Box 110493, Trumbull, CT 06611 or email mstrolin@aol.com
Rowayton
Norwalk CT Property Sales Transfers May 16 – 31
July 11, 2011 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
5 Hayes Avenue
Mercedes Weisheit to John Weisheit, $325,000
28, 34 & 44 Slocum Street
EMS Group Limited Partnership to 44 Slocum Street LLC, $1,275,000
25 Honey Hill Road
Estate of Grace Vadas to Patricia Panasuk, $312,000
19 Melrose Avenue
Robert Murenan & Minnie Goodlavage to KTF Design LLC, $263,133
6 Farm Creek Road
Six Farm Creek LLC to Arick & Kalyw Rynearson, $1,780,000
7 Garfield Street
Estate of Mario Monticchio ot Christene Moise, $285,000
1 Hollow Tree Road
Marie Cunliffe to Maureen Burke, $312,500
50 Fairview Avenue Unit 3G
Brian & Dianne DiStassio to Lena Chu, $155,000
10 Eversley Avenue
Andrew Meikle & Adrienne Law to Prudential Relocation Inc, $577,500
16 Brookhill Lane
Susan Pascucci to Francis Prenevost, $438,000
25 Grand Street Unit 117
Peter Sillan to Kristin Iorio, $184,900
2 Winterset Drive
Estate of Mary Freding to Delphine Swierc, $435,000
174 Woodward Avenue
Hector Reyes to Bruce Freitag, $186,000
135 Highland Avenue
Ellen Duggins to Scott & Lindsey Sozio, $1,700,000
181 Rowayton Woods Drive
Francisco Rendon to Joshua Frank, $387,500
17 Eleanor Drive
Lisa Pullia to Michel Campbell & Lisa Yerinides, $392,500
9 Rhodonolia Park
Estate of David Luty to Helen Sam & Arockia Raja, $410,000
52 Wolfpit Avenue Unit 2A
Arthur Wargo t Giuseppe Mercuri, $105,000
36 Ferris Avenue Unit B2
Woodbury LLC to Renault Young, $400,000
17 May Drive
Adam & Tara Kovach to Daniel Sanabel, $830,000
169 Perry Avenue
SSB Realty Holdings LLC to Rudolph Eberstadt, $460,000
2 St James Place
Susan Castle & Pamela Bayly to Two St James Place LLC, $700,000
5 Lycett Court
Matthew & Sandra Purowitz to Scott Smith, $545,000
154 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Capital One NA to Konstantinos Spetsaris, $237,000
15 Styles Lane
Theodore Hammack & Elizabeth Leidhold to Miroslavt Siloboda & Lucia Nagyova, $314,000
15 South Street Unit 1A
C & T Partners LLC to APH 15 South Street LLC, $250,000
40 Ferris Avenue Unit 5
Woodbury LLC to Evan & Deborah Dubin, $400,000
75 Wolfpit Avenue
Richard Silverstein to James Andrasi & Michelle Martelli, $430,000
8 Winnipauk Drive
Laura Kaehler to Joseph & Elaine Campanie, $450,000
Rowayton
July 2011 Real Estate News – Second quarter statistics
July 5, 2011 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
The State of the Market Second Quarter 2011
Can you believe it summer already? Every person that I come in contact with wants to know what is really going on with housing. I can give you the report from our area and it is not all bad news! Home sales in the first quarter have shown a slight gain overall compared to last year. However home sales in this second quarter increased in Norwalk and most of the surrounding towns. Rental prices are beginning to increase as some buyers are still reluctant to make a commitment and purchase a home at this time. Perhaps if rental prices climb high enough, home buyers may decide to jump back into the market.
Investors should keep their eyes open and grab some of the great opportunities that present themselves in today’s real estate market. You can buy a nicely maintained single family home, spruce it up, rent it out and actually make some money until the housing market comes back. There is a tremendous demand for nice rental properties and clients are paying top dollars for remodeled homes.
Here are a few statistics from Consolidated Multiple Listing system.
As of July 29th 2011 Norwalk is showing an increase in inventory compared to last quarter. Currently there are 490 single family homes and 283 condominiums on the market. Those inventory numbers are up from last quarter’s number of 398 single family homes and 258 condos. In the first quarter of 2011, 83 single family and 39 condos sold. Home sales are up for the second quarter 125 single family homes and 55 condominiums sold. We are heading into our summer market and there is simply no way to tell how it will fair. If you are qualified and ready to buy, you can get a great deal at this time.
Westport and Wilton properties are pretty hot right now as prices are down significantly from last year. This has led to an increase of sales in these towns. Here are the related numbers for these communities.
Inventory is up in Westport as they are currently showing an inventory of 379 single family homes and 30 condominiums on the market. In the first quarter of 2011, 49 single family homes and 4 condos have sold. Sales are up for the second quarter at 118 single family homes and 11 condominiums sold. This is great news
Wilton is currently showing an increase of inventory with 227 single family homes and a decrease of 16 condos for sale. In the first quarter of 2011, 29 single family homes and 5 condos have sold. Sales are up for the second quarter at 43 single family homes and condo sales remain flat at 5.
As a buyer or seller the best way to succeed in the real estate market is to make sure you get the proper education and guidance through a professional real estate agent. Now more than ever a reputable experienced agent is necessary to guide you through the complications that may occur in your buying or selling situation. Bondi Realty Group LLC has the experience and expertise. We are experts in short sales and can help you sell your home successfully. We are currently offering both buyers and sellers incentives when working with us. Please call us today for all of your real estate needs.
Betty Bondi
Owner/ Broker
www.BondiRealtyGroup.com
203-899-9990
Rowayton
Norwalk CT Property Sales Transfers April 16 – 30
June 9, 2011 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
Recent real estate home sales in Norwalk CT
43 Strathmore Lane
Neil Phillips to Stuart Brodsky, $310,000
31 Huckleberry Drive South
Cono Vertuccio & Mario Strano to Susan Brennan, $475,000
7 Coldspring Street
Philip & Janice Matregrano to Matthew Alpert, $182,500
71 Aiken Street Unit 16
Harrison Getz to Michael Carlucci, $310,000
129 Silvermine Avenue
Richard & Sarah Natale to Harrison Getz, $430,000
26 Pequot Drive
Timothy & Mary Plunkett to Peter & Elizabeth Ricci, $725,000
5 Fenwick Place
Arthur Allen & Amanda Smith to Katherine Stepp, $427,000
1 Bond Street
Wells Fargo Bank NA to Robert Hutchinsen, $291,000
23 Weatherbell Drive
Michael & Elizabeth Statford to Dr. Rishon & Nancy Stember, $691,500
7 Barclay Court
Carl Oila to Peter Dee, $757,500
6 French Farm Road
Michael & Tonya Cameron to Andrew & Stephanie Parkin, $950,000
115 Fillow Street Unit 24
Ronald Plantamura to Eluisa Brunetto, $275,000
95 Ledgebrook Drive Unit 12-9
Janis Waanane to Lauren Cincotta, $235,000
15 Pine Point Road Unit 397
Todd & Melissa Thomson to Laurie & Scott Tuck, $135,000
Pine Point Road Unit 46
Dorothy Partch to Richard Hodges, $135,000
250 Rowayton Avenue
Benjamin & Ashley Ghirskey to Alan & Sarah Walker, $1,050,000
8 Barclay Court
Douglas Prophet to Alex Cotter & Olivia Sackett, $835,000
14 Fort Point street
Deutsche Bank Trust Company to Kilich brothers llc, $217,000
42 Hills Lane
Estate of Herbert Gemberg to John Gavigan, $260,000
2 Bumblebee Lane
Darion & Sandra Hart to Suzanne & Anders Lindegren, $980,000
278 Rowayton Ave
Henry & Laura Sagman to James & Barbara Montero, $725,000
7 Huckleberry Drive north
Erik & Tara Wilkinson to Marc & Sara Culver, $645,000
163 South Main Street Unit 6
Grzegorz & Anna Kasinska to Johnny Exantus, $190,000
16 Fairfield Avenue
Matthew Ahearns to Lillian & Scott Quis, $320,000
230 Sunrise Hill Road Unit 120
Mark McGill to Dorothy Chiaramonte, $310,000
12 Milton Place
William Axness to Charles Goodrich III to Elaine Falkenberg, $600,000
3 Morningside Place
HSBC Bank USA NA to Thomas Wemyss, $245,000
19 Rome Street
Thomas Schimenti to Pamela Mahon, $387,500
143 Wolfpit Avenue
Steve Cola to Stephen Ferrera, $669,800
Rowayton
13th Annual Dachshund Reunion June 4th 1 – 3 pm Westport, CT
May 27, 2011 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
Love Dachshunds? There will be plenty to see at the 13th Annual Dachshund Renunion in Westport CT.
Save the date – Saturday June 4th 1 -3 p.m. The raindate is Sunday June 5th 1 -3 pm.
Location: Jesup Green in front of the Westport Library.
Rowayton
Buyers Avoid Fixer Upper Homes – May 2011
May 26, 2011 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
Bondi Realty Group Norwalk article May 2011
Buyers avoid fixer uppers
In the overheated housing market of the past, buyers felt that they had to accept homes even though they were in inferior condition but these days, most view an as- is property and run the other way.
Buyers have little or no tolerance for homes that need fixing up. They want to walk into the picture perfect home and just move in. A move in condition home is in the number one position when buying a property today. One factor that is the main cause is the tight lending by the banking industry. Buyers must put down more money as a down payment, resulting in less money to fix up their new home.
This is absolutely the story of today’s market. Buyers will pay a premium to get a home in move in condition. They will even engage in a bidding war just to avoid buying a project house. As a result we strongly advise homeowners to remodel before listing their home to get the best price and fastest sale possible.
We recommend against major renovations, such as replacing the kitchen and baths.
Sellers shouldn’t risk spending more than they’d get back in the sale price. This can be true with major kitchen and bath renovations because they are such a personalized taste.
There are however ways to spruce up kitchens and baths without blowing your budget. Think about replacing or painting cabinet doors and hardware. Install a new faucet, countertop and sink. In the bath, add a new toilet, fresh paint and new grout. These small changes can make a big difference when selling your home.
On the other hand, major maintenance and safety issues such as underground oil tanks and leaky roofs, heating and air conditioning must be dealt with before the home goes on the market because buyers are unwilling to take them on. These issues can be discovered and dealt with by having a home inspector come in prior to listing your home. You will now be prepared that your home will pass inspection and increase the chance that your sale will go through.
Beyond those kinds of headaches, sellers can make a big difference with simple and relatively inexpensive fixes: painting the walls, getting rid of clutter and pulling up carpets to show the hardwood floors that buyers crave.
Curb appeal is extremely important. Spruce up the front yard and entryway to make a good first impression. Trim the bushes, cut the grass, plant fresh colorful flowers in the garden and in pretty glazed pots. Give the front door a fresh coat of paint.
Getting rid of clutter is absolutely essential. A buyer needs to envision how the house will look with their items in place. Do an intense deep cleaning. This is a very cost effective step that is extremely necessary. You’ve got to clean it out sometime; if you do it now, it’s going to benefit you financially. If sellers can’t or won’t prepare their homes for the market then they will have to lower their expectations on price.
Sellers – If you are looking for the best real estate agents in the business, look no further than Bondi Realty Group LLC. We can provide the best service in the business to you! Please contact us for your personalized free market analysis today. Our coverage area includes Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, Westport & Wilton, CT. If you are moving out of the area we have an extensive referral network.
Betty Bondi
Owner/Broker
Bondi Realty Group LLC
203-899-9990
Rowayton
Norwalk CT Property Sales Transfers April 1 – 15
May 26, 2011 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
31 Deerwood Manor
Richard & Faye Sneeder to Kristie & Sloane Googin, $870,000
199 Gregory Boulevard Unit A2
Estate of Nancy Weddell to Judith H, $505,000
28 Raymond Terrace
Bryan & Angelyn Ferguson to Nathaniel & Jessica Burns, $325,000
25 Grand Street Unit 230
Brett Almstead to Heather Breslin, $225,000
1 Nylked Terrace
Paul Allaire to David Rosenberg, $3,675,000
7 Norport Drive
Julie Reid & Linda Wolf to David & Jennifer Reganato, $2,275,000
11 Oak Street
Peoples United Bank to Simela Petridou & Dimitrios Petridis, $102,000
33 North Water Street Unit 306
Mark Candido & Ronald Scinto to Jill Birinyi, $397,500
12 Elm Street
US Bank NA to Peter Boccarossa, $215,600
15 South Street Unit 2A
C & T Partners to Jean Jacob LLC, $250,000
19 Knollwood Road
Richard & Cheryl Copeino to Jones Darkwa, $380,000
6 Jersey Lane
Elizabeth Pavlik to Patria Peralta, $386,500
1 Jomar Road
John & Tina Pinto to Toan & Matilda Hinh, $385,000
4 Daskams Lane Unit 309
Ryan Fisher to Erez Biala, $347,000
56 Strathmore Lane
Penelope Koechl to Robbie Gendels, $352,500
19 Fireside Court
Justine Cutrone to Shawn Schwartz, $610,000
105 Dry Hill Road
PCJ LLC to Dan Bucatanschi & Ksenia Bukina, $619,000
442 Main Avenue Unit D1
442 Main Avenue LLC to Ruslan & Liya Magdeeva, $435,000
15 Pine Point Road Unit 202
Tristam & Cynthia Dunn to David & Albertine Madon, $145,000
45 Raymond Terrace
Elizabeth & Peter Ricci to Norchilas Marsan & Leigh Testa, $420,000
7 Harriet Street
James & Jane Mitchell to Craig & Tamara Allan, $310,000
4 Shagbark Road
Clute & Daphne Ely to R Grosvenor & Jean Ely, $2,000,000
143 North Seir Hill Road
Kerschner Development Company LLC to Corin & Jason fogelson, $1,220,000
6 Avon Street
Mark & Barbara Sibiskie to Paul Falzone, $130,000
199 Gregory Blvd Unit A4
Gregory & Mark DeVito to Pasquale & Beatrice D’Orio, $530,000
21 Eagle Road
Darryl Hoyt to Amanda Morelli, $265,000
50 Fairview Avenue Unit 3B
Helen Greskovic to Cross Properties LLC, $95,000
80 County Street Unit 1C
Martin Wolf to JBS Realty Group LLC, $100,000
10 Pine Hill Avenue Ext
Joseph Flewellyn & Edith Salisbury to Joseph & Luisa D’allacco, $535,000
10 Twin Ledge Road
Will & Megan Swillie to Paul & Gregory Varner, $625,000
16 Olive Lane
John & Eleanor Malucky to Antartica LLC, $280,000
125 Washington Street Unit L208
Michael Licata to Michael Jackson, $196,000
31 West Main Street
31 West Main Street LLC to Twins 06 LLC, $600,000
1 Deerwood Manor
Estate of Frances Cea to Philip Solano, $365,000
Rowayton
Norwalk CT Property Sales Transfers March 16 – 31
May 4, 2011 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
20 Hayes Avenue
20 Hayes Avenue LLC to Antonette Gmernicki, $519,000
78 Stonybrook Road
Estate of Elaine Soyak to Peter & Madorie O’Hara, $416,710
97 Wolfpit Avenue
Jeffrey & Barbara Sisko to David & Kimberly Gibson, $600,000
36 Ellen Street
Frank Dudas to Ree Ann Macachor & Christopher Murphy, $416,400
18 Hilltop Road
Lewis Andrews & Mary Trampus to Julie Frank, $1,150,000
2 Sasqua road
Gary & Deborah Lucidon trustee to Frank Ertl, $850,000
130 Fillow Street
Joan Monte to Sondra Kelly, $293,000
10 Broadview Terrace
Brandon & Michelle Schassberger to Edward Kasparek, $385,000
24 Mills Street
US Bank NA to John Robinson, $285,000
130 Fillow Street, Unit 13
Thomas Mosier to Antonio Barros, $315,000
114 Dry Hill Road
Craig Bianco & Jennifer Chin to Kathleen Gallagher & Franco D, $383,000
15 Lakewood Drive
Judith & Harold Uhlin to Daniel & Sarah Lawrence, $342,000
1 Harriet Street
Real Estate Holding LLC to One Harriet LLC, $350,000
4 Pogany Street Unit A1
Susan O’Neill to Erik Henry, $279,700
5 Eagle Road
D’Orio family Trust to Scott & Arlene McCoy, $339,900
6 Pine Point Road
Gail Cosman to Bas & Julie Nieuweweme, $1,349,000
74 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Christopher Cooke conservator of Howard Nickerson to James Roach, $375,000
3 Harbor Bluff Lane
Miriam Moran Trustee to Pierce & Ashley O’Neil, $1,875,000
50 Ferris Avenue
Maria Oliva & Jose Garcia to Kalpanaben & Thakorbhai Patel, $205,000
102 Silver Creek Lane # 32
Charles & Mary Bockus to James & Melinda Brockwell, $650,000
19 Blue Mountain Road
Jacqueline Brini to Jonathan & Natalie Kroft, $482,500
20 Ryan Avenue
GMAC Mortgage LLC to Brant Behr, $190,000
111 Winfield Street
Luis & Carmelina Vega to Alex Westwood, $225,000
36 Ferris Avenue Unit B3
Woodbury LLC to Jade & Brandon Karow, $399,000
15 Pine Point Road Unit 260
Robert & Lisa Ingraham to Laura Logan, $150,000
115 Fillow Street Unit 82
Susan McIntyre to John Runia, $305,000
100 Richards Avenue # 206
Frank Intrieri to Stephanie Pisano, $335,000
84 Shorefront Park
William Falkenstein to Samuel & Rebecca Howe, $706,500
12 ½ Highview Avenue
Paul Bean to Jian Ming Bi & Shao Xia Luo, $272,000
5 Old Rock Lane
Steven & Dorothy Carter to Douglas Schneider, $572,500
22 Fair Street
Salvatore & Tara Mattera to Paul & Elizabeth Seeger, $367,000
15 Pine Point Road Unit 306
Simon & Chantal Little to John Lang & Courtney Kelly, $135,000
20 Duck Pond Road
Irene Reichenbach to Christopher Lynch, $1,025,000
4 Mack Street
Jody Proct to Stephen & Hillary Ahearn, $250,000
29 Phillips Street
Michael Dial to Michael Pironto, $260,000
130 Stuart Avenue
Estate of Mary Pignataro to Ralph & Doralisa Gonzalez, $276,000
77 West Norwalk Road
Mangesh & Shilpa Karandikar to Jeremy Mercier & Mary Doran, $442,500
1 Byrd Road
Prudential Relocation Inc to Theodore Sommer & Ashly Hevesy, $273,000
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$369900 – Spacious Raised Ranch Cul de Sac – Norwalk, CT
April 30, 2011 by bettyb · Leave a Comment
Light and bright 4 Bedroom, one and a half bath raised ranch at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, convenient to I-95 and the Merritt Parkway. Well maintained with hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling in Living Room, family room with fireplace and a one car garage. This home offers tons of potential, a perfect place to make your own. Motivated seller.
Bondi Realty Group is located in Norwalk, serving all of Fairfield County Connecticut. We have 20 years of real estate experience working with buyers, sellers and investors. 
