state okays fairfield schools timeline toward redistricting, addressing racial balance

state okays fairfield schools timeline toward redistricting, addressing racial balance

FAIRFIELD - The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved an agreement... the district received updated enrollment projections from the SLAM Collaborative, a demographic firm, in late June, but that the estimates came “with some caution” because of the fluctuating real-estate market.

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a benefit concert in the park | shelter + project i see you

a benefit concert in the park | shelter + project i see you

Here at SHELTER, our core mission is changing lives through real estate and partnering through volunteer work, sponsorships, and events with a non-profit like Project I See You takes our mission to a whole new level. And the truth is, we couldn't reach our mission without each of you!

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home prices are finally falling. here's what to expect with the CT real estate market

home prices are finally falling. here's what to expect with the CT real estate market

With the New York City region continuing to hold its own on real estate prices, Connecticut home owners are testing the autumn market with new listings — though some with existing listings are cutting their prices as buyers cope with higher mortgage rates and the overall impact of inflation.

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4 predictions for denver’s (cooling-off?) real estate market

4 predictions for denver’s (cooling-off?) real estate market

Waiting until prices plateau to buy won’t necessarily save you money though. “The more the bubble pops,” Gill says, “the higher the interest rates have gone. So your bottom-line expenses are either going to be the same or cost more if you don’t get into the market now.”

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times take on affordable housing lacks evidence, balance

times take on affordable housing lacks evidence, balance

It’s important to address some of the claims and assumptions made in Ms. Lisa Prevost’s recent piece in the NY Times, Town After Town, Residents Are Fighting Affordable Housing in Connecticut.

The piece spurred a lot of discussion in many towns in the Nutmeg State and as an elected zoning commissioner in the Town of Fairfield and long-time neighborhood and environmental advocate, I’d like to set the record straight on 8-30g, Connecticut’s affordable housing law which allows developers to override local zoning regulations.

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denver’s real estate market could balance out for the first time in 16 years

denver’s real estate market could balance out for the first time in 16 years

“The market is entering a period of neutrality where the bullish ways of extreme markets make way for a stage of compromise, with buyers and sellers working together for a win-win experience,” wrote Levinson-Katz.

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colorado housing market becoming more buyer-friendly

colorado housing market becoming more buyer-friendly

According to CAR’s latest statistics:

  • Single family homes in Denver County are sitting on the market longer – about 18 days this month, compared to 11 in August 2021.

  • Last August, single family homes in Denver County sold for 102.4% of list price, compared to 99.1% this August…

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denver’s housing market continues to slow as locals compete with wealthier newcomers

denver’s housing market continues to slow as locals compete with wealthier newcomers

Higher mortgage rates continue to make it less enticing for potential buyers to look for a new home.

Denver-area home prices continue to drop month-to-month, though they are still higher than they were this time last year.

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denver draws rich financiers with $12 million lofts, $175 sushi menus

denver draws rich financiers with $12 million lofts, $175 sushi menus

Colorado’s capital has transformed from a city in decline into a magnet for the affluent.

Statistically speaking, Denver’s economy is on fire. Unemployment has more than halved in the past year, GDP is expected to grow 73% faster in 2022 than the national figure and inflation — even more so than in the rest of the country — is on a tear.

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how hot is the real estate market near white plains? home sale prices rise to $825K

how hot is the real estate market near white plains? home sale prices rise to $825K

The median sales price for a single-family home sold in Westchester County during May was $825,000. That's an increase of 13% compared with May 2021, according to a USA TODAY Network localized analysis generated with data from Realtor.com.

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