Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Geothermal Heating and Cooling
I just had the opportunity to see two amazing home geothermal heating and cooling systems, and both were in Shelton! Check out this link to an article which will explain what it is and why it may benefit you - http://www.reddawn.com/featart11-98.html
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Real Estate Outlook - Kenneth R. Harney
Kenneth R. Harney offers a view on the Real Estate Outlook
http://www.bobbolesctrealty.com/frame.shtml?http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20081111_realestateoutlook.htm
http://www.bobbolesctrealty.com/frame.shtml?http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20081111_realestateoutlook.htm
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Westport Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 26,644 people, 9,586 households, and 7,170 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,286.7 people per square mile (496.8/km²). There were 10,065 housing units at an average density of 194.2/km² (503.0 persons/sq mi). The racial makeup of the town was 95.16% White, 1.13% African American, 0.05% Native American, 2.43% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. 2.34% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 9,586 households out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 6.8% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 25.2% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $119,872, and the median income for a family was $152,894. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $53,269 for females. The per capita income for the town was $73,664. 2.6% of the population and 1.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 2.7% are under the age of 18 and 2.1% are 65 or older.
Westport was named the fifth top-earning city in the US, with a median family income of $193,540 and median home price of $1,200,000 in July, 2008.[2]
There were 9,586 households out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 6.8% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 25.2% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the town the population was spread out with 27.9% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $119,872, and the median income for a family was $152,894. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $53,269 for females. The per capita income for the town was $73,664. 2.6% of the population and 1.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 2.7% are under the age of 18 and 2.1% are 65 or older.
Westport was named the fifth top-earning city in the US, with a median family income of $193,540 and median home price of $1,200,000 in July, 2008.[2]
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Welcome!
How would you like the opportunity to air your views/frustrations/opinions on the current real estate market in the Westport area? It can be extremely challenging to follow the trends and decide whether a property is worth the asking price or not.
Westport real estate sales are not like your average market sales. There seems to be no rhyme or reason as to how listing prices are determined. Final sales are a result of demand and what purchasers are willing to spend. Will the new political regime influence your decision, or the market in general?
Feel free to use this forum to voice your opinions! Also, visit http://www.bobbolesctrealty.com/ to search for homes in the Westport or Fairfield area and/or to locate valuable real estate information sources.
Westport real estate sales are not like your average market sales. There seems to be no rhyme or reason as to how listing prices are determined. Final sales are a result of demand and what purchasers are willing to spend. Will the new political regime influence your decision, or the market in general?
Feel free to use this forum to voice your opinions! Also, visit http://www.bobbolesctrealty.com/ to search for homes in the Westport or Fairfield area and/or to locate valuable real estate information sources.
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