March
2017

I SSUE
No. 3
 The Mid-Fairfield Record


MFCAR Upcoming Events

APRIL
Monday, April 3, 2017 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Septic Systems & Wells Lunch & Learn -  ENROLLMENT CLOSED
MFCAR

Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
GET YOUR PROPERTIES TO THE CLOSING TABLE WITHOUT ROAD BLOCKS!
Norwalk City Hall

Monday, April 10, 2017 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Mid-Fairfield County Association of REALTORS®

Friday, April 14, 2017 - GOOD FRIDAY B OARD OFFICE CLOSED

Wednesday, April 19, 2017 - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Elective CE Class taught by Dynamic Directions -   Norwalk Inn & Conf erence Center  Registration information will arrive in your email next week!

Friday, April 21, 2017 - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
9:00 AM

Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT 
FAIR HOUSING CE CLASS LIMITED ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE
Saugatuck Congregational Church - Must enter using driveway side entrance and take elevator downstairs.

MAY
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM EDT

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT
ETHICS CLASS -  LIMITED ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE
Saugatuck Congregational Church  - Must enter using driveway side entrance and take elevator downstairs.

2 Photo Shoot Appointments have become available.  Call us to book yours!

This morning we sent you an email about having two available appointments.  Well those have been taken and we now have two others.  Available photo shoot appointments are  for Wednesday, March 29 at 4:15 PM & Thursday, March 30 at 2:45 PM.  
 
Give us a call at 203-227-4418 if you'd like to reserve one of them.  
 
Image 1 Studios will be at MFCAR to provide photographic services to our members. Photography sessions will begin at 9:30 a.m. There is absolutely no cost or obligation. Images will be available for purchase, but again, there is no obligation.  The first image is $49.99 (plus a one-time archiving fee of $19.95); extractions are $30 each; background packages and other options are also available.
 
Your 45-minute photo appointment includes all the following:
  • Photo session with your Image 1 Studios photographer
  • Pose selection immediately following photography
  • Agent-directed image editing/retouching while you watch (remove/reduce wrinkles, blemishes, scars; brighten/straighten teeth; remove/reduce double chin; enhance eye color, etc.)
  • Image formatting as per agency website specs
  • Copyright release of your selected image for our office website



PRESS RELEASE

Contacts:David F. Pendrys: 860-566-8698 david@ctrealtors.com
Lisa Governale: 860-566-8717 lisa@ctrealtors.com 

Home Sales Down In February

Connecticut REALTORS® reports that the single-family residential home median sales price is $225,000 which reflects a 2.2 percent decrease from $230,000 in that same time period last year. Median indicates that half the homes sold for more and half for less. Single-family residential home sales in Connecticut decreased 4.2 percent comparing February 2017 to February 2016.
 
The total units of homes sold were 1,823 in February 2017 and 1,902 in February 2016.  Townhouses and condominium median sales price is $145,000 representing a 0 percent increase from $145,000 in that same time period in 2016. Sales in Connecticut decreased 11.3 percent comparing February 2017 to February 2016. Total units sold were 461 in February 2017 and 520 in February 2016. 

 
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Market Trends

The following are statistics taken from CMLS records. 

                      
Continue to Show Listings
Single Family Homes 
  For:  January 1 - March 24, 2017

TOWN
UNITS
Average/ Median 
Market Time  

Norwalk
60
105/43
Weston
18
323/203
Westport
45
197/177
Wilton 
22
187/146
Fairfield 
72
143/63

Pending Listings:  Single Family Home s
For: January 1, - March 24, 2017

TOWN
UNITS
Average/Median Market Time
Norwalk
48
111/54
Weston
18
158/101
Westport 
35
260/255
Wilton 
16
334/207
Fairfield 
54
136/108
  
    
Please click the following link to view the above statistics as well as the Avg./Median price for Houses and Condominiums sold for   January 1, - March 24, 2017 & January - December '16 , according to the CMLS.

CE CONNECTION
There are just a couple spots left in the classes below.

Fair Housing -   April 26, 2017  9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Click to register
Code of Ethics - May 17, 2017   9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Click to register

Terry Hastings will instruct these 3 hour classes at the Saugatuck Congregational Church - 245 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880.  

A reminder to those that are registered you must enter the church by using the driveway side entrance and take the elevator down.  Please arrive prior to class start time to allow time for parking & sign in.  You must be present for the entire course, including signing-in and-out to earn credit. 

No registrations will be accepted without payment.  
Advance registration is Required.
MFCAR Members $25.00
Non-Members $35.00 
No refunds




 
Online Classes

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Want to get a jump on your next CE renewal? Sign up for online classes through the CE SHOP. Not only will you get a discount but you'll also support MFCAR. 
 
  March: 20% off! Enter MARCH20 at checkout to receive discount 
(runs 3/1/17 - 3/31/17)

April: 20% off! Enter APRIL20 at checkout to receive discount 
(runs 4/1/17-4/30/17)
 
 
NEWAFFILIATE MEMBERS
FEBRUARY 2017

BAKES, CARA - 
WELLS FARGO, WESTPORT 
DINEEN, JOHN - 
CITIBANK, NORWALK                                 
LUBELL, MICHAEL - 
GUARANTEED RATE, WESTPORT           
MERRITT, AIMEE  -
 
HOMES SERVICE LENDING, STAMFORD                                   
PANSINO, MARIO - 
CITIBANK, NORWALK                                 

Total Affiliate Members - 39

NEW REALTOR® MEMBERS
FEBRUARY 2017

ALLEGRETTA, RALPH -  DVB COMMERCIAL, NORWALK
ASHMAN, PATRICIA -  WM. RAVEIS, WESTPORT
ETIENNE, EVELYNE -  HIGGINS GROUP, WESTPORT                
GALLEY, SUSAN -  HIGGINS GROUP, WESTPORT
HAFTER, DIANE -  BERKSHIRE, NORWALK
MAKRIS, MELISSA -  DOUGLAS ELLIMAN, GREENWICH
MONTANO, SAMUEL -  PREOH, WESTPORT
RECIUGA, MARIA -  BERKSHIRE, NORWALK
SCOTT, RICHARD/DR -  KELLER WMS PRESTIGE, STAMFORD   
TROMBA, KIMBERLY -  HIGGINS GROUP, NORWALK
VAHDAT, LISA/DR -  LISA VAHDAT & ASSOCS, WESTPORT   

                                                                 
Total REALTOR® Membership - 1148
Gates Sch olarship Information



Raymond F. Gates, Jr. 
Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Gates Scholarship Fund is now a part of the Connecticut Association of REALTORS® Foundation, Inc. which is a 501(c)(3) corporation and classified as a public charity. 

Students can apply for ONE of two scholarship categories: academic excellence, based solely upon academic factors or scholastic achievement, based upon academic factors, extracurricular activities and an essay. 

 
 The application deadline is April 7, 2017.  

 

Support the American Dream of Home Ownership. Attend our rally on 
May 9, 2017 as we make a big statement to our lawmakers and encourage them to give us a Connecticut to sell!

Here are a few perks you will get for attending this FREE event:
  • This event is FREE for all. Real estate colleagues, business partners, spouses and friends are all welcome.  However, registration is necessary and required for anyone to attend.
  • Complimentary lunch and food truck options
  • Local boards will be arranging bus transportation from your area to and from the Capitol
  • Special celebrity guest speaker - to be announced
  • Umbrellas and special ties/scarves will be provided to REALTOR® member attendees
You do not want to miss this historic event!

For questions regarding this event, please contact  David Pendrys at the CTR Office.

To register please click link:  Click here to register online.

If you'd like to join your fellow members on the bus please email Carolheins@mfcar.com to secure you seat.


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