Life in Newtown, CT

Newtown, CT Golf Courses and Parks.  For a small town, Newtown offers the golf enthusiast two private golf courses:

• Rock Ridge Country Club - is a full-service club with a 9 hole golf course with separate tee areas when playing 18 holes,
• Newtown Country Club - has a 9 hole golf course, Grill Room and private Dining Room for member parties.

The surrounding towns have golf courses with many residents playing at Richter Park in Danbury.  Richter Park is a Municipal 18 hole course designated as one of America's top 25 public courses.  Rates vary, but are reasonable.

The Newtown Park and Recreation Department runs many programs in Newtown including the town parks.  Newtown's town parks are:

• Dickenson Park - Open to Newtown Residents only.  Open from 9 am to Sundown.  Dickinson Park has (5) tennis courts, softball field, basketball court, two playground areas, FUNSCAPE creative play area, pavilion and picnicking  facilities, complete with charcoal grills.  A park permit is required on any vehicle entering the park.
• Treadwell Memorial Park - park is open from 9 a.m. until sundown.  Amenities include (4) tennis courts, a ball wall, basketball court, two playground areas, pavilion, multi-purpose baseball/softball field, two regulation size soccer field, and swimming pool complex, which features an 8 lane, 25 yard pool, with a diving "L" and wading pool.  Locker facilities are available.
• Lake Lillinonah Park - In addition to a beautiful view of the lake, there are picnic tables, grills and a boat launch.  There are portable bathroom facilities and parking. Swimming is NOT allowed, as boats pose too much danger.  Open to Newtown residents only.

In addition to the parks listed above, Newtown Park and Recreation maintains Eichler's Cove Beach & Marina and the Orchard Hill Nature Center.

If you have any questions about Newtown's Golf Courses and Parks, please feel free to email us.

Bob & Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABR
Prudential Connecticut Realty
www.connecticuthomesforsale.com
Cell - (203) 470-9818 

BOB & RICHELLE WARD have SOLD 16 Taunton Hill Road, Newtown, CT for $590,000.

*** Open House - Sunday, July 19, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ***

Click on photos to enlarge.

One of a kind mini estate property offers a lot - a unique post & beam country style home, an oversized barn with a studio and tons of storage, a free form in-ground pool with attached spa, cabana with full bathroom, pergolas, gardens and rock walls.

Home features both quality and great detailing throughout. Walnut wood flooring. Stone fireplace in Living Room that overlooks gardens & pool area. Gas stove in Dining Room with a built-in hutch and a slider to deck. Gourmet kitchen has a 6 burner gas range, Subzero refrigerator and center island. Mud Room with decorative concrete floor has separate entrance to front porch, radiant heat and large pantry with refrigerator. Central A/C, Central Vacuum. Handmade doors and bathroom vanities. Brickwork and arches.

Click here or go to http://www.16TauntonHill.com for more information on this home.

Bob & Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABR
Prudential Connecticut Realty
www.connecticuthomesforsale.com
Cell - (203) 470-9818

Recently, we've had a few homeowners ask if now is a good time to move up into a larger home.  Our answer is a resounding "YES!" and here's why:

• House prices in Newtown have come down a total of 15.11% in 2007 and 2008.
• Mortgage rates are still at historically low rates
• Many sellers need to get their homes sold and there are definately "deals" out there
• There are short sales available for sale, as well as pre-foreclosure and foreclosure properties.
• Contrary to what you hear on the news, people CAN get mortgages and homes are beginning to sell again.
• If you currently have equity in your home, great credit and have outgrown your exiting your home, you should definitely consider moving up to a larger home.
• Financial experts are speculating that when the housing market recovers, home values will increase at more normal rates (1-3% per year).  This translates into more built up equity in a more expensive home than in a less expensive home.  Here are examples:
  
  
  • A home worth $300,000 that increases in equity at 1%/year would be worth $303,000 - a gain of $3,000 in equity after one year.
  • A home worth $500,000 that increases in equity at 1%/year would be worth $505,000 - a gain of $5,000 in equity after one year.
  • A home worth $300,000 that increases in equity at 3%/year would be worth $309,000 - a gain of $9,000 in equity after one year.
  • A home worth $500,000 that increases in equity at 3%/year would be worth $515,000 - a gain of $15,000 in equity after one year.

So, if you've been waiting for the "right time" to move up to your next home, the time has come.  Contact a Realtor and get movin'.

If you have any questions or if you would like us to assist you with moving up, please feel free to email us.

Bob & Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABR
Prudential Connecticut Realty
www.connecticuthomesforsale.com
Cell - (203) 470-9818 

People ask us about mortgage rates all the time.  We thought that we would provide you with this information.  Keep in mind that rates have many variables to them and that they fluctuate constantly.

This information if courtesy of Dan Ianniello of Connecticut Home Mortgage.  Dan is a CMPS which means that he is a Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist. 

These rates can change in a minute, and assume perfect credit and a substantial down payment other than the FHA rates.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us.

Bob & Richelle Ward, Realtors, ABR
Prudential Connecticut Realty
www.connecticuthomesforsale.com
Cell - (203) 470-9818