Submitted by DonVito5086 t3_124q7nd in Connecticut
Sunsailor76 t1_je0zblu wrote
Fairfield has a lot for families and has good schools.
DonVito5086 OP t1_je0zq6f wrote
We really like Fairfield and that is where I've spent the most time because that's where our friends live. I realize inventory is still low but some of the asking prices for houses in Fairfield are just laughable.
Sunsailor76 t1_je10bpj wrote
Westport is nice, but more expensive. Overall in Connecticut since 1980, the population has grown about 25% but housing has not kept up, hence our housing shortage. I don’t expect it to go away for a while.
DonVito5086 OP t1_je10slf wrote
Yeah and unfortunately some people are taking advantage of that which is expected. Just yesterday I saw a house in Fairfield (06825) that needed a good amount of updates and they were asking like 950K. I wouldn't pay 500K for that house. Just gotta keep our fingers crossed. Seems like Newtown has a lot of nice homes in our price range as well.
marjorymackintosh t1_je2590t wrote
Houses are worth what people will pay for them. If you think something is truly overpriced (I.e. it’s been sitting on the market for a while) you can always try to make a lower offer.
TriStateGirl t1_je26ymu wrote
I recommend Trumbull over Fairfield though. Better taxes and just as good of schools.
Sunsailor76 t1_je2ow5p wrote
But Fairfield has four beaches and two marinas and three yacht club. If you like water or sailing, it’s something to consider.
curbthemeplays t1_je3tl21 wrote
Actually Trumbull taxes (mill rate) are higher than Fairfield’s.
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