Charles Flynn Real Estate

08/19/2025

It’s getting a little better for buyers! Call me today!

Agents, are you seeing this in your market? 💭

More than half of all homes are selling for less than their asking price, as buyers gain leverage in a weaker housing market, according to a new Cotality report.

May saw a 15% drop in total home sales compared to last year, while the national median list price held firm at $495,000. Mortgage rates hovering near 7% continue to shrink the buyer pool, creating a challenging environment for sellers.

Here’s the key takeaway: With fewer buyers actively shopping, sellers are feeling pressure to adjust expectations. Over half of homes, 56%, sold below asking price in May.

Learn more and see which states have some of the largest inventory increases: https://rltor.cm/a63128

08/07/2025

Throwback to this ad from Arizona in the 1950s. Adjusted for inflation, that would be equivalent to about ~$115,000 today. 😮

06/19/2025

Sellers, first impressions are everything and nothing turns off a potential buyer faster than signs of dirt, clutter, or neglect 🙅‍♀️

Before your first showing (or even your first listing photo!), tackle these 7 must-clean areas to help your home look its absolute best

📌 Agents, save and send this one to your seller clients!

07/16/2024

This is helpful advice and information when proceeding to closings.

When you originate a loan, you will be required to make some initial payments upon your closing: one is the down payment, the other is your closing costs. Closing costs typically include the loan origination fee, appraisal fee, credit report fee, tax service fee, closing/escrow fee, mortgage recording charge, hazard insurance premium/reserves, and county property taxes/reserves, totaling 3-6% of the loan amount

03/27/2024

Spring has arrived, and so has the perfect time to purchase a home! It is important not to let the market intimidate you—listen as we tell you how to succeed in this market and explain the "The Five Rights" in a sale, and more. https://bit.ly/43z363i

05/03/2023

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12/10/2022

Another closed deal! Sunny 2 Bedroom in Ansonia Full price offer-Rented in 12 Days! MLS # 170536065 Contact us for your Real Estate needs. Call Charles 203 627 8941

07/20/2021

Dear Orange friends,
I am part of the talented team , The Orange Playground Committee, appointed by our First Selectman Mr. Zeoli to bring a playground to Fred Wolfe Park. We could use your help in sharing this post and supporting this worthy project with a donation to this cause.

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06/27/2020

I shared my observations about our changing Connecticut real estate market with Ethan Fry of the Connecticut Post this week.
Red Hot! Please call me for your Real Estate needs. 203.627.8941

“You could put a home on the market on a Friday and it was sold by Saturday,” one real estate agent said.