I liked Michael Carnahan's answer because there is a wealth of information right at your finger tips. If you decide that you have interest in that area, you will need to select buyer representation. Local agents know their market well. Check with several different area real estate agents and see who you feel comfortable with. A good agent will not only be able to introduce you to the town you are interested in, but they will be able to secure your interests as a buyer.
Watertown itself is somewhat centeral in CT, with easy access to most major highways. You can be in NYC in 1:45 or on your way to New Hampshire (2.5hrs). The town has a complete mix of residential and commercial properties. There are many towns bordering Watertown that offer a more rural experience, if that is what you're interested in. Please feel free to contact me to determine exactily what you are looking for and I will begin a search. When I locate an acceptable subject I will contact you.

Hi Bernadine: Last year I had a listing in Watertown that went into contract about a month after going on the market....very fortunate in this challenging market!

I am located in the village of Litchfield, quite close to Watertown, and I would be happy to help you in your search for a house.

Why don't you contact me @ 860-485-4094

Bob Mowen
Broker Associate
William Raveis Real Estate
33 West St
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-485-4094
mowenb@raveisre.com http://www.bobmowen.com

Hi Bernadine,

I am familiar with Watertown CT. Where are you locating from? I can guide you to some local web sites. http://www.rep-am.com is a local newspaper with an archive section that may be helpful for you. Also try http://www.watertownct.org

Please let me know if I can assist you in any way.

Hi Bernadine! Thanks for asking your question. As a Realtor I usually suggest that people start out with a simple Google search using the town name -- in this case, Watertown, CT, which is in Litchfield County. You will find sites like the Watertown homepage, the local Chamber of Commerce, a Wikipedia page, and, of course, lots of pages by people who live there, usually in blog format. You could also read the local papers online, like TownTimesNews and the Litchfield County section of Harford Courant. Finally, for specifics on the local real estate market, real estate trends, and more direct community information, it's always best to consult a Reatlor. While I am not a Realtor in Watertown, I would be happy to refer you to a colleague who can better assist you. Thanks, and have a great day!