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Dariens’ Weed Beach Features Outdoor Excercise Equipment…

I've never heard of this in my life but I must admit it is a brilliant idea...outdoor excercise equipment.Sure we've all been to yoga or boot camp on a beach but this brings it to a whole new level. Another great reason to consider buying a home in Darien,CT..http://darien.patch.com/announcements/darien-ymca-presents-newly-installed-outdoor-exercise-equipment-at-weed-beachContinue Reading!

Darien Schools In The Top Ten…Any Questions?

The article from Darien Patch speaks for itself.http://darien.patch.com/articles/darien-high-school-ranked-seventh-best-in-the-stateContinue Reading!

Property of the Week,A Slice of Heaven in Darien, CT for $26 Million…Give or Take…

Lots of chatter in the Darien, Ct real estate market this week about a spectacular,waterfront property which came on the market. The address is 27 Contentment Island,which is located in the prestigious, Tokeneke area of town. The property is  unique even by Darien standards due to its total privacy,unparalleled water access, and amenities.There are over five acres of grounds most with stunning water views. The main house itself is warm and livable.The spaces are lovely but one never gets the feeling...Continue Reading!

Spring Fling in Darien Real Estate……April 27,2012

Sixteen homes sold in Darien,CT just last week.....now thats what Im talkin'about!!!!Continue Reading!

Darien,CT Real Estate Market Tracker…1st Quarter 2012

Click on the link below for the latest in Darien real estate market statistics as of the end of March 2012. Some good stats, some not so good. The number of homes sold is up by 25% but that is misleading since its based on a small number to begin with namely 12 versus 15 this year. As usual the sweet spot for listings and sales is the $1-2million dollar range. The luxury market,$3million and up. has yet to make itself clear.Stay tuned. I'm predicting...Continue Reading!

Whats So Great About Living in Darien, CT Anyway?

Darien, Ct is a smallish town (around 18,ooo) people on the Gold Coast of Connecticut. It is situated between the larger cities of Norwalk and Stamford just an hour from New York. Although I've lived here for over 25 years,I'm always amazed how shopkeepers greet me by name and are so friendly.Lately we've stepped up the towns' retail game and brought in some upscale chains like Brooks Brothers, Joseph A Bank, Elizabeth Arden and Whole Foods. But to me it's the small...Continue Reading!

Say Yes To The Dress….Uh House…..Darien Homes for Sale.

I was watching a program last night on TV called..."Say Yes to the Dress" which features brides to be shopping for a wedding dress.Often they enter the process thinking that they know exactly the kind of dress they are looking for but wind up disappointed when they don't like the way it fits. Maybe I should start a show called "Say Yes to the House" because the process seemed similar to the house hunting .Just like brides, home buyers to be,...Continue Reading!

Top 5 Tips for a Successful Home Search,Darien,CT Real Estate

    Whether this is your first time buying a house or you’ve done it before, here are a few tips for how to prepare for a successful search in today’s market.  With 25 years of experience in this community, I’ve got lots more where these came from – so feel free to contact me, even if you just have questions. No obligation. No kidding. 1. A TRAIN RUNS THROUGH IT. Be aware that popular real estate web sites that offer “estimated” home...Continue Reading!

Home of the Week….Andy Rooneys’ House For Sale in Rowayton,CT….$749,500.

We have our share of celebrity  journalists in Farifield County, Brian Williams,Ashleigh Banfield, Scott Pelle and Mike Lupica just to name a few. It is unusual however, when one of their homes comes on the market and is affordable to entry level buyers. The home of Andy Rooney of "60 Minutes" fame is now on the market in Rowayton,Ct at an asking price of $749,500.   I went to the estate sale there a few weeks ago and there were all manner of memorabilia,including Emmy statuettes and...Continue Reading!

Darien Weekly Real Estate Market Report,March 27,2012

Here is the list of new listings,accepted offers,deposits and closings. As you can see the Darien real estate market is in full swing.Homes are selling across all price ranges. We even had a sale for $11 million!As always, the most popular price range is Darien entry level,namely 500K to $1.5million. Prices continue to moderate and homeowners are more realistic than in years past. There are two homes that I particularly like, one on Hillside Ave and the other on Pilgrim...Continue Reading!