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Yours Truly Gets A Nod from the Wall Street Journal, Darien Real Estate…

This weekends article in The Wall Street Journal article about life and real estate  in Darien, CT features a brief, but riveting comment from "moi". Take a look. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323528404578453591680866904.htmlContinue Reading!

Norwalks’ Best Kept Secret…Highmeadow.

Tucked away just off the Post Road on the Darien/Norwalk border is a small enclave eight homes known as Highmeadow.These homes,built in 2001 have never traded on the open real estate market but instead have been lovingly transferred from owner to owner privately. Such is the demand for these homes. They are a cross between a single family home and condominium. Residents own the property the house sits on but not the common areas which are maintained by the homeowners...Continue Reading!

Darien Spring Market Sees Multiple Bids Again….but….

  You can see from other local bloggers that  Darien spring real estate is in full swing.As I've mentioned before buyers are out in force.Inventory is sparse and that's creating a bit of a frenzy. As a result several properties in the past few weeks have gone to multiple offers,a situation we haven't seen in a consistent way for awhile.One new listing had  back to back appointments from Thursday through Sunday. This is potentially a very good thing but....In a perfect world, the law...Continue Reading!

Go Ahead. Ask me Anything….Darien Real Estate

Sometimes you're just starting to  THINK about buying or selling a home in Connecticut and you just have one measly little question. Who do you ask? Well how about me? Ive been selling and listing real estate for almost twelve years and have lived in Fairfield County twice as long as that. I've put three children through Connecticut schools,belong to a local country club and know tons of people from plumbers to tax accountants. If there is anything you want to know about the area and...Continue Reading!

Darien Real Estate Turnaround Finally Comes Around….

For years, specifically the past six or more,we've all been reading  reports that the real estate market in this country is showing signs of life.  A tick up in new home starts, word of rising prices in some markets and persistently low interest rates are a constant.Yet,  as a realtor here in Darien Ct, I never really felt it-until this year. Sure homes have been selling over the years since the real estate downturn but at a fraction of the pace and...Continue Reading!

Darien Real Estate … The Most Important 2012 Year End Statistic

It's that time of year again when everything from politics to fashion gets recapped. We'll soon see 2012's most important events,photographs,people, films, stocks and kitty videos trotted out before us. Similarly, Realtors and brokerages will soon regale us with statistics that invariably point the Darien real estate market in the "up" position. (I happen to agree, this year.) No one has seen the full year 2012 stats yet, but I have seen them as of November. I don't expect any significant variances in December, so I...Continue Reading!

Keep It Simple To Sell Your Ho..Ho..Home for the Holidays…Darien Real Estate

I was at a Darien Christmas lunch today and someone asked me an interesting question about selling a home during the holidays. She has four children, the house is festooned with holiday decor, and she wondered if that was a bad idea. At the risk of sounding like a "Scrooge", I think almost anything that detracts from the focus on the house,its size, or amenities is a no-no.A few common sense tips: Keep your tree, if you have one, to a reasonable size and...Continue Reading!

Come See What Everyone is Talking About, Kensett, Darien

Ive been writing here and elsewhere about the new development in Darien called Kensett. It is a development of 60 or so luxury condominium homes here in town. Until now, the models have been under construction but they are now ready to be shown. Of course, Id be happy to show anyone who wishes to make an appointment but there's another way  to see them as well. Next Thursday October 18 from 6-8PM I will be hosting a model home viewing...Continue Reading!

The Kensett is Coming!! Darien,CT Real Estate

For years residents of Darien,CThave bemoaned the lack of single family housing that allowed them to take advantage of Darien and all it has to offer without the bother of home upkeep and expenses. Also lacking has been a place for long-time residents and empty-nesters to scale back on their homes while staying in Darien. Weep no more, Darienites. Kensett is coming. Kensett represents an entirely new way to live in Darien.  Set on 15 acres, the development will be home to over 60 homes in a...Continue Reading!

One of My Favorite Local Websites, CT Bites….

For those of you coming out of the city and wondering what will you do without NYC restaurants, fear no more.  The website www.CTBites comes to your rescue. If you think your move to the 'burbs means you'll be giving up trendy and delicious foods you couldn't be more wrong. This website gives a great overview of all the gastronomic wonders of Fairfield County. New restaurants, farmers markets, openings (and closings), festivals,food events, wine info  and all things  food and drink in CT! Highly...Continue Reading!