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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!

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!

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!

Zestimate,Schmestimate…Why Buyers and Sellers Should Beware…

I cannot tell a lie. This article been lifted wholly from Realtor.com but it really explains why buyers and sellers alike should take these  Web based real estate estimates with a grain of salt....or a bag of salt. Data is a good thing to have at your disposal but when it comes to buying and selling real estate in Darien or elsewhere, its only a small part of the picture. The old saying is "Garbage in, garbage out" and thats what Web estimates amount...Continue Reading!

Good News,Bad News, Darien Real Estate,Spring 2012

This is a" boots on the ground" kind of post regarding my observations of the spring Darien real estate market so far.First, its still early-calendar wise.However, the warm weather seems to have brought out potential buyers. As I wrote last week, I was bumping up against other agents in town while showing homes. Renters seem to want to come off the fence but there is still a reticence to pull the "trigger". People are still concerned about job security, particularly...Continue Reading!

Darien Ct, Kids,Kids and More Kids…

     According to the new census, a full 23% of Darien,Ct's residents are under the age of 18...this is the highest in the state. Come on up. Plenty of people to play with.        Continue Reading!

Cesco’s Trattoria Comes to Darien,Now You Really Have to Move Here…..

We had our William Pitt Sothbey's International Realty Christmas party in this new restaurant located in downtown Darien and I was blown away. Darien had seen a big uptick in the number of new reswtaurants in the past few years but this may be the best. The restaurant itself is in The Goodwives Shopping Center (yes that's really the name), right in the middle of town. The owners,Also and Barbara set up the most yummy buffet. All the dishes were totally...Continue Reading!

Rentals in Darien Ct, A Mixed Bag

There are lots of reasons people choose to rent in Darien. They can be renovating a home elsewhere,  haven't found the home of their dreams in town or are test driving the area, so to speak. Then there are those that have bought a new home and found they were unable to sell their previous home and so list it for rent. Whatever the reason, there are currently around 30 properties for rent in Darien Ct in the price range of around...Continue Reading!

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year…Just Not For Darien Real Estate

I regularly post both weekly and monthly reports regarding volume, average price,closing etc. But at this time of the year, I feel it is prudent to take a break both from what is boring and irrelevant. Real estate is a seasonal business and there is little of significance that I expect to occur between now and the beginning of 2012.Listings will dribble onto the market and homes will sell at a sluggish pace. Nothing big will occur as concerns pricing...Continue Reading!