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Are You a Passion Pusher?

This post is completely disconnected from the topic of  Darien real estate. Being the author of this blog has given me a certain confidence in my writing.As a result, and on a lark,I submitted a freelance article to The New York Times regarding how todays parents tend to overprogram our children. and overuse the word "passion" to describe their activities. I am proud to say that this past Sunday,November 14,the article was published in the Metropolitan section of the paper.I'm aware...Continue Reading!

Noroton Heights In Line for a Facelift,Darien Real Estate

Noroton Heights is a neighborhood within the Town of Darien.It is currently anchored by a series of strip mall style o retail establishments located across the street from the Noroton Heights Metro North train station. A local developer, Tom Golden, has submittedand been approved for new,mixed use  development zone that will incorporate retail,  office,and residential space.It's a sorely needed project in an area of town with a dense population .See the details below as published online at Darien Patch. P&Z Approves Golden's Noroton...Continue Reading!

No Matter Where You Are,Lock Your Car,Darien Homes in the News

Alas -any balanced blog about Darien and vicinity has to include some mention of crime. In my 25 years here, there have been occasional burglaries,telephone or door to door scams and lots of reports of various DUI arrests that appear in the weekly Police Blotter. The crime of the month appears to be a series of unlocked car break ins where apparently there is little if anything taken from the vehicles.Curious but true. If you're interested in knowing more click here for...Continue Reading!

Rental Potential, Darien Real Estate

For one reason or another the rental market in Fairfield County is on fire. No sooner do homes for rent come on the market as they seem to disappear.Its not uncommon for a rental to be listed and leased in one day. During the dog days of August, I think people are looking last minute to get their children in school or have given up for the year on finding their dream home. Whatever the case, it takes a good Realtor...Continue Reading!

When is an Asking Price Not What it Seems?…Darien Homes for Sale

Well,when the seller has instructed the agent to remove the house from the market and re-list it with a new, reduced,asking price. The theory here is that new potential, homebuyers will perceive the home as new on the market when really it may have been listed for quite awhile.Second,the new listing will not indicate that the house was listed before at a higher price.Therefore potential buyers will not know how much the house has been reduced. You see deeply discounted...Continue Reading!

Imitation,The Sincerest Form of Flattery,Darien Real Estate

ACCEPT NO IMITATIONS-There is only one www.thegoldcoaststandard.com. Im happy to see others joining the social media party in Darien Real Estate but really, let's get original or better yet get a new web designer.                     Continue Reading!

Wall Street Journal Heralds Return of the “Teardown”,Darien Homes for Sale

An interesting article in today's Wall St.Journal is trumpeting the return of the "teardown" in CT.That's the affectionate term for homes of a certain vintage that are beyond rehab or are located on a parcel that could be otherwise "optimized". While its true that the market has literally bounced like a rubber ball ,I haven't seen any local evidence of this so far. It may still take some time for Darien builders to get back in this game. Stay tuned. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703686304575228221412542494.html?mod=WSJ_Real+Estate_MIDDLETopNewsContinue Reading!

Property of the Week, 24 Colony Road,Darien Real Estate

From time to time there are homes for sale in the Darien CT real estate market that simply confound the Darien Realtors .The other day I walked through such a  home which, for some reason, simply has not sold despite it being a great deal. The house is located at 24 Colony Road in Darien which is a premier street and beautiful neighborhood.Kids are everywhere,the neighbors all know each other and its probably a mile to the Noroton Heights train station...Continue Reading!

Darien Homes for Sale,Market Report, March 3,2010

Here is this weeks market report for Homes for sale in Darien Ct. As always there are new lsitings,deposits taken,price reductions and closed sales. In the entry level there is only one new addition,Ridgeview Road. This is a cute dead end street in the Camp Ave vicinity. Modest homes but a good family neighborhood characterizes this street.Not as convenient as some other locations (it is closer to the Talmadge Hill train station that Noroton Heights)  but it is priced well and...Continue Reading!

New Listing, Italianate Victorian,Darien Home for Sale

This is a brand new listing coming on the market early this week.Featuring beautiful Italianate architecture it was built in 1865 with four bedrooms and two full baths in the main house. This home contains many original details including 10' ceilings,stained glass,  three fireplaces, and wide plank pine floors. There is a living room, oversized dining room,library, back parlor and brand new eat in kitchen.The bathrooms have been completely renovated.Additionally, there is a new roof, all new windows and the...Continue Reading!