Darien Ct Homes for Sale,Property of the Week, Sunset Road

I’ll try to select specific properties each week that for one reason or another strike me as worth noting. This weeks’ pick is located on Sunset Road,in Darien,CT. I’ve chosen it because of its’ location which is on a much sought after street in town. Read the rest of this entry »

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100 Great Things about Darien,CT-The Sugar Bowl

Just a few doors down from Griebs,(which I wrote about in my last post) is a nifty little place called The Sugar Bowl. It is a luncheonette in the old fashioned sense of the word and a favorite stop for young and old alike. The breakfasts are particularly popular. Great eggs,omelets pancakes etc. Young Moms love to bring their broods at lunchtime for grilled cheese  or peanut butter  and jelly in an atmosphere where kids are not just welcomed, but celebrated.

“How so?” you ask. Well, step into the Sugar Bowl to see some of the craziest decor anywhere. Almost every month, the Sugar Bowl in downtown Darien,decorates its ceiling with dozens items correlating to the season or upcoming holidays. This month is decorated for Valentines Day as you can see.

Service is quick, the food is simple but good and you can sit at a table or at an old fashioned counter with stools.

Just another example of what makes Darien,Ct such a special place to live! If you would like a tour of town,( including the Sugar Bowl),give me a call. 203-554-0951

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100 Great Things about Darien,CT-Griebs Pharmacy

People often tell me that they are interested in buying a home to Darien,Ct because it is a small town. The population of Darien is about 18,000 and many of the comforts of small town life exist side by side with chain stores and restaurants. A perfect example is Griebs Pharmacy located right on the Post Road in the center of downtown Darien.

Greibs is a pharmacy in the old fashioned sense of the word. The staff knows you by name an never lets anyone wait more than a minute before they ask if you are being helped. If anything ,Griebs is overstaffed. There are always multiple,local residents working behind the counter and all are knowledgeable and pleasant. I don’t think I’ve ever waited more than ten minutes for a prescription to be filled. The pharmacists are extremely knowledgeable and will happily come out from behind the counter to consult.

Griebs will phone your physician if your prescription has run out, takes refill orders promptly over the phone or in person and has from time to time even tussled with an insurance company for me. The greatest service Griebs offers though is HOME DELIVERY. For a nominal charge, Griebs will deliver prescriptions to your front door. The service is invaluable to  Darien seniors who can’t get out, young mothers with sick children and just anyone who doesnt have the time to pick up before closing. Griebs is open seven days a week and is truly a small town treasure.

In addition, the store carries a full line of health and beauty aids as well as small gifts.

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Darien Real Estate Market Report-Week of January 21,2010

Looks like we’re off to a good start this year.

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Darien Real Estate Market Report,Week of January 13,2010

The usual new listings,deposits and closings. Looks like January is off to an encouraging start.

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Darien Real Estate-Planet Pizza Comes to Darien.

From the look of it,Planet Pizza, a smallish New England pizza chain will be coming to a prominent Post Road location in Darien. After some research I discovered that Planet Pizza has locations throughout CT and serves up thin crust pizza most unlike Post Corner Pizza,a Darien staple.                                                                               

I also discovered a website that rates pizza throughout the state and I offer the link here for all of you pizza affiicianados. I’ve eaten at many of these establishments and tend to agree with most of the opinions rendered here. Im a brick oven gal myself. Bon appetit!

http://www.urbanspoon.com/br/297/725/Stamford/Stamford-Pizza-Tour.html

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Darien CT Commuters….Lace up your Sneakers!

Interesting news from a local website…Darien Patch

Metro North Train Time: You Be the Conductor

Empowering Darien commuters with the information they need to answer the all-important train-catching question: to run or not to run?

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Fairfield County Real Estate,Rentals in Stamford,Norwalk,Darien, etc.

I know this is an odd thing to write but I’ve received several calls just today about local rentals, that is, in the Darien,Stamford,and Norwalk area.

The truth is that unless the rental is in the upper price ranges most renters list their properties directly on Criags List (hey- Ive done it myself). However, if you’re new to the area ,or haven’t even gotten here yet,its hard to tell if you’ll like the neighborhood or whether its convenient.

If this happens to you,drop me a line. I know the area inside and out and am familiar with most condo complexes etc.Id be happy to answer any questions you might have,no charge,just good karma.Let me know if I can help. kmbrewer2@aol.com or 203-554-0951.

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Stamford,Ct Highlights Housing for Young Professionals

With the influx of young professionals from UBS and RBS, high end luxury condos are becoming more in demand than ever, While the low end in condo marketing has stagnated, units in upscale luxury condos like Trump Parc are taking off.

Developments such as Palmer Hill,River Oaks,The Maples and Center ridge condos have contributed to a luxury condo market in Stamford. Although pressed by some would be buyers to lower prices many developers have stuck to their guns.Large scale developers are not subject to the same market pressures as smaller developers and are more willing to ride out the storm.

Young professionals coming out of New York are attracted to Stamfords’ growing and vibrant downtown and have helped fuel sales that range in price from $450,000-$3 million.

To learn more contact me at 203-554-0951

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Darien and Fairfield County Home Sales “POP” in December 2009

I mentioned briefly in my year end report that Darien home sales saw a “pop” in December when over 20 new contracts were signed. This trend appears to encompass much of Fairfield County thereby feeding optimism for the  real estate market in Darien and environs may have bottomed out.  Sales in New Canaan,Ct also posted 35 fourth quarter sales over 14 in 2008.No one expects the market to bounce back like a rubber ball but the feeling is that we are no longer in a free fall mode.

Over the last two years, prices in Darien  real estate have fallen nearly 30% and the December uptick in sales may indicate  that buyer confidence has returned. There  are  a great many renters in Darien who are simply waiting for the right price in the right location.Time will tell whether those renters are willing to lay out $4000-$15,000/month for rentals in 2010 or if the time is right to buy.

If you are a seller, pricing will be more important than ever for a quick sale. Face facts and price appropriately.

If you are contemplating buying a home in Darien or in surrounding communities  you would be well advised to do financial homework. Be sure you are PRE- APPROVED for a mortgage before you begin looking since inventory is plentiful but  many hurdles remain to securing financing.

If you need help in that department I can help with the process as can any experienced agent.Contact me at 203-554-0951

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