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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Darien Real Estate, Antique Home,Shhhhh its a secret….

Looking for a home here in Darien Ct? Always dreamed of an antique home with all the charm of years gone by but totally updated for todays lifestyle. Stay tuned  to http://www.thegoldcoaststandard.com for a new listing. Nearly one acre, with a studio out building perfect for work at home, in law suite or au pair.

The house dates from 1865 with new kitchen and baths, 10 foot ceilings,leaded glass etc.I don’t want to give too much away so stay tuned or contact me, at 203-554-0951 or kmbrewer2@aol.com. before it even hits the Web.

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Year End Report 2009, Darien,CT Real Estate, Homes,Condos and Land

So, after all the jawboning and constant “pot watching” ,how did the year 2009 turn out for Darien,CT real estate?

Well, actually not  too badly. Bear in mind, that 2009 followed what was arguably the worst year in recent history for the homebuyers and sellers alike and that no analysis would be complete without reexamining 2008. Suffice it to say that 2008 saw home values in Darien and surrounding towns down around 22% and volume down nearly 50%. Read the rest of this entry »

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100 Great things about Darien,CT…..Skating on Tilley Pond

SKATING ON TILLEY POND ,January 2010

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Darien Homes, Property Transfers, Nov-Dec 2009

Below is the list of Darien home property transfers as recorded by the Darien Town Hall for the months of November and December 2009.Publication of transfers typically runs a few weeks behind and I’ll try to keep up and post them as they are published.Most people like reading them to see what Darien homes sold for and even who their new neighbors might be!

64 Camp Avenue, Robert and Rachael Rangelov to Andrea Capasso Puzio, 1,137,000.
• 61 Holly Lane, Holly Lane Associates LLC to Diane Aldredge, $4,300,000.
• 28 Hale Lane, Robert K. Russell Jr. to Eleanor L. Martin Trust, $470,000.
• 24 Phillips Lane, Richard S. and Anne S. Matthews to 24 Phillips Lane LLC, $610,000.
• 2390 Post Road, William H. and Jantina H. Atkinson to Darrin and Glen J. Moore Trust, $750,000.
• 5 Middlesex Road, Craig Jung Revocable Trust to Anthony and Cynthia Princi, $1,525,000.
• 11 Homestead Road, Nathan Peck Jr. and Robin Peck to Ryan E. and Linda L. Romanowski, $1,310,000.
• 160 Long Neck Point Road, Mark M. Montgelas to David Saunders, $2,400,000.
• 2 Red Barn Road, Kevin F. and Joan T. Daley to Cheryl Olson, $1,371,500.

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Darien Real Estate Market Report, week Jan.7,2010

Below are this weeks,new listings,deposits and closings. Of note are a couple of homes which bindered after only a couple of weeks on the market. They were 78 Brookside, a renovated Victorian, and Middlesex Rd. which is a small farmhouse.

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