A $400 million twist: Huguette Clark, owner of New Canaan estate, signed two wills, one to her family

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A $400 million twist: Huguette Clark signed two wills, one to her family

65 Parkers Glen, New Canaan, Ct Bank Owned Property Closed Today

This home is a classic representation of the banking failures in the height of the housing boom.  Originally listed for $6,195,000 in 2006, it was forclosed on by the bank this year.  My astute client was able to purchase this property for $2,950,000.  With over 7500 sq ft of living space, it is truly a beautiful home and had it been priced in moderation 5 years ago, it would never have met with the same fate.  I believe the buyer is very happy.

Chichester Road estate in New Canaan to be featured on television series

The network television series “OpenHouse NYC” will feature 153 Chichester Road in New Canaan as part of its Sunday, October 30, episode. The show, which airs on NBC Channel 4 on Sunday mornings at 8:30, focuses on luxury real estate properties on the market in the New York metro area. The houses featured in each episode represent some of the finest work in both traditional and contemporary home design and feature expert commentary and interviews with homeowners. The 15,000 square-foot Chichester Road estate, built in 2006 by the home’s owner Joe Sisca, is priced at $13,850,000 and is set on a seven private acres, and features 10-foot coffered ceilings, nine fireplaces, and limestone and oak floors. The home is listed with Barbara Cleary’s Realty, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate.

YEAH!! SIDEWALKS COMING TO MAIN STREET NEW CANAAN THIS SPRING

THE TOWN COUNCIL HAS VOTED TO INSTALL SIDEWALKS ON MAIN STREET ALL THE WAY DOWN TO FARM ROAD. THE NEW SIDEWALKS WILL CONTINUE DOWN THE EAST SIDE OF MAIN STREET AND THE CONSTRUCTION WILL BEGIN THIS SPRING.  THE PHOTO PRINTED IN THE DAILY NEW CANAAN SHOWS CURRENT SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE WHICH WILL BE REDONE AND CONTINUED TO FORM A PEDESTRIAN WALKING LOOP IN NEW CANAAN.
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OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY IN NEW CANAAN OCTOBER 16 1-3PM 264 LUKES WOOD ROAD

264 LUKES WOOD ROAD
JUST REDUCED TO NEW PRICE OF $2,199,000
Custom Built Colonial on 4 private acres.  Over 6,000 sq ft of living space. Quality construction and open floor plan. Come and take a tour. Look forward to seeing you.

Norwalk Waterfront Pending Contract

My clients have signed a contract to close on this fantastic waterfront property located at 64 Quintard Ave in Norwalk.  Yes, you can purchase direct water and fantastic constuction at the listed price of $999,000. 
With over 2500 sq ft, this 10 year old but nearly new Colonial has it all.  Open floor plan, dynamite kitchen, fireplaces, and a killer view.  Check out the pics and let me know if you would like me to go shopping for you.

Palm Beach Mansion for sale

Over the weekend, I visited this home which belongs to a friend. It is now in the estate of his parents and he did grow up in this home. Located incredibly in the crossroads of Palm Beach on 8 Golfview Road, it is situated next to The Everglades Club, is located one block from the ocean and is steps from Worth Avenue.  What a jewel. The house needs total renovation but the location is one of a kind. Priced at $7,250,000, it has maids quarters, a butlers apartment and is sitting on a double lot.  Click here to see more details. It has only been on the market about one month and is listed with Sotheby's Palm Beach Office.

Another Bank Owned Foreclosed Home for Sale in Fairfield Connecticut

Emigrant Bank has foreclosed on this spacious 5 Bedroom Colonial on 2 acres.  Unlike some other foreclosed homes, this property is in good condition and has experienced no vandalism.  It has a spacious and open floor plan and it is an amazing 5479 sq ft. Let me know if you are interested.  It is listed at $1,199,000

The New Iphone 4s vs Iphone 4 Comparision Chart

The new iphone 4s was released yesterday. Although it will have a faster processor, the major change as I see it is better camera/video quality. Not the higher level expected from Apple. The 4s might even be outpaced by rapidly releasing android phones in a matter of months. I think I will wait for a more exciting Iphone 5 in 2012.

Bill Raveis at my office today

Bill Raveis had great news for New Canaan. Of all the towns in Connecticut, New Canaan had the highest appreciation year to date through August 2011. Our average sales price was up14.2% from $1,660,603 to $1,896,725.  In addition, the median price also rose 9.8% and the days on the market dropped to 145 days.  We will be doing a major interior renovation of our office space as the company is continuing to invest in our real estate market. New Canaan is the best place to live and work.

Norwalk Hospital to Open Facility in New Canaan - New Canaan, CT Patch

Norwalk Hospital to Open Facility in New Canaan - New Canaan, CT Patch

If you live in Connecticut, you will spend 54 hours per year in traffic congestion

Read more about our wasted time.........................

We spend 14 more hours per year in traffic now than in 1982