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Open House in New Canaan this Sunday 264 Lukes Wood Road

This fabulous Colonial on Lukes Wood Road is open this Sunday. Please stop by between 2-4pm. Private and serene and situated on 4 acres, this home is well priced to sell at $2,199,000. Click here for more details.

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.
GOOD JOB!!   READ THE STORY HERE

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.

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

Animal House in New Canaan, Ct as printed in the Wall St Journal

 I toured this highly unusual home in New Canaan listed at 13+ million. It belongs to an avid hunter who has accumulated his finds into a natural history museum highlighting his collection of over 100 stuffed animals, including bears, lions, wildebeasts and even a crocodile.  Click on this link to read the Wall St Journal story. And for the latent hunter call me if you would like to see this house

Open House in New Canaan Today, Sunday Sept 18, 2011 1-3pm

I will be hosting this open house today at

264 Lukes Wood Road
New Canaan, Ct.

Stop by a take a look. This gorgeous 6000 SF Custom Colonial was designed with an open floor plan that really works. It is set on 4 private acres and is well priced. Hope to see you there. Click on the link for more details.

Waterview Renovation in Milford Ct

What a great buy. A friend of mine has just renovated this charming Dutch Colonial on Milford's shoreline with beautiful waterviews of the sound. Just finished and ready to move in, this is an incredible opportunity. Check out the video link above or for more details click here.

New Canaan Taste of the Town Stroll

Last night was the kick off of Restaurant Week in New Canaan.  The town was chocked full of people and the restaurants were packed.  Restaurant Week will begin on Aug 26 through September 3 and will feature three course prix fixe menus at participating restaurants.  The following restaurants will be part of this celebration. Be sure to try some out.

Bistro Bonne Nuit
Cava
Cherry Street East Cafe
Club Sandwich
Fifty Coins
Gates
Kouzina
The Pine Social
Plum Tree Restaurant
Sole
Thali
Tuscan

Chef Luis Restaurant in New Canaan

Chef Luis is open for business. Luis is the best. His good nature combined with his delicious entrees are a winning combination. The expansion is awesome and the bar is spacious and inviting. Stop by and say hello to Luis. Click here to read the story

Sold and Closed in New Canaan for Over Asking. 47 Osborne Lane

When I listed this unique property it was not just pristine and just about perfect,  it was also priced perfectly.  On the market for just one week, we  received multiple bids and the property closed on Monday for $2,000,000 which was slightly above asking price.  The pictures tell the story....................................

New Canaan Construction Activity Picks Up

Building and remodeling in New Canaan is doing fine. Read about it in The Daily New Canaan.

http://www.thedailynewcanaan.com/news/new-canaan-construction-activity-perks

DOES YOUR HOUZZ LOOK THIS GOOD?

Supriya Anand, William Raveis social media guru has found this awsome new app that I would like to share.

If  you are searching for decorating and remodeling ideas! Well at last there is Houzz.  Houzz is an iPad and iPhone app that helps homebuyers and homeowners search for remodeling tips. The app features over 150,000 inspiring photographs of every room imaginable in a house, so you can assemble ideas on how to remodel.

You can create what the app calls “Ideabooks”-batches of photos that you want to store for later use when you are ready to find someone to remodel and redecorate your home. As an additional source of inspiration, you can sift through over 500,000 ideabooks that have been created by other Houzz users!

I have already started my own ideabook and I am excited.

Once you have found a design you really like and think would work in your home, tap into Houzz’s database of designers, filtered by local area. This is a wonderful app that is a must for anyone interested in remodeling a home! Check out Houzz’s YouTube video for more information.  www.houzz.com/iphone

Enjoy!!