This is Connecticut Waterfront with Views Galore

I viewed this property today and the views are spectacular. Perched at the highest point in Bluewater Hill, an enclave in Westport, Ct, the commanding views of Long Island Sound are incredible. This tranquil and private retreat is mesmerizing. Priced at $4,875,000

OPEN HOUSES THIS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12

These 4 homes are open this Sunday. Please try and stop by and check them out

34 Wardwell Drive, Just Reduced to $2,295,000  Open 1-4pm

117 South Bald Hill, Newly Listed at $2,795,000  Open 1-4pm

115 River St, New Canaan's Best Value. Adorable Colonial Open 1-4pm

274 Mariomi Rd. Eco Friendly New Construction. Just Reduced to $3,295,000 Open 12-2pm

Real Estate Funds have been a top performer this year. But Why? See What the Wall Street Journal has to say

Real Estate Investment Funds or Reits have had some surprising returns this year.

Repurposing Rooms Can Give Your Home New Life

Great concept and wonderful idea about bringing your home up to your current needs, increasing value and not spending a fortune. Click on this link to read more.

2 Closings in New Canaan on August 26, 2010

156 Old Studio Road.  Only one week on the market. Listed at $2,250,000. Closed at $2,200,000

1702 Oenoke Ridge. Listed at $1,495,000 Sold at $1,425,000. 4 acre compound with pool.

The Barclay's August 25, 2010

Look who is signing autographs?

Tiger's Private Security Force Keeping a Close Watch

Grand Opening Open House in New Canaan Sunday August 15, 2010 2-4pm

117 South Bald Hill Road

New Canaan, Ct.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS OLD AND NEW

BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION CONNECTED TO HISTORIC ANTIQUE

Jet Blue's Founder Home on the Market in New Canaan

Chateau Fleur de Lys is on the market for sale at $11,000,000. Read attached news story.

Pending Contracts and Sales in New Canaan are up

156 Old Studio Rd is one of the homes in contract waiting to close. This property was on the market for only one week and was listed by myself at $2,250,000

There has been a 72% increase in closed sales year to date in New Canaan as compared to the same period last year.  So far this year there have been 132 closed sales while there were only 77 sales to date in 2009.  By the same token, pending contracts are up also with 38 homes in contract. The breakdown is as follows:

Pending Contracts
Over 3 million      6
Over 2 million      8
Over 1.5 million   7
Over 1 million     11
Under 1 million    6

The Real Estalker: Let's Talk About Huguette Clark

The Real Estalker: Let's Talk About Huguette Clark: "There has been much brouhaha and ballyhoo in the press in the last couple of days and months regarding a wealthy and reclusive old woman nam..."

6 Month Market Roundup

6 Month Market Update-A Closer Look

As a follow-up to our prior post on quarterly housing numbers, let's also take a look at how the market has fared for the first half of the year. The chart below will illustrate some tremendous gains in key market indicators between the first 6 months of 2010 vs. the first 6 months of 2009:

A look at the Northeast - 1st 6 Months 2010 compared to 1st 6 Months 2009:

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Interesting Article about Clapboard Colonials in New Canaan

I just read this architects blog about the origin of Colonial homes in New Canaan and their modern progression.