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Al Filippone Associates Darien Top Producer for April 2010 – Wendy Ryan
Congratulations to Wendy Ryan for Top Producer honors at Al Filippone Associates Darien for the month of April. Wendy had the highest volume in home listings and sales this past month. To learn more about her, read her bio and check out her blog. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Al Filippone Associates Darien Top Producer for April 2010 – Wendy Ryan", url: "http://afadarien.com/blog/al-filippone-associates-darien-top-producer-for-april-2010-wendy-ryan/"... [Read more]
The Darien Library, Take Advantage of All It Has to Offer!
Located at 1441 Post Road in Darien, CT, the Darien Library offers a wide range or resources, programs and fun for families. With its focus on technology, customer service and education, it’s no wonder the Darien library ranks among the top 10 public libraries in the country. According to the library’s statistics, more than 88% of residents hold library cards, demonstrating the wild popularity... [Read more]
Why Overpricing Your Home Can be a Costly Mistake.
Most home sellers are unaware that their home is overpriced. They have spent many wonderful years in their house and tend to see a value where a potential buyer may not. The family memories created in the home, however, do not make up for the outdated baths, small kitchen and need for repairs. In the eyes of a buyer, an overpriced home will immediately be overlooked as they move on to other homes... [Read more]
Darien Real Estate Quarterly Market Statistics
The Darien Real Estate market saw healthy activity in both number of sales and average sale price for the 1Q of 2010. The number of homes sold increased by 76.2% when compared to 1Q 2009 and average sale prices have been stabilizing. With good market activity and strong demand from buyers, the need for new spring inventory continues. Highlights: • The Avg. List Price increased 30.8% to $1,934,013... [Read more]
Cherry Lawn Park, A Key Ingredient to Fun in Darien
No matter your age, there is something fun for everyone at Cherry Lawn Park this year. Located on Brookside Road, just off of the Post Road in Darien, CT, Cherry Lawn Park is spread out over 27.5 acres of land. One of the most active and popular parks in the town, Cherry Lawn provides for a variety of activities including a playground, tennis courts, basketball court, softball field, multi-use field,... [Read more]
Darien, CT Real Estate Monthly Snapshot February 2010
With the 2010 Spring Real Estate Market upon us, buyers are at their peak, with the current market offering low prices and substantial inventory to choose from. For Home sellers this means competitive pricing and preparing their homes for sale. In today’s market home buyers are looking for move-in ready homes. Staging provides home sellers a recipe for success, with strategies and tools to sell smart... [Read more]
February 2010 Top Producer – Al Filippone Associates Darien
With $2M in February 2010 Listing/Sold Volume, Al Filippone Associates recognizes Jill Keating Brannigan as the Top Producer for the month. Jill lives in Darien with her husband Peter, a finance and technology executive at Pfizer, the pharmaceutical company. She has four sons who attend the Darien Public Schools: Owen and Aidan are in 6th grade, P.K. is in 4th and Teddy is in 2nd grade. They are an... [Read more]
Investing In Real Estate? 5 Tips to Help Choose the Right Property
Favorable home prices and low interest rates have led many Fairfield County residents to contemplate buying residential real estate as an investment. Now is a great time to take advantage of the early spring market and find an investment property that suites your needs. To help get the ball rolling, here are a few helpful tips to help you maximize your future real estate earnings: 1. Whether you decide... [Read more]
January 2010 Darien Market Statistics
The New Year kicked off an improved Darien Real Estate Market, with sales up 200% in January compared to a year ago. The robust pace of sales can be attributed to an increase in consumer confidence and buyers taking advantage of low interest rates, tax incentives and affordable prices. Home sellers can position themselves for success, by listing their homes early in the spring market, as the market... [Read more]
Are You Afraid to List Your Home for Sale?
In the past few weeks, I have had conversations with multiple homeowners who have expressed a fear of listing their home. This anxiety is not based on their home’s inability to sell, but quite the opposite. These homeowners are worried that their property will sell quickly and they won’t have the time to find a suitable home to buy. Admittedly, on the surface, this appears to be a valid concern... [Read more]
