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25 Tulip Tree Lane, Darien, CT

Sold on 7/30/10 for $ 1,700,000.  Offered at: $1,799,000.   Located on a tranquil lane close to town, this home features hardwood floors, spacious rooms, high ceilings, full finished basement and great flow for entertaining. A two story entryway welcomes you into a large foyer.  Off the main entrance is a step down Living Room with 10 foot ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors a bay window making... [Read more]

Darien Real Estate Market on fire or cooling down?

This question is being bantered around at every Christmas luncheon, office party and holiday celebration. I am constantly being asked what is the market doing. Sellers want to know if they should sell now, wait until Spring or give it one more year. Buyers want to know if this is the low, what will future buyers be looking for in a house in terms of resale and is real estate once again a worthy... [Read more]

How Home Sellers Can Take the Drivers Seat in a Buyers Market

I’m sure you’ve heard everyone saying it is a buyer’s market and no one is arguing this point, however, seller’s still have more control than they think.  If a buyer wants a particular house it is still the *seller’s decision whether or not to sell to the buyer. (within the limits of The Fair Housing Act) This of course is based foremost on price.  If a buyer is not... [Read more]

35 Hamilton Lane, Darien CT

Sold at $1,950,000 on 10/2/09. Darien – Offered at: $1,995,000.   A charming Portico welcomes you into a two story Entry flanked by two coat closets for entertaining. Off the main entrance is a sophisticated Living Room and Dining Room featuring beautiful hardwood floors, fireplace, bay window, built-in surround sound and coffered ceilings. On the other side of the main entrance is a spacious... [Read more]

Darien Real Estate: It’s a Buyers Market not a Fire Sale

I know it has been said a million times by the “experts” that it is a buyers market. This fact I do not dispute. My concern is that knowing this, buyers are under the impression that all sellers are desperate and they can lob in any bid whether it is close to asking or not. What buyers need to realize is that when a seller is listing their home with a real estate agent, the asking price has... [Read more]

500 Hoyt Steet, Darien, CT

Offered at; $449,900. A great value and excellent opportunity in Darien CT .  This charming two bedroom home is on a beautiful piece of property that backs up to Woodway Country Club. The property features a lovely level .35 acre lot. The home boasts hardwood floors throughout, an all season enclosed front porch and a 2 car detached garage. This home is well cared for, a great value and excellent... [Read more]

The Three Reasons Houses Don’t Sell

There are three reasons houses don’t sell in any market; Location, Condition and Marketing.  I know many homeowners out there feel that it is just the market but in reality there have always been good markets and bad markets and houses keep selling. Location is what realtors call an incurable.  You cannot change the location of your property, it is where it is.  Something to consider though... [Read more]

Recession is Over: Darien Real Estate on the Move

Phew it’s over! Forbes.com reported this week that the recession is now over as of May 2009.  Unemployment claims are down, consumer spending is up and the bottom has been reached for both home sales and housing starts in many areas.  With this being said, now is the time to get off the sidelines and pull the trigger. We have seen a definite increase in buyer activity in Darien over the last... [Read more]

Downsizing to your Darien Dream Home

Let’s face it, the economy has seen better days, home values are down, the stock market is unsettled. Many of my friends are asking me if this is the time to invest in Darien/Rowayton real estate. I believe the answer is yes. With many of you looking to cut costs a great way to save money is to downsize the square footage of your home. Think about the money you can save by downsizing. ... [Read more]

Why Real Estate in Darien is a Great Investment

I feel fortunate to be able to raise our family in a town where family comes first. You can tell this when you drive through he streets of Darien.  All the ball fields are being used, children are riding bicycles, people walking dogs and friends catching up over coffee or a walk on the beach. Darien Connecticut offers everything one would want to raise a family. Darien has over eight preschools... [Read more]

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