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111 Ridge Acres Road, Darien, CT

 Offered at: $2,999,000.  Location! Location! Location! Spectacular new construction property in the Ridge Acres Association in Darien, CT. Over 6400 square feet with Full Unfinished Basement and Walk-Up attic. Sited on 1.65 acres. Custom Millwork throughout. Kitchen with Butler’s Pantry for Easy Elegant Entertaining. Stainless appliances. Formal Dining Room with custom china cabinet built-in.... [Read more]

Al Filippone Associates March Top Producer

Al Filippone Associates recognizes Jill Brannigan as the Top Producer for the month of March. Read more about Jill Brannigan. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Al Filippone Associates March Top Producer", url: "http://afadarien.com/blog/al-filippone-associates-march-top-producer/" }); Read More →

173 Middlesex Road, Darien, CT

Sold at $ 1,800,000 on 6/2/10. Offered at: $1,999,000. “WATERBURY HOUSE”  Beautiful, classic, spacious American Home.  5 Bedrooms, wrap around porch with striped awnings.  Private 1.25 acre property with beautiful gardens and  mature trees. This property includes a classic New England red barn “as is” in rear of property.   This stately American home features a nicely sized front... [Read more]

26 Is The Magic Number in Darien Real Estate for December 2009

26 properties closed in Darien in December 2009 and 26 properties accepted offers or are under deposit. This is dramatically up from the 7 sales in December 2008. There is momentum going into 2010 and many buyers are out there looking. Buyers are frustrated with lack of inventory. These next 3 weeks are going to be telling as to whether the Spring Market will have an early jump start. Darien Home... [Read more]

Shh! Don’t tell anyone: Real Estate Inventory in Darien is very low.

You might be surprised to learn the real estate inventory in Darien, CT is very low right now. There are only 140 homes listed for sale. Based on the fact that 113 homes have closed in the last 6 months in Darien, that means there is about a 7 month supply of homes for sale. Earlier this year we had a 22 month supply and close to 200 homes on the market. What does low inventory mean for sellers?... [Read more]

15 Sherry Lane, Darien, CT

Offered at: $1,799,000.  Classic Four Bedroom Colonial on quiet cul-de-sac in back-country Darien. Ox Ridge School District.  Beautiful Hardwood Floors throughout.  Calming neutral color palette is ready for you to customize. Step out of your car curbside on the tranquil cul-de-sac.  The Front door approach is flanked by stone pillars topped with lanterns.  Travel down the flagstone walkway to... [Read more]

Trying to time the real estate market is lunacy

“Should I wait until the Spring to put my house on the market?” is a common questions I hear from my clients these days.  My response is always. “Trying to time the real estate market is lunacy!” Instead, the two things you should consider are: Is my house ready to sell? Am I ready to sell my house? If the answer to both these questions is “yes” then do not delay any longer.  Put... [Read more]

Are you a real estate market tester?

If so, stay out of this market. In order to succeed and sell your home your motivation to sell your home must be greater than your motivation to get a specific price. [Read more] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Are you a real estate market tester?", url: "http://afadarien.com/blog/are-you-a-real-estate-market-tester/" }); Read More →

Top Six Reasons People Choose to Live in Darien, CT

Regardless of the economy, Darien CT is still a destination suburb of New York City. People choose Darien from all over the world. The real estate market fundamentals have not changed. Today Darien may simply be a little more affordable. Top Six Reasons People Choose to Live in Darien, CT Access to Long Island Sound, the water and beaches Easily commutable to Manhattan Exceptional Schools Houses... [Read more]

Spring Real Estate Market Blooming in Darien CT

The spring real estate market started late this year in Darien.  But finally, it is blooming. 51 properties are currently bindered and are headed towards close in Darien. Here is the breakdown, by price point, of real estate transactions in Darien. This includes properties with accepted offers (usually with 1% earnest money) or under deposit (usually where 10% has been put down). 26 properties... [Read more]

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