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. Wide-Width hardwood floors. Colonnaded Terrace overlooking... [Read More...]

151 Knickerbocker Avenue, Stamford, CT

Sold at $440,500 on 4/30/10. Offered at: $459,000. Springdale Gem…Well priced…Well situated…Waiting for You!! Delightful to the eye, this darling and beautifully updated 3 BR, 2BTH colonial located in sought after Springdale neighborhood within walking distance to Metro North RR. will suit today’s casual yet full lifestyle. .gallery { margin: auto; } .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width:... [Read More...]

25 Tulip Tree Lane, Darien, CT

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 it bright and open.  On the other side of the foyer is a Library with hardwood... [Read More...]

The Secret Weapon to Increase your Home’s Value and get it Sold

Al Filippone Associates recently held an informative Home  Staging Seminar in our Darien, CT office. The seminar was a big hit within the community thanks to the informative presentation prepared by our in-house home staging team, Stage-2 Sell Home Preparation. The seminar focused on tips for increasing the value of your home and making it stand out against the competition. Don’t panic if you couldn’t make it to the event. You can... [Read More...]

Free Home Staging Event: Add value to your home

Home Staging…The Secret Weapon! Learn how to exponentially increase the value of your home. Please join us for an informational event on home staging sponsored by Stage 2 – Home Preparation. Whether you will be putting your home on the market, considering it, or just need to revitalize and refresh, the tips will definitely add value to your home. You will also be entered in a drawing to win a free home staging consultation! For your convenience... [Read More...]

Home Staging: Sell Your Home Faster for a Higher Price

So you’ve made the daunting and brave decision to sell your home in this turbulent real estate market. To be sure, it will be a time consuming challenge. A solid marketing plan and a competitive price point are only part of the equation. So make sure your agent includes staging in your selling strategy. A professional stager will give you a report filled with terrific suggestions and associated costs based upon their review of your home. These... [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 when battling a questionable location is to draw... [Read More...]