Westport Home Features Deep-Rooted History Westport Home Features Deep-Rooted History
Westport Home Features Deep-Rooted History WESTPORT, Conn. -- A circa 1870 home in Westport, steeped in history and filled with charm, has recently hit the market. Secluded on a private street of three properties, this home is one of Westport's most sought-after listings. 3 Charbeth Lane has been completely renovated and features five bedrooms with a fully equipped, two bedroom legal rental cottage. In total, the estate includes seven bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, in the heart of the prestigious, Hunt Club area. "Having a separate rental cottage is quite rare, and offers many options for rental income, extended family, …
The Price Is Right: Real Estate Agents Learn More About Home Values The Price Is Right: Real Estate Agents Learn More About Home Values
The Price Is Right: Real Estate Agents Learn More About Home Values WESTPORT, Conn. -- Two real estate agents with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices are among the first Fairfield County Realtors to take advantage of a new training course. The Pricing Strategy Advisor certification helps agents guide buyers through the details of the housing market, making selling and buying a home a much smoother process.  Bunny Mostad and Deb Alderson of Berkshire Hathaway, have earned the PSA certification after an intensive training course. The National Association of Realtors offers the PSA certification to Realtors to recognize that the need for quality agents depends mor…
From Southport To Stratford, Sotheby's Has Connecticut Coast Covered From Southport To Stratford, Sotheby's Has Connecticut Coast Covered
From Southport To Stratford, Sotheby's Has Connecticut Coast Covered SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- One of the country's most desirable stretches of real estate, the Connecticut coastline has it all: big city proximity and small-town feel, rolling hills and white sandy beaches. For both lifelong residents and those moving to the area, Fairfield County offers something for everyone. Now, William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty, one of the most respected names in Southern Connecticut real estate, has named Brian A. Clarke, Jr. as the firm's regional manager, overseeing nearly 120 agents representing listings from Westport to Stratford. Clarke, a Norwalk resident, pre…
Interested In Becoming A Real Estate Agent? Listing Pro Shares Her Tips Interested In Becoming A Real Estate Agent? Listing Pro Shares Her Tips
Interested In Becoming A Real Estate Agent? Listing Pro Shares Her Tips WESTPORT, Conn. -- Real estate can be a challenging, but rewarding profession. From business professionals seeking the next challenge to residents who know their hometown inside and out, getting started in real estate can offer a life changing opportunity.  To get started in real estate, applicants must complete a 75-hour pre-licencing curriculum before taking a written exam. Once completed, the fun part of real estate begins. "After completing the licensing test, a real estate agent should look for a brokerage that meets their needs and has a sturdy reputation," said Mary Crist, o…
Changing Of The Guard: Technology And Real Estate Changing Of The Guard: Technology And Real Estate
Changing Of The Guard: Technology And Real Estate WILTON, Conn. -- Technology has changed the face of nearly every industry, and perhaps none more so than real estate. Agents, homebuyers and sellers all have benefited from the adaptation of mobile technology, and can now add and browse listings with just the touch of a button.  This easily accessible information is especially useful for first-time buyers, who make up a large portion of the real estate market. The information found online can help buyers who have never invested in real estate or who may be unfamiliar with a new town or city. While first-time buyers greatly benefit from havin…
NY Times Shines Spotlight On Weston's Real Estate Market NY Times Shines Spotlight On Weston's Real Estate Market
NY Times Shines Spotlight On Weston's Real Estate Market WESTON, Conn. -- Many of those who live in Weston know about the area's  rural charm, top-notch schools, and quiet tranquility. Now, those features are spotlighted in a New York Times real estate story. The Aug. 30 story also highlights Weston's nature preserves, the farmer's market at Lachat Town Farm, and of course, the price of homes. Go HERE for the full story.
Singer/Songwriter Cyndi Lauper Drops The Price On Her Stamford Home Singer/Songwriter Cyndi Lauper Drops The Price On Her Stamford Home
Singer/Songwriter Cyndi Lauper Drops The Price On Her Stamford Home STAMFORD, Conn. — Looking for home provides musical inspiration as well as French Country charm? The home of singer/songwriter Cyndi Lauper in North Stamford may be just want you need.  And Lauper just dropped the price on the home — where she wrote five of her albums — by $350,000, according to an updated listing. The 3,885-square-foot home had been listed in spring for $1.25 million. But the price has been dropped to $935,000, according to the updated listing. It is listed for sale with Michael B. Leventhal at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties. The stone French Count…
Pedaling With Purpose: William Pitt Sotheby's Gets In Gear To Beat Cancer Pedaling With Purpose: William Pitt Sotheby's Gets In Gear To Beat Cancer
Pedaling With Purpose: William Pitt Sotheby's Gets In Gear To Beat Cancer SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- For members of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, breaking a sweat never felt so good. The Southport brokerage's "Team Sotheby's" recently participated in the newly redesigned CT Challenge bike ride, which has been rebranded as Mission. The charity ride is designed to support a variety of Mission's programs, which provide important support to those fighting cancer. "Mission's facilities and programs are such an important part of recovery," said Brian A. Clarke Jr., brokerage manager at William Pitt Southport. "The programs are powerful…
William Pitt Broker Brings Area Expertise With A Side Of Fries William Pitt Broker Brings Area Expertise With A Side Of Fries
William Pitt Broker Brings Area Expertise With A Side Of Fries SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- For George Papageorge, a realtor at William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty's Southport brokerage, helping the community and meeting new people has been in his blood since childhood. Born and raised in Fairfield, Papageorge and his family's ties to the area date back to the early 1900s. "My family and I all have our roots in the area," said Papageorge. Growing up, his father owned the Center Restaurant in downtown Fairfield, and instilled in young George the importance of hard work. "When I was a young boy, I would leave middle school and wash dishes, b…
$3.395M Property In Sherman Comes With 47 Acres Along Candlewood Lake $3.395M Property In Sherman Comes With 47 Acres Along Candlewood Lake
$3.395M Property In Sherman Comes With 47 Acres Along Candlewood Lake SHERMAN, Conn. — What will $3.395 million get you in Sherman? A contemporary mansion, 47 acres of land, and a half-mile of lakefront property.  This Wanzer Hill estate is 5,300 square feet and features four bedrooms, three full and one half bathroom. Two guest cottages also provide views of the lake.  The home also features a five-bay garage that can hold your boat. Click here to view the complete listing. 
Harry Connick & Jill Goodacre Put New Canaan Mansion On The Market Harry Connick & Jill Goodacre Put New Canaan Mansion On The Market
Harry Connick & Jill Goodacre Put New Canaan Mansion On The Market NEW CANAAN, Conn. — One of New Canaan's most famous couples is moving, according to the Wall Street Journal.  Crooner and talk-show Harry Connick Jr. and his wife, model Jill Goodacre Connick, have put their New Canaan mansion on the market for $7.5 million, the WSJ said.  Connick did not say where they planned to move but told the Wall Street Journal that he and his wife want to do a new renovation project. The rustic house is a converted barn that was originally built in 1890. It has dropdown TV and a Steinway, which was a gift from Goodacre to Connick on his 30th birthday, according to …
Ridgefield Road's Diverse Real Estate Has Something For Everybody Ridgefield Road's Diverse Real Estate Has Something For Everybody
Ridgefield Road's Diverse Real Estate Has Something For Everybody WILTON, Conn. -- With beautiful homes and an ideal location, Wilton's Ridgefield Road features plenty of sought-after listings. As the Spring market comes to a close, more and more homes on this designated scenic road will find new owners. Two homes on Ridgefield Road, currently listed by Wilton’s Realty Seven, offer modern, convenience a short distance from New York City. "Ridgefield Road has a diverse selection of homes appealing to a wide range of buyers," said Peg Koellmer, Owner/Broker for Realty Seven. "Our listings are perfectly located for New York City commuters and b…