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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- For homeowners seeking modern style in a rural, farm-like setting, the listing at 627 Hoydens Hill Road in Fairfield is the perfect fit. Ideal for those who want a taste of the countryside with the convenience of Fairfield County, this carriage-style home is a one-of-a-kind find.Built in 1998, the property on Hoydens Hill Road sits along Hemlock Reservoir and is ...

WESTPORT, Conn. -- Laisa Mathissen, owner and listing agent for 104 Easton Road in Westport, wanted to reduce her carbon footprint and focus on energy efficiency when reconstructing her home.Hoping to improve comfort, cut energy costs and protect the environment, Mathissen and her husband wanted their new home to consume energy wisely. The couple originally purchased a small home on ...

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- What do Realtors® have in common with doctors, lawyers and engineers? The answer, it turns out, may be surprising to most.Like many care-based industries, Realtors® operate under a strict code of ethics. One can be a real estate licensee, but in order to be classified as a Realtor®, an agent must be a member of the National Association of Realtors®. Once a member of ...

WESTPORT, Conn. -- An upcoming fundraiser in Westport offers wine, cheese and conversation, along with two the opportunity to support two worthwhile causes.“Wine, Cheese and Conversation” will be held on Wednesday, March 30, at Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road East in Westport. It starts at 7 p.m.The fundraiser was created by Mary Crist, the office leaders for Berkshire ...

WESTPORT, Conn. -- Fourth quarter statistics from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties report painted a dichotomous picture for Westport real estate.The median sale price for Westport homes jumped 6.7 percent for single family homes and 6.3 percent for condominiums. Sales of single family homes fell 10.9 percent, however, and condo sales fell 33.3 percent. Mary Crist, ...

WESTPORT, Conn. -- Mary Boudreau does not believe last month’s interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve will significantly impact home buying in the short term. Boudreau, the branch manager for Westport-based Connecticut Home Mortgage, does however warn potential buyers the window might be tightening and the time to act is now.“I think the impact of the rates will be very slow,’’ ...