2014 FAIRFIELD COUNTY FARMERS' MARKETS, CT ~ times & Location.   Now is peak season for locally grown food and for the freshest produce and homemade items your local Farmer’s Market is your best bet. Along with fresh produce your will find at many of these markets: Gourmet foods. Artisan made pastas and bread. Pie’s & cakes. Locally made Chesses. Local Honey. Fresh Pesto Farm fresh meats & chicken. And much more…   MONDAY FARMERS MARKETStratford, Deluca Field, Main Street. 2pm-6pm. late June– Oct. TUESDAY FARMERS MARKETBridgeport, McLevy Green, Main St. & State St. 10am-2pm. July–Oct. WEDNESDAY FARMERS MARKETDarien, Good Wives Shopping Center, 25 Old Kings Highway North,  Public Parking, 11am-4pm. mid-May-mid-Dec.     www.darienfarmersmarket.net.   Norwalk, 137 East Ave. and 205 Main St... 08/05/2014

Shakespeare in Rowayton June 12th till 29th, 2014.   Shakespeare on the Sound is starting this year June 12th at Pinkney Park in Rowayton, Ct. The 2014 performance is one of Shakespeare first plays “The Two Gentlemen of Verona”. The event will last till June 29th with showings every day except Mondays. The show will start promptly at 7:30 pm and unless raining hard the show will go on. This is an outdoor event; bring your own seating, blankets, food and drink. The park will open at 4pm daily so you can pre-reserve your sitting with select areas for blankets and low lawn chairs (max 16” high) with rear sections for higher folding chairs. Free admission with donations gratefully accepted, suggested donation $20 per person. There is reserved seating, visit website for more information.  ht... 06/09/2014

 Bell Island CT 06853, A peaceful bliss! Homes for sale in Rowayton Absorbing the sun and the view of the Long Island Sound on the beautiful Connecticut coastline, is the quaint community of Bell Island in Norwalk, CT. This small community, once located near one of the largest Oyster shipyards in Connecticut in the mid-1800s, offers a very communal lifestyle. Surrounded by Rowayton, the sixth tax district of Norwalk, Bell Island has the average listing price for homes over the past 12 months of roughly $7,250,000 and offers a wealth opportunity for any home buyer who is looking to be part of the coastal community. On the end of Wilson Cove, Bell Island offers the adventure for any salt water boater as the Rowayton Yacht Club is located on the opposite side of Farm Creek.  Check out this... 06/01/2014

Rowayton, CT 06853 - Desirable Shoreline Community - affordable yet surrounded by elegance - Homes for sale in Rowayton Tucked in a beautiful area near the shoreline of Norwalk, is the wonderful community of Rowayton, affordable yet surrounded by elegance, that offers so much to any family or newcomer to the area, surrounded by the delightful shoreline of Wilson Point and Bell Island. Located on the Darien and Norwalk line, several minutes’ drive to Darien center and South Norwalk.   Rowayton is surrounded by opportunities for the beach goer as well as the commuter via I-95 or by the train via Metro North. Rowayton has its own small community with a charming village dotted with restaurants, a local market, and the Rowayton Library.  It is easy to picture yourself strolling down Rowayton... 05/31/2014

Connecticut BBQ Baby~Back Ribs. One of our most requested meals by friends during the summer months are our BBQ Baby Back Ribs. This is a fairly easy recipe to do with spicing the ribs a day early. The meal goes great with coleslaw, potato salad, jalapeño corn bread and pretty much anything else, enjoy. 2 whole slabs pork baby back ribs Dry Rub: 8 tablespoons light brown sugar, tightly packed 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 1/2 teaspoon rubbed thyme 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Braising Liquid: 1 cup white wine 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon honey 2 cloves chopped garlic   Directions Preheat oven to 25... 05/24/2014

Easy NO-Cost Ways to Save on Your Heating Bill at Home. Baby it’s cold outside, here are some easy to do, no cost ways to save on your utility bill at home this winter. Turn Down Your Thermostat a Few Degrees ~ For every degree you lower your heat in the 60 to 70 degree range will save you up to 5% on heating costs says the Consumer Energy Center. Close Your Fireplace Damper ~ when not using your fireplace close the damper otherwise you are just sucking all the heat out of a giant hole. Place rolled towels against drafty doors and windows ~ Slowdown that draft around leaky windows and doors, replace weather stripping, close storm windows and close window blinds to stop drafts. Wear slippers and sweaters ~ it is not summertime, put on a pair of thick socks or slippers, and throw on a swe... 01/22/2014

Living in Rowayton, Ct. 2014.  “Where Norwalk and Darien Collide”, January 14th, 2014 is a detailed N.Y. Times article by Lisa Prevost about the 1.4 square mile coastal village of Rowayton, Connecticut. Rowayton is a beach, sailing and boating community on Five Mile River and the Long Island Sound. The small village of Rowayton back in the mid 1800’s was an oystering center but is now home to many locally owned shops. You can grab ice cream and a sandwich at Brendan’s 101, have coffee on the river at Rowayton Market’s deck, rent kayaks at Down Under or enjoy wonderful meals at one of the three restaurants in town… Sails, Rowayton Seafood The Restaurant and Rowayton Pizza. During the year there are many local events to attend from the: River Ramble 4th of July Fireworks Memorial Day Para... 01/15/2014

Residential Property Management for Rowayton, Ct. DMK Property Management offering estate and property management services for Rowayton, Connecticut.  DMK property management services are tailored to the owners needs and to what the property requires. We specialize in residential property management where the property is well maintained, the tenants receive prompt response and the owner has less worries.  Services are offered for short term and long term situations: Weekend Homes. Weekly Rentals. Seasonal Rentals. Long Term Rental. Investment Properties. Full Property Management. DMK Property Management’s team is a combination of local knowledgeable managers who each have over twenty five years of hands on experience in property maintenance. Sample of Services. Key holder service. Revie... 07/22/2013

Fireworks Lower Fairfield County, Connecticut 2013. Many local municipalities in Connecticut have plans for public fireworks and some town have even gone the extra effort for additional activities like Rowayton’s Bayley Beach concert starting at 5:30 on July 4th with fireworks afterwards. Rowayton: Fireworks in Rowayton will be at Bayley Beach on July 4 at approximately 9:15 p.m. Darien: Town of Darien Firefighter’s Foundation will be hosting fireworks at Darien High School on June 28. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. New Canaan: The 33rd Annual New Canaan Family Fourth Fireworks will be at Wavenly Park on July 4. Rain date is July 5. Norwalk: Norwalk’s fireworks will be at the Norwalk Recreation and Parks Department on July 3 after dusk. Westport: On Compo Beach on July 3 the Westport Pol... 06/30/2013

InforGraph ~ Psychology of Color. In various cultures colors often have different connotations. Here in today’s Western societies the meanings of various colors in general are:-   Black ~ is the color of authority and power. White ~ symbolizes innocence and purity. Red ~ is the most emotionally intense color stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. Blue ~ is the opposite of red creating a peaceful calm reaction. Green ~ symbolizes nature, calming and refreshing. Yellow ~ is an attention getter, enhances concentration. Purple ~ color of royalty, wealth and sophistication. Brown ~ color of earth, reliable and abundant.   The U.S. flag’s colors have meaning as well, Red represents valor and hardiness, while blue signifies justice, perseverance, and vigilance. The stars represent the he... 05/18/2013

Pups Playing in a Snowy Rowayton Morning, Ct.                            David Popoff is a certified “Green Homes Specialist” Realtor with William Pitt Sotheby’s in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut.   DMK Property Management llc a locally owned company serving lower Fairfield County, Connecticut. Specializing in Residential Property Management that can custom tailor a program to fit the homeowners needs be it short term or long term from rental management to full estate management. Cell 203-228-0646 E-mail DavidPopoffCT@hotmail.com   03/07/2013

Rowayton Beach, Winter 2013 ~ Woof woof. Rowayton is a charming New England village of about 1,500 homes in the city of Norwalk, nestled on Five Mile River and Long Island Sound. With its own Metro-North train station Rowayton is less than an hour’s ride into Grand Central Station.   In the winter months dogs are allowed at the Rowayton Beach.         If you are interested in homes and rentals in Rowayton call David Popoff at William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty, click here to search for current homes available.   David Popoff is a certified “Green” Realtor in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut. cell 203-228-0646 email DavidPopoffCT@hotmail.com   DMK Property Management llc is locally owned company serving lower Fairfield County, Connecticut. Specializing in Residential Property... 02/14/2013

7:30 am Feb 8, 2012. The Calm before Blizzard Nemo, Rowayton, Ct.   A morning walk with the pups around Rowayton School, just a dusting early this morning but more to come....             David Popoff is a certified “Green” Realtor with William Pitt Sotheby’s in lower Fairfield County, Connecticut and associate of DMK Property Management llc a locally owned company serving lower Fairfield County, Connecticut. Specializing in Residential Property Management that can custom tailor a program to fit the homeowners needs be it short term or long term from rental management to full estate management. cell 203-228-0646 email DavidPopoffCT@hotmail.com 02/08/2013

ActiveRain FaceBook Fridays “LIKE” DMK Property Management Please. Facebook Fridays are always a fun time here on the ActiveRain community. As an expansion of our Real Estate service here in Fairfield County, Connecticut we are now partnered up with experience property managers at DMK Property Management llc. Please visit our Facebook page and “LIKE” us.       DMK Property Management llc currently serving Darien, New Canaan, Rowayton and lower Fairfield County, Connecticut. DMK Property Management llc is a locally owned company that can custom tailor their service to fit your individual needs be it a weekend walk through up to a fully maintain estate program. With combined experience in Real Estate Maintenance and Management that spans over 75+ years here in Fairfield County. Our team c... 01/18/2013

Rowayton, Ct. Year End Real Estate Report 2012 ~ Homes Sold UP 25%. Rowayton, Connecticut Year End Real Estate Report for 2012 on single family homes compared to 2011 show sales of homes up 25%.  Rowayton is following the real estate market trend of lower Fairfield County in that more single family dwellings have sold in 2012 to that of 2011 but with the average price down just a little or flat. The average sold price of 2012 is at $1,287,200 up $940 from the previous year while sales of home units are up 25%. *         Rowayton is the Sixth Taxing District of the city of Norwalk, Connecticut located on Long Island Sound and 45 miles away from New York City with its own Metro North train stop. Over the course of the year the community holds many events such as the July 4th fireworks, Ri... 01/10/2013

In November 2012, 2 properties were rented in Rowayton. This is 2 fewer than last month and 4 fewer than November of 2011. As of January 3, 2012, there are 5 active rentals in Rowayton with an average list price of $6,430. Pricing ranges from $2200/month for a 3 BR Ranch on Burchard Lane  to $9,000/month (flexible winter rental) for a waterfront contemporary. Properties Rented in Rowayton - November 2012 Address BR/BA List/Rent Price DOM 5 Nylked Terrace 4 BR / 3.1 BA $5,750 / $5,000 97 21 Rocky Point Road 4 BR / 3.1 BA $7,000 / $10,500 159 Statistics courtesy of the Greater Fairfield County CMLS. DOM = Days on Market Properties for Rent in Rowayton, CT on January 3, 2012 Address BR/BA Style/SQ Ft/Acres Price 44 Burchard Lane 3 BR / 3 BA 2,510 SF Ranch on .85 Acre $2,200 6 Covewood Driv... 01/03/2013

The Rowayton real estate market followed a typical November trend,  with 3 sales. This is 1 less than in October 2012 and 1 more than in November of 2011. On the buy side, as of December 27th, there are 39 properties to choose from in Rowayton. These range from a locker at the Rowayton Yacht Club for $25,000 to a private Bell Island direct waterfront property for $7,800,000. That's quite a range!   Sold Properties List/SalePrice Description DOM   35 Meeker Court $825,000/$650,000 2 BR, 2 BA/3190 SF on 1.12 acre 221 14 Vincent Place $1,175,000/$1,087,500 5 BR, 3.1 BA/3220 SF on .27 acre 72 14 Thomas Place $999,000/$935,000 4 BR, 4.1 BA/3992 SF on 0 acre 169   Average and Median Sale Prices in November DOM   Average Sale Price 2012   $2,050,000  Average % of Listing Price: 79 169 Average ... 12/28/2012

Norwalk CT  Sales Price Averages by Neighborhood: Rowayton Real Estate market data for Norwalk, CT provided by Dagny Eason of Dagny's Real Estate   Sales Price Averages by Neighborhood: Rowayton Rowayton Neighborhood Rowayton is a quaint section of Norwalk located on the Long Island Sound.   Average sale price in December is $1,325,500 and 4 houses have sold so far in December.  Year to date 53 homes have sold with an average price of $1,236,434. There are currently 41 active listings and 8 pending in Rowayton.    Norwalk Statistics (These Numbers are Estimates) Population  85,603 Median Age  38.2 Median Household Income  $72,752 Median House/Condo value  $466,700   Wilton CT 06897 Average Sales Prices and Number of Sales in Town Weston CT 06883 Home Sales & Months of Inventory December... 12/22/2012

 As of November 5, 2012, there are 9 active rentals in Rowayton with an average list price of $5,092. Pricing ranges from $975/month for a studio apartment on Rowayton Avenue to $9,000/month (flexible winter rental) for a waterfront contemporary. In September 2012, 7 properties were rented in Rowayton. There were no properties rented in August, and this is one less than September of 2011's 8 rented properties. Properties Rented in Rowayton - September 2012 Address BR/BA List/Rent Price DOM 8 Crockett Street 3 BR / 1.1 BA $3,500 / $3,300 22 8 Farm Creek Road 3 BR / 2 BA $4,000 / $4,000 15 12 Westmere Avenue 3 BR / 3 BA $5,000 / $5,000 28 1 Deane Street 5 BR / 3.1 BA $5,750 / $5,600 18 7 Pond Street 4 BR / 4.1 BA $5,900 / $5,900 2 14 Richmond Road 4 BR / 2.1 BA $7,500 / $7,200 27 7 Rowayt... 11/05/2012

TOP FLOOR "PENTHOUSE" UNIT AT ROWAYTON WOODS 9 ROWAYTON WOODS DRIVE, NORWALK OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 10.28.2012 FROM 1:00 TO 3:00 PM Wonderful open space with cathedral ceilings and a nicely updated kitchen and bath. 751 square feet of living space including one bedroom and one bath. Enjoy lovely views of the tennis courts, pool and beautifully landscaped grounds from the awning-covered deck. Come visit Rowayton Woods, a great complex located close to highways and train. Directions: Highland Avenue to Rowayton Woods North Entrance. Listed by Tom Hanson for $284,000 Contact Tom View Listing Details Here More Info on Rowayton Woods at: www.RowaytonWoods.com 10/27/2012