TODAY!  OPEN HOUSE 66 Walter Ave, Norwalk CT 1 to 4 pm  Today we are holding an Open House at this beautiful home today, 9/9 - it is a beautiful cape with just refinished hardwood floors and freshly painted rooms everywhere.     It has a brand new furnace, new hot water heater, dry basement, and fabulous plantings around the home.   Please bring your friends and family to see this gem.  It will not last long!    09/09/2012

  Wilton is still in a Buyer’s Market, although it is trending towards a balanced market.  Prices are still lower than a year ago, but there has been an increase in the last three months.   Average Days on Market has been decreasing.  The Average List to Sales Price Ratio increased to 96%. The Wilton real estate market appears to have hit bottom in Q1 2012 and is in recovery along with the rest of Fairfield County. What homes are most in demand by buyers in Wilton?  The sweet spot in the market is for 4 bedroom homes with a list price of $875,000-900,000.  They tend to be on the market only 107 days and sell for 96% of list price. 09/04/2012

Dagny Eason | Dagny's Real Estate LLC | (203) 858-4853 27 Old Farm Rd, Wilton, CT This beautiful colonial home was built in 1998, designed and built by the owners on a quiet cul-de-sac in So. Wilton. 5BR/4+2BA Single Family House offered at $1,800,000 Year Built 1998 Sq Footage 4,716 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 full, 2 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 88,427 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This beautiful colonial home was built in 1998, designed and built by the present owners on a quiet meandering cul-de-sac in South Wilton. The gorgeous level lot is graced with an elegant inground pool with a large blue stone patio and spectacular wrought iron fencing. All along the front of the lot is the most magnificent wall. The interior is elegant and majestic, but practical for ... 08/29/2012

Yes, it's just like a family reunion.  We all know each other so well and this was the 4th Active Rain Meet up at Dagny's.  The day was gorgeous and so was the setting.  Dagny's house is lovely and her backyard and pool were the perfect setting. Featured above (from left to right) are George Souto, Jennifers Fivesdal, Phil Faranda, Dagny Eason, Ginny Gorman, Debbie Gartner, Marilyn Katz, David Popoff,  Tatyana, Barbara Altieri, Ed Silva.   I arrived hot and flustered after a long and hectic day getting lots of samples for customers. Dagny and I have become such close friends that she let me take a quick shower there while the guests mingled.  I felt so much better and it did so much for my psyche.  Thank yuo Dagny.  You are the hostess with the mostess.   Dagny asked us all to bring som... 08/29/2012

Dagny's Rain Meet Up a Success Again! Well, we didn't break any records this time..... We had 11 of the best bloggers in the area -  but they certainly traveled from near and far!    Ginny Gorman from Rhode Island; Jennifer Fivesal from Red Hook, New York; Debbie Gartner from White Plains, NY; J Philip from Briarcliff Manor, NY; Tatyana Makarov from Winsor, CT; Dave Popoff from Darien, CT; Marilyn Katz from Westport, CT; Ed Silva from Waterbury, CT; Barbara Altieri from Shelton, CT; George Souto from Middletown, CT It was really a fun event - loads of sunshine, lots of healthy fruit, shrimp platter, cheese and crackers, yummies from Lebanon and local wine, a HUGE pile of the most delicious rum brownies by Jennifer!! and regretfully, no way to get the yellow jackets to stop feeding more ... 08/28/2012

Have you ever had a weird situation that you didn't want your local community in on? I have... and Active Rain is always like a family - help without judgement.  I just wanted to rant and rave a little about the small things that happen here in the Rain that really are big things. Whenever I have a question - any question - I can easily pick up the phone and call anyone here on Active Rain and probably get the answer.   Whenever I need help - I get help! I needed advice on some forms - ask and yee shall have! I needed help with a client - just ask please.... Last week I had a HUGE (to me at least) question - I called Ed Silva, and got the answer immediately! Yesterday, I had just returned at one o'clock from vacation, printed up some listings, and flew out the door to meet clients 1/2 h... 08/26/2012

I will be hostessing  a Meet up for Active Rainers in Wilton CT at 4 pm at 20 Windy Ridge Place on the 28th of August.    I hope to break all attendance records!    (PLEASE REBLOG!)   So far we have folks coming from all over the state of CT, in addition to folks driving from Mass., NY, and RI.    Come one - come all!  I am hoping everyone can bring a healthy or at least very delicious dish (salads, hors d'oeuvre types, good dishes, or some beer or wine.  I will provide the sodas, water, plates, glasses, etc and of course, a beautiful deck and pool.  If it's a nice day, please bring your suit!    There will be no bill at the end like at a restaurant.   If all could also bring something for sharing for marketing or SEO - how cool could that be?    Have fun - .....   and learn! Please ca... 08/21/2012

  Wilton is still in a Buyer’s Market, although it is trending towards a Seller’s market. Prices are still lower than a year ago, but there has been a slight uptick in the last three months. Average Days on Market continues to increase. The Average List to Sales Price Ratio remains steady at 95%. The Wilton real estate market appears to have hit bottom in Q1 2012 and is in recovery along with the rest of Fairfield County. 08/18/2012

If you are planning a painting project for your home in Wilton CT, it's important to understand the value of proper preparation.   You've probably heard that the final look and durability of a paint job is largely dependant on the amount and quality of the preparation.  A layer of paint is only about the thickness of a human hair; so it won't hide defects or fix a faulty substrate.   Although it can be very time consuming, good preparation is worth every effort as it will improve the quality and longevity of the finished surface.   There are various levels of preparation as well.  If you are using a professional Wilton painter for your interior painting project, it is important to have a mutual understanding of your expectations of the finished surface to determine how "perfect" the end... 07/26/2012

  WILTON Market Trends Report June 2012   The Wilton, Connecticut real estate market is still a strong Buyers Market.  The chart above show that average sale prices are increasing, but are still significantly lower than a year ago.  However, the number of homes sold has picked up and Average List to Sales price has remained steady. The amount of inventory that the market can absorb has remained steady.   We use the 12 month absorption rate (see chart above) to determine inventory absorption, which means that it would take about 15 months to sell every home currently on the market in Wilton. That's still a very high number for Fairfield County, but the 3 month indicator is in a positive direction, moving towards a more balanced market. If you are thinking of buying or selling in Wilton,... 07/21/2012

Scott Webster joins Dagny’s Real Estate to Sell Homes in the Fairfield County area of CT.                                 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Dagny’s Real Estate is pleased to announce that Scott Webster has joined the Fairfield County CT based real estate brokerage. Scott has over fifteen years’ experience in the marketing and teaching industry. Scott, at the present time, also teaches Spanish at the Wilton High School, heading the World Language Department. As a Wilton, CT native and lifelong resident, Scott is an active member of the local community.  Scott graduated from Wilton High School and has a Bachelors Degree in Spanish from Gettysburg College and Masters degrees from both Sacred Heart University and Middlebury College.      He enjoys tennis, skiing and running marathons ... 07/10/2012

Dagny Eason | Dagny's Real Estate LLC | (203) 858-4853 27 Old Farm Rd, Wilton, CT This beautiful colonial home was built in 1998, designed and built by the owners on a quiet cul-de-sac in So. Wilton. 5BR/4+2BA Single Family House offered at $1,800,000 Year Built 1998 Sq Footage 4,716 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 4 full, 2 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 88,427 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This beautiful colonial home was built in 1998, designed and built by the present owners on a quiet meandering cul-de-sac in South Wilton. The gorgeous level lot is graced with an elegant inground pool with a large blue stone patio and spectacular wrought iron fencing. All along the front of the lot is the most magnificent wall. The interior is elegant and majestic, but practical for ... 07/01/2012

Why Short Sale vs. Foreclosure- Homes for Sale, Wilton CT Homes for sale, Wilton CT 06897 MYTH-      I can’t afford to pay my mortgage payments!       I stress about how I will find the money to pay my next payment.       All my other bills and providing for my family is way too much stress.       I give up.     I have no other option, but to have the bank foreclose on my property. FACT-       I want you to know that you have options.       Allowing the bank to foreclose will not relieve you from your debt nor give you a clean slate.     What will help you is the process of a short sale and the Mortgage Relief Act. To have a better understanding on the Mortgage Relief Act: Please see my previous blog on the Mortgage Relief Act .  What is a short Sale in Wilton CT? We all hear the term “... 06/30/2012

  Homes For Sale -Market Report Wilton CT 06897 May 2012   Prices Median price for the homes for sale, Wilton CT was $655,000 in May was down 11.2% from $737,250 in April and down 7.1% from $705,000 in May of 2011. 3-month average sale price of $758,764 in May was down somewhat from $793,201 in April and down somewhat from $866,953 in May of 2011.   Sales Homes for sale in May were 25 in Wilton CT. This is up 127.3% from 11 in May of 2011. Sales/list price ratio in May moved down to 93.1% from 95.7% in April.     Market Time Days on market of 170 in May for homes for sale in Wilton, CT was up a considerable amount from 148 in April and way up from 136 in May of 2011.      Homes For Sale-Market Report Fairfield CT 06824, May, 2012   Homes For Sale - Market Report Redding CT 06896, May, ... 06/26/2012

  Exquisite 5 bedroom Colonial on a Cul-De-Sac, South Wilton, CT 06897 This beautiful colonial home was built in 1998, designed and built by the present owners on a quiet meandering cul-de-sac in South Wilton.   The gorgeous level lot is graced with an elegant inground pool with a large blue stone patio and spectacular wrought iron fencing.    All along the front of the lot is the most magnificent wall built with New England field stones. The interior is elegant and majestic, but yet practical for our fast paced lives of Fairfield County.  The floorplan is superior and a pure joy to wander through.  06/16/2012

  WILTON Market Trends Report May 2012   The Wilton, Connecticut real estate market is still a strong Buyers Market.  The chart above show that average sale prices are declining.  However, the number of homes sold has picked up and Average List to Sales price has remained steady. The amount of inventory that the market can absorb has improved.   We use the 12 month absorption rate (see chart above) to determine inventory absorption, which means that it would take about 15 months to sell every home currently on the market in Wilton. That's still a very high number for Fairfield County. If you are thinking of buying or selling in Wilton, Connecticut, please call Gail Robinson, REALTOR, at 203-521-0768 for a consultation. 06/14/2012

Wilton CT 06897 Homes For Sale Market Report May 2012 Sales Unit home sales in Wilton in May were 25. This is up 127.3% from 11 in May of 2011. Sales/list price ratio in May in Wilton moved down to 93.1% from 95.7% in April.  Prices  Median price of $655,000 for homes for sale in Wilton in May was down 11.2% from $737,250 in April and down 7.1% from $705,000 in May of 2011.  The 3-month average sale price of homes sold of $758,764 in May was down somewhat from $793,201 in April and down quite a bit from $866,953 in May of 2011. Inventory  Inventory of 257 homes for sale in Wilton in May was up 6.2% from 242 in April and up 11.7% from 230 in May of 2011. New listings were numbered at 56 in May, the same as April. Market Time  Days on market of homes for sale in Wilton of 170 in May was u... 06/13/2012

WILTON Market Trends April 2012 Wilton is still in a Buyer’s Market (as shown by the market indicator trends in orange).  Wilton has over 16 months of inventory (the 12 month figure is used for the absorption analysis), which is one of the highest in Fairfield County and all the trend lines are in favor of the Buyer.  05/30/2012

Wilton CT 06897 Open House at 27 Old Farm Road Sunday May 6th This exquisite 5 bedroom colonial located in South Wilton has everything you could wish for in a home. The kitchen and family room spill out onto the beautiful bluestone patio which surrounds the inground pool.    05/05/2012

Wilton CT 06897 Huge Fire At Wilton Crest Condominiums I am heartbroken to see the damage at Wilton Crest Condominiums from this past week.    I heard that there was a small fire, folks thought it was out, but it reignited and took many condos, partially and wholly.   I heard that there were three completely gutted, and twelve affected.   Simply awful and sad. 05/01/2012