Home at Okemo! | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

Exciting news- For the first time in a decade, a brand new enclave of homes is being built on the sunny side of Okemo Mountain Resort! Last year, Okemo Mountain Resort was named the "Best Family Resort in North America" by onthesnow.com.  This 2015-2016 season, it's been tagged with three more top honors. "Top 10…
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Home Buying: Lessons Learned from Power Couple’s First Time! | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

Ronald and Sara were a happy young couple ready to jump into home buying and get their first home together. When they called me, they knew what they wanted, a four-bedroom home with nice property and a pool in the million dollar range. There was a house, in particular, they had seen online that they were…

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Renovation or New Construction?

Thinking about a home renovation or possibly building a new house?  Here's a story about a homeowner in the beach area of Fairfield Connecticut that changed their plans after weighing all their options.  Some helpful resources are also included along the way to help with this dilemma.

Jen and Chris came to Fairfield in 2006 and settled into their new home, a cozy Cape in the beach area on Pratt Street.  From day-one, they loved the location and the street.   They figured down the road they would have a baby and then renovate, expand or even add another floor.  

Fast forward to last year when their little boy wasn't so small anymore, but their house still was, and it was time to expand.... see more

Moving is So Bittersweet | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

You might say the phenomenon of home buying and home selling is like a roller coaster ride when a house changes hands. It goes from someone’s beloved home to being the commodity of ‘a house’ and then back to a dear home again when the new owners move in. And during this process, the lives of those connected to the transfer undergo such a monumental,…
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5 Things I Bet You Didn’t Know about Lordship, CT! | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

Here are five cool facts about Lordship Connecticut, that you probably didn't know before. Read on and enjoy! ONE - Two movies were filmed in Lordship: "Butterfield Eight" with Elizabeth Taylor in 1960, and "Hell Island" between 1981 and 1983. TWO -  The gigantic German dirigible, The Hindenberg was seen by residents flying about 1,000 feet over Lordship…
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Annie and Andrew | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

A seasoned recruiter for a financial firm on Merritt 7 in Norwalk Connecticut, Annie knew a good candidate when she saw one.   The perfect asset for the current position was one she had already recruited once before, and that would be her husband!  Given their relationship, Annie’s boss had to step in and seal the home purchase deal,…
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All New “CKC” Salon in Fairfield: Cut. Keratin. Color! | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

Remember the fun and adorable couple, Michael and Ella from HGTV?  If you missed the original airing of their eposide, it's airing again September 19th at 9:00 AM on HGTV's House Hunters Renovation, "An Old House Gets a New Master Plan".  Click here for a description and show times. Well Michael and Ella have been back in…
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How’s the Summer Real Estate Market 2015 in Fairfield and Westport CT? | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

So how's the summer real estate market in Fairfield and Westport Connecticut? Are homeowners listing their homes for sale?  Are home buyers making offers?  Here's the summer 2015 scoop in Fairfield and Westport with a spotlight on the Fairfield beach and Greens Farms neighborhoods. As of last week, there were a lot of single family homes on the…
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We’re Moving in the “Wrong Direction” | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

That's what my relocation client told me as we went to visit five drop-dead gorgeous homes in Fairfield Connecticut. Ping and her family were moving from South Carolina to pricey Fairfield County.  Although the home sizes were not quite as grand here as what they were used to, I could sense a growing excitement about…
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Homeowner Use of Social Media: Lifeline or Liability? | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

Most of us use social media networks like Facebook as a convenient go-to tool for fun, entertainment, communication, sharing, advice and recommendations.  It's a great way to get some instant gratification for all of these things.  Most of us also know that there can be a flip side to these benefits. We've all…
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Price Your House High and Get More Money!

What are the takeaways about home pricing and home sale time on the market when selling your house? Read these true stories and find out.
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Homeowner Use of Social Media: Lifeline or Liability?

Remember this when you post information about your house on social media!
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Open House Pros and Cons for Sellers- What Will You Decide? | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

Get the scoop- what are the pros and cons for home sellers to have their agent host an open house?
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