Realtor Proposal Affects Fairfield County
The National Association Realtors (NAR) is proposing a real estate stimulus package that includes a temporary $7,500 tax credit for all buyers (with no repayment requirement) and a temporary federal buy-down of mortgage rates to 4.5 percent or less.
It is also calling on the government to make permanent the temporary increase in FHA, Fannie Mae [...]
A New Recipe for Thanksgiving from Cucina Casalinga in Wilton
This recipe is compliments of Sally Maraventano, the founder of Cucina Casalinga, www.cucinacasalinga.com, a regional Italian cooking school based in Wilton, Connecticut.
This “Cornbread, Sausage and Chestnut Stuffing” recipe combines two favorite Italian ingredients, sweet sausage with fennel and chestnuts. In her Italian-American family, they baked the stuffing in a separate casserole rather than inside the turkey. You [...]
Westport Creative Arts Festival – Weekend Event – November 22nd and 23rd
The Westport Creative Arts Festival offers items for your home and the holidays; handcrafted items, kitchenware, ceramics, glassware, baskets, food, toys, jewelry, clothing and much more.
The location is Staples High School and the hours are Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm and Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm. Admission is: Weekend Pass/General Admission: $9.00, Seniors: [...]
“Optimism” in Westport at the Arts Center
If you are looking for something to feel good about, “Optimism”, on exhibit at the Westport Arts Center, features work in a wide range of media that focuses on the ideals of optimism and hope.
Of particular interest to residents of Westport is Ghana Thinktank, a collaborative, interactive artwork that involves a world wide problem-solving [...]
Westport and Weston Buyers – New Rules in the Mortgage Market
According to Julie Goldstein of Guardhill Financial in New Canaan, the lending landscape has changed. It’s important to know the new rules and how they may impact home buying. Banks are still lending, and although underwriting standards have increased, making it more difficult for marginal borrowers to get qualified, those with good credit scores, stable [...]
Some Good Real Estate News
On the West Coast, sales of existing homes rose to its highest level in 13 months and highest percentage increase in five years, according to a report issued today by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The increase resulted from buyers responding to improved housing affordability conditions, according to the organization, as reported by RISMedia [...]
“Our Town” by Thornton Wilder, being performed in Weston
The Weston High School’s drama group, Company, will be performing “Our Town”.
It will take place at the intermediate school due to the high school auditorium renovation, on Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 23, at 3. Tickets are available at Weston High School. [...]
Upcoming Musical Events at the Westport Playhouse
Duncan Sheik and Friends in Concert, Tony Award-winner and Grammy nominated singer-songwriter/composer will be performing selections from his hit musical Spring Awakening, winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, on Friday, November 14.
An Evening with Tierney Sutton, Grammy nominated jazz vocalist performs on Sunday, November 23.
For more information, visit the Westport Country Playhouse at [...]
Westport Country Playhouse Community Celebration of Paul Newman’s Life
Update: Nov. 4, 11AM – According to the box office, there are no more tickets available. There will however be a waiting list. In order to be placed on it, arrive one hour before show time and give them your name at the box office.
An addtional three evenings have been added to the community celebration; Nov. 19, 20, and 21.
The film [...]
Westport and Weston Real Estate Statistics – November 1 Update
Here is a link to the Westport and Weston real estate statistics that we publish monthly on our web site. www.weknowwestport.com/stats.shtml.
If you have any questions about your home and would like us to do a market analysis, please let us know. The best way to look at the market is by looking at comparable houses [...]
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