Join the Breast Cancer Alliance and presenting sponsors Starwood Foundation with Westin Hotels & Resorts and Omnicom Group, Inc. in the third annual Hands Across the Avenue walk to fund advances in research and promote breast health. The entry fee is $20.00 (children under six are free). The walk will be led by Grand Marshall Donna Moffly, Editorial […]

Get ready for the ninth annual McArdle’s Sales Days, during which McArdle’s will generously donate 15 percent of every purchase to the Breast Cancer Alliance to fund breast cancer research, education and outreach.  The Sales Days start Thursday, April 24 and continue through Saturday, April 26. Owner James McArdle III has been a tireless supporter of […]

The Greenwich Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of
David Gilbert, will conclude its gala 50th anniversary season with concerts entitled “Divine Arabesques” on Saturday, April 12 at 8 p. m, and Sunday, April 13 at 4 p. m. at Greenwich High School Auditorium,
Hillside Rd.
off U.S. 1.  Famous Irish pianist John O’Conor, who has performed all […]

Despite all the national news coverage about real estate downturns, the Greenwich real estate market remains steady.  The following charts compare 2006 to 2007 sales activity at the end of each year: 

Single Family Homes

2006
2007
% Change

Active Listings
379
410
8+

Current Contracts
95
51
53-

Solds
600
630
4+

Average Sales Price
$2,687,400
$3,009,681
12+

Median Sales Price
$2,001,240
$2,175,000
8.7+

Condos

2006
2007
% Change

Active Listings
175
172
2-

Current Contracts
28
27
3-

Solds
213
182
12-

Average Sales Price
$919,820  
$1,026,800
11.6+

Median Sales Price
$720,000
$757,500
5.2+

 It’s true that we haven’t seen the robust […]

The Greenwich Association of Realtors began their annual fundraising drive for the United Way of Greenwich in mid-October.  As co-chair of the drive along with Kathy Adams, we are aiming for 100% participation to support this very important organization.  As of November 30, 2007, 45 agents have contributed more than $13,100 to the United Way’s […]

World Premiere of documentary “Honk For Peace” at the CT Film 
Festival in Greenwich.
“Honk for Peace”
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007
Connecticut Film Festival
Greenwich Bow Tie Cinemas Plaza 3
2 Railroad Ave.
Greenwich, CT
6-7pm Red Carpet Arrivals featuring Ned Lamont and Alan Schlesinger
7-9pm Screening and Q/A with Ned, Alan, and Corey Boutilier.
9-11pm After party at the Bruce Museum.
The night will feature […]

The Spring Market is often viewed as the best time to sell your house or buy a new one.  Whether you are buying or selling, spring brings the peak of real estate activity in Greenwich.  If you want to make a move in 2008, don’t wait too long–the Spring Market doesn’t wait for spring to […]

Please join the Old Greenwich Riverside Newcomers Club for an Information Fair on Wednesday, September 12th, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Eastern Civic Center, 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich. 
Representatives from various town services, volunteer associations and other local organizations will be attending.
For more information, please contact Carolyn Samuel at 203.698.2299 or samuel_carolyn@hotmail.com.

I’ve been saying for years that Greenwich is a micro market and not subject to the vagaries of the national real estate market.  Of course, I’m not selling newspapers or TV advertising airtime, so there’s no need for me to use the scare tactics of yellow journalism.  Here’s an interesting article found in a recent […]

 From www.GreenwichTime.com:
By Kenneth Harney
Published August 10 2007
WASHINGTON - Though real estate sales and prices are flat or down in dozens of metropolitan areas, micro-markets within them are performing very differently: Prices and sales are up this year over last, and plenty of buyers still want to move in.
Call them real estate oases - neighborhoods and […]