While not until the end of the month this year, Thanksgiving is already in the air. With unending thanks for your support & friendship to KMS, we prepare this concierge list of events and ideas to enlighten, entertain, inspire and help you and yours appreciate life in Connecticut.
Those of us in Connecticut breathe a sigh of relief as hurricane season comes to a close. While our premiums may be impacted by weather events nation-wide, we certainly empathize with others dealing with catastrophic devastation, and the resulting clean-up, rebuilding process. Is your home properly insured?
Today, we are noticing that an increasing desire to be together, for companionship and shared experiences, is driving relocation. While the great recession in 2007-2008 may have created a financial need, the Covid pandemic spurred an emotional one. Living in the same household is not necessarily the goal, but being in close proximity to family is important.
In our years of real estate, the KMS Team at Compass has seen it all. We listen to, offer advice and respect our clients immensely - even when they opt to sell their home by owner. Affirming what we already know — we work hard for our clients — they learn several things along the way. While things may work out in the end, professional guidance can help maximize the value and minimize the stress surrounding your real estate sale.
Maintenance-free, single-family style living has an appeal to those accustomed to single-family homes but no longer interested in the upkeep – snow removal, lawn care and the like. The bottom line? People love Westport and all its fabulous amenities, including its beaches and waterfront recreation facility, Longshore Club Park. Moving from a single family home to a condominium is no longer just down-sizing, it is right sizing in style.
While not until the end of the month this year, Thanksgiving is already in the air. With unending thanks for your support & friendship to KMS, we prepare this concierge list of events and ideas to enlighten, entertain, inspire and help you and yours appreciate life in Connecticut.
Those of us in Connecticut breathe a sigh of relief as hurricane season comes to a close. While our premiums may be impacted by weather events nation-wide, we certainly empathize with others dealing with catastrophic devastation, and the resulting clean-up, rebuilding process. Is your home properly insured?
Today, we are noticing that an increasing desire to be together, for companionship and shared experiences, is driving relocation. While the great recession in 2007-2008 may have created a financial need, the Covid pandemic spurred an emotional one. Living in the same household is not necessarily the goal, but being in close proximity to family is important.
October is a month full of pumpkin spice and Halloween themed activities. But there are plenty of other things happening in Fairfield County, CT too! Curated for you, we hope the following events & ideas will enlighten, entertain, inspire and help you & yours love where you live just a little bit more.
September is a wonderful transition between the heat of summer and the crisp days of fall. Isn't it everyone's favorite month to get out and explore? Curated for you, we hope the following events & ideas will enlighten, entertain, inspire and help you & yours love where you live just a little bit more.
Heaps of sweet lobster meat on a buttery toasted frankfurter bun....a favorite summer treat for most New Englanders! We decided to take an unscientific survey, polling the KMS Team to find THE best lobster roll in or around Fairfield County. The results were inconclusive. Whether you are a Connecticut purist or a fan of the traditional Maine lobster roll, we have some great options for you!
In our years of real estate, the KMS Team at Compass has seen it all. We listen to, offer advice and respect our clients immensely - even when they opt to sell their home by owner. Affirming what we already know — we work hard for our clients — they learn several things along the way. While things may work out in the end, professional guidance can help maximize the value and minimize the stress surrounding your real estate sale.
No need to stress over a last hurrah for the summer — Fairfield County activities will fill your days and nights! Offering an idea for each day, we are hoping to enlighten, entertain, inspire and help you & yours love where you live just a little bit more.
Maintenance-free, single-family style living has an appeal to those accustomed to single-family homes but no longer interested in the upkeep – snow removal, lawn care and the like. The bottom line? People love Westport and all its fabulous amenities, including its beaches and waterfront recreation facility, Longshore Club Park. Moving from a single family home to a condominium is no longer just down-sizing, it is right sizing in style.
Most municipalities mail tax bills this month. They’re a reminder of the costs & obligations of home ownership, and of the many amenities we get for our dollars. One mill equals a dollar of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. “Mill rate” is another way to say “property tax rate.” By state law, property is reevaluated every five years.
We have to remember - the asking price of a home is mostly theoretical. What the real estate market - buyers - are or are not willing to pay is the ultimate test. When a property lingers on the market, one must look at the pricing appropriateness for the sellers’ strategy.
Bridgeport kicked off the holiday early with fireworks on June 28th. There are more spectacular events lined up to celebrate Independence Day and enjoy the month of July in Connecticut!
With the flurry of summer kick-off and end-of ________ activities (insert school, sports, seasonal clubs, house-hunting, etc), it is a pleasure to settle into true summer mode. Curated for you, we hope the following events & ideas will enlighten, entertain, inspire and help you & yours love summer in Connecticut!
Fairfield is one of the most interesting, geographically and culturally diverse towns in all of southern CT. It is also one of the oldest towns in very old Fairfield County. Covering 30 square miles, Fairfield's ~ 62,000 residents fill a variety of neighborhoods. Two of the best known are on the water—Southport and Fairfield Beach; the third, Greenfield Hill, is well inland. All are beautiful.
Somehow May always seems to fly, with a flurry of spring events filling each weekend. And we have weekday inspiration for you too! We hope this calendar helps you capture the moments as you enjoy the beauty of life in Fairfield County, CT.
Daffodils and tulips are popping up everywhere! Above is an image of the display at ColorBlends (see details under April 9th). We hope this calendar helps you enjoy the beauty of spring and life in Fairfield County.
It snowed after the groundhog declared an early spring, so we aren't going out on a limb here. Instead, we offer plenty of March activities to help you and yours enjoy where you live just a little bit more — no matter the weather.
Unhappy with your property assessment? Applications for appeal are due February 20th! Have questions, or need advice? Give us a call.
It’s a leap year!
With an extra day to enjoy this February, we hope our daily list of activities inspires fun, enlightens and entertains you and yours.
Wishing you a year filled with comfort & joy!
Curated for you, we hope the following events & ideas will provide a jump start to the New Year by enlightening, entertaining and inspiring.
