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New Chic Eatery in Downtown Fairfield CT

If you love great food and a cool, elegant vibe, you will want to try out Il Pellicano!

We enjoyed a fabulous dinner there Saturday night The Funghi (with papperdelle, brandy cream, wild mushroom, and truffle oil) was to die for and we loved the trendy vibe. Host, Colton and server, Fallon were the best!

Great food, service, and scenery!

The scenery outside the windows is just as pleasing as the interior, with the full downtown green and gazebo in view, all the passers-by, and during the holiday season, all the festive downtown lighting.

If you are looking for a place to go this New Year’s Eve, they are offering a five-course meal and three seatings!

You will need a reservation.

Whenever you do decide to go, be sure to call ahead, because they are generally booked up well in advance.

If you would like the scoop on this and other area restaurants, (my take anyway), reach out below.


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Naughty or Nice? This Snickerdoodle Recipe is Nice!

Did you ever think that grain-free, lectin-free/gluten-free, and nearly sugar-free (don’t tell your guests!) cookies could taste like cinnamon donuts?

Well these Snickerdoodles do just that! To put icing on the cake, so to speak, this recipe is super easy too. The most time consuming part is simply putting the cookie dough on the baking sheet.

Full disclosure: To give them a festive look for the holidays, I did roll them in gold sugar sprinkles along with the cinnamon. The photo also shows some green sprinkles, but I recommend using only the gold ones, if any. Another note, is that you can also substitute the butter for clarified butter, known as ghee, and some coconut oil. Ghee has had the lactose removed, and some brands are from grass-fed cows.

Enjoy the the cookies and recipe below!

Questions? Feel free to reach out below.


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Is it Time for You to Fall in Love?

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🙌 Fairfield Beach area: walk to town, train & beach

🙌 Peaceful & vibrant side street

🙌 Beautiful landscaping

🙌 Natural gas, forced air heat, city water/sewer

🙌 3 Bedrooms, 2 full baths (1 per floor), main floor laundry, eat-in kitchen, front to back living room & dining area with fireplace, study

🙌 Covered deck with ceiling fan

🙌 Attic and full basement with sink for storage, gardening, 🪴 etc.

🙌 New exterior & interior paint, plus numerous new improvements

🙌 Garage

Is it time for you to fall 🍁 in love 🏡 ?

Message me below for more info! Curious what your home is worth?

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Are You Ready for Memorial Day 2022 Weekend?!

As we remember and honor those who served us and our country, let’s get ready to celebrate!

CLICK HERE FOR FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL DAY TIMING!

CLICK HERE FOR WESTPORT MEMORIAL DAY INFO AND TIMING!

Click the Events image below for a calendar of weekend and upcoming events nearby.

Click here for a list of Fairfield and Westport open houses this weekend.

Click here to download the free What Sold Report for last month!

Please submit your questions and referrals below so that I can guide you and your friends through a seamless move!


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Home Sale Prices in Fairfield & Westport CT, March 2022

Things are on the up and up!

Yep, the median sale price 💵 per square foot 🦶and the overall median sale price are up ⬆️ again in Fairfield and Westport due to low inventory. So homes continue to sell for more money, and more homes are selling at higher price points. 

Check out the charts below from @williamraveis Local Housing Data and @keepingcurrentmatters!

What about sales activity? …Yes, also up!

Don’t worry that the low inventory has put a damper on activity, because sales volume is way up 📈 too!

What if I need to find a home?

And buyers, you still have plenty of options out there as long as you are ready, willing, and able to act fast 💥 and in a competitive 💪🏼 spirit! Each day, the active listings you see are almost all brand new to the market! 🎁

Please share your comments and questions below.

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IT’S GOOD NEWS MONDAY- March 7, 2022!

Hi! IT’S GOOD NEWS MONDAY, and I’M SHARING SOME GOOD NEWS 🎉 AND OPTIMISM 🤗 WITH YOU! Feel free to share your good news in the comments.

Meet 10 Amazing sea creatures you’ve never seen before and get inspired by Mother Nature’s infinite design genius! 

Next up, my favorite dancing robots in a flawless spirited performance!

Check Out the Action in Our Local Housing Market!

30 homes 🏡 Sold last week in Fairfield and Westport! There are 163 Active listings, 48 of which are New (less than 14 days old), plus 5 more are Coming Soon 🏃‍♀️, offering the opportunity for more people to find a new dream home 🎉!

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If I Sell My Home, Where Will I Go?

Like the majority of homeowners right now, you are sitting tight even though you would prefer to be living somewhere else. Yet your current home no longer meets your needs or desires. You have hopes and dreams about a new home but, you don’t see a path for how to make it happen.

What if a path and a plan could be created?

My clients have done a variety of things. I’ll share a few of their stories to get the juices flowing! Those serious about finding their new home have been able to find it. Some bought a new home before they sold. Some found their next home during the process of selling their current one. Others sold their house and created an interim plan of temporary housing and storage, (okay, not convenient, but if you ask them now, they will tell you it was worth it 100 times over!). And my most recent seller cashed out and followed her long-time dream of traveling overseas for six months before returning to shop for her new home. So there are many ideas, options, and solutions.

Everyone who’s selling knows exactly where they’re going, right?

Here’s an interesting observation I made after going on the broker tour in Fairfield last week. Click the image below to listen!

Click to hear my surprise discovery.

Okay, I might have some options on where to go, but there are more things to consider.

I know there are concerns about interest rates, high prices, and inflation. Take a look at this post for some additional insights from the experts. Once you feel you are ready to make a purchase, here are the key steps to consider.

I am prepared to discuss your plans and how to get you there. Call me today for a no-obligation consultation.


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IT’S GOOD NEWS MONDAY- February 28, 2022!

Hi! IT’S GOOD NEWS MONDAY, and I’M SHARING SOME GOOD NEWS 🎉 AND OPTIMISM 🤗 WITH YOU! Feel free to share your good news in the comments.

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Ready for some laughs?  Check out the Fairfield Comedy Club calendar at the Circle Hotel Fairfield!

11 homes 🏡 Sold last week in Fairfield and Westport! There are 158 Active listings, 41 of which are New (less than 14 days old), plus 10 more are Coming Soon 🏃‍♀️, offering the opportunity for more people to find a new dream home 🎉!

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IT’S PRESIDENT’S DAY 🇺🇸 AND GOOD NEWS MONDAY- February 21, 2022!

Hi! IT’S PRESIDENT’S DAY AND GOOD NEWS MONDAY💥, so I’M SHARING SOME LOVE, GOOD NEWS 🎉, AND OPTIMISM 😄 WITH YOU! Feel free to share your good news in the comments.

Happy President’s Day 🇺🇸. Enjoy a tour of 33 homes of former presidents!

New ideas for more sustainable farmlands 🌾!

17 homes 🏡 Sold last week in Fairfield and Westport! There are 147 Active listings, 38 of which are New (less than 14 days old), plus 5 more are Coming Soon 🏃‍♀️, offering the opportunity for more people to find a new dream home 🎉!

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IT’S VALENTINE’S DAY ❤️ AND GOOD NEWS MONDAY- February 14, 2022!

Hi! IT’S VALENTINE’S DAY AND GOOD NEWS MONDAY💥, so I’M SHARING SOME LOVE, GOOD NEWS 🎉, AND OPTIMISM 😄 WITH YOU! Feel free to share your good news in the comments.

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ Get the truth about true love!

Here’s some exhilarating fun shared by Strati Georgopoulos on LinkedIn! 🏄🏾‍♂️

14 homes 🏡 Sold last week in Fairfield and Westport (almost double the sales of the previous week)! There are 156 Active listings, 47 of which are New (less than 14 days old), plus 8 more are Coming Soon 🏃‍♀️, offering the opportunity for more people to find a new dream home 🎉!

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