Market insights, town guides, and seller strategies — from Connecticut's House Detective.
What to look for, what to avoid, and the questions that actually matter — whether you're a first-time buyer or searching for a luxury home in Fairfield County.
By Mark Pires
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June 2026
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12 min read
Real timelines. Local insight. No guesswork. Mark breaks down exactly what to expect from list date to closing day.
Fairfield leads Fairfield County with 8,100 monthly home searches — here's why everyone wants in and what you need to know.
Direct Metro-North to Grand Central, corporate employers, and the most diverse housing in the county. The honest guide.
Greenwich is prestigious — but it's also more nuanced than outsiders assume. Here's the honest picture from 18 years of selling there.
Everything you need to navigate Fairfield County real estate
From first showings to closing day — guides for every stage of buying a Fairfield County home.
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Explore tips →Mark's YouTube channel — neighborhood tours, business spotlights, and Connecticut stories.
Watch on YouTube →Deep-dive guides on every Fairfield County town — schools, prices, lifestyle, and 2026 market data.
Explore towns →Considering a move? Each guide covers schools, prices, commute, neighborhoods, and what Mark honestly thinks about each town.