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Real Estate Intelligence

Market insights, town guides, and seller strategies โ€” from Connecticut's House Detective.

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Town Guide
Why Are So Many People Buying Homes in Fairfield, CT? A Realtor's 2026 Market Breakdown

Fairfield leads Fairfield County with 8,100 monthly home searches โ€” here's why everyone wants in and what you need to know.

June 2026 ยท 7 min read
NYC Relocation
What Is It Like Living in Stamford, CT? The NYC-to-CT Relocation Guide You Actually Need

Direct Metro-North to Grand Central, corporate employers, and the most diverse housing in the county. The honest guide.

June 2026 ยท 7 min read
Town Guide
What Is It Really Like to Live in Greenwich, CT? A Local Realtor's Honest Guide

Greenwich is prestigious โ€” but it's also more nuanced than outsiders assume. Here's the honest picture from 18 years of selling there.

June 2026 ยท 7 min read
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Everything you need to navigate Fairfield County real estate

Town Guides

Your Fairfield County
Town-by-Town Playbook

Considering a move? Each guide covers schools, prices, commute, neighborhoods, and what Mark honestly thinks about each town.

Greenwich
$800K โ€“ $5M+
Prestige address, 45-min Metro-North, elite private schools
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New Canaan
$1.2M โ€“ $3.5M
Top-ranked Saxe Middle School, Glass House, Waveny Park
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Westport
$900K โ€“ $3M+
Compo Beach, Levitt Pavilion, Staples HS, Saugatuck River
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Wilton
$650K โ€“ $1.8M
Top-10 CT schools, Weir Farm National Park, Westport value
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Norwalk
$400K โ€“ $900K
SoNo dining, Maritime Aquarium, Calf Pasture Beach
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Stamford
$450K โ€“ $1.5M
NYC relocation hub, 45-min train, UBS/Synchrony HQ
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Fairfield
$600K โ€“ $1.8M
Fastest-moving market, two train stations, Penfield Beach
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Southport
$900K โ€“ $3M+
Historic harbor village, Pequot Library, walkable charm
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Easton
$600K โ€“ $1.4M
Rural character, horse properties, Aspetuck Land Trust
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Weston
$700K โ€“ $2M
Devil's Den Preserve, tight-knit school culture, privacy
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Ridgefield
$600K โ€“ $1.8M
Aldrich Museum, Ridgefield Playhouse, arts capital of FC
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Stratford
$300K โ€“ $700K
Most affordable with waterfront options, Short Beach
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Newtown
$400K โ€“ $900K
Community resilience, Lake Zoar, Edmond Town Hall
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Redding
$450K โ€“ $1.2M
Historic farmhouses, Mark Twain Library, rural affordability
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