Category: Real Estate - Page 174

Sunday, October 18, 2026

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 2 Pine Drive

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 2 Pine Drive at the corner of Park Lane, is in process. Built in 1960, the one-story split has 1,428 square feet, is situated on a .3-acre property and changed ownership last month for $680,000. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Wednesday, June 4th, 2014

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 5 Blackberry Lane

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 5 Blackberry Lane, off North Avenue, is in process. Built in 1948, the two-story colonial has 2,504 square feet and is situated on a 1.38-acre property. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Comings & Goings: Amadeus Piano to PRE

Amadeus Piano, specializing in piano tuning, repairs, restoration, refinishing, rentals, sales, storage and moving, has opened at 240 Post Road East, sharing space with Hansen’s Floral Arts near Colonial Green. Owner Yuri Feygin, a Stamford resident, said the family-owned business, which started with a factory in Long Island, is now in its third generation. In addition to Westport and the Long Island locations Amadeus Piano has a store at 130 Lenox Ave., Stamford. For more information, visit www.westportpiano.com. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Real Estate Report: Learn New Negotiating Strategies

By Judy Szablak

Home prices have continued to rise in Westport, and buyers have to learn today’s negotiating strategies rather than rely on what was used in the past.

Featured Home:This home at 3 Sunnyside Lane is listed at $2,750,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Photo courtesy of the Higgins Group Westport/CT Select Homes

One tactic that many buyers continue to rely upon is the percentage of sales price to asking price, which is used to determine a starting offer. This common misconception is simply ill-advised.

The ratios are much more helpful to sellers than they are to buyers, as it helps to put a number on possible negotiations and net after closing, depending on the sellers pricing strategy.

What appears to be a double standard truly isn’t when you look at the reasons why. The home could be grossly overpriced, and a set percentage may mean one might actually overpay.

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 31 Warnock Drive

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 31 Warnock Drive in the Coleytown section is in process. Built in 1955, the one-story split has 1,541 square feet and is situated on a 1.15-acre property. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Monday, June 2nd, 2014

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 20 Silver Brook Road

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 20 Silver Brook Road in the Coleytown area is in process. Built in 1955, the 1 3/4-story conventional has 2,382 square feet and is situated on a one-acre property. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Sunday, June 1st, 2014

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 5 Hidden Hill

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 5 Hidden Hill, off Compo Road South, is in process. Built in 1957, the one-story ranch has 2,221 square feet, is situated on a 1.16-acre property and changed ownership in January 2013 for $2,875,000. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Friday, May 30th, 2014

Comings & Goings: Tierra to Old Town Hall

A worker places finishing touches today on the patio stonework in preparation for the opening of Tierra, 90 Post Road East on the lower level of Wesport’s old Town Hall. According to Rob Haroun, the owner of the building, Tierrra owners Laura Luce and Chad Whited plan to open the eating and drinking establishment in about a week. He said Tierra will first open with dinner only but will soon extend hours to lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Chefs Sue Torres and Darren Carbone will feature “a seasonal Latin-inspired menu with hand-crafted cocktails by Rob Fuentevilla,” he said. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 1 Winding Lane

An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 1 Winding Lane, in the Old Hill area, is in process. Built in 1948, the two-story colonial has 3,602 square feet and is situated on a 1.35-acre property. The property changed hands this month for $1,450,000. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com