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Stamford, CT Real Estate News

By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
Waterfront Condo Living Stamford, Ct.  Marina Bay Condominium is a 79 unit complex on the water of Long Island Sound nestled between West Beach Park and Cummings Beach Park of Stamford, Connecticut. Minutes from downtown, I-95 and Metro North train service.This waterfront community was built in 1980 comprised of 2 bedroom simplexes, 2 bedroom duplexes and 3 bedroom tri-level townhouses with garage. The community comes with a waterfront pool and community clubhouse.Many of the units have views of the Halloween Basin Harbor, Long Island Sound and West Beach Park. Marina Bay Condos are located at 61 Seaview Ave, Stamford, Ct. 06902.Currently there are nine units for sale with two having accepted offers. There are three 3 bedroom townhouses with garages for sale. Unit #6 has water views; Un...
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By Eric L. Green, Your IRS Tax Litigator
(Tax Rep LLC)
We spend a significant amount of time representing Connecticut businesses in all sorts of transactions.  Last night on May 4, 2016 the Connecticut State Senate voted to adopt the Uniform Limited Liability Act, impacting tens of thousands of Connecticut Limited Liability Companies (the Connecticut House of Representatives having already previously voted to adopt the Act).  Upon Governor Malloy’s signing the bill (which is expected shortly) many Connecticut businesses will want to review the changes and see if the new Act operates in a way that works for their businesses.  If not client’s should a written operating agreement in place before the Act is effective in 2017.If you or your clients have any issues with Limited Liability Companies or other tax issues please feel free to contact m...
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By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
Happy Earth Day Connecticut ~ 2016.Earth Day April 22 is a modern environmental movement created in 1970 by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson. Today there are 50,000 partners in 196 countries actively participating. Take action by joining the Billion Acts of Green with such actions as:     Track your online energy use. Reduce your carbon footprint. Buy local produce. Start Composting. Stop using disposable plastic and more actions.  For Connecticut Earth Day Events click here:-  Connecticut 2016 Earth Day Events, Freebies and Pintables. Connecticut Earth Day Event Calendar. Wilton Go Green Festival May 1st.    To find events world wide click here for an interactive map.   For more information on Home Trends in Fairfield County, Connecticut contact DMK Real Estate.  DMK providing step by step ...
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By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
57 Landlord Tips for Successful Rentals.Check out the 57 Tips on Landlordology on how to be a successful property manager of your rentals. Along with this ever growing list of tips there are articles relating to current landlord topics such as: The Long and Short of Smoke Alarms How to Create a Free Website for your Rental Property What Can I Deduct or Withhold From a Security Deposit?  57 Landlord Tips for Successful Rentals ~ click on links below for full article. Get the Money, then Handover the Keys Always get it in Writing Follow-up on your Repairs Paint Walls a Neutral Color Don’t Stop Advertising until you have a Deposit Always get a Cell Phone Number for Showings Sh*t Always Breaks Don’t Always Raise the Rent Danger Danger – Be Cautious of CASH Know the Rules Never Accept Rent f...
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By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
Greenwich/Stamford CT Land Auction – 31 & 23 Acres – 2/24/2016.Two land parcels are set for sale by on-line auction for February 24, 2016. An off-site due diligence session will be held at the New England Land Company Greenwich office from 12 pm to 3 pm on Wednesday February 17th.Parcel #1 called the June Howard Property is 31 +- acres located on the Greenwich/Stamford border. The parcel is relatively flat, wooded and parklike with miles of interior horse trails and bordered by the Mianus River Gorge Preserve. Published Reserve $2,400,000.Parcel #2 is called the June Road Property is 23+- acres located on June Road just off of Riverbank Road, Stamford. Rolling wooded landscape that is bordered on two sides by the Mianus River, waterfalls with miles of interior trails. Published Reserve ...
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By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
Get 3 FREE Annual Credit Reports.What is the difference from your Credit Report vs Credit Score? How to get three free credit reports a year?Your Credit Score which is better known as your FICO Score is calculated using the information in your credit reports. There are three major credit reporting companies and each one will have a different Credit/FICO score for you. The three credit reporting companies are: TransUnion Equifax Experian  You can get one free credit report from each company yearly by either mailing or calling them direct. If you go on line you must sign up for a monthly member service fee which can be canceled at any time. A better way to get your FREE credit report is to go directly to AnnualCreditReport.com on the internet. You are allowed to get a free copy of your cr...
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By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
Top 10 Most Popular Real Estate Websites ~ Jan. 2016.The 2016 Most Popular Real Estate Websites is put together by eBizMBA.com that specializes in guiding companies to the best resources to grow their eBusiness.  This list is derived from eBizMBA Rank which is continually updated from various Traffic Ranking sites.  Click here to see the Top 15 Most Popular Real Estate Websites Update.  If you are an agent affiliated with a National Real Estate firm then you are probably on dozens of these websites but as an independent Broker or regional company you need to pick where your MLS listings should go on the internet.ListHub is the nation’s premier platform for listing management and online listing activity reporting. ListHub network includes more than 450 participating MLS’s, 48,000+ broker...
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By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
Home Prices Up, 8 Out of 23 Towns in Fairfield County, Ct. - 2015.With data collected from the local Multiple Listing Services (MLS) of Fairfield County shows that average single family home sale prices have risen when compared to 2014 in 8 out of the 23 towns. Westport - 6.2% Darien – 5.4% Weston -4.1% Brookfield – 2.7% Trumbull – 2.7% Fairfield – 1.7% Monroe – 0.9% Danbury – 0.5% The biggest drops in average home sold prices are in Greenwich at -9.9%, Shelton at -7.8% and New Canaan at -6.5%On the bright side more homes have sold in Fairfield County with a total of 8,042 up 8.7% compared to 2014. Out of the 23 town in Fairfield County 16 report an increase in single family unit homes sold with the top ten being: Redding – 41.4% Bethel – 32.9% Monroe – 30% Stratford – 25.6% Fairfield –...
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By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
HABANERO PINEAPPLE HOT SAUCE PERFECTION.A delicious condiment to pork and chicken this recipe has the perfect balance of flavor and the right amount of hot. 16 ounces/2 cups grilled pineapple. Fresh pineapple is best but caned will do. 2 Habanero Peppers whole. (A great way to store peppers is to freeze them whole in a zip lock bag) ½ onion (6 ounces) 1 carrot (3 ounces) ¼ cup golden raisins. 2-3 cloves of garlic depending on size (1 ounce) 1 lime with some zest. ½ ounce ginger ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 ½ cups white vinegar. Optional - 2 jalapeno’s grilled Place all the ingredients in blender and pulse until pureed. Add to sauté pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Fill hot sauce into sterilized bottles or jars. Place in hot ...
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By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
7 Smart Tips to Affordable Kitchen Updates.Kitchens sell homes, it is the hub of activity in a home. Here are 7 smart solutions to make your kitchen a perfect kitchen. These solutions will fit any size of space or budget that will spruce up you kitchen.Kitchen design ~ Create work zones in the space provided such as prep area, cook area and the wet area’s for washing and cleaning. This can create a space for more than one person to work in the kitchen.Kitchen Islands ~ are workstations designed to properly size and shaped to fit the room. The kitchen island balances a list of needs to provide functions for food preparation, cooking, cleanup, storage and seating.Open up Kitchen ~ Simple opening up the kitchen to another room can make it feel bigger. Another big mistake is having your kit...
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By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
Connecticut to Change Real Estate Broker License Requirements.The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection – Real Estate Commission has made changes to the broker pre-licensing education requirements that will take effect on July 1, 2016.Currently the Broker requirements are:- 60 hours in Principles and Practice of Real Estate. 30 hours in either of Basic Appraisal Principles or Basic Appraisal Procedures. 30 hours of an approved elective real estate related course. At least two years as a licensed real estate Salesperson. Application fee and original certificates of completion. Connecticut New Broker Pre-licensing Requirements Effective July 1, 2016. 60 hours in Principles and Practice of Real Estate. New 15 hour course on Real Estate Broker Principles and Practices. New 15 hour c...
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By Grant Schneider, Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes
(Performance Development Strategies)
I am pleased to introduce Casey Hart as a newbie to Active Rain.  Casey has jumped right in with his first blog.  Casey provides services to Realtors and other companies by providing messages about their business services while customers are on hold.  Casey's company is Informer Messages on HoldI have known Casey for several years now since we are both members of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce.  Casey knows his business and is not new to the world of blogging.  He should do well with Active Rain. Please stop by, visit, and subscribe to Casey's Blog Here.  
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By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
Connecticut Leases Now Require Notice of Sprinkler Systems for Rentals.As of October 1st, 2015 a new Connecticut law (Section 57 of bill 1502) will require disclosure of operative fire sprinkler systems with any residential lease. This does not apply to commercial leases unless there is a dwelling unit. Sec. 57. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2015) (a) As used in this section, "fire sprinkler system" means a system of piping and appurtenances designed and installed in accordance with generally accepted standards so that heat from a fire will automatically cause water to be discharged over the fire area to extinguish or prevent its further spread.(b) When renting any dwelling unit, the landlord of such dwelling unit shall include notice in the rental agreement as to the existence or nonexis...
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By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
 DIY Easy Gardening Tips for Amazing Results.Gardening is not hard and if you follow these easy natural gardening tips you will have full and lush vegetable and flower gardens with little maintenance. Getting the Garden Ready.~ First you want to use native and local type plants that typically need less watering, fertilizer and pesticides. It is easy to find such plants at your local nursery or just Google ‘Native Plants {your state}”~ Before you plant you want to prepare your soil properly so your plants will flourish. Turn over you garden with preferably a pitch fork so you do not damage the worms. If you already have annuals be careful that you do not dig them up. When you turn over your garden it is a good idea to use organic fertilizer to supplement the soil such as PlantTone or oth...
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By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
HBRA Home Show April 11 &12, 2015 @ Chelsea Piers, Stamford, CT.     The HBRA of Fairfield County Home Show is at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, Connecticut starting at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday April 11 & 12, 2015. At the Home Show you will find a wide selection of home improvement professionals that can inform you about minor renovations up to major remodels and additions. As well you can find experts in such fields as: Closet Systems Energy Conservation Landscaping Heating and Air Conditioning Insulation and more. For more information and directions about the HBRA of Fairfield County Home Show go to www.homeshowct.com.   For more information on Home Trends in Fairfield County, Connecticut contact DMK Real Estate.  DMK providing step by step real estate assistance for buyers, sellers, ...
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By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
Homes ~ What People Want & Don’t Have. One in three American households plans to move within the next five years and here is a survey that shows the gap from what Americans have and what they want. Over 10,000 households were surveyed by the Demand Institute and it reveals what Americans have to what they want in their current living situations called the ‘Housing Satisfaction Gap’. Survey participants ranked the importance of 52 different home and community characteristics along with evaluated their current home on the same 52 characteristics. The report found the top ten largest Housing Satisfaction Gaps are: Increase Energy Efficiency ~ Satisfaction Gap 36%. 90% of households have taken some measure in the past five years to consume less energy. Renovation Ready ~ Satisfaction Gap 26...
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By Nilgun Foley, Realtor - Business and Investment Properties
(Atherton Associates Commercial Brokerage)
I got a call around 8pm one evening from a soft spoken woman who said she had found my website on Google, liked what she read and wanted to consult about her long-overdue organizing project. I need help getting organized in Stamford, she explained - I have a special events cakes and pastries business and need to invite clients to my living room for tasting. She had given a year-and-a half long hiatus and was now ready to invite potential clients she met at various events to taste her unique treats to commemorate their special occasions.  Her living room was decorated in the English style: A couple of light color couches and two arm chairs with complimentary flower print patterns, a pretty dark wood library that held too many books, a TV cabinet with doors that wouldn't close due to the ...
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By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
Fairfield County Home Expo, Stamford, CT ~ March 21-22, 2015. The 12th annual Fairfield County Home & Outdoor Living Expo will be in Stamford, Ct on Saturday and Sunday March 21 & 22, 2015 from 11 am to 5 pm. This is the largest home show in Fairfield County with 200 exhibits that include: Architects & Interior Designers Contractor’s Electronics Home Builders Pools & Spa’s Cooking & Entertaining Home Furnishings & more… The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Stamford, 2701 Summer Street, Stamford, CT. Bring the children for free face painting & balloon sculptures along with entering the grand prize giveaways. For FREE VIP PASS, information and directions click here.   For more information on Home Trends in Fairfield County, Connecticut contact DMK Real Estate.  DMK providing step by...
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By David Popoff, Realtor®,SRS, Green ~ Fairfield County, Ct
(DMK Real Estate )
Stamford, Ct. Real Estate Market Prices UP for 2014. Jan 29, 2015. Stamford, Connecticut single family average home sales price are up 3.8% in 2014 compared to 2013. The average home sold price in Stamford is at $689,402 with 642 units sold compared to 702 units sold in 2013 at an average price of $664,205. Condominiums/Co-op prices have also risen in price year over year with 2014 average Condo/Co-op sales price being $350,728 up from 2013 of $328,564. In 2014 there were 589 Condo/Co-ops units sold up from 2013 of 566. Currently on the Greater Fairfield County CMLS there are 269 single family homes for sale along with 169 Condo/Co-ops for sale.                    Stamford Homes Sales 2014                                      Stamford Condo Sales 2014          Stamford is the fourth lar...
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By Eric L. Green, Your IRS Tax Litigator
(Tax Rep LLC)
Attorney Eric Green was quoted in TheStreet.Com artcle dealing with IRS debt.  You can read the article here: Do You Owe the IRS Big Time Money? The article discusses that, though taxpayers may owe money to the IRS, if they handle the matter properly they can work out an arrangement that works for them and do not ned to become hysterical about the situation.  In fact, the IRS is probably one of the better creditors to owe money to, if handled properly. If you have any questions about the article or an IRS situation, please feel free to contact Eric Green at egreen@gs-lawfirm.com , or (203) 285-8545.   Eric Green, Esq. Green & Sklarz LLC 243 Tresser Boulevard, 17th Floor Stamford, CT 06901 Ph. 203-285-8545 Fax 203-286-1311 www.gs-lawfirm.com
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