American culture continues to evolve in ways that position couples and families at home. Remote learning and home-schooling place children squarely in the living space longer than those who commute to traditional institutions. Growing work-from-home opportunities allow professionals to reduce drive times and, sometimes, take a little tax deduction for home offices. What all of these scenarios have...

Image by Shutterbug75 from Pixabay With a mortgage, a buyer is applying for financing to purchase the property in its entirety. They're relying on their credit and assets for approval before assuming responsibility of the full property. In a land contract, you're cutting out the need for a formal lender and relying on the seller to approve or...

Photo by Squared.one on Unsplash Is it time to get more organized? If you want to start keeping important reminders on your refrigerator or your New Year's resolution was to get organized with a magnetic calendar, then the first thing you need are magnets. Sure, you can buy pre-made magnets that operate just fine, but why not unleash...

Photo by Arek Socha via Pixabay In a bid to afford homes in high-value areas, many homeowners turn to income from short-term rentals to cover a high mortgage payment. You can benefit from this option with some caveats: Location really matters. A lot. You might advertise your home as near the coast when it’s really 20 miles inland...

Image by Solomon Rodgers from Pixabay Installing a kitchen center island ranks among the most significant changes homeowners make to the house's most used space. The benefits of increased surface area and the idea you can design a kitchen center island to include a breakfast counter make this improvement attractive. But the cost can of an installation can...

Expert craftsmanship abounds throughout this custom New England Cape with stunning front porch, large and level yard, and privacy on a sprawling lot! The cooks dream kitchen features stainless steel appliances (Viking double oven/Wolf gas cooktop), granite counters, center island and custom wood cabinetry. Flowing effortlessly to the family room with stone fire place or to the dining room perfectly sized for holiday gatherings this home is perfect to entertain family and friends. Main level suite, office with custom built-ins and more. Upstairs we find a gorgeous owner's suite with gleaming white spa-like full bath featuring a relaxing steam...

Beautiful and spacious upper level one bedroom unit in Casagmo. Located in the heart of downtown Ridgefield this condo allows you to stroll to all the exciting shops and restaurants, the library, the movie theater, the Playhouse, Ballard Park and the Aldrich Art Museum. Ridgefield has just been designated as a Cultural District by CT - the first town to earn the distinction. The newly created Cultural Districts program is designed to highlight walkable areas in Connecticut that feature numerous cultural facilities, activities and assets. Congratulations Ridgefield! High ceilings and clearstory windows bring in plenty of natural light and...

Be prepared to be impressed. This WOODLAND HILLS townhouse is in immaculate move-in condition. It starts the minute you open the front door and enter the foyer with its new wood look ceramic tile flooring. The garage and the family room are also on this level. The spacious and bright family room is currently set up as an exercise room. The main level has a large open living/dining room with views, an eat-in kitchen with slider to the private patio and a half bath - all of which have beautiful hardwood floors. In addition, the kitchen has granite counters and stainless appliances. The patio has room for your grill and patio furniture so you...

The flavor of Litchfield with the convenience of Brookfield. This unique home is not your cookie-cutter colonial. Designed by noted NYC architect Burton Bugbee as his summer retreat, it features midcentury style with arts-and-craft influence. Secluded but not isolated, the home sits on a lush private lot. The 3400 square foot home has multiple living spaces to accommodate multi-generational functionality. Surprise and delight characterize the home’s architectural features with a blend of elegance and whimsy. Walls of windows on every floor bring the outside in, flooding the house with light and offering long views toward Lake Lillinonah. En...

A River Runs Through It ! Magical riverfront cottage on the banks of the West Branch of the Saugatuck River on 3.3 serene acres. Trout fisherman's paradise as this is a stocked river. The soothing sounds of the waterfalls provides a natural symphony for the ears. This two bedroom cottage is spacious and open with walls of glass bringing in light and water views. Three fireplaces and radiant tile floor heat provide warmth and ambiance. A large 900 square foot outbuilding is in need of renovation. So much potential. Don't miss this amazing opportunity ! SOLD...

Beautiful and spacious upper level one bedroom unit in Casagmo. Located in the heart of downtown Ridgefield this condo allows you to stroll to all the exciting shops and restaurants, the library, the movie theater, the Playhouse, Ballard Park and the Aldrich Art Museum. Ridgefield has just been designated as a Cultural District by CT - the first town to earn the distinction. The newly created Cultural Districts program is designed to highlight walkable areas in Connecticut that feature numerous cultural facilities, activities and assets. Congratulations Ridgefield! High ceilings and clearstory windows bring in plenty of natural light and...

SUNBERM is a passive solar earth sheltered contemporary ranch home on 11+ private wooded acres. Engineer/Architect designed and constructed of steel, stone, concrete and cedar. This is not your average box! It keeps you naturally warm in winter and cool in summer. Walls of glass oriented to the SSE take maximum advantage of the energy and light from the sun and bathe the interior in light. Beautiful views of the gardens and distant hills. Three bedrooms, two baths, 2 car garage, kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. There is a sunroom perfect for indoor growing, a loft area used as an artist studio, an office for working at...