Fairfield and Westport CT Real Estate Guide

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FAIRFIELD CT BEACH GUIDE


Living in Fairfield Beach, Connecticut: The Complete Guide

There are few places in Fairfield County where lifestyle, amenities, and location come together as seamlessly as they do in Fairfield Beach. With its coastal charm, walkable streets, restaurants, and vibrant community, Fairfield Beach has become one of the most sought-after areas for full-time residents, second-home buyers and investors. Whether you’re considering buying a waterfront property, upsizing closer to the shoreline, downsizing into a more relaxed coastal lifestyle, or looking for an investment opportunity, Fairfield Beach offers a unique combination of envious coastal vibe and incredible convenience.

What Makes Fairfield Beach So Special?

Unlike most coastal areas, Fairfield Beach boasts five miles along the Long Island Sound shoreline and also offers proximity to town, the train, chic eateries, and endless local amenities within about a one mile radius! Fairfield Beach is known for its direct access to six beaches and a marina, top-rated schools, college town energy, abundant recreational activities, and a lifestyle that feels both relaxed and refined. Penfield Beach offers two catering facilities, lockers for rent, a snack bar, hot showers, life guards, and a boat rack. Morning walks downtown or on the beach, bike rides through quiet residential streets, and fine dining in open-air cafes are part of daily life here. No wonder, Fairfield Beach is such a desirable choice for commuters, weekenders, investors, and full-time residents of all ages!

Types of Homes in Fairfield Beach

On any of its streets, one can expect to see large new construction homes, homes being expanded or improved, and smaller older homes.  Some sections close to the beach have a concentration of college rental properties. The whole area is in an ongoing state of evolution and growth. It’s not unusual to see a multi-million dollar new construction next to a small modest house! The housing mix in Fairfield Beach is diverse and evolving, which is part of its appeal. You’ll find:

Charming home with an ADU
Charming beach area home with an ADU
  • Classic beach cottages with character and history
  • Updated and expanded homes designed for modern living
  • Luxury waterfront properties with expansive views
  • New construction homes built to current coastal standards
  • New luxury condos
  • Two-family homes
  • Single-Family Homes with an ADU 

Many properties are within walking distance to the beach, some offer direct waterfront or beachfront access, and others offer a shorter walk to downtown and the train.

Price Ranges and Market Trends

The town of Fairfield has something for everyone, from a 700 square-foot condo in the Fairfield Woods area for $280K to a $25M estate on 11 or more acres in the Greenfield Hill or Sasco Hill areas. Beach area properties currently range from ~$700K for a home needing work to $7M for a large home on a half-acre of direct beachfront. The current median sale price for single-family sales within the past year in the beach area is $1.689M. Most properties in the beach area are under a quarter of an acre in size. Home values in Fairfield Beach reflect its desirability and limited inventory. Waterfront and water-view properties tend to command premium pricing, while homes a few streets inland can offer more flexibility.

Market conditions can shift throughout the year, especially in coastal areas, so it’s important to understand current trends when buying or selling in this neighborhood.

👉 For a deeper look at pricing and trends, see:

What to Know About Buying Near the Water

Purchasing a home in a coastal area comes with additional considerations, including:

  • Flood zones and insurance requirements
  • Flood zone property improvement restrictions
  • Elevation and construction standards
  • Maintenance considerations due to salt air and weather exposure

Understanding these factors is key to making a confident and informed decision.

👉 You may also find helpful:
What to Know Before Buying a Waterfront Home
[Flood Zones Explained for Fairfield Beach Buyers] (coming soon)

Who Fairfield Beach Is Perfect For

Fairfield Beach appeals to a wide range of buyers, including:

  • Those looking for a primary residence with a strong lifestyle component
  • People looking for an excellent school system or great colleges
  • Buyers seeking a second home or weekend retreat
  • Down-sizers wanting to simplify while enhancing quality of life
  • Anyone drawn to coastal living within commuting distance to New York City
  • Investors looking to rent, renovate or build new homes, sell

Selling a Home in Fairfield Beach

For homeowners, Fairfield Beach presents a strong opportunity due to consistent demand and limited supply. Positioning, pricing, and presentation are especially important in this market, particularly for waterfront and coastal properties.

👉 Learn more here:
How to Sell a Home in Fairfield County
Preparing a Coastal Home for Sale
Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home in Fairfield County

A Lifestyle That’s Hard to Match

Fairfield Beach isn’t just a location — it’s a lifestyle. From the rhythm of the tides to the sense of community, it offers something that’s increasingly hard to find: a place that feels like an escape, without sacrificing convenience. Here’s a peek at why people flock to Fairfield, especially during the summer.

Thinking About Buying or Selling in Fairfield Beach?

If you’re considering a move to or from Fairfield Beach, I’m happy to share insights specific to your goals and timing. Coastal properties require a nuanced approach, and having the right guidance can make all the difference.

Feel free to reach out anytime for a confidential conversation.

If you're thinking of moving in the next 12 months, call for a confidential consultation

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William Raveis Real Estate | 2525 Post Road | Southport, CT | 06890


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Is it Better to Buy Your Home Now Or Later?


Is it better to buy now or buy later?

This is always a dilemma for home buyers and would-be sellers. The biggest question on everyone’s mind at the time of this post is where are interest rates going?

According to global economist, Dr. Marci Rossell in a webinar on December 6th from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, rates are likely to be stuck in a holding pattern in the six percent range until as late as April or May next year. She said we won’t know where rates will be going until we see what happens with tariffs and deportation, which will impact labor and prices.

Regardless of what the future holds, it is not recommended to bank on interest rate predictions, because the reality is that nobody really knows for sure what will happen. This summer, the assumption was that rates were coming down by the end of the year and through 2025, however, this was not the case.

What if you could run some scenarios with various assumptions and see which outcomes look most favorable for you? I have an excellent tool that can do just that!

Should I buy it now or wait a couple years when interest rates may be lower, and how does appreciation figure in to it?

Several economic authorities estimate that real estate values will continue to rise by an average of 3.5% in the next year. This means that homeowner equity will grow. But what if rates are lower in another year or two?

Take a look at the report from my calculator. The example shows a $900,000 home purchase today with 20% down and an interest rate of 6.375% with refinancing in two years to a potential lower interest rate of 5.375%. The calculator compares this approach to waiting two years and purchasing the same home at the lower rate.


Buying now results in a monthly payment of $4,446 and $261,124 in equity after two years, when then you can refinance. After waiting two years, the purchase price is approximately 3.5% higher due to appreciation, resulting in a purchase price of $964,103. The loan for this house may be at a lower rate, but it is now a bigger loan resulting in payments of $414 more each month. Also, this new homeowner has $68,303 less equity than if they had bought the house two years earlier.

If the rates didn’t change, buying later would result in even higher monthly payments due to the larger loan at the higher rate. In this example, purchasing today, would have achieved a lower price, smaller loan, lower monthly payments, and more equity.

I’m happy to calculate different scenarios with varied assumptions for you. Do you think home values will go up or down? What do you think rates will be in two years? What is your home buying budget? What is your dream lifestyle! Reach out to me, and let’s run some scenarios and talk about your plans!

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Unlocking Home Sale Success: The Power of Staging Psychology

I took a continuing ed course taught by Birgit Anich of BA Staging and Interiors last week. I have taken staging classes before, but I didn’t realize that such a strong positive psychological impact can be achieved when applying staging strategy and design techniques.

The goal of staging is to merchandise a property to position it most competitively for sale by eliciting strong positive emotion from those who enter the space.

When you walk into a home, you may feel nothing. You might even feel an aversion. Or your heart may skip a beat, and you experience a “chemistry”, a feeling of excitement, or joy.

We all make decisions based on emotion. We then back up our emotions with fact. Therefore, as a homeowner, when you prepare your house for sale, ensuring your buyers experience a “wow” as soon as they arrive and walk in should be part of your investment in achieving your top dollar sale.


When you put your house on the market, you want buyers to feel the love when they walk in.

Here are four guiding concepts:

  1. Everything has a place and a purpose! If it doesn’t, take it out.
  2. Curb appeal is key. This is the first impression. Every home needs a wow-factor, so incorporate something to evoke a positive emotion even before entering the home.
  3. Everything the buyer sees tells a story, so make it the story you want to tell. For example, if closets are jam-packed, it tells the buyer there might not be enough storage. Closets should ideally be 70% full and arranged by color.
  4. Create lifestyle moments. Create the idea of an “aspirational lifestyle”. An example of this is the big soaking tub. Most people never use them, but they love the idea of it when they see it! An alternative can be to have a big coffee table book open to a page showing a luxurious vacation spot or collectible cars.

What are some of the strategies?

  • Feature the features. Guide the eye toward what you want to showcase. Any custom elements should be featured such as a new kitchen. All assets should be featured, such as great views, fireplaces, and vaulted ceilings.
  • Make sure there’s no “wasted space”. Clearly define the use of all space and give it a purpose. Be sure to separate adult space from kids’ space.
  • Minimalize. Use a “less is more” approach.
  • Create “memory points”. For example, after seeing four homes, someone might say, “Yes, I remember that house. It’s the one with the pink cushions!”
  • Out with the old, in with the new. Refresh items and elements that give a dated or tired impression. For example, swapping out dated light fixtures can make a huge difference in the impression it makes!
  • Appeal to the senses. Clean and fresh is key. There is actually a special type of light bulb that can eliminate stubborn odors, such as from pets. Don’t over-do-it with strong scents from candles or oils. Lighting is important too. Be sure to avoid using bulbs with cool lighting.

Texture, color, placement, materials, metals, mirrors, vignettes, and ‘signs of life’ are just a few elements Birgit employs for her strategy. Here are some tricks of the trade!

  • Proper lighting wattage and color is important. Use warm lighting with 2700-3000 Kelvin in the living room. A bit cooler lighting in the kitchen is okay, 3000+ Kelvin.
  • Furniture placement is important. The heaviest piece of furniture should be on the wall opposite the entrance to the room. Make sure there is at least three feet clearance to walk around furniture, especially tables, but no more than four feet.
  • Use big area rugs to anchor furniture in a room and give it a connected, cohesive, luxurious look. For luxury spaces, have a big rug with all furnishings set completely on it. For more informal spaces, use a big rug with furnishings off-set or extending off the edges.
  • Coordinate colors.
  • Balance rooms with symmetry.
  • Group accessories in sets of three and five (odd numbers).
  • Repeat design themes throughout the home.
  • Use mirrors as a design element to reflect light, reflect pretty views opposite them, and let the buyers see themselves in the space!
  • Incorporate “signs of life“, like plants to add a warmth and an organic component to the space.
  • Add pops of color to make space memorable and help guide the focus to where you want it.
  • Set accessories on angles so they are not too predictable looking.
  • Create “special moments“. Use vignettes to suggest a moment in time and create a lifestyle feel. For example, you can display a decorative board game on a coffee table and have a couple of the pieces out in play as though people were just playing.
  • Mix metals. For example use a black metal with a gold metal to add interest and variation.
  • Add “plush” (textures). For example, add fur seat cushions or open a lively book to a specific page and put it on a desk or coffee table.
  • Use lighting to center the space.
  • In a gourmet kitchen, use lifestyle accessories.
  • In bedrooms, neutralize bedding with whites for a fresh clean impression.
  • Mix patterns and solids.
  • Use timeless glass.

I bet you can’t wait to try a few of these ideas in your own home! Here are some pictures to get the juices flowing. But if you are thinking about making a move and feel overwhelmed by everything you have do, don’t worry, I’m here to get you the resources and guide the process to get you there. Just keep your eye on the end game, and we will be there soon!

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Choosing the Right Real Estate Attorney: 10 Questions to Ask


If you already have an attorney in mind before you connect with your Realtor®, read this post to make sure this attorney is the best choice for your home purchase or sale. You might think your attorney is of no concern to your agent, that if you know the attorney or have dealt with them before, they are your best option. You may feel a recommendation from a friend covers all the bases. If you’re like many others, you might not have considered the critical factors below about the attorney you hire to successfully close your real estate transaction.

Here’s a Top 10 List of questions you should know the answer to before bringing your attorney on board.

  1. Does he play well with others?  There are real estate attorneys that give their egos priority over their fiduciary responsibility to their clients.  These lawyers may decide they don’t like the lawyer on the other side of the transaction and deliberately try to kill your purchase or sale as an assault on that attorney. Play well with others?Your Realtor may have worked patiently and tirelessly to successfully negotiate optimal terms for you thus far only to then work triple-time behind the scenes to keep your purchase or sale together because the attorneys are butting heads. You may know nothing about this unless your sale falls through because of it. You want to work with a lawyer that relates professionally with all parties in the transaction at all times. Otherwise, they are being counter-productive and are doing you (and everyone else involved) a disservice.
  2. Does she know the TRID lending regulations? There are lending regulations that require a three-day period before closing for the buyer to review all the final numbers compiled by the attorneys. This requires attorneys to be well organized and proactive in compiling the credits, debits, and allocations of taxes, insurance, oil deliveries, etc. earlier than in the past. There are also new forms they need to be familiar with.  If your lawyer is not up to speed with the new regulations, your closing can be significantly delayed at the last minute as a result.
  3. Is he overly chatty or verbose, adding to your bill? I have worked with attorneys that have kept me on the phone for almost half an hour every time they called and then complained about all the extra time they are spending on the case, stating that they will have to bill for it. I’m sure this is not what you want. Wasted time costs you money
  4. Does he communicate effectively with you, your agent, the lender, and the other attorney? There are attorneys that act like it’s beyond their scope of work to communicate effectively with the other parties in the transaction.  Some barely respond to calls or emails at all! Communication is a critical component in your purchase and sale because the lender, the two Realtors, and the two attorneys have a huge amount of detail to coordinate in order to keep your sale on track. entrepreneur-1001611__180 If any of the players are “missing in action” it prevents the process from progressing efficiently, and critical information can fall through the cracks.
  5. Does she specialize in real estate?  If your attorney focuses more on criminal law, divorce, or other areas besides real estate, you can end up with an attorney that is in court or unavailable when you need them at a critical time. Specialized in real estate
  6. Is she familiar with the local regulations and practices? You want to be sure your attorney is knowledgeable about the local area of the home you are buying or selling. The process and attorney responsibilities can vary from county to county.  There may also be issues that arise about boundaries, zoning regulations, permits or other things specific to your town that your attorney will need to know about.
  7. Does she have a paralegal?  Many attorneys diversify their workload to include more lucrative endeavors than real estate closings.  This is fine for you as long as they have a paralegal and/or partner in her practice to keep everything on track when she is focused elsewhere.  Otherwise, you and everyone else involved in the transaction can be stuck ‘dead on the vine’ waiting for a critical response or document.Paralegal or partner?
  8. Is he efficient? Some attorneys are content with creating delays and taking their time to get things done. Efficient?Ask any lender or real estate agent what’s important about an attorney, and they will tell you efficiency (second to good communication)!  The entire transaction is on the clock from the moment an offer is accepted.  The attorney must send and receive the contract in the allotted timeframe and then get it to the lender. They must complete a title search and address questions and concerns in a timely fashion, and they need to prepare all the closing documents on time, or your closing could be postponed.
  9. Is she versed in your areas of specific concern? If you know your transaction will involve added elements of complexity, you want to be sure your attorney can still handle it with ease. For example, if you are moving out of state, coordinating a purchase and sale or pursuing a short sale, run this past your agent and potential attorney up-front to assess their experience and comfort level.
  10. Has your agent recommended him or her? Last, but not least, the most thorough insight you can get on your would-be attorney is from your Realtor.  Thumbs upMany of the questions above are not ones you can easily get answers to by interviewing the attorney directly or even from a friend who’s used him or her. If your agent hasn’t worked with the lawyer directly, he or she can ask other agents how well that attorney as served his client and worked as a team player for a successful transaction in the past. Your agent’s only interest in the attorney you hire is to get a solid team member on board to help ensure a smooth move for you!

Is there an attorney you are considering that you would like feedback about?  Have you had a good or bad experience you would like to share?  Is there something you would add to the list above? Your questions and comments are welcome below.

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45 years later… I went backstage at Staples High School, Westport CT 🎭

I graduated from Staples High School in 1981, so walking through the school again during our class reunion was already pretty special.

But getting a look backstage at the theater was a real trip down memory lane.

Staples Players has been part of the Westport community since 1959—and today, the program gives students opportunities not only to perform, but also to work behind the scenes as technicians and instrumentalists.

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And now, this part of Staples is getting an upgrade.

The auditorium is undergoing improvements to its stage rigging, lighting, sound and other technical systems—helping keep this long-running theater program ready for the next generation.

They’ve even added a black box theater.

So much has changed since I was a student here.

And somehow, some things still feel very familiar. ❤️

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Staples High School in Westport, CT: What Families Moving to Westport Should Know

A personal look inside Staples High School—from a Class of 1981 graduate who recently returned for her reunion


If you’re considering a move to Westport, Connecticut, one of the questions you’re likely to have is: What is Staples High School really like?

The answer is more interesting than a school ranking or a list of statistics.

Staples is a large, comprehensive public high school with a remarkably broad range of academic, athletic, artistic and extracurricular opportunities. It is also a school with a long history in Westport—and one that has changed considerably since I walked its halls as a student.

I was reminded of that recently when I returned to Staples for my Class of 1981 reunion.

Our reunion included a tour of the school, and walking through the building again after 45 years was a wonderful opportunity to see what has changed, what has stayed the same, and what today’s Staples students have available to them.

For families already living in Westport—or considering a move here—I thought I’d share some of what I learned and some of the questions I hear most often.

Where is Staples High School?

Staples High School is located at 70 North Avenue in Westport and serves students in grades 9 through 12.

The school is part of the Westport Public Schools system. Current school materials describe Staples as a comprehensive high school with approximately 1,850 students, offering a broad curriculum as well as extensive opportunities outside the classroom.

For families moving into Westport, permanent residency in the town is the primary requirement for enrollment. Owning property or paying taxes in Westport, by itself, does not establish school residency.

What is Staples High School known for?

Academics are certainly an important part of the Staples experience, but one thing that stood out to me during my recent visit was how much more there is going on beyond the traditional classroom.

Staples currently offers more than 150 extracurricular opportunities, including clubs, athletics, art, music and theater. The school describes these activities as an important part of helping students discover their interests, develop teamwork and creative problem-solving skills, and build relationships within the school community.

That breadth is one of the things I think prospective families should understand about Staples.

There isn’t just one definition of a successful Staples student.

A student may be deeply focused on academics. Another may discover a passion for theater, music, journalism, radio, athletics, technology or community involvement. And many students combine several of those interests.

That variety was very evident during our tour.

Staples Players: A Westport Tradition That Continues

One of the things I was particularly excited to see again was the performing arts program.

Staples Players has a long-standing reputation for excellence, and the current Staples website describes the organization as being famous for producing some of the best student theater in the country. It is a year-round program with opportunities not only for actors, but also for students interested in technical theater and instrumental music.

The theater department offers courses including Theater I: Acting Fundamentals, Theater II: Advanced Acting, Theater III: Acting Technique and Theater III: Directing. Students also have opportunities to participate in major productions, Studio Theater productions and the One Act Play Festival.

During our reunion tour, I was able to see behind the scenes, including areas of the theater that are currently undergoing renovation.

During our reunion tour, I was able to see behind the scenes, including areas of the theater that are currently undergoing renovation.

That was particularly fun for me because I remember Staples from a very different era.

And there’s more than one performance space.

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Staples also has a Black Box Theater, which provides a more intimate setting for student productions and other performances. The school’s theater information describes Studio Theater productions and student-organized performances taking place in the Black Box and other venues.


For a community with such a strong artistic identity, having these kinds of opportunities within a public high school is pretty remarkable.

More Than Theater: Music, Media and Radio

The arts at Staples extend well beyond the stage.

Current Staples materials highlight programs in art, music, theater, media and technology education, among other areas.

And during our tour, I came across something that I don’t remember from my own high-school days: an ON AIR/radio space.

Staples actually has a long history of student broadcasting. The school’s current handbook identifies WWPT-FM 90.3, a student radio station, as one of the school’s facilities.

For students interested in communications, journalism, broadcasting or media production, this is the kind of hands-on experience that can turn an interest into a real skill.

And Staples has other ways for students to tell stories and engage with the community, including Inklings, the school’s student news organization. One of our classmates brought an Inklings issue from 1981, which we were comparing to the May 2026 issue!

Athletics Are a Major Part of the Staples Experience

Staples also has extensive athletic facilities and programs.

During our tour, I photographed the pool, field house, track, and field, which give a good visual sense of the scale of the school’s athletic offerings.

The school maintains a dedicated athletics department, with sports registration, coaching resources, student-athlete information and NCAA guidance for students considering collegiate athletics.

For families with student-athletes, that combination of competitive athletics and college-planning resources can be an important consideration.

What About Academics at Staples?

Staples describes its curriculum as “broad and deep,” with the goal of helping students develop programs of study around their individual strengths, interests, challenges and post-high-school goals.

The school offers Advanced Placement opportunities as well as a wide range of courses across traditional academic departments and more specialized areas.

The current program extends beyond the standard core subjects to include areas such as:

  • Art
  • Music
  • Theater
  • Media
  • Technology education
  • Culinary arts
  • Career and vocational offerings
  • Online learning opportunities


The current new-student guide also highlights more than 100 co-curricular clubs, while the newer extracurricular resource lists more than 150 offerings across clubs, athletics, music and theater.

For parents moving to Westport, that distinction matters.

The question isn’t simply, “Is Staples a good school?”

A better question is:

Does Staples offer opportunities that fit my particular child?

With its size and breadth, there is a good chance that students can find an academic, artistic, athletic or extracurricular niche that genuinely interests them.

What Happens After Staples?

For many families, college preparation is naturally an important consideration.

Staples has a dedicated school counseling department and resources addressing college applications, financial aid, scholarships, military pathways and athletics in the college admissions process. The principal told us that the majority of students continue onto college, with approximately 93-96% attending four-year schools.


But one of the things I also appreciated hearing during our reunion was the emphasis on helping students prepare for their own next chapter, rather than assuming there is only one definition of success.

That philosophy is consistent with Staples’ stated mission of helping students pursue individual strengths, interests and post-high-school goals.

A Global Perspective

One of the most interesting parts of our reunion was hearing from the principal about the experiences available to students today—including travel opportunities to destinations around the world.

That was a striking reminder of how much the definition of a high-school education has expanded.

Students can learn about another culture in a classroom.

But actually experiencing that culture, traveling with classmates and teachers, and seeing another part of the world firsthand can create an entirely different kind of learning.

This was one of the details I found particularly meaningful because it reflects something I noticed throughout the tour: Staples seems to be trying to prepare students not just for the next test or the next school, but for a much larger world.

How Did Staples Get Through COVID?

Our principal also talked with us about the school’s experience during COVID.

For those of us who graduated decades ago, it was fascinating to hear what it took to keep a large public high school community functioning through such an extraordinary disruption.

The experience was a reminder that a school isn’t simply a building or a curriculum.

It’s a community of students, teachers, administrators and families—and maintaining that community during a crisis required an enormous amount of adaptation.

The principal proudly holding up a t-shirt from the pandemic years.

“No Hate Here” and Creating a Welcoming School Community

Another thing I noticed as we walked through the building was the messaging throughout the school about belonging and inclusion.

I photographed bulletin boards and signs, including “No Hate Here”, a Pride board and the “Respect for Life” mantra permanently etched into the school’s seal.


These aren’t academic statistics, but they are part of what a school communicates about its culture.

The Westport Public Schools describes the community as valuing a town that is welcoming to people of all kinds and encourages students to engage with the broader community.

As someone returning to Staples after 45 years, I found these visual reminders particularly interesting.

The building may have changed.

The technology has certainly changed.

The opportunities have expanded enormously.

But the idea that a school is also a community remains just as important.

What Surprised Me Most About Returning to Staples?

Probably the sheer breadth of opportunity.

When I attended Staples, I obviously experienced it through the lens of a teenager in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Returning as an adult—and now as a Realtor who spends so much time talking with families about what it is like to live in Westport—gave me an entirely different perspective.

I wasn’t looking at Staples wondering which class I would take next.

I was looking at it through the eyes of a parent considering a move.

I noticed the athletic facilities.

The performing arts.

The theater spaces.

The radio studio.

The bulletin boards.

The classrooms.

The opportunities for travel.

The range of extracurricular activities.

And perhaps most of all, I noticed how much there is for a student to discover.

That may be one of the best things about a comprehensive high school of this size.

Staples High School: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Staples High School a public school?

Yes. Staples High School is the public high school serving Westport, Connecticut, for grades 9–12.

Where is Staples High School located?

Staples is located at 70 North Avenue, Westport, CT 06880.

How many students attend Staples High School?

Current Staples enrollment information describes approximately 1,850 students in grades 9–12.

Does Staples High School offer AP classes?

Yes. Staples offers Advanced Placement courses, with information maintained through its school counseling department.

What extracurricular activities are available at Staples?

Staples currently lists more than 150 extracurricular offerings, including clubs, athletics, music and theater.

Does Staples have a theater program?

Yes. Staples has a dedicated theater department and the renowned Staples Players, along with Studio Theater and One Act opportunities.

Does Staples have a Black Box Theater?

Yes. The school uses its Black Box Theater for Studio Theater and other student performances.

Does Staples have a radio station?

Yes. Staples’ handbook identifies WWPT-FM 90.3 as the school’s radio station.

Does Staples offer athletics?

Yes. Staples has a dedicated athletics department and a broad interscholastic athletics program, with resources for student-athletes and families.

What middle schools feed into Staples?

Westport’s public-school system includes Bedford Middle School and Coleytown Middle School, which serve Westport students before they move on to Staples.

Do you have to live in Westport to attend Staples?

For ordinary public-school enrollment, yes. Westport residency is the primary requirement for enrollment. Simply owning property or paying taxes in Westport does not establish residency for school purposes.

A Realtor’s Perspective: Why Schools Matter When You’re Moving to Westport

When people move to Westport, they are rarely buying a house in isolation.

They’re choosing a community.

They’re thinking about commute times, beaches, parks, restaurants, cultural opportunities, neighbors, recreation—and, for families with children, schools.

That’s why I think it is important for prospective buyers to look beyond a school ranking.

Visit the town.

Explore the neighborhoods.

Understand the school system.

Ask questions.

And think about whether the community—and the opportunities available within it—fit your family’s particular needs.

For me, returning to Staples after 45 years made that perspective especially personal.

I first knew Staples as a student.

Today, I know it as a Realtor, a Westport-area resident and someone who helps people make decisions about where they want to live.

And now I have had the unusual opportunity to see it from both sides.

A Special Connection to a Neighborhood Home

My recent return to Staples also happened at an interesting time professionally.

I’m preparing to bring a wonderful home to the market—a home located just down the road from Staples.

That gave my reunion visit an additional perspective.

As I walked through Staples again, I found myself thinking about what today’s families are looking for when they choose Westport—not simply in a home, but in the lifestyle and community surrounding it.

That’s ultimately what makes Westport such a special place to call home.

If you’re considering buying or selling in Westport, Fairfield or the surrounding coastal communities, I’m always happy to share what I know about the neighborhoods, schools, lifestyle and real estate market.

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Best Farmers Markets in Fairfield & Westport CT | A Local’s Guide

Discover the best farmers markets in Fairfield, Westport and Black Rock, CT, including locations, days, hours and what to expect from a local Realtor.

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Looking for farmers markets in Fairfield or Westport, Connecticut? One of the things I love about living in this part of Fairfield County is how easy it is to make shopping local part of everyday life.

On a summer morning, you can walk through a farmers market, pick up fresh Connecticut-grown produce, flowers, bread or something delicious for dinner, and run into friends and neighbors along the way.

For me, that is part of what makes Fairfield and Westport such appealing places to live. The farmers markets aren’t simply places to buy food. They’re places where you experience the community.

Here are a few local farmers markets worth knowing about.

Fairfield Farmers Market: Sunday on Sherman Green

If you’re in Fairfield on a Sunday morning, head downtown to Sherman Green for the Fairfield Farmers Market.

The 2026 market runs Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, through October 11. Now in its 11th season, the market features more than 40 farms, food producers and artisan vendors.

You’ll find many of the things you’d hope to see at a traditional farmers market: seasonal fruits and vegetables, flowers, bread and baked goods, honey, eggs, meat, fish, mushrooms, pickles, prepared foods, artisan products and more.

But what I especially enjoy is the atmosphere.

Sherman Green becomes a gathering place on Sunday mornings. There are vendors and shoppers, families and friends, and often music and community activities. It’s a chance to do some shopping while also getting out into the community.

Fairfield Farmers Market
📍 Sherman Green, downtown Fairfield
📅 Sundays
⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📆 2026 season through October 11
🌧️ Rain or shine

Shout outs to some of the market contributors!
(in order of appearance)

  • Fairfield Farmers Market
  • Ittabit’s Queen of Pickles
  • ConnecticutGrown.gov
  • Yalla Organic Foods – hummus & tzatziki
  • New Petal Flower Farm, Miranda Gould
  • Edgewise Kitchen – Knife Sharpening, LLC
  • The Bee Love Project – honey!
  • Noodo – red sauce
  • Superseedz – pumpkin seeds
  • Our Woven Community – Burroughscenter.org
  • Mushrooms: theunioncityfarm.com, Instagram: @hey_mushroom_lady
  • Swetckie-Doodles

Farmers’ Market of Black Rock: Saturday Morning

Just west of Fairfield, the Farmers’ Market of Black Rock offers another convenient weekend option.

The 2026 market is held Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Ann Church, 481 Brewster Street in Bridgeport’s Black Rock neighborhood, running from June 13 through October 31.

Black Rock has its own distinctive neighborhood character, and the farmers market fits naturally into that walkable, community-oriented atmosphere. In fact, our friend, Marion who works at Gabagool in Fairfield, makes her home made crepes on Saturday mornings for the Black Rock Farmer’s Market!

If you’re spending a Saturday morning exploring Black Rock, the market is an easy stop to add to the itinerary.

Farmers’ Market of Black Rock
📍 St. Ann Church, 481 Brewster Street, Bridgeport
📅 Saturdays
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 2026 season through October 31

Westport Farmers’ Market: Thursday at Imperial Avenue

Westport’s farmers market has a slightly different rhythm because it takes place on Thursday, making it a great midweek opportunity to shop local.

The Westport Farmers’ Market runs from May 7 through November 5, 2026, Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 50 Imperial Avenue.

The market focuses on fresh, local, healthy and seasonal food and describes its mission as supporting local producers and sustainable, healthy growing practices. It is also a non-GMO market.

You’ll find everything from produce and flowers to baked goods, bread, honey, prepared foods, coffee and other locally produced specialties.

There’s also an especially nice community component. Through its Farmers + School + Community program, the market works with Staples High School culinary students to prepare meals using ingredients sourced from the market for people served by Homes with Hope’s community kitchen.

Westport Farmers’ Market
📍 50 Imperial Avenue, Westport
📅 Thursdays
⏰ 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📆 May 7–November 5, 2026

Why Farmers Markets Are Part of the Fairfield County Lifestyle

For someone considering a move to Fairfield, Westport or the surrounding communities, farmers markets might seem like a small detail.

I don’t think they are.

When people ask me what it’s really like to live here, I often find that the answer isn’t just about the house. It’s about the things you can do on an ordinary Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday.

It’s walking downtown for coffee.

It’s heading to the beach after work.

It’s meeting a friend for dinner.

It’s recognizing a neighbor at the farmers market.

It’s having places where you naturally become part of the community.

Those everyday experiences are an important part of the lifestyle appeal of Fairfield and Westport.

And that’s one reason I enjoy creating local guides like this. Real estate isn’t just about houses and property values. It’s also about helping people understand what their life could look like once they move here.

Three Local Markets, Three Different Experiences

One of the nice things about living in this area is that you don’t have to choose just one.

Sunday: Fairfield Farmers Market on Sherman Green
Saturday: Farmers’ Market of Black Rock
Thursday: Westport Farmers’ Market

Each has its own setting and personality, so if you enjoy shopping local, it’s worth exploring all three.

And if you’re new to Fairfield County, visiting a farmers market can be a surprisingly good way to get a feel for a neighborhood. Look around. Listen to the conversations. Notice who lives there, what people are buying and how people use the surrounding streets and public spaces.

That’s the kind of local detail you won’t necessarily find just looking at houses.

A Local Realtor’s Perspective

As a Realtor specializing in Fairfield and Westport, one of my favorite parts of my job is helping people look beyond the four walls of a house.

A home is important—but so is the community around it.

When buyers are deciding between Fairfield, Westport, Southport, Black Rock or another Fairfield County neighborhood, I encourage them to spend some time here as if they already lived here.

Have coffee downtown.

Walk the neighborhood.

Visit the beach.

Try a local restaurant.

And, if it’s market day, stop by a farmers market.

You may learn more about whether a community feels right for you in an hour of simply being there than you will from looking at dozens of property photos online.

Planning a Visit?

Before heading out, check the individual market’s website or social media for the most current vendor information, special events and any weather-related changes.

And if you visit one of these markets, I’d love to know: Which is your favorite?

More Fairfield & Westport Local Guides

I’m continually adding local information about the communities, neighborhoods, beaches, restaurants, events and lifestyle that make Fairfield County such a special place to call home.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in Fairfield, Westport or the surrounding area, I’m always happy to share what I know about the local market and the communities I know and love.

Linda Raymond
William Raveis Real Estate
Fairfield & Westport, Connecticut

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Fairfield & Westport CT Real Estate Market | August 2026 Housing Update ☀️ 🏡


It’s August! ☀️ The market was hot in July! Here’s a summary of the Fairfield and Westport CT single-family markets compared to a year ago.

July 2026 Takeaways 📝

  1. Housing Supply: Months of housing supply continued to be limited with 2.7 months in Fairfield and 3.6 in Westport at the end of July, showing a continued sellers’ market.
  2. Price Selection: Homes sold across all price points, between $433K to $4.2M in Fairfield and from $1.2M to $8.986M in Westport.
  3. Competition: The median price was still up from a year ago due to continued high demand and low supply. Homes sold an average of 5-6% over the asking price, however this reflected a wide range.
  4. Market Time: The time from list to contract was brisk, averaging less than 30 days in both towns! Almost all listings (over 96%) sold in 90 days or less.
  5. Buyer Takeaway: Buyers can work with their agents to plan the best offer approach based on their needs and the conditions specific to their home of interest, since competition is still case-by-case.
  6. Seller Takeaway: The successful sellers were those who priced competitively to draw buyers in quickly and invested in the steps needed to present their property in it’s best possible light to ensure buyers felt a strong and positive emotional connection when they arrived.

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10 Fascinating Facts About Horseshoe Crabs along Connecticut’s Coast —and Why They Matter to Everyone!

Every spring and early summer, something remarkable happens along Connecticut’s shoreline. As the tides rise, thousands of horseshoe crabs emerge under the cover of darkness to continue a ritual that has remained largely unchanged for hundreds of millions of years.

The past two summers, I had the opportunity to volunteer with Project Limulus at Southport Beach CT, helping researchers safely tag horseshoe crabs as part of an ongoing conservation effort. Spending a morning alongside scientists, volunteers, and families gave me an even greater appreciation for these extraordinary animals and the role they play in keeping Long Island Sound healthy.

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As a coastal Connecticut Realtor specializing in Fairfield, Southport, and Westport, I believe one of the greatest privileges of living here is being surrounded by an incredible coastal ecosystem. Protecting it helps preserve the quality of life that makes our shoreline communities so special.

Here are ten things you may not know about horseshoe crabs.

1. Despite Their Appearance, They Can’t Bite or Pinch You

Horseshoe crabs often surprise people with their armored shells and long pointed tails. Fortunately, they’re completely harmless to humans.

They have no teeth, no stingers, and no claws capable of pinching. Their tail, called a telson, isn’t a weapon—it’s simply a tool they use to flip themselves over if waves leave them upside down.

2. They’ve Been Around Since Before the Dinosaurs

Horseshoe crabs have survived for more than 445 million years, making them one of Earth’s oldest living species.

They’ve lived through multiple mass extinctions, the age of dinosaurs, and even the Ice Age. Few living creatures can claim such an extraordinary history.

3. The Males Really Do Wear “Boxing Gloves”

One of the easiest ways researchers identify males and females is by looking at their front pincers.

Male horseshoe crabs have distinctive hook-shaped claws that resemble tiny boxing gloves. These specialized claws allow the male to hold onto the female during spawning as she lays eggs along the shoreline.

Once you know what to look for, it’s surprisingly easy to tell them apart.

4. They’re Living Ecosystems

A single horseshoe crab supports an entire community of marine life.

Their shells often become home to algae, barnacles, mussels, slipper shells, and other organisms, creating miniature ecosystems wherever they travel.

In many ways, they’re not just part of the ecosystem—they’re ecosystems themselves.

5. Their Eggs Feed Thousands of Migrating Birds

Each female can lay tens of thousands of eggs during spawning season.

Those nutrient-rich eggs become a vital food source for migrating shorebirds traveling thousands of miles along the Atlantic Flyway. Without healthy horseshoe crab populations, many bird species would struggle to complete their migrations successfully.

Healthy beaches support healthy wildlife.

6. Their Blood Has Saved Countless Human Lives

One of the most remarkable facts about horseshoe crabs is that their blue blood has transformed modern medicine.

Their blood contains specialized cells that clot instantly in the presence of harmful bacterial toxins. Scientists developed a test using this natural reaction that helps ensure vaccines, intravenous medications, implantable medical devices, and many injectable pharmaceuticals are free from dangerous bacterial contamination before reaching patients.

Research involving horseshoe crabs has also contributed to advances in vision science and has inspired innovations used in specialized surgical materials and wound care.

7. Their Eyes Are Unlike Almost Any Other Animal

Horseshoe crabs have multiple eyes positioned around their bodies, each serving different purposes.

Their unique visual system has been studied for decades and has expanded scientists’ understanding of how vision and the nervous system process light and movement—research that has influenced both medicine and neuroscience.

8. Their Population Has Been Declining

Although horseshoe crabs have survived for hundreds of millions of years, modern challenges have put increasing pressure on their populations.

Habitat loss, shoreline development, harvesting, and climate-related changes have all contributed to population declines in parts of their range.

That’s why monitoring and conservation efforts are so important.

9. Project Limulus Has Been Protecting Long Island Sound for Decades

Project Limulus began in 1997 to better understand and conserve horseshoe crab populations throughout Long Island Sound.

Since then, volunteers and researchers have tagged approximately 98,000 horseshoe crabs, collecting valuable information about migration patterns, longevity, spawning behavior, and population trends.

One of the project’s greatest strengths is its commitment to public education. Community volunteers—including local residents like me—work alongside scientists to collect meaningful data while learning firsthand why these remarkable animals matter.

10. Protecting Horseshoe Crabs Helps Protect Connecticut’s Coast

Every tagged horseshoe crab contributes another piece to a much larger puzzle.

The information collected through Project Limulus helps scientists make informed conservation decisions that benefit wildlife, coastal habitats, and ultimately everyone who enjoys Long Island Sound.

Living along Connecticut’s shoreline means being stewards of an extraordinary environment. Whether you’re walking Southport Beach, kayaking in the Sound, or simply enjoying the beauty of our coastline, horseshoe crabs are quietly playing an essential role beneath the surface.

Horseshoe crabs are tagged in NY, CT, MA, and RI. They tend to travel long distances!

If you find a horseshoe crab with a white disc please call 1-888-LIMULUS (1-888-546-8587) to report the tag number, location (specific beach), date you found the crab, and if the crab was alive or dead.

You can also enter the information online at the USFWS website or email info@projectlimulus.org.

‌‌Find a Tag?

If you see a yellow cinch tags call 203-365-7577 to report the tag number, location (which beach), date you found the crab, and if the crab was alive or dead.

Please return live crabs to the water.  

I’m grateful to have participated in this year’s Project Limulus event and look forward to volunteering again. Experiences like these remind me why I’m so passionate about our coastal communities—not only for the beautiful homes they offer, but also for the incredible natural resources that make Fairfield, Southport, and Westport such special places to live.

Have you ever spotted horseshoe crabs along Connecticut’s shoreline? I’d love to hear about your experience—or better yet, consider volunteering at a future Project Limulus event. It’s a memorable way to give back to one of our region’s most remarkable natural treasures.

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Fairfield CT, 120 Saddle View Road Success Story: From Family Home to Fresh Start

Fairfield and Westport Connecticut have been home to a seller’s market for about six years now. However, this doesn’t mean every homeowner can decide to sell tomorrow and ensure a win. The reality is that most homeowners have their own unique circumstances and priorities, and most homes are not show-ready the day they decide to move. But alignment between the seller and their agent on the desired outcomes and how to get there, will get the successful sale and a fresh start well on the way.


Result – Sold for $151,000 above list in 10 days while meeting the seller’s timing and outcome goals.

  • Address: 120 Saddle View Road, Fairfield
  • List Price: $1,199,000
  • Sale Price: $1,350,000
  • Amount Above List: $151,000
  • Percent Above List: 13%
  • Days on Market: 10

For more than three decades, this Fairfield home was the center of family life.

A family of five—including two adult sons, a close family friend, and the homeowners—filled the house with decades of memories after purchasing it in 2007. Weekends were spent tackling home improvement projects, hosting backyard barbecues, and enjoying life in their close-knit Lake Mohegan neighborhood.

Their home evolved along with their family. Over the years they completed numerous improvements, including adding a second story, opening interior walls, relocating the kitchen, creating beautiful landscaping, and building a new pool deck. Every project reflected the pride they took in their home and their love of living there.

Although they knew they would eventually move to Florida to be closer to family, there never seemed to be a reason to rush.

Then everything changed.

While vacationing in Florida, the husband experienced an unexpected medical emergency. His doctors prohibited him from flying home for at least six months, leaving his wife to balance full-time caregiving with mounting medical bills and the overwhelming task of preparing a home that wasn’t remotely ready to sell.

With several family members still living in the house—and decades’ worth of belongings filling every room—she wasn’t sure where to begin.

That’s when she called me.

Step 1: Establishing the Seller’s Priorities

Before discussing pricing or marketing, we talked about what mattered most.

Her goals were clear:

  • Sell as quickly as possible.
  • Achieve the highest possible sale price.
  • Create a plan that reduced as much stress as possible during an already difficult time.

Those priorities became the foundation for every decision that followed.

Step 2: Developing the Right Strategy

We agreed that success would depend on attracting buyers immediately rather than “testing the market.”

The home had excellent bones and had been lovingly maintained, but it was still functioning as a busy family home. Furniture placement reflected everyday living instead of showcasing the home’s space and flow, and years of accumulated belongings made it impossible for buyers to appreciate its full potential.

Rather than trying to market the house as-is, we created a step-by-step roadmap that would maximize both presentation and value.

Step 3: Strategic Pricing

Once the preparation plan was in place, we selected a pricing strategy designed to generate immediate interest.

Instead of pricing at the upper limit of perceived value, we positioned the home competitively to encourage strong traffic and multiple offers. When paired with excellent presentation, this approach often creates the strongest negotiating position.

Step 4: A Coordinated Plan

Selling the home wasn’t a single event—it was a carefully managed process.

Our roadmap included:

  • Finding a rental home
  • Negotiating the lease
  • Developing the pricing and marketing strategy
  • Moving the family
  • Clearing out decades of belongings
  • Pre-marketing & neighborhood showcasing
  • Painting the interior from top to bottom
  • Replacing dated light fixtures and bulbs
  • Deep cleaning, including windows & carpets
  • Updating curtains and shower curtains
  • Professional staging
  • Professional photography, video, and digital media
  • Launching the listing
  • Implementing my custom comprehensive marketing plan
  • Negotiating offers
  • Resolving missing permit issues
  • Successfully closing the sale
Aerial View of 120 Saddle View Rd

Each step built on the previous one, allowing the home to reach the market in its best possible condition.

Step 5: Connecting the Sellers with Trusted Resources

One of the biggest challenges wasn’t the marketing—it was logistics.

Over the course of the project, I coordinated trusted local professionals to facilitate every phase of the move, including home clean-out experts, painters, cleaners, contractors, stagers, an attorney partner, town officials, and other service providers. Having the right team in place and keeping them on track transformed what initially felt overwhelming into a manageable and productive process.

When life changes unexpectedly, having an experienced agent and advocate to facilitate the plan can make all the difference.

The Takeaway

This sale wasn’t successful simply because the home sold.

It was successful because the sellers and their Realtor shared the same vision and collaborated from the very beginning.

When homeowners and their agent have a true meeting of the minds—agreeing on priorities, pricing strategy, preparation, and execution—the selling process becomes far more efficient and far less stressful.

Whether you’re relocating across town, downsizing after decades in one home, or navigating an unexpected life event, having a thoughtful plan and committing to the process before your home hits the market can make a significant difference in both your experience and your final sale price.

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FAIRFIELD CT REAL ESTATE – FAIRFIELD BEACH BULLETIN, Q2 2026

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🌊 Fairfield CT Beach Market Update – What Buyers & Sellers Should Know – In Your Quarterly Fairfield Beach Bulletin!

NOTE: If you didn’t get one in your mailbox by the end of next week (July 17) send a note below to have your address included.

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Fairfield & Westport CT Real Estate Market | July 2026 Housing Update 🏖️ 🏡


Happy July! 🏖️The Summer Housing Market Is Sending Mixed Signals. Here’s a summary of the Fairfield and Westport CT single-family markets in June 2026 compared to a year ago.

June 2026 Takeaways 📝

  1. Housing Supply: Supply remained limited. There were approximately three to four months of housing supply in Fairfield and Westport, respectively at the end of June, showing a continued sellers’ market. To add some perspective, 10 years ago in June, there were 709 homes for sale in Fairfield and 494 in Westport (vs 137 and 98 this year)!
  2. Price Selection: Homes sold across all price points between $430K to $3.3M in Fairfield and from $500K to $11.8M in Westport.
  3. Competition: On average, prices were still rising due to continued high demand and low supply. Homes sold an average of 4-6% over the asking price, however, this reflected a wide range.
  4. Market Time: The average days on the market was 30 in Fairfield and 43 in Westport, which was significantly longer than last year, but still relatively fast.
  5. Buyer Takeaway: Buyers can work with their agents to plan the best offer approach based on their needs and the conditions specific to their home of interest, since competition has been case-by-case.
  6. Seller Takeaway: Sellers in this market have seen the best outcomes when they price competitively to draw potential buyers to their listing and present their home strategically to elicit buyer enthusiasm and emotional connection. Agent consensus during a recent sales meeting, was: “Don’t price to the outlier.” This means you should price to match the majority of comparable sales, not the one with the highest number that may have had extenuating circumstances.

In Fairfield, there were 80 single-family sales with 65 more under contract at the time this was written. The number of homes for sale increased, as well as the average market time, but so did prices. Homes sold for an average of 106% of the asking price. This reflected a huge range though, from 87% to 138% of the list price! Most homes sold close to full price, with 89% of homes selling at or above 95% of the list price. Reported Cash deals accounted for 28% of the sales.


Sales and inventory were up in Westport, compared to June 2025. Days to contract averaged 43, which was a significant increase from the prior year, though still quite fast. Sale prices were still on the rise and averaged 104% of asking. There was also a wide variation here, with a low of 72% up to as high as 153% of the list price! Eighty-two percent of homes sold at or above 95% of the asking price. Forty-two percent of buyer agents reported cash deals.

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Beloved Fur Babies – When You Lose Them

They automatically take the ‘marriage vow’. They give unconditional love -in sickness and in health until death due us part- and only want the same in return. They are an ever-present uplifting energy in your life. They are as social as we are, needing attention, interaction, stimulation, encouragement, protection, discipline, education, rewards, love, and togetherness.

Roger (Havanese from a breeder in NY) and Charlie (terrier mix from Pet Finders) were the odd couple! But they were brothers who adored each other, sibling rivalry and all! They also adored us, and we adored them!

We lost Charlie in March of 2026 to heart failure at the age of 16. Roger at 15, was healthy but completely changed. We couldn’t console him. Despite double the walks each day, extra treats, new puzzles, more time at home… it wasn’t enough. We weren’t enough. He couldn’t bounce back. He stopped eating, didn’t move all day… lost all his strength. He died of a broken heart in June.

But we know we gave them both a fun and loving life, and they did the same in return, as long as they could. So I want to share some of the memories below, and let them live here on my blog, where we can come back and visit anytime. ❤️🐾❤️🐾

Feel free to share a comment or story about your loving pet at the bottom of this page.

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Welcome to Fairfield CT Lake Mohegan Living at 120 Saddle View Road!

120 Saddle View Road, Fairfield Connecticut | Walk to Lake Mohegan

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Exceptional 5-Bedroom Colonial in Fairfield’s Desirable Lake Mohegan Neighborhood!

Featuring first-floor bedrooms, four full baths, an enviable private fenced backyard, and easy access to beaches, commuter rail, and Fairfield’s town centers, this home checks all the boxes. Ideally located steps from the Lake with serene dog-friendly nature trails, fresh-water swimming beach, and sprinkler area, this beautifully updated home with 3,328 square feet on three levels and .68 acres offers the perfect blend of space, convenience, and lifestyle.

Designed for flexible modern living, the home features multiple entrances, open-flow, and a large eat-in kitchen with an oversized island and direct access to the backyard for seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining.

The second floor offers two primary suite options, another guest bedroom and a full hall bath. The main suite is a private retreat with a vaulted ceiling, walk-in closets, a generous proportioned spa-inspired bath, and a balcony overlooking the backyard. An open flex space with a picture window creates an ideal home office, reading nook, or homework area. Convenient upstairs laundry completes the upper floor.

The lower level offers additional flex rooms perfect for a gym, playroom, media room, or workshop, while the attic, basement, garage, and shed provide exceptional storage.

Enjoy comfort , energy-efficiency, and peace of mind year-round with central air, (2 HVAC systems), extra insulation, and programmable thermostats in this generator-ready home.

Enjoy access to award-winning schools, peaceful nature, Long Island Sound beaches, shopping, dining, libraries, performance venues, Sportsplex, and two train stations.


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