Patrick Filley Real Estate

Luxury Home, Luxury Taxes, Part One: Wilton Properties

ADDED May 10, 2012 0 COMMENTS

As in many towns, there are several people who feel they may be overtaxed in Wilton. But wait, what about the owners of single family homes at the top of the tax heap. There are five single family properties with property taxes of over $60,000. The assessor in each of us would love to take…Read More »

Play to Win When Buying a Home

ADDED May 8, 2012 0 COMMENTS

Many areas of the United States are seeing a shift towards a seller’s market. Others, like Fairfield County, have very strong markets in some towns and much weaker ones in the next towns over. (Much of this has to do with inventory levels.) In a seller’s market, homes for sale may receive multiple offers and…Read More »

Moving In to Wilton, Upgrading Your Westport Luxury Home or Redecorating in New Canaan

ADDED May 1, 2012 0 COMMENTS

75% OFF!!! If that isn’t enough to make you take notice, keep in mind this is THE annual sale to help you furnish your new home in Westport, New Canaan or Wilton. And if you are still searching for the luxury home of your dreams in Westport or New Canaan, stop by and save on…Read More »

Looking for a house in Westport, CT on May 3rd?

ADDED April 30, 2012 0 COMMENTS

Take some extra time and visit the 8th Annual Taste of  Westport. The event is at the Westport Inn from 6 to 9. Local restaurants, bakeries, liquor stores and other “”fooderies” will provide plenty of tastes to enjoy. All for the benefit of CLASP Homes–a wonderful local charity that serves people with autism and related…Read More »

Back to school and more houses coming onto the market

ADDED April 25, 2012 0 COMMENTS

With most area schools just returning from vacation and the end of the first quarter in the rearview mirror, inventory is rising in many towns. Wilton now has approximately 15% more houses in inventory than this time last year, average list price is essentially the same. Weston is up about 10% and Ridgefield is basically…Read More »

Short Sales Timelines Reduced for Home Buying and Selling

ADDED April 20, 2012 0 COMMENTS

Home buyers interested in short sale homes and the sellers of such homes had some good news this week. Freddie Mac established new timelines to aid in expediting decisions for borrowers. Under the new guidelines, once a completed application has been submitted, a decision must be reached within 60 days. Applications can come in the…Read More »

Now When You Think of See’s Candies, Think of Us….

ADDED April 16, 2012 0 COMMENTS

Yes, we have a weakness for See’s chocolates…and Warren Buffet who bought See’s for Berkshire Hathaway back in 1972.  So when we heard Buffet’s Home Services of America, the second-largest, full service independent residential brokerage firm was acquiring Prudential Connecticut Realty we were thrilled. Prudential Connecticut joins Prudential California and Prudential Carolinas as one of…Read More »

Landscaping – A Key to Selling Your Home

ADDED February 10, 2012 0 COMMENTS

When you meet someone for the first time – what do you notice?   If you’re like many of us, that initial impression is largely determined by outside appearance. Believe it or not, that concept rings true with your home, too! That’s right, your home can foreshadow clues regarding your personality and sense of style,…Read More »