Rob Waupotitsch, Broker
Compass Real Estate Group, LLC
354 Pequot Avenue
Southport, CT 06890
203.255.7410
www.compassreg.com
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Thursday, May 8, 2014
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Spread Some Holiday Cheer
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and now today is known as "Giving Tuesday".
Do you know someone who is looking to be in a new space before the holidays?
Give them the gift of a new home! Well... maybe just the information on it.
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Here are two of our featured properties...
Marion Road
Westport, CT
Located in the Old Hill neighborhood of Westport, CT, this attractive colonial boasts an impressive floor plan with 4,300 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, family room, large bonus room and master bedroom suite with a renovated bath.
On the exterior, this home features a screened porch, patio, private level yard with an in-ground pool and pool house. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac yet conveniently close to shopping, restaurants, the beach and public transportation makes this home quite desirable. $6100/month
Chatfield Street
Stamford, CT
Only a short walk to the Springdale train station. This home features an updated kitchen and bath, newer appliances, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room with fireplace, dining room, hardwood floors throughout, deck overlooking a fenced-in yard, basement with theater and off-street parking. Close to all that Springdale has to offer. $2600/month
Compass Real Estate Group, LLC
354 Pequot Avenue
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 255-7410
www.compass-reg.com
Thursday, November 14, 2013
100 Years of Kitchens
This Thanksgiving, let's be thankful for the evolution of kitchen designs. Here's a look back at the past 100 years.
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The 1920s
The Early 1900s
I tapped into my mother's memory bank for this one. Although a child of the 50s, she grew up in a home that dated back to beginning of the 20th century. Her recollection of her childhood kitchen was spot on with the images I came across. Kitchens at the turn of the century typically consisted of a hardwood floor, an oven, sink, and a centrally located table to prepare food (much like the islands we're used to today). Built-in cabinets were hard to come by at this point, so free standing pantries and exposed shelving were used for the storage of food, dishes, pots and pants, etc. Also exposed were heat pipes, yet to be built on the inside of the walls, along with their cast iron radiator counterparts. Functional kitchens, but lacking in style.
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The 1920s
Enter style. And enter the modernized kitchen that we're more used to seeing these days. The 1920s brought a more accessible and sanitary kitchen with easy to clean linoleum floors, built-in cabinets, and counterspace. Although it might have shrunk a bit in square footage, it still managed to accomodate all that the modern housewife required, while packing a punch of style with it.
The 1990s
And after all of that color, we needed a change, and boy did we. The 1990s, followed by the overindulgence of the 80s, brought no style or color at all. Although it did bring the return of hardwood floors, which unfortunately matched perfectly to the cabinets. Plain almond or white colored appliances went along with plain formica countertops. But it wouldn't be that way for long...
Granite. Stainless Steel. Islands. Lighting. Color. Texture. Today's kitchen is known as the central gathering place in the home. So it must look its best. Buyers have almost come to expect a kitchen with all of the features mentioned above.
A modern kitchen has almost everything from each time period. We'll take the idea of the island from the early 1900s, the idea of style from the 1920s, the idea of convenience from the 1950s, the idea of color from the 1970s, and the idea of texture from the 1990s. And after 100 years of progression, the kitchen doesn't seem to be slowing down any time soon.
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Article by Kim Fromentin
for Compass Real Estate Group, LLC
The 1950s
Ugh, I love this time period. Who doesn't want their kitchen to replicate a diner atmosphere? Ok, maybe it's just me. Or maybe it's because the picture below features the the exact table, color and all, my grandparents had in their kitchen, and it conjours up many happy childhood memories. Functionality with bright pops of color was most common. Also notice how the laundry has made its way into the kitchen? Now the modern housewife can conveniently take care of all her chores in one area.
The 1970s
Ok, when I saw this picture I had a flashback, because this was my childhood kitchen. Complete with the harvest gold floor, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher and even telephone. Dark cabinets accompanied those earthy tones, which were most commonly offered in harvest gold, avocado green or burnt orange. Simplicity was the feature here. The basic straight lines of the cabinets, the simplistic cabinet pulls. I guess we needed that to compliment the paisley curtains and wallpaper!
And after all of that color, we needed a change, and boy did we. The 1990s, followed by the overindulgence of the 80s, brought no style or color at all. Although it did bring the return of hardwood floors, which unfortunately matched perfectly to the cabinets. Plain almond or white colored appliances went along with plain formica countertops. But it wouldn't be that way for long...
The New Millenium and Beyond...
Granite. Stainless Steel. Islands. Lighting. Color. Texture. Today's kitchen is known as the central gathering place in the home. So it must look its best. Buyers have almost come to expect a kitchen with all of the features mentioned above.
A modern kitchen has almost everything from each time period. We'll take the idea of the island from the early 1900s, the idea of style from the 1920s, the idea of convenience from the 1950s, the idea of color from the 1970s, and the idea of texture from the 1990s. And after 100 years of progression, the kitchen doesn't seem to be slowing down any time soon.
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Article by Kim Fromentin
for Compass Real Estate Group, LLC
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Getting to Know Springdale in Stamford, CT
Springdale is a great section of Stamford. Being a Stamford native and knowing all the ins and outs of each neighborhood, I can say that with sincerity.
It's easy to view a house online and picture yourself in it; but making that committment to actually rent or buy can be nerve-wracking if you don't know the area.
This week's Property Spotlight is on
17 Chatfield Street
Stamford, CT 06907
Updated kitchen and bath
Newer appliances
3 bedrooms
2 full baths
Living Room with fireplace
Dining Room
Hardwood floors throughout
Deck overlooking a fenced-in yard
Off-street parking
Finished basement with a theater!
Now, with that being said, let's get down to what's in the area. If you're planning on living here, you should know that Springdale has a lot of options for dining, shopping and entertainment. And if you're a true local, or just want to go where the locals go, you should definitely check out these places...
Ugh, who can resist some really great diner food?? Springdale Diner, located conveniently next to the Springdale train station should be a stop either before or after your commute. Open 7 days a week, they offer your quintessential diner specialties. And within walking distance to this well-known establishment, you can easily walk off those calories on your way home!
Springdale is also great for families. The Stamford Twin Rinks offers more than what you might think. From figure skating to hockey, dance lessons to fitness centers, birthday parties to summer camps, this organization is hopping all year long. But one really fun activity to check out is "Friday Night DJ Skate" when the arena lights are dimmed, the ice rink is lit up to simulate a club atmosphere, and the music pumps out popular requests that can be made right from the penalty box. This center, fun for everyone in the family is not even a mile away from our listing!
To receive more information on this particular listing, email info@compassreg.com or call (203) 255-7410.
Compass Real Estate Group is great in the fact that all our of agents and employees are natives of Fairfield County, so we can give you really great insight of a particular area. We're not here to just put people in homes, but to help them get acclimated with the area if they're not familiar with it.
To view more of our listings, visit us at: www.compass-reg.com
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Wednesday, October 9, 2013
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Compass Real Estate Group is
here to kick-off the season by not only presenting you with our most recent
listings, but to also let you know a little more about the area where you might
be looking to purchase or rent your new home.
It’s not always the case that someone in the market for real
estate necessarily knows that area in and out.
They might be relocating from another city or even another state. Consider that old real estate adage
“location, location, location”. Of
course this ultimately refers to choosing between the cozy cape on a quiet
cul-de-sac or a mansion next to the highway, but it definitely doesn’t exclude
the town or city in which you choose to live.
With a better understanding of what each town has to offer,
you can make a wise choice and be confident that you won’t be scouring the real
estate section of the paper in 6 months in the anticipation of another move.
Each week, Compass
Real Estate Group will make it our goal to feature a listing along with information
of that area. This way you can get a
real feel for the town you might eventually call “home”.
This week, our “Property Spotlight” is on:
$3100/month
Not only does this beautiful home come fully stocked with 3
large bedrooms, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a living
room with built-in cabinets and a fireplace; it also offers a sun room
overlooking a sprawling backyard, complete with a stone fire pit. Picture yourself living on a quiet cul-de-sac
in a town that is located in what many refer to as “the gold coast” of Connecticut .
“Area Spotlight”
From pumpkin picking
to movie tickets, from restaurant coupons to the local weather, this website is
extremely helpful in providing you up to the minute information about Fairfield , CT.
Check out more of our
listings! Visit us at www.compass-reg.com
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