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DARIEN Just 50 minutes from the hub of Manhattan, Darien is an attractive blend of comfortable seaside living and easy travel to the corporate world- making it a popular choice for executives and professionals and their families. Settled in 1645 and formally incorporated in 1850, the seclusion and beauty of Darien were well-kept secrets until 1920 when affluent artists and writers discovered the natural splendor of this coastal site. Since then, Darien has grown into a prosperous community, rich with history and enjoyment, and dedicated to the promotion of education, cultural/social development, and conservation of natural resources.  Darien's public school system is comprised of five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. An accelerated curriculum and specialized education is provided for the gifted and disabled. Higher education is available in the area at Fairfield University, University of Connecticut at Stamford, and Norwalk Community Technical College. For more information on Darien's Schools- go to my School Information Page. The town's exceptional coastline and inland beauty provide many ideal spots for varied styles and sizes of homes. The Noroton and Tokeneke houses and homes of contemporary design are found throughout Darien. Enchanting beach cottages dot the coast. A center of constant activity is the Darien Library, which boats 133,000 volumes and the highest per capita circulation in Connecticut. Some features are the wonderful Children's Library, State of the Art Technology, over 200 periodicals and computer training for the public to better utilize the library. Leisure and sporting activity abound in Darien. The town's pristine beaches provide ample swimming, water-skiing, windsurfing and sunbathing. Boating and fishing enthusiasts are well served by public and private marinas and clubs. In addition, Darien supports many public recreation facilities, including an excellent park system and athletic leagues for all ages. Equestrian sports are particularly popular in town, and the Ox Ridge Hunt Club sponsors an annual qualifying show for the National Horse Show. The annual Town Art Show exhibits the work of local professional arts and an active Historic Society is based in the 1736 Bates-Scofield Homestead.
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Selling Your Home >Showing Your Home
Real estate agents typically want the properties we market to look spotless and wonderful. However, the sellers eventually find that keeping their house in prime showing condition begins to wear thin after a few weeks for even the most impeccable housekeepers.
It is a lot of work to keep the beds perpetually made, the kitchen and bathrooms spotless and closets neat. Is it worth the effort? It is--if you want to sell your house for top dollar in a reasonable amount of time. Buyers often see normal clutter, and what registers is "this house hasn't been maintained." They see bathtub rings and think "plumber's bills." Dirt under the radiators causes them to imagine having to replace the entire heating and air conditioning system. People are often functioning more on emotion than logic when selecting a house. You can help your broker by minimizing the amount of imagination that buyers will need in order to fall in love with your home.
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What real estate term was first used in the 19th century and means "a high-flying flag on a ship"?
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Skyscraper was first used in the 1880s when office buildings of 10 stories or more were built in Chicago and New York. |
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