Marion Pietrowski, William Raveis Real Estate Agent

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Be sure to check out and support local events... the always popular Norwalk Oyster Festival is underway this weekend.. lots of food, craft booths, rides and music throughout the day and evening...

A few important FAQs... if you don't book your tickets online @ http://www.seaport.org, the Seaport Association accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Discover & ApplePay at the gate. And, if you run out of cash, no problem, there are three ATMs onsite. All entertainment performances at the Norwalk Oyster Festival are included in the cost of admission to the festival. No additional ticket purchase is required. Seating for the shows is on a first-come, first-served basis. Can't wait to see you on September 6, 7, and 8. Presenting Sponsor. Main Stage sponsor Tickets are on sale now online @ http://www.seaport.org

Happy Labor Day! Enjoyed your day!

Curious about what exactly a condominium is? A condo offers a budget-friendly, low-maintenance living option within a shared community. You enjoy the privacy of your own unit while leaving the upkeep of common areas to a property management team. When it comes to financing a condo, the process is similar to purchasing a single-family home. You'll need to save for a down payment and complete the loan application process. Condo buyers can access the same types of loans as single-family homebuyers, including conventional, FHA, VA, among others! However, while the loan types may be the same, securing financing for a condo can differ slightly from buying a single-family home. Follow and to learn more about financing a condo. To explore your mortgage options please give me a holler to discuss!

It's always wonderful to successfully guide my buyers throughout one of their most important life decisions and see them happy to begin their new adventure! First, we discuss their goals, I make sure they're prepared with a pre-approval letter from a lender so they're totally in tune with their financial options, we line up the real estate attorney to work with and we discuss the market and educate them to aid in making final decisions.. once we have an accepted offer, I continue to follow through in every step of the process until the closing is complete. What's your next move? Can I help you? Feel free to reach out with any real estate inquiries... and maybe I can also help you reach your goals!

Good fun and a successful day volunteering at the Westport County Playhouse Tag Sale ..
The theater make connections between audience and artist, across time and distance, mentor and student, and within our community. Westport Country Playhouse is a non-profit that produces work from playwrights, actors, directors and designers from all backgrounds, entertaining audiences and exploring issues along the way.
There are no boundaries to the creative thinking or the kinds of audiences the theater seeks and excitement for theater that Westport Country Playhouse can build.

Market statistics... look to see the stats for your town and become aware of the sales, medium sale pricing in home sold last year to this year by the month. Please feel free... to reach out to me for any confidential conversation and inquiries you might have.... or pass my name along. Referrals always Appreciated.

Market Statistics for Fairfield County Ct Condos

Great evening volunteering /ushering at the Westport County Playhouse Gilbert and Sullivan The Pirates of Penzance performance.

This Friday Saturday and Sunday... come visit the Westport Downtown Association sidewalk sale! Come find Bargains and support the downtown stores ....All stores participating.. lots of sales... lots of fun... weather looks perfect !

Thinking of buying a home but worried about the down payment? We're here to debunk some common myths that might be holding you back from homeownership!
Myth #1: You can't use gifts, grants, or loans for your down payment. ** Reality: Many programs allow you to use gifts from family, grants, or even loans for your down payment.
Myth #2: You need a 10-20% down payment. ** Reality: Many programs now allow for much lower down payments, making it more accessible to buy a home sooner than you think.
Myth #3: It's difficult to qualify for down payment assistance. ** Reality: There are various assistance programs and grants available. Eligibility depends on factors like income, location, and the type of mortgage you choose.
Myth #4: Low down payment programs are only for first-time buyers. ** Reality: These programs are available to a wide range of homebuyers, not just first-timers. You might qualify even if you've owned a home before! Ready to explore your options? Contact me today to learn how to best prepare for your down payment and discover what programs you might qualify for. Don't let misconceptions keep you from achieving your homeownership dreams!

Wow!! Look at this hydrandea!! Many of my hydrangeas have suddenly grown literally in the last several days and two in particular are giants and competing with each other I think haha The blue is about 15 yrs old and the lace is about 25 years old