October 23 Real Estate by Greenwich Sentinel

Market Continues To Be Very Busy By Mark Pruner

October Mid-Month Update We h a v e s o l d 5 2 h o m e s through October 16, 2020. Our 10year average for the whole month of September is only 49 houses. So, we have already sold more in half a month than we normally sale in the whole month of October. We also have 178 contracts so once again we have a good chance of having over 100 sales for the month and have record sales for any October. If you add the 173 contracts that we have signed now to our 577 sales, we have had in the first nine months you come up with 747 sales for the year. This would be our highest number of sales in the 21st century. What’s even more amazing is that the 4th quarter generally is only 21% of our sales. It will be much more this year. When you look at our sales and contracts for the last three months by week, the week ly transactions zig-zag, but even the low points are at a higher level than we saw in the first half of the year.

Activity Varies by Neighborhood

have bigger lots in the pandemic year of 2020, you are doing better. If you have less acreage per lot, the demand has not increased much this year.

Backcountry One of our hottest areas has been backcountry where sales are up 74% for the year. Our contracts are up an amazing 140% this year. We have sold 68 houses and have 24 under contract. While this is a remarkable turnaround this year in many ways, all this gain has just gotten backcountry back to even. When you look at the inventory of 83 houses compared to the sales of 68 houses you come up with 11.0 months of supply. The second highest for any neighborhood. Add in the 24 contracts and things look a little better with 9.5 months of supply which is down by 14 months of supply from last year. This increase in backcountry sales actually started in 2019 when

When you look at the neighborhoods, certain areas and numbers jump out. Backcountry and mid-country are doing very well this year, while Byram, Pemberwick, Banksville and North Mianus are not doing much better and in some statistical categories are actually doing worse. The one factor that ties all this together is acreage. If you have bigger lots in the pandemic year of 2020, you are doing better. If you have less acreage per lot, the demand has not increased much this year.

Total 2020 Greenwich House Sales and Contracts by Week Our totals are all looking good with our average and median sales prices up 9.0% and 12.5% respectively compared to yearend 2019. When you look just at 116 September sales, our average and median prices are up even more as you would expect in an accelerating market. On the inventory side, we are down at just about every price level. Our prices are up and so are backcountry sales for 2019 were up our sales and contracts. 30% compared 2018 (which tells S e p t e m b e r 2 0 2 0 Y T D you just how bad things had gotten Neighborhood Report in backcountry by 2018). The other Looking at just these numbers big change is where the sales and you would think that everything, contracts are in backcountry. In townwide is rosy. If, however, short, they are everywhere, which y o u l o o k a t t h e i n d i v i d u a l is a change from prior years. neighborhoods in Greenwich, In 2018 and before, the further you see a more nuanced stories. you went out in backcountry S o m e n e i g h b o r h o o d s a r e the harder it was to sell. Now, down in some categories and backcountr y is backcountr y. some neighborhoods are doing Sales are spread throughout the remarkably well compared to last 4 acre zone and there is even a year, but they still have a ways to concentration along the north go. border as folks from Westchester want to escape the harsh impact W h e n y o u l o o k a t t h e of the $10,000 SALT cap on taxes, neighborhoods, certain areas and but still want to be close to their numbers jump out. Backcountry friends in Armonk and Bedford. and mid-country are doing very well this year, while Byram, Mid-Country The area that has done the best Pemberwick, Banksville and in 2020 is mid-country or South North Mianus are not doing much of the Parkway as the Greenwich better and in some statistical MLS calls it. There sales are up categories are actually doing worse. The one factor that ties 60% less than backcountry’s 74% all this together is acreage. If you increase, but contracts in mid-

country are up an incredible 292% to 35 contracts compared to only 12 contracts in 2019. We also have 8.9 months of supply, the type of number you used to see some years for Riverside. Total sales in mid-country are $553 million or up $221 million from 2019. A lso, i n m id-cou ntr y t he average sales price is up $137,045 while the average sales price in backcountry is down this year. Neither of these numbers are particularly indicative of what individual house prices are doing. They indicate more higher-end houses are selling in mid-country a nd more house s b elow t he backcountry average north of the Merritt. The changes in the mix of what is sell are causing these numbers to jump around. For a better indication of how individual house values are doing, look at the price/sf and also the ratio of this year’s sales prices to the 2015 assessment values. These number are less effected by what price points are selling. When you

do that, you see that both these numbers are actually down a little bit. What we are seeing are lots of motivated sellers meeting the bids of even more motivated buyers. Once this group of sellers who have been waiting to sell is used up, then you will see more bidding wars and prices going up. Of course, this assumes that a couple of trillion dollars of new government debt and continuing high unemployment don’t lead to a recession next year. So far average and median prices are moving up. In September, both the average and median sales prices were up compared to those numbers for the whole year of 2020.

in NYC with some vary restless kids who are buying up houses left and right in these neighborhoods. Old Greenwich has 3.4 months of supply which is the very definition of combat buying. If you are buyer, you need to be all cash or have a mortgage application that is underwritten pre-approved, because you are not going to be the only people interested in the houses that are properly priced. In Riverside, it’s not tooth and claw, but it is still hot with only 4.7 months of supply, so be prepared. Cos Cob is actually at 6.7 months of supply, but this is down from 12.8 months of supply at this time last year; 2019 was not a good year R iverside , Cos Cob & Old for Cos Cob, but 2020 is. Greenwich Glenville These three neighborhoods Glenville has been much like in the southeast part of town Cos Cob and has done better have traditionally been our family than its southerly neighbors, neighborhoods and as such they Pemberwick and Byram. Glenville have done very well this year. has an inventory of 16 houses We have lots of families that have and has already sold 22 houses been cooped in small apartments with another 10 under contract.

This equates to 6.5 months of supply for sold houses and drops to 5.3 houses when you add in the contracts. Glenville also has the greatest increase in sales price/sf at 11.1%. We are seeing some real property value increases in this area. You wouldn’t know this however if you looked at the average sales price which is down 19.6%, This is the kind of jumps that you see where you have less than two dozen sales and the loss of a couple of high-end sales while also have a couple of more sales under the average. So, all the Glenvillians should focus on price/sf and ignore the averages. Pemberwick & Byram The market is not bad in Pemberwick and Byram, it is just didn’t get any hotter this year. The irritating thing about these two areas for us Realtors is that people who move in really like it and tend to stay here so from year to year we don’t have a lot to sell. Right now, we have 2 houses on the market in Pemberwick and 10 houses on the market in Byram. With 4 sales in Pemberwick we are looking at 4.5 months of supply, which is just the same as we had last year. It’s still hot, it just didn’t get hotter. Part of this may be that buyers who are f leeing New York City are looking at smaller lots and options throughout Westchester and Fairfield Counties. This can not be said of buyers looking for 2 and 4-acre lots, as many towns don’t have large lot zones. Byram has had 13 sales this year which equates to 6.9 months of supply, essentially the same as last year’s 6.8 months of supply. Both the average price/sf and the sales price to assessment ratio are up slightly in Byram. Summary Our market took off in June and has risen to levels of demand hardly ever rarely seen in the last 40 years. We are quickly working our way through our shadow inventory (a term I never understood, but Halloween is this month, and I’ve always wanted to use it). Once most of the folks that have been waiting to move up, move out or downsize have done so, we are going to see an even tighter market. Right now, we really need inventory to meet our demand; not something you normally say in October. If you do list now, however, trying the premium price route may well not be effective. You’ll get showings but if you do get offers, they may not be what you want. On the flipside, if you price your house to this market, you have a very good chance of having a contract before year-end even with the holidays coming up. Ma rk P r u n e r i s a Rea l to r with Berkshire Hathaway in their Greenwich office. He can be reached at 203-969-7900 or mark@bhhsne. com

COVID-19 Market Impact GRAPHS ARE DEPICTING THE FIRST 3 QUARTERS YEAR OVER YEAR ACTIVITY IN GREENWICH TOWNWIDE

$120,000,000

Total Sold Dollar Volume $100,000,000

$80,000,000 $80,000,000

$60,000,000 $60,000,000

$40,000,000 $40,000,000

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$20,000,000 $20,000,000

*Shelter -In-Place Started March 23rd, 2020 40

Number of Sold Properties 35

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$6,000,000 *Shelter -In-Place Started March 23rd, 2020

Average Sold Price

$5,000,000

$4,000,000 $4,000,000

$3,000,000 $3,000,000

$2,000,000 $2,000,000

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$1,000,000 $1,000,000

*Shelter -In-Place Started March 23rd, 2020 *Shelter -In-Place Started March 23rd, 2020

Figures in this advertisement are based on publicly reported closed sales information for single family homes in Greenwich, Cos Cob, Riverside, and Old Greenwich via the Greenwich MLS YTD (1.1.2019 through 9.30.2019 vs 1.1.2020 through 9.30.2020).

2020 2019

It’s been a different kind of year. The 6 months following the Covid-19 shelter in place date have certainly been different than anything we could have expected. As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times, the health and safety of our community is our top priority. We quickly adapted to conduct business and supported our clients looking to buy, sell, or rent homes with virtual technology, video tours, and 3D Matterport tours.

Our third quarter market update highlights some of the major trends and changes we’ve seen in 2020. We welcome you to reach out to one of our professional real estate agents to walk you through what this data means to you and your property and to request your online copy of the Q3 Greenwich Market Update Report.

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REAL ESTATE DASHBOARD Deborah Ference-Gray

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OCTOBER NEW SALES

Data Compiled by Cesar Rabellino (203) 249-9866

Address Original List Price 2 Homestead Lane 210 $210,000 2 Homestead Lane 411 $395,000 630 Steamboat Road 2E $539,000 121 Putnam Park 121 $459,000 1465 Putnam Avenue 514 $525,000 9 River Road 403 $575,000 50 Weaver Street $620,000 453 Putnam Avenue 3I $614,500 45 Ettl Lane 206 $699,000 48 Stirrup Lane 48 $685,000 1 Cross Street $680,000 33 Ridge Street $885,000 36 Butler Street $825,000 414 Lyon Farm Drive 414 $995,000 607 Lyon Farm Drive 607 $865,000 301 Lyon Farm Drive 301 $995,000 114 Lyon Farm Drive 114 $1,350,000 157 Cat Rock Road $1,095,000 3 Walnut Street $1,050,000 1 Lyon Farm Drive 1 $1,295,000 16 Heronvue Road $1,175,000 9 Comly Avenue $1,250,000 8 View Street 5 $1,199,000 230 Stanwich Road $1,275,000 59 Cherry Valley Road $1,850,000 64 Orchard Street $1,325,000 49 Riverside Avenue $1,275,000 40 Sheephill Road $1,275,000 5 Georgetowne North 5 $1,325,000 13 Meyer Place $1,425,000 14 Hidden Brook Road $1,299,000 11 Tomahawk Lane $1,395,000 11 Marshall Street $1,375,000 33 Edgewater Drive $1,550,000 19 Overlook Drive $1,799,000 26 Bayside Terrace $1,795,000 15 Edgewater Drive $1,625,000 200 Palmer Hill Road $1,895,000 376 Sound Beach Avenue $1,695,000 16 Tod Lane $1,795,000 30 Sawmill Lane $1,895,000 84 Burning Tree Road $1,975,000 192 Bible Street $2,295,000 22 Wildwood Drive $2,149,000 324 Overlook Drive $2,195,000 2 Sheldrake Road $2,259,000 21 Watchtower Lane $2,375,000 1 Spring Road $2,595,000 32 Hettiefred Road $2,500,000 165 Shore Road B & C $3,000,000 15 Flagler Drive $3,175,000 40 Mooreland Road $2,795,000 325 Taconic Road $3,250,000 32 Hidden Brook Road $2,850,000 55 Rockwood Lane $3,495,000 87 Perkins Road $2,995,000 84 Meadow Road $3,295,000 7 Chieftans Road $3,395,000 16 Binney Lane $3,575,000 19 Meadow Lane $3,450,000 22 Normandy Lane $3,595,000 21 Byfield Lane $3,500,000 16 Center Road $3,699,000 53 Rock Maple Road $3,495,000 8 & 14 Fox Run Lane $3,995,000 18 Hillcrest Lane $3,985,000 191 Clapboard Ridge Rd $3,995,000 402ASound Beach Ave $4,600,000 33 Meeting House Road $4,595,000 36 French Road $6,600,000 27 Pecksland Road $5,495,000 675 Steamboat Road $5,995,000 500 Lake Avenue $7,700,000 496 Lake Avenue $7,495,000 16 Chimney Corner Lane $8,995,000 4 Old Round Hill Lane $9,995,000 66 Glenwood Drive $13,750,000 32 Indian Point Lane $20,995,000 17 Walsh Lane $18,500,000

List Price $199,774 $395,000 $449,000 $439,000 $525,000 $575,000 $558,000 $614,500 $699,000 $685,000 $680,000 $799,000 $825,000 $865,000 $865,000 $950,000 $1,150,000 $1,095,000 $1,050,000 $1,195,000 $1,175,000 $1,250,000 $1,199,000 $1,275,000 $1,850,000 $1,250,000 $1,275,000 $1,275,000 $1,325,000 $1,339,000 $1,299,000 $1,395,000 $1,375,000 $1,495,000 $1,495,000 $1,640,000 $1,625,000 $1,750,000 $1,695,000 $1,795,000 $1,895,000 $1,975,000 $2,295,000 $2,149,000 $2,195,000 $2,259,000 $2,375,000 $2,595,000 $2,500,000 $2,799,000 $2,995,000 $2,795,000 $3,250,000 $2,850,000 $2,995,000 $2,995,000 $3,295,000 $3,395,000 $3,450,000 $3,450,000 $3,595,000 $3,500,000 $3,699,000 $3,495,000 $3,995,000 $3,985,000 $3,995,000 $4,600,000 $4,595,000 $6,250,000 $5,495,000 $5,995,000 $6,790,000 $7,495,000 $8,400,000 $9,495,000 $13,750,000 $20,995,000 $18,500,000

Sold Price Cumulative DOM # Bdrms # FBths # HBths Acres +/$199,774 154 1 1 0 $385,000 50 1 1 0 0 $415,000 427 1 1 1 2.27 $422,000 90 1 1 0 $520,000 12 2 1 1 0 $535,000 77 2 2 0 0 $539,000 175 4 2 0 0.15 $614,500 0 2 2 1 0 $677,750 90 2 2 1 0 $685,000 0 2 3 1 0 $703,000 70 4 3 0 0.12 $750,000 345 3 2 0 0.27 $845,000 28 4 2 1 0.17 $848,000 188 3 2 1 0 $857,500 20 3 2 1 0 $910,000 217 3 2 1 0 $1,000,000 243 4 3 1 0 $1,025,000 572 4 3 0 2.5 $1,025,000 14 3 2 0 0.26 $1,100,000 98 3 2 1 0 $1,100,000 87 4 2 1 2.32 $1,138,500 53 3 3 0 0.26 $1,150,000 63 3 2 1 0 $1,150,000 51 4 2 1 1 $1,200,000 202 4 4 1 3.73 $1,200,000 161 5 3 1 0.3 $1,200,000 13 3 2 1 0.17 $1,220,000 125 3 3 1 0.14 $1,270,000 84 3 1 1 0 $1,325,000 140 3 2 0 0.29 $1,334,000 29 3 2 1 0.26 $1,350,000 239 5 3 1 1.17 $1,375,000 25 4 2 1 0.17 $1,410,000 80 3 2 1 0.19 $1,442,500 472 5 3 1 0.36 $1,570,000 250 4 4 1 0.28 $1,600,000 24 4 2 1 0.17 $1,700,000 133 5 5 2 0.52 $1,705,000 70 4 3 1 0.2 $1,775,000 264 6 4 1 4 $1,800,000 26 4 3 1 2.21 $1,940,000 146 5 4 0 2.28 $2,050,000 200 4 4 2 1.12 $2,100,000 58 5 5 1 0.35 $2,115,500 95 5 3 1 0.39 $2,130,000 59 4 4 1 0.24 $2,375,000 4 5 4 1 0.42 $2,450,000 135 4 4 1 0.42 $2,450,000 4 5 6 1 1 $2,500,000 340 3 3 1 0 $2,675,000 182 4 2 1 2.05 $2,795,000 13 4 4 1 4.82 $2,800,000 49 5 5 2 4.6 $2,850,000 0 6 4 1 0.27 $2,866,000 130 5 4 3 1.77 $2,900,000 53 4 5 1 2.01 $3,025,000 92 7 5 2 1.1 $3,222,500 144 4 7 2 1.76 $3,250,000 74 5 5 1 0.33 $3,300,000 20 5 5 1 2.63 $3,400,000 70 5 3 1 1 $3,450,000 36 5 5 2 2 $3,500,000 55 6 5 1 0.29 $3,675,000 51 6 6 1 2.24 $3,800,000 43 6 8 1 7.92 $3,866,000 240 5 5 1 1.42 $3,950,000 28 6 6 2 2.01 $4,237,500 79 7 6 1 0.65 $4,400,000 79 7 8 3 4.07 $5,400,000 1,077 8 9 1 2.5 $5,800,000 199 6 6 2 2.15 $6,250,000 269 6 6 2 0.58 $6,350,000 350 7 7 2 2.61 $7,200,000 61 7 7 3 3.45 $7,450,000 234 5 6 2 1.04 $8,675,000 202 7 9 2 3.15 $12,500,000 853 7 7 2 1.26 $17,000,000 144 5 6 2 2.36 $17,300,000 83 7 7 4 2.49

SqFt +/644 714 918 935 1,122 1,125 1,310 1,464 1,812 1,681 2,052 1,571 2,006 2,833 2,110 2,233 2,629 2,800 1,922 2,074 2,278 2,910 3,292 2,490 3,887 3,423 1,820 2,025 3,072 1,800 2,102 4,338 2,644 2,166 3,517 3,174 2,202 4,172 2,757 4,897 2,793 4,544 5,269 5,000 3,110 3,204 3,780 4,342 4,569 1,840 3,648 5,162 7,165 4,071 7,628 4,062 5,546 8,594 5,017 4,732 4,578 6,137 6,183 6,600 6,480 6,763 7,587 7,048 12,343 11,517 7,125 6,338 10,018 11,420 7,551 15,916 10,045 8,278 15,136

Sold Price/SqFt $310 $539 $452 $451 $463 $476 $411 $420 $374 $408 $343 $477 $421 $299 $406 $408 $380 $366 $533 $530 $483 $391 $349 $462 $309 $351 $659 $602 $413 $736 $635 $311 $520 $651 $410 $495 $727 $407 $618 $362 $644 $427 $389 $420 $680 $665 $628 $564 $536 $1,359 $733 $541 $391 $700 $376 $714 $545 $375 $648 $697 $743 $562 $566 $557 $586 $572 $521 $601 $356 $469 $814 $986 $634 $630 $987 $545 $1,244 $2,054 $1,143

SP/OLP 0.95 0.97 0.77 0.92 0.99 0.93 0.87 1 0.97 1 1.03 0.85 1.02 0.85 0.99 0.91 0.74 0.94 0.98 0.85 0.94 0.91 0.96 0.9 0.65 0.91 0.94 0.96 0.96 0.93 1.03 0.97 1 0.91 0.8 0.87 0.98 0.9 1.01 0.99 0.95 0.98 0.89 0.98 0.96 0.94 1 0.94 0.98 0.83 0.84 1 0.86 1 0.82 0.97 0.92 0.95 0.91 0.96 0.95 0.99 0.95 1.05 0.95 0.97 0.99 0.92 0.96 0.82 1.06 1.04 0.82 0.96 0.83 0.87 0.91 0.81 0.94

Section Pemberwick Pemberwick South of Post Road South of Post Road Old Greenwich Cos Cob Pemberwick Cos Cob Glenville North Mianus Pemberwick Cos Cob Cos Cob Pemberwick South Parkway South Parkway Glenville Cos Cob Cos Cob Glenville North Parkway Glenville South of Post Road South Parkway North Parkway Cos Cob Riverside Riverside South Parkway Riverside Riverside Cos Cob Old Greenwich Old Greenwich South of Post Road Riverside Old Greenwich Old Greenwich Old Greenwich North Parkway South Parkway South Parkway Cos Cob South of Post Road South of Post Road South Parkway North Mianus South of Post Road Glenville Old Greenwich South Parkway North Parkway North Parkway Riverside South Parkway South Parkway Riverside North Parkway Old Greenwich South Parkway Riverside South Parkway Old Greenwich South Parkway South Parkway Old Greenwich South Parkway Old Greenwich North Parkway South Parkway South Parkway South of Post Road South Parkway South Parkway South of Post Road North Parkway South of Post Road Riverside South of Post Road

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Manor House Traditions By Tom Williamson

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CONTRACTOR

On estates or in families with more than one residence, there was an honored tradition of stewards, or estate managers, who would oversee the details of almost everything. Not a butler or landscaper or carpenter or electrician or housekeeper or painter, but more of a CEO; knowledgeable about all of those jobs plus experience in finances and management to ensure owners were not being taken advantage. Part mechanic, part general contractor, part fees and tax negotiator, and 100% loyal. A t r a d it i o n a l p r op e r t y manager would save time, money, and stress. In Great Britain, an estate manager on the great estates was also sometimes referred to as a fa r m ma nager. No matter the of f icial title, the estate ma nager ’s f i rst responsibility was, and still is, to ensure all the needs of the owners are considered and completed. The objective is to fashion a stress-free situation where owners do not have to worry about competence, pr ici ng, m ista kes, day-today operations, or security of the properties. As one estate manager put it: As ‘CEO’ of the household, you have a lot on your plate ensuring all runs smoothly. As a result the House Manager resides at the top of the chain of c om m a n d , ju st af ter the owners. Being this person I set all standards of service and I am trusted by the owner to hire/release staf f, pay household bills, organize repairs, keep records of household administrative activities and care for valuable possessions such as antiques, wines, silverware, china, paintings, classic vehicles among a lot of other responsibilities. O f te n e s t ate m a n a ge r s

Estate managers have to be trusted that each and every detail will always remain private and confidential. “Most owners,” he explains, “have extremely full lives between work and social responsibilities, so their homes need to be a sanctuary. will be responsible for finding and dealing with tenants and ensuring a tenant property is operati ng at a prof it or that non-income properties are operating at maximum efficiency. Where a dwelling (vacation home, second home) is only periodically occupied, the property manager might arrange for heightened security monitoring, housesitting, storage and shipping of go o d s , a nd ot he r l o c a l sub-contracting necessar y to make the property comfortable when the owner i s i n r e s i d e n c e (ut i l it i e s , systems operating, supplies and staff on hand, etc.). I n t o d a y ’s i n t e r n e t driven world and economy, the traditional estate manager has become a fractured amalgamation of housekeepers, house painters, landscapers, and “as needed” la b or ers a nd cont rac tors. Entire industries and, unfor tunately illegal work forces, have spr u ng up to replace the traditional estate manager. The nightmare scenarios are many but even the most benign involve substandard work and unethical behavior that typically seems to cost less but ends up costing home owners a great deal more and adds the burden of uninsured workers and unlicensed contractors. The traditional estate manager hires qualif ied, known, and properly licensed

and insured individuals and organizations. They manage budgets, if the estate owns animals and livestock, the estate manager is even responsible for overseeing agricultural activities, and liaising w ith ex ter na l employees such as vets. They are also expected to ensure that the land is being used to its full potential. According to Greenwich Property Management owner John Hone, estate managers have to be trusted that each and ever y detail w ill always remain private and confidential. “Most owners,” he explains, “have extremely full lives between work and social responsibilities, so their homes need to be a sanctuary. Our role is to create calm. We ensure everything is efficient w it h ex treme at tention to detail.” In addition, says Hone, “the people we work w ith t y pic a l ly have big he a r ts. They a re people who g ive back to the community and others. A big part of our job is to help them and keep an eye on what is happening in the community.” The ideal estate manager s e e m s to b e a j a c k o f a l l trades; someone professional, personable, and polite, who isn’t afraid to get his or her hands dirty, with a financial mind for budget management. Many recruitment firms place candidates in global locations like London, Monaco, Moscow and Dubai and these

individuals work exclusively for one family. Whle the cost of hiring a full-time person is out of reach for many homeowners, today that cost is mitigated through companies that serve many estates and know the local area and government intimately. Often this kind of a company will save home owners money by negotiating work and contracts down and preventing problems. Hone has been running pr op e r t ie s for ove r t h r e e decades and he says the key to success is f inding people with the kind of expertise, efficiency, and effectiveness that on ly a specia list in a particular area can provide being managed by a jack-ofall-trades; able to oversee security, plumbing, roof ing, facilities, leases, f inances, event planning, electricity, ventilation, etc. In Europe, one estate manager says he “had one position where the homeowner had absolutely no i nte r e s t i n t he de t a i l s pertaining to the daily running of the house. I just had to make the decisions mysel f. Th is me a nt t hat I had zero excuse if something w a sn’t work i ng or w a sn’t up to standard when my employer would arrive.” In another situation he, “had to report each day for every single dollar spent.” So it seems another key to success in this honored profession is flexibility.

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Getting into the Halloween Spirit By Emma W. Barhydt H a l l owe e n i s a t i m e t o celebrate the spooky, the scary, and the fun! A great way to get into the festive spirit is to de c orate you r home for Halloween. Pinning away on Pinterest is fun, but nothing beats seeing your house come alive (or undead) with Ha l loween f u n! Here a re a couple of ways you can decorate for Halloween. Plan a spooky yard scene for your home. Has a coven of witches decided to visit your front lawn? Maybe a cemetery suddenly cropped up over night? Sit down as a family and come up with an ooky spooky way to decorate your yard! This is a fun way to spend time together as a family and celebrate, and all ages can participate. Carve pumpkins. To get the experience of carving pumpkins right, go to McArdle's and get some beautiful pumpkins or

Whatever you do, remember that when decorating for Halloween, the most important thing is having fun!

head to Silverman’s Farm in Easton, CT to pick your own pumpkins! After you’ve selected your pumpk ins, bring them home and set up your pumpkin carving stations. Remember to put down newspaper or towels and have an adult scrape out the pumpkin guts. Once you have the pumpkin guts out, take a sharpie and outline what you want cut. Go traditional or completely unique! Your design is completely up to you. Once you have your outline, cut out your design! If you’re a child, find an adult to cut out your design for you. Then put a candle in your jack-o-lantern and put it on your porch. Or skip the carving all together and paint your pumpkins instead! Make your own Halloween wreath. The easiest way to make your own Halloween wreath is to head to the craft store. Make sure to pick up a Styrofoam w reath form and any other spook-tacular decorations you

want to add on. The decorations can be anything from bats to leaves, to googly eyes, the only limit is your imagination. Once you have all of your decorations head home and hot glue everything onto the Styrofoam wreath form. Let it cool, and hang it up! G et sp o ok y w it h spider webs. Fake spider webs are a real treat for people who love H a l l owe e n! D e c or ate you r bushes and shrubs, your front porch, or just your dining room! Add in fake spiders for another layer of fun. If spider webs aren’t your thing, hang Halloween garlands instead. The possibilities for Halloween decor are endless. Take inspiration f rom your favorite spooky family a-la the Addams Family, or make it completely your own. Whatever you do, remember that when decorating for Halloween, the most important thing is having fun!

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your household and displaying them or, at a safe distance, with 1. Make sure to wash your neighbors or friends ha nds b efore ha nd l i ng t he candy! 2 . Doing a Halloween scavenger hunt where children 2 . Consider setting up a are given lists of Halloweenstation with individually bagged themed things to look for while treats instead of handing out they walk outdoors from house candy individually or setting to house admiring Halloween out a bowl. This way not only decorations at a distance d o yo u k n ow k i d s w i l l b e 3. Having a virtual following the “take one” sign that always gets ignored, it also Halloween costume contest makes it so kids don't touch 4. Hav ing a Ha l loween every piece of candy in the movie night with people you bowl. live with 3. Give out candy outdoors. 5. Having a scavenger huntInstead of standing in your doorway, give out candy on style trick-or-treat search with your doorstep, walkway, or your household members in or yard. The more open the space around your home rather than going house to house is, the better.

By Emma W. Barhydt B e s u r e t o r e -u p yo u r candy stock and get ready to see all different kinds of little monsters on your doorstep this October 31st because , Halloween is not canceled! But it will look a little different this year, so in order to keep ever yone safe , here are th e C DC a n d Con n e c t ic u t recommended guidelines for Halloween. For Trick or Treaters: 1. Wear a mask! This one has b ecome second nat u re for most people at this point. Please wear a mask while in crowded areas or while getting candy from houses. Make your mask a part of your costume by choosing a costume where a mask is required (ninja, doctor, nurse, cowboy), substituting makeup (such as a cat nose and whiskers) for a mask, or get masks with fun and festive Halloween patterns! Please keep in mind that costume masks are not substitutes for get pretty crowded while out trick-or-treating, so please medical or cloth masks. be sure to maintain a 6 foot 2. Keep a six foot distance distance while on the street and from other people who don’t while getting candy. live with you. The streets can

Be sure to re-up your candy stock and get ready to see all different kinds of little monsters on your doorstep this October 31st because, Halloween is not cancelled! 3. Wash your hands. Bring a bottle of hand sanitizer with you and make sure to sanitize after getting or giving candy. When you get home or when

4. Wear a mask! This is important for people who wish to give out candy as well. Please keep in mind that costume masks are not substitutes for medical or cloth masks.

If you don’t feel comfortable t r ick- or-t r e at i n g t h i s ye a r you’re done giving out candy, but still want to get into the be sure to wash your hands holiday spirit, here are a couple thoroughly with soap and water different activities to try: for at least 20 seconds. 1. Car v ing or decorating pumpk ins with members of

Please keep in mind: Hosting an indoor party that exceeds 25 people indoors or 150 people outdoors can result in a fine of $500 and attending a party that exceed attendance rules can result in a f ine of $250. Enjoy all the fun and spooky festivities that Halloween has to offer, but remember to be smart and safe! See the Greenwich Sentinel's main section for more Halloween inspiration.

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AMARYLLIS: The A mar yllis is quick ly gaining a role as a major part of holiday decorating and gift-giving. The big brown bulb matures into a bold beautiful flower that can keep on blooming for years. Growing amaryllis is much easier than you might think. The large, spectacular beauty of the blooms scares some people but, like all bulbs, the ingredients for beauty are all contained in the bulb. I n add it ion to pr ov id i n g hues of reds, pinks and whites, amaryllis can be the beginning of a new family tradition. There are children who have the amar yllis bulbs that her mothers grew at the holidays. They have been passed from one generation to the next creating a poignant holiday tradition. Amaryllis in water: Select a "tallish" g lass vase w ith a wide opening on the top so that the amaryllis bulb can sit in it securely. Add water to vase so that the water just touches the bottom of the bulb and maintain that level. Do not add water any higher than that level as this excess water will rot the bulb. We do not have much faith in this method as bulbs develop poorly and tend to rot. Potting soil is the preferred way to go. A maryllis in soil: Choose a c o nt a i n e r w i t h d r a i n a g e . Amaryllis do well in clay pots. They also tend not to tip over as easily in them because the heavy clay helps keep them steady as they grow. Start to fill your container with a light weight potting soil. Place the amaryllis in the pot so that the top 25% of the bulb is not covered by soil. This will prevent the collar (the top portion around the nose) from rotting due to moisture sitting on it. Water thoroughly after planting, and then water as the soil starts to dry. Turn the pot every few days so the flower stem will grow straight. A mar yllis take any where from to six to eight weeks to bloom after planting. Sometimes even longer! The process can be sped up somewhat by introducing some bottom heat to the bulb, such as placing the pot on a radiator. PAPER-WHITES: One of the most enjoyable f lowers for blooming indoors during the fall and winter is the paper-white narcissus. It’s actually a form of daffodil, so to speak, and it’s a bulb that will produce a living bouquet for your home.

We're used to seeing amaryllis around the holidays - they're a popular gift because they're easy to grow and they produce beautiful flowers during the winter months. While a single bulb can produce several huge flowers, by planting three bulbs of the same variety in one pot, or mixing and matching a few different varieties, the result will be spectacular.

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Paperwhites are one of the most enjoyable flowers for blooming indoors in the fall and winter.

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A Spectacular Spring Garden is Easier than You Think

By Jim Zanetti A bulb is next year’s plant neatly packaged and surrounded by scale and immature leaves, f lower stems, and sometimes even flower buds. The whole bulb is neatly wrapped in a papery brown tunic. There are four main things to consider as you plan out your bulb garden. SELECTING_: Select highquality, large “Top-size” or “HeavyMother” bulbs from a Bulk bin. Bulk bins allow you to see the quality and size and often have bulbs with better flowers because they have less chance of becoming dehydrated during shipping. Select bulbs that are firm and plump. Small nicks, or loose skins do not affect the quality, but avoid bulbs with soft spots, showing signs of rotting, or which are very light for their size, which indicates desiccation. With bulbs you often get what you pay for! P L A N T I N G L O C AT I O N : Consider the light: most spring bulbs can be planted under trees and shrubs and most summer blooming bulbs require full sun. Bulbs on a south slope will bloom earlier than a north slope; bulbs on a hill bloom earlier than bulbs in a valley. SOIL: Good soil drainage, comp osit ion, a nd q ua l it y is essential in raising bulbs. High clay content can be improved by adding compost, composted manure, peat moss or other organic material worked in the top 12-18” of soil. The optimum pH range for most bulbs is 6 to 7. A soil pH test of the planting area is necessary to determine if any amendments need to be applied to adjust the soil pH.

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35 LEONARD AVENUE RIVERSIDE, CT | $1,499,000

1 FLYING CLOUD ROAD DOLPHIN COVE | $1,490,000

4 Bedrooms | 4/1 Baths | 4,022 SF | 2.34 Acres

5 Bedrooms | 4/2 Baths | 3,793 SF | 0.28 Acres

3 Bedrooms | 2/1 Baths | 2,911 SF | 0.25 Acres

77 SILO CIRCLE RIVERSIDE, CT | $730,000

96 RIVERSVILLE ROAD GREENWICH, CT | $20,000/MO

523 E. PUTNAM AVENUE, #B COS COB, CT | $12,000/MO

3 Bedrooms | 2/1 Baths | 1,732 SF CONDO

5 Bedrooms | 4/2 Baths | 5,146 SF | 1.11 Acres

3 Bedrooms | 3/1 Baths | 3,251 SF CONDO

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665 RIVER RD, Cos Cob

This stunning contemporary was designed to capture the 6 Bedrooms | 5.1 Baths | 5,894 Sq. Ft. light & views to the 3.3 acre property. Multi-functional living spaces offer flexibility for today’s changing needs. Pool/Spa Karen S. Oztemel, 203.921.8490 & tennis court. North Mianus School & close to everything.

$4,199,000 New Listing 665RiverRd.com

4 Buxton Ln, Riverside 6 BR | 6.1 BA | 5,351 SQ. FT. Ann Simpson, 203.940.0779

$3,099,000

67 Sumner Rd, Greenwich 5 BR | 4.1 BA | 3,743 SQ. FT. Robin Bartholomew, 203.253.3575

$1,795,000

19 Azalea Ter, Cos Cob 5 BR | 3 BA | 2,728 SQ. FT. Helen Maher, 203.249.4489

$1,445,000

46 Mianus View, A, Greenwich 4 BR | 2 BA | 1,800 SQ. FT. Gloria Falcon, 203.559.1604 Cesar Rabellino, 203.249.9866

$1,195,000

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19 WESTON HILL RD, Riverside 7 Bedrooms | 6.1 Baths | 6,913 Sq. Ft. JoAnn McCarthy, 203.561.5160

Sophisticated casual elegance describes this stunning colonial perfectly situated on a quiet cul de sac. This home incorporates timeless architectural details with state of the art building materials & quality finishes. Minutes away from Old Greenwich Village, Riverside School & Metro North.

10 Frost Rd, Greenwich 5 BR | 4.2 BA | 3,946 SQ. FT. Beth O’Callaghan, 914.433.0406

$3,900,000

343 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich 3 BR | 2.1 BA | 2,506 SQ. FT. Mark Pruner, 203.969.7900

15 Somerset Ln, Riverside 4 BR | 3.1 BA | .31 Acre JoAnn O’Hara, 203.912.5778

$1,200,000

2 Bolling Pl, Greenwich 2 BR | 2.1 BA | 1,522 SQ. FT. Vanessa Kendall, 203.550.0572

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601 Lake Avenue, Greenwich 6 BR | 6.1 BA | 8,500 sq.ft.

$7,750,000

7 Mountain Laurel Lane, Greenwich 5 BR | 5.1 BA | 5,800 sq.ft.

$2,395,000

27 Evergreen Road, Greenwich 5 BR | 5.2 BA | 7,401 sq.ft.

$4,849,000

77 Taconic Road, Greenwich 4 BR | 4.1 BA | 3,630 sq.ft.

$1,790,000

28 Oak Street, Greenwich 6 BR | 6.2 BA | 7,438 sq.ft.

$3,088,888

41 Stonebrook Lane, Cos Cob 4 BR | 4.1 BA | 4,096 sq.ft.

$1,845,000

Evergreen Road, Greenwich 4 36 5 BR | 4.1 BA | 3,790 sq.ft.

$2,699,000

46 Mianus View Tr, Greenwich 4 BR | 2 BA | 1,800 sq.ft.

$1,195,000

6 Upland Dr, Greenwich 3 BR | 2.1 BA | 3,599 sq. ft.

20 Church St. A54, Greenwich 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,653 sq. ft.

GLORIA FALCON 203.559.1604

$1,875,000

20 Church St. B61, Greenwich 2 BR | 3 BA | 1,858 sq. ft.

$1,190,000

$995,000

20 Church St. B32, Greenwich 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,318 sq. ft.

$699,000

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22 Cherry Tree Ln, Greenwich Life is better with a water view! Easy living begins at this property $7,250,000 5 Bedrooms | 5.2 Baths 6,129 Sq. Ft.

located in the coastal waterfront man-gated Harbor Point Association. The Association’s amenities boast it’s own private beach, kayak launch, dock & deep water moorings. It’s a perfect balance of privacy with a sense of community. Spectacular west facing water views overlooking the mesmerizing vistas of passing sailboats, wildlife, & dramatic sunsets is just the ticket for relaxing & entertaining!

343 SOUND BEACH AVE, Old Geenwich | $2,195,000

677 RIVER RD, Cos Cob | $1,349,000

3 Bedrooms | 2.1 Baths | 2,506 Sq. Ft.

4 Bedrooms | 4.Baths | 2,426 Sq. Ft.

ACTIVE 25 W. ELM #16 $550,000

SOLD 96 DOUBLING RD $5,000,000

CONTRACT 1076 LAKE AVE $3,390,000

SOLD 7 DEMPSEY LN $2,800,00

CONTRACT 141 OLD CHURCH RD $1,950,000

CONTRACT 21 MOHAWK LN $1,550,000

SOLD 960 LAKE AVE $1,380,000

SOLD 8 VIEW ST, 5 $1,150,000

CONTRACT 5 GREENFIELD PL $1,175,000

SOLD 1 QUAKER LN $1,015,950

SOLD 114 W. LYON FARM RD $1,000,000

RENTED 8 MELON PATCH $25,000/ mo.

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50 years Greenwich resident, 6 years Greenwich Sentinel Real Estate columnist. One of my favorite things to do is to help people decide whether to stay, renovate, sell or buy. If I can help you in these difficult times, please feel free to call or email me. Mark Pruner | 203-969-7900 | mark@bhhsne.com