The HomeVision Group

Continuing a five year tradition, the agents at Keller Williams Realty, Ridgefield & Danbury, CT recently conducted a food drive to stock the Ridgefield Food Pantry and with the generosity of our neighbors shopping at Stop & Shop, we contributed over one ton of non-perishable food.

As we all know, in these challenging economic times, more families are finding it hard to keep the lights on and food on the table. In a conversation with Carol Konner of Ridgefield Social Services, I just learned that the state's subsidy for those who need help paying their heating bills has been cut to such an extent that people who collected $800 last year to pay for heat will only be eligible for $100 this year.

In all likelihood, the Ridgefield Emergency Fund which contributes to those in need will require an infusion of donations to keep up with the need this winter. I was totally unaware of this. My request is, "Do what you can" to assist your neighbors in need, wherever you are. Keller Williams Realty will be actively contributing to both Danbury and Ridgefield organizations, continuing our company's tradition of KW Cares: helping people where they live.

In the first half of 2011, single family homes in Wilton, CT are selling at a better pace than anytime since 2007. The recovery in the Wilton market is heartening, and can be attributed to two specific factors: BEST BUYS (homes that are priced very competitively) and extraordinarily low interest rates. Combined, it makes purchasing in Wilton a very smart move!

To see what is currently available in Wilton, go to www.CT-NYRealEstate.com and search Wilton homes.

Graph is courtesy of our friend Doug Holaday.

How often do you get a chance to go back in time? Today is that moment! With prices at levels not experienced since 2003, and interest rates at even lower rates than they were then, there are some amazing buys in this part of Fairfield County! Contact us for specifics about the Ridgefield Market or visit www.LiveRidgefield.com for thousands of local homes for sale.

Thanks to our friend Doug Holaday for his work to assemble this information.

The HomeVision Group at Keller Williams Realty invites you to open houses at these properties in Ridgefield, CT, Sunday, March 30 from 1pm to 3pm. Preview the properties at their web sites:

www.249NodRoad.com

http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=1099204&prt=10003

www.6HuldaLane.com

www.7TaylorCourt.com

www.673RidgeburyRoad.com

www.66CooperHillRoad.com

What makes a hometown g*r*e*a*t? Certainly it's a feeling of security, of "being at home," and having an expectation of friendship within the community. It's also having favorite haunts whether it's the diner where you can get a reliably good meal, the bookstore where the clerk knows your favorite authors, or the recreation center where you can enjoy comraderie and fitness all at the same time.

One of our favorite eating establishments in Ridgefield is Café Svago on Main Street. Owner Tricia Arata has really put down roots in the charming vintage setting at 408 Main Street, right in the heart of town. Whether you stop in early in the morning with the regular coffee crowd, or make a late afternoon visit for some of her delicious gelato, you're sure to be delighted by the taste temptations Trish offers.

It's hard to choose our favorite, but high on the list is Tricias breakfast paninis. This is a huge improvement on the McMuffin genre! Pressed between the yummy panini bread, these bacon or ham taste sensations are a fabulous start to any day. And if you're lucky enough to be in town on the days when grilled chicken corn chowder is on the lunch menu, by all means, indulge!

We're glad Trish is working her culinary magic in our neighborhood. Maybe you'd like to move closer to make Café Svago a new routine in your day! Contact us at any time for local information and advice: Debi Orr & Steve Scott, The HomeVision Group at Keller Williams Realty. Info@HomeVisionGroup.com