New Canaan "Meet the Builder" Open House Tour. The New Canaan "Meet the Builder" Open House Tour offered by William Raveis Real Estate kicked off today. If you missed it there will be a second tour open to the public on Sunday June 13th, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00.  There are five featured exceptional new construction properties on view all in New Canaan, Connecticut represented by William Raveis Real Estate.  Each one of these homes have beautiful architectural details, custom fireplaces, wood floors, granite/stone/marble counters and custom made cabinetry to mention a few of the amenities. 274 Mariomi Road features 8,000 sq.ft of living space, 14 rooms, 8 ½ baths, 6 bedrooms on 2.8 acre lot. This home has many green features and is an Energy Star Qualified Home with a HERS index of 38. Al... 06/11/2010

Mead park in New Canaan CT  is a very special place.    If you just want to relax by the pond, there are tons of Canada geese to entertain you, and if you bring chunks of bread, you might even see some ducks lurking nearby.....     This is one of the hundreds of reasons that real estate in New Canaan CT is so dear and pricey.    Lots of blogging to do on this wonderful town....   There is an athletic field in Mead Park near the pond, and always some sort of athletic event going on.  There just happened to be an adult men's league baseball game the day I was there to get lunch at one of the best deli's around.     The men of New Canaan are quite serious about their game, and must perhaps have played college ball in their youth.     It is a great outlet for the stresses of the week.    T... 05/09/2010

To Notify the Town of Storm Damage from the March 13-14, 2010 storm and if you have questions or need help please contact James Cole via email at  Jim.Cole@ci.new-canaan.ct.us  or call 203-594-4100 and leave a voice message. Someone will call you back shortly. Please be sure to ask about registering your phone or cell for the Emergency Outcall system. Please be sure to report all property damage to your insurance company.  FEMA        www.fema.gov   03/30/2010

The pollutants listed in this guide have been shown to cause the health effects mentioned. However, it is not necessarily true that the effects noted occur at the pollutant concentration levels typically found in the home. In many cases, our understanding of the pollutants and their health effects is too limited to determine the levels at which the listed effects could occur.   RADON:Sources: Earth and rock beneath home; well water; building materials. Health Effects: No immediate symptoms. Estimated to contribute to between 7,000 and 30,000 lung cancer deaths each year. Smokers are at higher risk of developing radon-induced lung cancer. Levels in Homes:Based on a national residential radon survey completed in 1991, the average indoor radon level is 1.3 picocuries per liter (pCi/L). Th... 02/15/2010

New Canaan, CT Real Estate - Foreclosed and Bank Owned Purchasing a home at a foreclosure auction has many risks to a potential buyer and in most cases the bank will bid and take possession of the property at auction. The property is then referred to as bank owned, REO (real estate owned) or foreclosed property. To search the CT MLS listings visit New Canaan CT MLS listings. A home owner may attempt a "short sale" whereby the bank agrees to accept less than the mortgage balance based on the owner's hardship and financial status. Obtaining approval can be a long and difficult process. Additionally, there is no assurance that the lender will accept an offer at or above the listed price. Bank-owned and short sale listings are often marketed with a real estate agent and placed in the Connec... 11/24/2009

NCHS students top charts in national, state exams Written by Sonia Fernandez    Saturday, December 06, 2008 Dispelling gender myths and demonstrating overall improvement on standardized tests, New Canaan High School students came out on top within the demographic reference group (DRG), which includes Darien, Region 9 (Ridgefield and Weston), Westport and Wilton. Girls and boys showed improvement in all areas of the Connecticut Academic Performance Tests (CAPT). The number of girls, who traditionally score lower in math and science, at or above goal in math improved by 2.7 percent and in science by 4.6 percent. The CAPT measures Connecticut 10th graders in math, science, reading and writing. The scores range from students at a "basic" level (1) to those in an "advanced" level (5). While... 02/03/2009

Property assessments drawing concern Written by Laura Kenyon    Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Updated: 11:18 a.m. Thursday Residents seeking to discuss their assessment notices with the town's appraisal firm, J.F. Ryan, Inc., have expressed difficulties getting through on the phone, according to First Selectmen Jeb Walker. "The problem is technical," Walker said in an emergency e-mail Wednesday. "Verizon is aware of the problem and is working to repair it quickly. I understand the frustration this situation is causing." As a result of this problem, the town has extended the revaluation deadline from Thursday, January 29 to Friday, February 6. This does not affect the taxes that are due January 2009, and must be postmarked no later than Monday, February 2. "If Verizon is unable to resolve... 02/03/2009