Do Good Fences Really Make Good Neighbors?

Written by Amy S. Zabetakis on May 1, 2024

The short answer is…Sometimes. Fences do a nice job of visually delineating property lines, keeping dogs separated, and corralling young children. However, if a fence is installed in an incorrect location, it can cause a great deal of neighbor strife. Whether you are installing a new fence or replacing an existing fence your first call … Continue reading Do Good Fences Really Make Good Neighbors?

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Should Buyers Make a No-Contingency Offer?

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The Fairfield County real estate market has become difficult to navigate. With interest rates remaining elevated and sellers hesitant to enter the market, buyers are struggling to find new properties to purchase. Buyers are doing everything in their power to make their offer seem as attractive as possible to the seller. But how much is … Continue reading Should Buyers Make a No-Contingency Offer?

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Tax Assessment Revaluations Underway in Darien and Other Connecticut Towns

Written by Amy S. Zabetakis on December 5, 2023

A number of Connecticut towns have begun town wide real property revaluations which are mandated by State Statute to occur every five years. Locally, Darien, New Canaan, and Norwalk are all currently going through the town wide revaluation process, which started in October 2023. The town wide revaluation resets what is referred to as the … Continue reading Tax Assessment Revaluations Underway in Darien and Other Connecticut Towns

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Selling Your Home: Setting Yourself Up for a Smooth Transaction

Written by Amy S. Zabetakis on February 21, 2023

After an extended period of an excess of buyers and too little inventory, buyers are hoping that the local real estate market is beginning to even out. But whether it is a seller’s market or a buyer’s market, all parties want the transaction to progress as smoothly as possible. If you are considering listing your … Continue reading Selling Your Home: Setting Yourself Up for a Smooth Transaction

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Should You Make a Contingency Free Offer?

Written by Amy S. Zabetakis on March 25, 2022

The Fairfield County residential real estate market is still hot and very competitive. There is extremely low inventory of houses available for sale resulting in houses going to contract within days of being listed. Buyers are doing everything in their power to make their offer seem as attractive as possible to the seller. But how … Continue reading Should You Make a Contingency Free Offer?

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Navigating the Pandemic’s Real Estate Rush

Written by Amy S. Zabetakis on December 2, 2020

By Amy Zabetakis The COVID-19 pandemic has brought its share of 2020 surprises, including a home-sales boom here in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Indeed, real estate continues to trade at a head-spinning rate here in our local communities slowing only due to a lack of inventory. That doesn’t mean, however, that the market belongs to sellers … Continue reading Navigating the Pandemic’s Real Estate Rush

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Real Estate and Zoning during COVID-19

Written by Amy S. Zabetakis on July 15, 2020

It would have surprised no one if residential real estate had come to a dead halt when Governors from every state instituted stay at home orders and required schools and businesses to close. But in Fairfield County, Connecticut the real estate market has exploded due to an influx of new home buyers interested in moving … Continue reading Real Estate and Zoning during COVID-19

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Rucci Law Group is Here to Help

Written by Amy S. Zabetakis on April 6, 2020

In these unprecedented times we at Rucci Law Group want to assure you that we remain available to assist you with your legal needs. We are conducting client conferences by telephone and video conference and are adapting to the new Executive Orders issued by Governor Lamont to allow us to continue to serve our clients … Continue reading Rucci Law Group is Here to Help

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Getting From Listing to Closing

Written by Amy S. Zabetakis on April 10, 2019

Avoiding Pitfalls During the Contracting Process In the current real estate environment, it often seems as though even the most straightforward transactions are getting tripped up somewhere along the way. However, there are steps that you can take early in the your house sale process to minimize these hiccups or avoid them entirely. Reviewing the … Continue reading Getting From Listing to Closing

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Small Business Scam. Don’t be Fooled.

Written by Amy S. Zabetakis on January 16, 2019

A recent small business scam is an official looking mailing from “Workplace Compliance Services”. The mailing looks like an official request from the Secretary of State’s office, however, in reality it is a request for the business owner to send money to Workplace Compliance Services to file with the Secretary of State on the business’s … Continue reading Small Business Scam. Don’t be Fooled.

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