Stamford Connecticut is getting ready for a hazardous waste collection this Saturday at Rippowam Middle School, located at 381 High Ridge Road in Stamford between the hours of 9am - 2pm.  If you are wondering what type of waste is included, please see below for a complete list: Aerosol cans (not empty) * Ammonia Antifreeze Arts and crafts supplies Batteries Bleaches Brake fluid Cesspool cleaners Creosote Drain cleaners and openers Dry cleaning fluids Engine and radiator flushes and cleaners Floor cleaners Fluorescent light bulbs Herbicides Household fire extinguishers Insect sprays Mercury thermometers Metal polish Moth balls Muriatic acid Old chemistry sets Oil based paints and primers Oven cleaners  Paint thinners  Pesticides Photo chemicals Pool chemicals Propane tanks Rodent killers... 07/11/2012

With the temperature heating up to 90 degrees or more it has many wondering how to escape the heat if you do no have air conditioning in Stamford Connecticut.  Well our town's health and social services has put together Extreme Heat Alerttips with Designated Cooling Centers. The best prevention of heat stroke is to keep on the look out for it and know some of the symptoms: Body temperature higher than or equal to 105 degrees Fahrenheit Mental confusion loss of consciousness convulsions skin that is hot and dry with red spots If you are experiencing, or know someone experiencing these symptoms, please call 911 or visit an emergency room. Anyone can suffer from heat related sickness, but let's keep a special eye on infants and young children, our elderly over the age of 65 years, those wh... 07/09/2012

We frequently represent clients who owe significant sums of back taxes, to the IRS.  Often, the question of bankruptcy is raised, and when it might be appropriate for use in resolving the federal tax issue with the IRS.  We have seen a significant number of our clients resolve their outstanding IRS tax debts either completely, or reduce it significantly, through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing.    In order for a tax to be dischargeable in bankruptcy, it must meet the following requirements: The tax must be at least 3 years old; The IRS cannot have filed a Substitute for Return (an IRC Section 6020(b) assessment) The tax return must have been filed for at least 2 years; Any additional tax assessments (ie. amended tax returns or IRS audit assessments) must be at least 240 days old; The tax ... 07/07/2012

One of the many things I love about summer in my hometown of Stamford Connecticut, is the opportunities to buy fresh fruit, baked goods and flowers from the farmer's markets spread throughout town during the week.... Here's some shopping excursions for you to consider: Wednesdays: 10:00am - 4:00pm You can stop by the High Ridge Road Farmer's Market at the High Ridge Shopping Center, just south of the Merritt Parkway. Whether it's corn, strawberries, greens, baked goods, flowers....this is not to be missed!   Fridays: 10:00am - 2:00pm, stop by for shopping of the freshest produce and flowers at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center. After shopping you can visit the farm animals and have a slice of pizza by the pond.  What a relaxing time! Plus there is just so much to do..if you have sma... 07/07/2012

Live at Five in Stamford Connecticut has kicked-off! Come to town on the next four Thursdays and you are in for an evening of hot music! Here's the line-up: July 12 - Enjoy Matisyahu (great blend of traditional Jewish themes with reggae, rock and hip hop beatboxing sound), Moon Taxi and Emergency Services. July 19  - Hot Chelle Rae, Eytan & The Embassy and My Pet Dragon July 26 - Javier Colon, Matt Beilis and Annie Minogue August 2 - Matt O'Ree, Frank Viele & The Manhattan Project and (be still my heart) FOREIGNER - best known for the top hits "Cold as Ice", Waiting for a Girl Like You" and "I Want To Know What Love Is" - this is not a concert to miss!!! This series is brought to you on the Heineken Stage in partnerships with the Stamford Town Center, Reckson and BevMax. Now if you're i... 07/07/2012

Happy Independence Month in Stamford Connecticut!  July is the time where historically the market begins to slow down, for a number of reasons.  Whether it was the end of the school year, beginning of summer vacations, or the heat, buyers seem to take a "summer break".  Well, that's not the case this month or for the beginning part this year. The first six months in Stamford CT have been consistent as homes continue to sell! Let's take a look, for the month of June, a total of 71 single family homes sold.  The largest group of homes which sold was 24, in the $399,999 and below price range.  Of which 7 fell into the short sale and foreclosure category. The least expensive property sold was a 2 bedroom with 1.5 baths home in the Springdale section of Stamford. The most expensive home sold... 07/01/2012

The residents of Stamford Connecticut are so very excited about the Mill River Park project which is beautifying the City that Works. A while ago I had the pleasure of attending a celebration for the Mill River Park project. One of the first noticeable changes was the addition of a community playground on Mill River Road. Volunteers came over a weekend and created a safe haven for the neighborhood children.  A place that was once used for illegal activities, is now a place where one can hear laughter of children running from slide to slide, feel a water misting area providing the overheated with a brief respite and see the smiling faces of kids, well,  just being kids.  Very cool! This wonderful initiative is brought to Stamford by the Mill River Collaborative which is a 501(c)3 non-pro... 07/01/2012

    5th Annual KIC IT Triathlon Street Closures DATE: Sunday, July 1st TIME: 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. ROUTE: The riders will enter Shippan from Cummings Park and will ride down Shippan Avenue, against traffic, making a left onto ODE. They will turn onto Seabeach, go up Hobson, turning left again onto ODE. They will cross Shippan Avenue onto ODW and make the loop along ODW. They will leave Shippan along the Avenue, again riding against traffic. The race begins with a swim in Long Island Sound at 6:30 a.m. We can expect bike riders in Shippan beginning around 7:00 a.m. During that time, streets will be CLOSED. If you need to be out of Shippan during this time, please leave before 6:30 a.m. If you have a true emergency during this time and need assistance, please dial 911.   In past years, t... 06/27/2012

Each summer the city of Stamford CT does something really cool.  Last year it was all about the cats and the dogs. This year, the "City That Works" is horsing around.  Throughout the downtown area there are horses, pieces of art, found grazing, standing guard and causing visitors to stop and stare at the fantastic craftsmanship. Here are a few examples.....   Throughout downtown you'll be able to visit and choose your favorite horse. Here's a list and map of the horses. Do me a favor and stop back and let me know which horse is your favorite.  Better yet, take a snapshot and post it to my blog.  Here's a challenge - there are a total of 40  horses.  Can you find them all?  This special exhibit is sponsored by a host of individuals and corporate sponsors, and organized by  Stamford Downt... 06/24/2012

Ever wonder how you can own a home in Stamford Connecticut? Have you heard that you can get a good deal on a short sale and/or foreclosure in Stamford CT, but did not know how to proceed? Well wonder no more...on Saturday, July 7, 2012 I am teaming up with Attorney James Maye, Fairfield County Real Estate and Jennifer Moye, Senior Loan Officer of Chase Bank to conduct a free seminar and discuss the Steps in Homeownership.  Attorney Maye will discuss the legalities of the purchase, Ms. Moye will discuss the financing options and I will cover the options and home inventory available. Beginning at 10am through noon, you will be able to ask questions and get answers on how to become a homeowner. Click here for more information Please RSVP as we want to have enough handouts and refreshments.... 06/22/2012

  If you like live music, this is a good week to live in Stamford, CT! This Thursday, 6/21, kicks off the Alive @ Five summer concert series. Los Lonely Boys, along with opening guest bands PANA! And Second Street Saints, will be performing at Columbus Park. The concert starts at 5pm. It costs $10.00 to enter and you have to enter through the main entrance on Main Street. If you’re under 21, you must enter before 7 pm in order to be allowed entry. For more information, you can visit the Stamford Downtown website: http://www.stamford-downtown.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=147       Another concert is taking place Sunday, 6/24, at The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens. This is a fun outdoor concert on the lawn and takes place from 5:00-7:00pm. The musical guests are Orrin Star ... 06/19/2012

  I love this time of year because all of the local Farmers Markets are opening back up for the season. There are several Farmers Markets in Stamford and surrounding areas.       This year, I am excited to visit the Stamford Museum & Nature Center Friday Farm Market because in addition to the local produce and delicious goodies, they will also have a wood burning pizza truck. This seems like a great idea! You stop by to do a little local food shopping, and you can relax for a few minutes and eat some delicious pizza while sitting at a picnic table near Bendel Pond. Here is a link for more information: http://goo.gl/0Se6e       The Old Greenwich Farmers Market is open every Wednesday from 3-6pm at the Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich parking lot. Here's a link for more information. h... 06/18/2012

  Stamford, CT was just named one of the best places to raise a family in the United States. On a list compiled by Kiplinger Magazine, Stamford was listed as the #10 best place to raise a family in the United States. I have to say, I was not surprised by this because Stamford has a lot to offer. Stamford has great schools, both public and private. Stamford is a city, but has a variety of locations to live. You can live on the water, in the city, or in a quiet, wooded area. There are parks and the serene, secluded area of North Stamford for nature lovers. North Stamford even has the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, which offers great educational nature classes for children and adults alike. Stamford has a downtown area environment with concerts, plays, great restaurants, and more for the... 06/06/2012

Wondering what is happening in the Stamford CT real estate market? A great question that I am asked almost daily. Well, let's spend a moment together to look at what has happened in May and what are the current opportunities available for today's buyer..... In Stamford there were 56 single family homes sold. The largest concentration was in the"$599,999 and below" range, showing us that there are still opportunities for the first-time home buyer in the "City that Works". The least expensive home in town sold for $245,000. It was a 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom foreclosure in the Springdale area off of Hope Street.  The most expensive? A lovely 4 bedroom and 4 bathroom Shippan waterfront home approximately 3,900 square feet. Absolutely beautiful... Currently there are 110 single family homes... 06/03/2012

How Low Can Mortgage Rates Go, Fairfield County, Ct.??? 30 year fixed conforming mortgage at 3.625% and 15 year conforming at 2.875% is what my mortgage broker at William Pitt Mortgage told me this morning via e-mail. William Pitt Mortgage is an affiliate of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Connecticut.  Check out these other rate below.         David Popoff is a Connecticut license real estate agent in lower Fairfield County. He has lived and worked in the area for over 30 years and now reside in Darien since 2004. Member of the Multiple Listing Service, MLS. Darien  Greenwich  Greater Fairfield County Member of the Connecticut Association of Realtors, CAR. Member of the National Association of Realtors, NAR. Green Affiliations. Realtor GREEN designation by the National Association of Real... 06/02/2012

  A great event is taking place this Sunday, June 3rd, in Stamford. The event is the Hope In Motion Walk, Run, & Ride. This race benefits the Stamford Hospital's Bennett Cancer Center. This event gives 100% of the proceeds to the Bennett Cancer Center. This race offers something for everyone. For those who enjoy bike riding, you have 3 options. You can either ride 50 miles, 20 miles, or 10 miles.  You can also walk the course. The walk is 3.1 miles. If running is your thing, you can run the 3.1 mile course. The run will be timed. This event is a highly anticipated one and is for a great cause.  For more information, you can visit the website: http://www.hope-in-motion.org     05/29/2012

Lower Home Prices & Mortgage Rates = Opportunity in Stamford, Ct. May 2012. May 10th, 2012. With rental rates rising nationwide owning a home seems more affordable now especially with mortgage rates yet again hitting a record low along with declining home prices. In Stamford, Connecticut the median sold price year to date compared to last year is down 3.64% at a median sold price of $530,000. Along with that the numbers of homes sold are up 9.32% year to date compared to last year in Stamford, Ct. while new listings during the same period are up 91.79%. Currently on the Greater Fairfield County CMLS there are 495 single family homes for sale ranging in price from $199,000 through to $5,200,000. There is one additional home for sale listed at $15,400,000 which is a 3.51 acre drive out is... 05/10/2012

Our Stamford single family sales are holding strong at 39 for the month of April- just 3 fewer than March. With the least expensive property, a 2 bedroom/1 bathroom in the west side of town selling for $193,500, when listed at $225,000.  While the most expensive property sold at $1,750,000. This property was a 2,700+ square foot, 4 bedroom/3.5 bathroom home in the Dolphin Cove community was last listed at $1,895,000. The inventory of single family homes available for sale is continually growing, in March there were 406 (data pulled 3/5/12), April had a total of 467 (data pulled 4/11/12) and currently we have 491 for sale (as of 5/2/12). The least  expensive is a 4 bedroom/2 bathroom, 1,700 square foot Cove home listed at $199,000. The most expensive? An island in Long Island Sound. Yes,... 05/03/2012

   Looking for something fun to do tomorrow night (Thursday, May 3rd)? Well, look no further! The hilarious comedian Mike Birbiglia is doing a show in Stamford at The Palace at 8:00 pm. Tickets are still available and you can get them here: http://goo.gl/ISdjF      Mike Birbiglia's current tour, titled My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, is getting rave reviews across the country. My assistant has seen the show and absolutely loved it. Mike speaks about his life and all the ups and downs that led him to find love. He finds humor in experiences that many would try to forget about. The show won the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Solo Show.      Station Eats, a burger restaurant in Stamford, has created a special burger for this event called the “Birbig Burger.” Mike's favorite food is pepper... 05/02/2012

The outdoor summer concert series Alive @ Five in Stamford, Connecticut just released their line-up for this year and it's looking good! The concert series is fun and has a variety of bands lined up. The concert series runs every Thursday from June 21-August 2 at...you guessed it...5:00pm! Here is the line-up:   June 21 - Los Lonely Boys June 28 - G. Love & Special Sauce July 5 - Creedence Clearwater Revisited July 12 - Matisyahu July 19 - Hot Chelle Rae July 26 - Javier Colon (winner of The Voice Season 1 and originally from Stratford, CT!) August 2 - Foreigner   Who doesn't love an outdoor summer concert? Sitting outside and enjoying some great music is a fun and relaxing way to spend a Thursday evening. Here is a link to the Stamford Downtown website for more information: http://goo.... 04/26/2012