Three of my Black Rock listings passed title this week            One happy seller is shown above flanked by her buyers. The buyers of these three homes came from Fairfield, Stratford, and Black Rock. One of the buyers already owns a home in Black Rock and bought a second one! They have rented out their first Black Rock home on Seabright.  Fourth Year of PorchFest in Black Rock PorchFest has been exposing many new younger buyers to our neighborhood. Did you know Black Rock is one of only 130 neighborhoods in the U.S. to hold a PorchFest? This was our fourth year of PorchFest,with 60 bands, and thousands of people who had a chance to discover Black Rock. We are already a favorite of downsizers, now a new generation is discovering Black Rock as a hip,cool place to live. While other area m... 09/01/2019

To see the Black Rock Real Estate Market newsletter, click on the link to the Constant Contact site below...https://conta.cc/2En4Qlh   03/02/2019

GAIL'S HURRICANE TIPS FOR THE TECH SAVVY  September is National Preparedness Month, and as Hurricane Florence pummels North Carolina, I thought it might be helpful to share some strategies on how to prepare for a hurricane.  We are entering the height of the Atlantic hurricane season.     I'm not going to repeat the usual info, you can get excellent tips for preparation from the Department of Homeland Security site.  What you will find below are some very specific tips that I've discovered based on my three hurricane experiences in Black Rock. The tips are especially for those of us who are tech savvy.     1.  SIGN UP AT CT ALERT FOR EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS & DOWNLOAD EVERBRIDGE APP   Go to www.CTAlert.gov to sign up.  There is a quick sign up sheet and a more detailed one.  If you choo... 09/15/2018

  Welcome to this edition of The Monday Morning Memo....I trust you had a fantastic Sat/Sun and will enjoy the Memorial Day Holiday today with lots of fun and relaxation.  I know that some days are much harder than others.  I know that some days we wish we had them back so we could either do a little more or do things a little differently.  I know that some days we wish they would just end.  Please keep in mind that we only have so many days.  We cannot give ourselves more, but what we do with them is completely up to us.  You will face challenges and obstacles, but you can also face success and happiness.  Most of the time they are all present at the same time.  Live each day with a sense of excitement and each moment with a feeling of thankfulness.  You are what you make yourself to b... 05/29/2017

Waterfront Beach House Living Right here in Black Rock!  Open Sun. 5/14 From 12-2:30 pm There is a tranquil place on the water with a beautiful, renovated beach house just waiting for you to call home.  This Black Rock neighborhood is walkable, has views and best of all, the beach is out your front door!                                                  The interior has been tastefully updated with top of the line renovations.  Wide, white woodwork, gleaming hardwood floors, a beautiful updated cottage kitchen with stainless appliances...it's 1920's vintage but all modern and gorgeous!                                                          This home just makes you feel good from the minute you walk through the door!  Everyone loves a sunny home and who wouldn't love the views from this... 05/09/2017

HOW I GOT STARTED IN NICHE MARKETINGWhen I started in real estate at the peak of the market in 2004-2005, I was warned against focusing on one small area.  My sales manager, my mentor, and experienced agents told me this was the wrong strategy.  What they said made sense at the time.  Homes were selling like hot cakes, the Internet was just beginning to play a role in real estate, and limiting myself didn’t make a lot of sense.  However, I just knew that I wanted to be an expert in my market and bring a depth of knowledge to my clients, that I couldn’t bring if I spread myself too thin.  I had already lived in the neighborhood for 20 years, so I had a lot of knowledge of both the community and the housing stock (I was addicted to attending Open Houses).  I also knew a lot of people from... 04/08/2017

 When renovating your home and you need a vast selection for Granite, Marble and Tile to see in person, go visit Akdo Granite, Marble and Tile warehouse . My best friend is rebuilding his waterfront home in Milford, Connecticut.  On a relatively quiet Tuesday afternoon I decide to accompany him to go granite and tile shopping for his new house.  We were referred to this warehouse by Klaff’s of Norwalk.  Klaff’s Design Center will help you select and coordinate your new kitchen or bathroom cabinets, counters, tiles, and fixtures, located at 28 Washington St Norwalk, Connecticut 06850  ph: 203-866-1603 The Granite warehouse Akdo, is massive and offers a huge variety of tiles.  I’ve seen so many in homes that I was surprised by the selection at Akdo, there were many unusual and less conven... 12/02/2015

$75,000 for real estate only; for business equipment and real estate asking $110,000; one block form U. of Bridgeport; corner lot with fenced yard and parking; C/A; new water heater, updated bathroom, over-head steel door, no basement; outside shed for storage. Business expansion possibilities for outside seating, food service, lottery, beer/wine. Run the show and expand your business - on the ground floor of neighborhood revitalization. http://204.eDrakehome.com  03/23/2015

A spacious 2 bedroom condo on the Bridgeport/Trumbull line.  Large end unit with extra windows for additional brightness.  Listed for sale at $137,000    MLS# N10012535 Freshly painted, new carpeting;  2 full baths, master bedroom suite;  gas warm air furnace and central air.    2 Bedroom Condo in North Bridgeport OverviewMapsPhotos $137,000 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Partial Bathroom1 UnitInterior: 1,165 sqft Location 1387 Old Town RdBridgeport, CT 06606USA Edward (Ed) Silva RE/MAX Professionals(203) 206-0754easilva48@comcast.nethttp://www.edwardsilva.com Listed by: Ed Silva Our recent listings 2 Bedroom Condo in North BridgeportSingle Family Residential for $129,500 in Waterbury, CTSingle Family Residential for $147,000 in Waterbury, CT Subscribe to our listing f... 01/02/2015

Cape with Water Views of Sound OverviewMapsPhotos $275,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1,705 sqftLot: 0.12 acre(s) Location 66 Beacon CourtBridgeport, CT 06605USA Gail Robinson William Raveis Real Estate, 2525 Post Road, Southport, CT(203) 521-0768gail@blackrockonline.org        Listed by: William Raveis Real Estate Our recent listings Black Rock Colonial for $305,000Updated Black Rock Co-op1920's Colonial with Views of Sound Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 10/13/2014

Corner Lot Black Rock Three Family OverviewMapsPhotos $359,000 Multi Family Main Features 5 Bedrooms3 Bathrooms3 UnitsInterior: 3,428 sqftLot: 0.11 acre(s) Location 6 Homestead AvenueBridgeport, CT 06605USA Gail Robinson William Raveis Real Estate, 2525 Post Road, Southport, CT(203) 521-0768gail@blackrockonline.org         Listed by: William Raveis Real Estate Our recent listings Cape with Water Views of Sound1920's Colonial with Views of SoundBlack Rock Colonial for $315,000Single Family Residential for $270,000 in Bridgeport, CTWalk to Train from Historic Black Rock Co-op Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 09/03/2014

Updated Black Rock Co-op OverviewMapsPhotos $79,900 Co-op Main Features 2 Bedrooms1 BathroomInterior: 750 sqft Location 55 Nash Lane#6Bridgeport, CT 06605USA Gail Robinson William Raveis Real Estate, 2525 Post Road, Southport, CT(203) 521-0768gail@blackrockonline.org         Listed by: William Raveis Real Estate Our recent listings Cape with Water Views of Sound1920's Colonial with Views of SoundBlack Rock Colonial for $315,000Single Family Residential for $270,000 in Bridgeport, CTWalk to Train from Historic Black Rock Co-op Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 09/03/2014

Black Rock Co-op with New Kitchen OverviewMapsPhotos $114,000 Co-op Main Features 1 Bedroom1 Bathroom217 UnitsInterior: 750 sqft Location 20 Haddon Street#4Bridgeport, CT 06605USA Gail Robinson William Raveis Real Estate, 2525 Post Road, Southport, CT(203) 521-0768gail@blackrockonline.org   Listed by: William Raveis Real Estate Our recent listings Black Rock Co-op with New KitchenWalk to Train from Historic Black Rock Co-opSpacious Black Rock ColonialCape with Water Views of SoundUpdated Black Rock Co-op Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale 08/10/2014

Prices are rising nationwide and Black Rock prices are increasing as well, but are still low compared to surrounding towns, such as Fairfield.  There are several things that are likely to positively impact Black Rock condo and co-op prices in the next few years: Fairfield Metro train station – express trains of just over an hour to Manhattan, most of Black Rock is within walking distance to it, and there is ample day parking, New York City residents have discovered Black Rock and word is spreading Fox Street Pedestrian Bridge – this is still in the planning stages and has not been funded yet, but a feasibility study by the State of Connecticut is underway, while it is estimated to be 2-4 years away from completion, this will connect the business are of Black Rock with the train station ... 08/07/2014

  The Anchorage Condos are located at 350 Grovers Avenue in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, Connecticut  This direct waterfront gated community has an in-ground pool and is built around a beautiful courtyard with water views. There are a total of 68 units in 12 buildings.   Building 1 has the only garage parking, the others have reserved parking spaces in the parking lots.  Four buildings have two units in them.   Most of the units are one or two bedroom units, but four units have three bedrooms, the rest have one or two bedroom.  There are also direct townhouse units with carports, some of them are located on direct waterfront and have spectacular views.   All units have gas heat.  This is a  gated community with two entrances to the parking lots, two entrances to the garage park... 08/05/2014

  2013 BLACK ROCK REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT   Wondering why I've been away from ActiveRain?  Well, I've been hard at work pulling together all the data and analyzing it for the annual 8-page end of year market report for Black Rock.  I've published this 8-page report annually since 2005.   It contains good news for many homeowners, some areas that are lagging behind in the recovery, and a few surprises, so I think you will want to download the PDF file and take a look at it.   Please remember that this report is only available to subscribers of the Black Rock Real Estate newsletter.  If you would like to subscribe, please register for e-mail updates on www.blackrockhomesforsale.com .  You can cancel at any time and your e-mail address will not be used for any other purpose. Thank you as... 01/21/2014

Find out by subscribing to Black Rock Real Estate e-mail updates.   This is the only comprehensive analysis of the Black Rock real estate market.  Our annual 8-page Black Rock Real Estate Year in Review e-newsletter is available only to subscribers.  We have been publishing it annually since 2005.  It is chock full of insights, charts, graphs, and details every sale in Black Rock (data derived from CMLS and Commercial Records for private sales).  Type in your e-mail address on the bottom right of this page (below the FaceBook badge).  It will bring you to a Constant Contact landing page where you can select which e-mail updates to receive.  You can choose from: (1) Black Rock Real Estate, (2) Black Rock Community, or (3) Ash Creek Conservation topics, so that you receive just the inform... 12/18/2013

Black Rock Pilates and Black Rock Physical Therapy Expansion, Plus New Coffeehouse? Black Rock Pilates in conjunction with Black Rock Physical Therapy purchased the building in which they are currently located at 2889 Fairfield Avenue in Black Rock.  The decision to purchase the building, was driven by their need for Black Rock Physical Therapy to be located on the 1st floor for patient needs, as well as the Pilates Studio's desire to expand their space. The Studio space will soon consist of the entire top floor. This will result in a slightly larger Mat, TRX and Barre Studio room, a slightly larger Group Equipment area and Private Session space.  They will still have separate but yet joined studios to work in. Black Rock Physical Therapy will be moving into the space formerly occupied ... 11/26/2013

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    95 Sea Bright Avenue Black Rock, CT Just Sold This is a beautiful, newly renovated colonial style home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths.  The home has full unobstructed views of Black Rock Harbor and Long Island Sound.  What a gem of a property!!  Black Rock, CT Black Rock, CT is sandwiched between Fairfield and Bridgeport. This is a great community with neighborhoods on the water. Check out these beautiful views of Long Island Sound!     There is a lot to do in Black Rock, you can have a beautiful stroll down by the water, visit its lovely newly renovated library (with free wifi), or have a meal at one Black Rock's great restaurants.     Come check out Black Rock, a unique area in Fairfield County!!   09/16/2013