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Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) is given to third through eighth grade students every spring. The standardized test measures math, reading, writing and science (only fifth and eighth graders). Westport and Weston belong to DRG A or District Reference Group A, which consists of Darien, Easton, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport and Wilton. Read more

Sales of new homes saw the biggest increase since 2000, rising by 11 percent. Contracts to buy previously owned homes also rose in June for a fifth straight month, as buyers were attracted to lower prices and low mortgage rates .   The housing market is appearing to stabilize as first-time buyers are able to afford houses that were once out of reach thanks to tax incentives and declines in home values. Read more

Congratulations you just bought a new house and everyone wants to see it! Throw yourself a house warming party so you can get friends and family through the house in one day. Here are some tips on how to throw a family friendly and budget friendly open house:

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Years ago, it was standard practice in the State of Connecticut for a property owner to hire a broker to market a property.  All cobrokers (agents working with buyers) were then considered subagents of the seller. Fortunately for today’s home buyers, practices have changed significantly. Buyers in Connecticut may now enter into an exclusive agency agreement with a Realtor and in doing so, become entitled to all of the benefits and protections of a fiduciary relationship. Read more