George Cress

Sep 17 2026

Connecticut Luxury Real Estate Commission Trends in 2026

By George Cress Commission Rebates, Flat Fee Buyers Agent, Insights

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Aug 16 2026

Why Buyers Who Use Zillow Should Demand a Broker Who Shares Commissions

By George Cress Commission Rebates, Insights

You’ve found your dream home on Zillow. You’ve researched the neighborhood, memorized the floor plan, and maybe even attended an open house. At this point, you might be wondering: Why…

Aug 15 2026

Why the Wealthy Avoid Excessive Fees—But Often Overpay in Real Estate

By George Cress Commission Rebates, Flat Fee Buyers Agent, Insights

LmZlYXR1cmVkLW1lZGlhLXVuZGVyLWhlYWRlcl9fZmVhdHVyZWQtbWVkaWEubmVjdGFyLXBhcmFsbGF4LWVuYWJsZWQlMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBkaXNwbGF5JTNBJTIwbm9uZSUyMCUyMWltcG9ydGFudCUzQiUwQSU3RA==The wealthy didn’t build their fortunes by overpaying for services. From negotiating reduced money management fees to securing competitive mortgage rates and optimizing tax strategies, affluent individuals are known for…

Aug 10 2026

Historic Connecticut Taverns: Three Revolutionary-Era Sites You Can Visit Today

By George Cress Fairfield, History

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Jun 18 2026

These Five Connecticut Sites Witnessed the Birth of a Nation

By George Cress History

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Jun 15 2026

259 Frogtown Road in New Canaan, CT: A Scandinavian-Inspired Estate Minutes from Town

By George Cress Luxury Homes, New Canaan

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May 06 2026

69 Beachside Avenue in Westport Was Built for Entertaining Indoors and Out

By George Cress Luxury Homes, Westport

LmZlYXR1cmVkLW1lZGlhLXVuZGVyLWhlYWRlcl9fZmVhdHVyZWQtbWVkaWEubmVjdGFyLXBhcmFsbGF4LWVuYWJsZWQlMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBkaXNwbGF5JTNBJTIwbm9uZSUyMCUyMWltcG9ydGFudCUzQiUwQSU3RA==69 Beachside Avenue in Westport, CT, is a gated estate set on four acres once tied to the former holdings of James Cash (JC) Penney. Built in 1982 and spanning…

May 04 2026

14 Owenoke Park in Westport, CT: A Contemporary Bluewater Home

By George Cress Luxury Homes, Westport

LmZlYXR1cmVkLW1lZGlhLXVuZGVyLWhlYWRlcl9fZmVhdHVyZWQtbWVkaWEubmVjdGFyLXBhcmFsbGF4LWVuYWJsZWQlMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBkaXNwbGF5JTNBJTIwbm9uZSUyMCUyMWltcG9ydGFudCUzQiUwQSU3RA==In Westport’s Compo Beach neighborhood, 14 Owenoke Park is a newly built Bluewater Home offering more than 6,000 square feet, set within easy reach of Compo Beach and its amenities.…

Apr 26 2026

The Mystic River Inn: A 200-Year-Old Captain’s House Reimagined

By George Cress History, Luxury Homes, Mystic

LmZlYXR1cmVkLW1lZGlhLXVuZGVyLWhlYWRlcl9fZmVhdHVyZWQtbWVkaWEubmVjdGFyLXBhcmFsbGF4LWVuYWJsZWQlMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBkaXNwbGF5JTNBJTIwbm9uZSUyMCUyMWltcG9ydGFudCUzQiUwQSU3RA==In Mystic, Connecticut, a 200-year-old sea captain’s house has taken on a new role as a boutique luxury inn set just off the Mystic River. The building dates to around…

Apr 23 2026

New Canaan’s Waveny House Is a Private Estate Turned Town Treasure

By George Cress History, New Canaan

LmZlYXR1cmVkLW1lZGlhLXVuZGVyLWhlYWRlcl9fZmVhdHVyZWQtbWVkaWEubmVjdGFyLXBhcmFsbGF4LWVuYWJsZWQlMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBkaXNwbGF5JTNBJTIwbm9uZSUyMCUyMWltcG9ydGFudCUzQiUwQSU3RA==Waveny House in New Canaan, Connecticut traces its origins to the early 20th century, when the property was developed as a private estate for Lewis Henry Lapham. Drawing on the…

George Cress

Connecticut Luxury Real Estate Commission Trends in 2026

Why Buyers Who Use Zillow Should Demand a Broker Who Shares Commissions

Why the Wealthy Avoid Excessive Fees—But Often Overpay in Real Estate

Historic Connecticut Taverns: Three Revolutionary-Era Sites You Can Visit Today

These Five Connecticut Sites Witnessed the Birth of a Nation

259 Frogtown Road in New Canaan, CT: A Scandinavian-Inspired Estate Minutes from Town

69 Beachside Avenue in Westport Was Built for Entertaining Indoors and Out

14 Owenoke Park in Westport, CT: A Contemporary Bluewater Home

The Mystic River Inn: A 200-Year-Old Captain’s House Reimagined

New Canaan’s Waveny House Is a Private Estate Turned Town Treasure

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