George Cress

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

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These Five Connecticut Sites Witnessed the Birth of a Nation

By George Cress History

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Jun 15 2026

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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

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

By George Cress Luxury Homes, Westport

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May 04 2026

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

By George Cress Luxury Homes, Westport

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Apr 26 2026

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

By George Cress History, Luxury Homes, Mystic

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Apr 23 2026

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

By George Cress History, New Canaan

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Apr 15 2026

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How Much Can You Save in Taxes by Moving from NYC to Greenwich, CT?

By George Cress Greenwich, Insights

Thinking of moving to Connecticut? Use Cress to buy a home and we'll pay your first year's property taxes.If you’re considering relocating from New York City to Greenwich, CT, the…

Apr 14 2026

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546 Lake Avenue in Greenwich, CT: Timeless Design and Modern Living at Chateau Chadeline

By George Cress Greenwich, Luxury Homes

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Apr 09 2026

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A Cotswold-Inspired Greenwich Estate by Architect Guillermo Gomez

By George Cress Greenwich, Luxury Homes

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George Cress

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

How Much Can You Save in Taxes by Moving from NYC to Greenwich, CT?

546 Lake Avenue in Greenwich, CT: Timeless Design and Modern Living at Chateau Chadeline

A Cotswold-Inspired Greenwich Estate by Architect Guillermo Gomez

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