George Cress of Real Broker   Email: george@cress.co (dot co)   Call/Text: 212-203-5251

Real Broker Office: 855-450-0445

Email: george@cress.co (dot co) Call/Text: 212-203-5251
George Cress of Real Broker Office: 855-450-0445

George Cress

Oct 12 2025

The Hartford Circus Fire Left a City in Mourning

By History
LmZlYXR1cmVkLW1lZGlhLXVuZGVyLWhlYWRlcl9fZmVhdHVyZWQtbWVkaWEubmVjdGFyLXBhcmFsbGF4LWVuYWJsZWQlMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBkaXNwbGF5JTNBJTIwbm9uZSUyMCUyMWltcG9ydGFudCUzQiUwQSU3RA==The Hartford Circus Fire was one of the worst tragedies in Connecticut history — and one of the deadliest fires in America’s past. On July 6th, 1944, a blaze tore…
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Sep 18 2025

17 Contentment Island Road in Darien, CT: Waterfront Estate with Hedge Fund Legacy Asks $10.9M

By Darien, Luxury Homes
LmZlYXR1cmVkLW1lZGlhLXVuZGVyLWhlYWRlcl9fZmVhdHVyZWQtbWVkaWEubmVjdGFyLXBhcmFsbGF4LWVuYWJsZWQlMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBkaXNwbGF5JTNBJTIwbm9uZSUyMCUyMWltcG9ydGFudCUzQiUwQSU3RA==This $10.9M Contentment Island estate in Darien, CT was once home to hedge fund pioneer Edward Goodnow. Built in 1909, the six-bedroom residence sits on 2+ acres with 180 feet…
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Aug 12 2025

Five Branford, CT Islands for Sale: From $30M Estates to Bare Rocks

By Luxury Homes
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Jul 27 2025

195 Fairfield Beach Road in Fairfield, CT: A $6.9 Million Coastal Retreat Fit for Fairfield Beach Royalty

By Fairfield, Luxury Homes
LmZlYXR1cmVkLW1lZGlhLXVuZGVyLWhlYWRlcl9fZmVhdHVyZWQtbWVkaWEubmVjdGFyLXBhcmFsbGF4LWVuYWJsZWQlMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBkaXNwbGF5JTNBJTIwbm9uZSUyMCUyMWltcG9ydGFudCUzQiUwQSU3RA==This $6.9M Fairfield Beach home delivers 80 feet of direct waterfront—perched just above the realm of Penfield Pavilion plebeians. A covered wraparound balcony, firepit patio, and refined yet relaxed interiors…
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May 03 2025

The Hamlet at Saugatuck: A New Chapter for Westport’s Waterfront

By Luxury Homes, Westport
LmZlYXR1cmVkLW1lZGlhLXVuZGVyLWhlYWRlcl9fZmVhdHVyZWQtbWVkaWEubmVjdGFyLXBhcmFsbGF4LWVuYWJsZWQlMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBkaXNwbGF5JTNBJTIwbm9uZSUyMCUyMWltcG9ydGFudCUzQiUwQSU3RA==In Westport, Connecticut, a long-overlooked stretch of the Saugatuck River is on the brink of transformation. The Hamlet at Saugatuck—a seven-acre waterfront development—has been years in the making and is…
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Apr 04 2025

Millstone Power Station: The Nuclear Power Plant Behind Half of Connecticut’s Electricity

By History
LmZlYXR1cmVkLW1lZGlhLXVuZGVyLWhlYWRlcl9fZmVhdHVyZWQtbWVkaWEubmVjdGFyLXBhcmFsbGF4LWVuYWJsZWQlMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBkaXNwbGF5JTNBJTIwbm9uZSUyMCUyMWltcG9ydGFudCUzQiUwQSU3RA==Most people in Connecticut rarely give Millstone Power Station a second thought. It’s tucked away in Waterford, surrounded by tight security and layers of regulation. But here’s the reality: this…
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Apr 03 2025

Stratford Point Lighthouse: From Bonfire to Beacon

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LmZlYXR1cmVkLW1lZGlhLXVuZGVyLWhlYWRlcl9fZmVhdHVyZWQtbWVkaWEubmVjdGFyLXBhcmFsbGF4LWVuYWJsZWQlMjAlN0IlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBkaXNwbGF5JTNBJTIwbm9uZSUyMCUyMWltcG9ydGFudCUzQiUwQSU3RA==Where the Housatonic River spills into Long Island Sound, the waters get tricky—riptides, sandbars, and shifting currents that don’t care how experienced you are behind the helm. For more than…
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