April 2024 Concierge Calendar April Showers or Flowers? Daffodils and tulips are popping up everywhere! Below is an image of the display at ColorBlends (see April 9th). We hope this calendar helps you enjoy the beauty of spring and life in Fairfield County. Click on any image below for more details 4/1 Fun in a Fish Bowl Not an April Fool's Day ..read more

Under Connecticut law, towns must revalue real property every five years. A revaluation is revenue neutral – the goal is to fairly value all property to ensure an equitable distribution of the tax burden, the town’s expenditures. Typically, a third-party company is hired to assess all properties in a town. The process begins with an assessing officer reviewing your property record card and then viewing your property from the street and/or by interior inspection. Every homeowner should be familiar with their property record as inaccuracies on this card can distort valuations. Links can be found ..read more

December 2023 Concierge Calendar Happy Holidays! Sending the year out in style, Fairfield County is buzzing with activity in December. Curated for you, we hope the following events & ideas will enlighten, entertain, inspire and help you & yours enjoy this holiday season to its fullest. Click on any image below for details — cherish each & every day ..read more

Growing up in Michigan, Heather Lewandowski attended the Cranbrook School. Its handsome 300-acre campus, designed by world-renowned architect Eliel Saarinenm, gave her “an appreciation for land and architecture,” she says. Heather brings that discerning eye to the KMS Team at Compass. Our newest member is experienced, energetic, and – like her nine colleagues – always eager to show off this area’s beauty and charms. Her route to Fairfield County included the University of Michigan, law school, and work in New York City. She and her husband Steven -- a professionally trained chef -- worked toge ..read more

December 2023 Concierge Calendar Happy Holidays! Sending the year out in style, Fairfield County is buzzing with activity in December. Curated for you, we hope the following events & ideas will enlighten, entertain, inspire and help you & yours enjoy this holiday season to its fullest. Click on any image below for details — cherish each & every day ..read more

Thanksgiving Favorites As the holiday season kicks off this week with Thanksgiving, we thought we’d share some holiday indulgences. Traditionally turkey is the star of the Thanksgiving table, but we here at KMS are all about the extras. One of us, associate Lisa Holler, forgoes the turkey in honor of her Gram Betty who always served standing prime rib roast with horseradish cream and Yorkshire pudding popovers. For those serving turkey, the stuffing is a must. The Morris family insists on Laurie’s dressing, which myst be baked inside the turkey (Hmm, doesn’t that make it stuffing? We’ll save ..read more

This fall, you may find yourself in your first home, a new home or a home that you’ve been in for a number of years. If you’ve just moved in, chances are good that the previous owners did some tidying up before selling their home. If not, take a look at your home from the curb — does your driveway need sealing, windows need washing or the front door need painting?  Fall is the perfect time for these tasks and more. Here are some ideas to get you started. Care for your lawn — to help your lawn recover from summer stress and prepare for the upcoming winter, keep watering your lawn until the ..read more

November 2023 Concierge Calendar Here come the Holidays! Halloween is past and Thanksgiving is coming at warped speed. Curated for you, we hope the following events & ideas will help you make the most of your time with friends and family this month. Click on any image below for details — enjoy each & every day. 11/1 Turkey Time It's time ..read more

From the hilltop of the Old Hill neighborhood, the views of Westport are stunning. It is from this vantage point that we take note of the character and charm of historic homes whose preservation helps keep the fabric of our area unique. Westport has seven historic districts, the oldest and largest of which is the Kings Highway North Local Historic District, now 50 years old. First known as Taylor Town, the area was a village of farmers at first, then associated with maritime development of the Saugatuck river port and finally involved in the formation of the town itself. The 1730 house built b ..read more

October 2023 Concierge Calendar Autumn Sweaters are out and there's hope that the umbrellas can be tucked away for a while! Beyond the gourds, there are lots of ways to enjoy the great outdoors this month. Curated for you, we hope the following events & ideas will enlighten, entertain, inspire and help you & yours love where you live just a little bit more. Click on any image below for details — enjoy each & every delicious bite ..read more