Somehow May always seems to fly, with a flurry of spring events filling each weekend. And we have weekday inspiration for you too! We hope this calendar helps you capture the moments as you enjoy the beauty of life in Fairfield County, CT.
Unhappy with your property assessment? Applications for appeal are due February 20th! Have questions, or need advice? Give us a call.
From the hilltop of the Old Hill neighborhood, the views of Westport Connecticut 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.
Even at significant expense, upgrading things beyond cosmetics can have enormous value in a market where buyers seek “new” with no work required. Energy saving, environmentally friendly solutions - many with tax rebates and credits thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, are available and should be considered when making any home improvements.
Most municipalities mail tax bills this month. They’re a reminder of the costs & obligations of home ownership, and of the many amenities we get for our dollars. One mill equals a dollar of tax for every $1,000 of assessed property value. “Mill rate” is another way to say “property tax rate.” By state law, property is reevaluated every five years.
Somehow May always seems to fly, with a flurry of spring events filling each weekend. And we have weekday inspiration for you too! We hope this calendar helps you capture the moments as you enjoy the beauty of life in Fairfield County, CT.
Daffodils and tulips are popping up everywhere! Above is an image of the display at ColorBlends (see details under April 9th). We hope this calendar helps you enjoy the beauty of spring and life in Fairfield County.
It snowed after the groundhog declared an early spring, so we aren't going out on a limb here. Instead, we offer plenty of March activities to help you and yours enjoy where you live just a little bit more — no matter the weather.
It’s a leap year!
With an extra day to enjoy this February, we hope our daily list of activities inspires fun, enlightens and entertains you and yours.
Wishing you a year filled with comfort & joy!
Curated for you, we hope the following events & ideas will provide a jump start to the New Year by enlightening, entertaining and inspiring.
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.
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. Try some new sides or desserts as we all get ready to roll into December.
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.
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.
A wonderful transition between the heat of summer and the crisp days of fall. Isn't September everyone's favorite 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.
The "dog-days" of summer may be upon us, but Connecticut has plenty to offer those staying in town. Get out and have some fun! Back-to-school shopping can wait until tax-free week, August 20 - 26th.
Westport kicked off the holiday weekend early with fireworks on June 29th, but there are lots more on tap. Celebrate our Independence day and enjoy the rest of a stellar month — July in Connecticut!
End of year parties, graduations, weddings, Father's Day...so many celebrations in June! And around town there is always something happening. 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.
Did you know that more than 60 countries celebrate May 1st as International Workers' Day & some consider May Day the start of summer? While we wait until the end of summer for our Labor Day celebration, we cherish the holiday that marks our unofficial start to summer — Memorial Day. But there's lots happening before the parades step off..
Some of the best places to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather are found at an Aspetuck Land Trust preserve (ALT). Through gifts of land, money, time and talents, ALT has amassed and maintains 45 trailed preserves and 140 open spaces for public enjoyment and education. Each is different; all are worth visiting. Read on to happy trails!
While April showers may bring May flowers, we love that April offers so much more! Even after a mild winter, the urge to get out and about is strong. Luckily, there is a full calendar ahead. 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.
Did you know the now ominous Ides of March once marked the beginning of the new year, inspiring celebrations and rejoicing? Let's keep that positive outlook as we prepare for spring's arrival later this month!
One of the great benefits of living in Fairfield County is the chance to see Broadway theater. Many of the best plays and musicals in the world are just a train ride away. But another great benefit is: You don’t have to go to New York to see thought-provoking, entertaining, top-shelf theater.
Though the month is a short one, it is filled with lots of love and special moments. Our concierge calendar is full of events & ideas curated just for you and yours.
Fairfield County offers so much potential homeowners: Astonishing beauty. Superb schools. Wonderful amenities, like libraries, culture and recreation. But for many, what sets Westport and Fairfield apart from other communities is our beaches.
