Real Estate

15 Jan

Published on January 15, 2021 in Marty’s Building Column by

  Written by Marty Olivieri – Owner of Olivieri Roofing Roofing plays a huge part in giving your home the personality you love. Some design styles look amazing with wood-shake roofs while others are a perfect fit for terracotta tiles. In New York and Connecticut, it’s common for homeowners to choose flat roofs as a way to preserve some historical charm and add an artistic touch. What are the pros and cons of flat roofs? The Benefits of...

22 Nov

Published on November 22, 2020 in Market Report by

November 19, 2020 (Greenwich, CT) - The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® announces the statistics for home sales in The Town of Greenwich, CT for the month of October 2020. There were 99 single-family residential closings reported during this period according to figures provided by The Greenwich Multiple Listing Service, Inc., the multiple listing service used by REALTORS® in the Greenwich area. The number of single-family residential closings increased compared to October 2019 when there were 40 closings....

26 Oct

Published on October 26, 2020 in Marty’s Building Column by

  Written by Marty Olivieri – Owner of Olivieri Roofing Expert roofing contractors can offer both flat roof installation and sloped roofs. Which fit is best for your home? There are many factors that can influence your decision. Here’s everything you need to know about flat versus sloped for homes. The Advantages of Sloped Roofing Sloped roof construction is relatively straightforward, and many homes use this type of roofing. Above the trusses for a sloped roof, contractors install the...

23 Oct

Published on October 23, 2020 in Market Report by

October 15, 2020 (Greenwich, CT) - The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® announces the statistics for home sales in The Town of Greenwich, CT for the month of September 2020. There were 118 single-family residential closings reported during this period according to figures provided by The Greenwich Multiple Listing Service, Inc., the multiple listing service used by REALTORS® in the Greenwich area. The number of single-family residential closings increased compared to September 2019 when there were 46 closings....

18 Sep

Published on September 18, 2020 in Market Report by

September 17, 2020 (Greenwich, CT) - The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® announces the statistics for home sales in The Town of Greenwich, CT for the month of August 2020. There were 108 single-family residential closings reported during this period according to figures provided by The Greenwich Multiple Listing Service, Inc., the multiple listing service used by REALTORS® in the Greenwich area. The number of single-family residential closings increased compared to August 2020 when there were 66 closings....

21 Aug

Published on August 21, 2020 in Market Report by

August 20, 2020 (Greenwich, CT) - The Greenwich Association of REALTORS® announces the statistics for home sales in The Town of Greenwich, CT for the month of July 2020. There were 85 single-family residential closings reported during this period according to figures provided by The Greenwich Multiple Listing Service, Inc., the multiple listing service used by REALTORS® in the Greenwich area. The number of single-family residential closings increased compared to July 2019 when there were 72 closings....

14 Aug

Published on August 14, 2020 in Marty’s Building Column by

  Written by Marty Olivieri – Owner of Olivieri Roofing A leak in your home is one of the most frustrating problems you can face as a homeowner. Not only are the potential financial costs of a leak extremely high, but it can also be quite difficult to tell where your roof leaks are even coming from. If you have warning signs of potential leaks in your home and aren’t sure if your roof or chimney is...

21 Jul

Published on July 21, 2020 in Remy’s House of the Week by

  179 North Maple Greenwich, CT 06830 What would you want in a new home? How about a beautifully landscaped yard, at the end of a long gated driveway, with lots of outdoor entertaining space and lighting, yet within walking distance to town? You can find it in this bespoke home with classic lines and modern amenities. And you can move in effortlessly, because the house comes fully furnished! 7 bedroom options, 6 full baths with custom vanities and...

11 Jun

Published on June 11, 2020 in Marty’s Building Column by

    Written by Marty Olivieri – Owner of Olivieri Roofing When your roof is in desperate need of repair, the soonest season is the best season to get it done. However, when it comes down to an ideal situation, summer is a great time to get your roof replacement completed. First, summer in the United States is often an off-season for areas that tend to get hit with storms during the rest of the year. This allows your...

14 Apr

Published on April 14, 2020 in Giving Back, Real Estate by

  Published by Douglas Elliman Republished by PWM Douglas Elliman is hosting this #GiveHealthy Drive to support Neighbor to Neighbor. As the Neighbor to Neighbor community and people across the globe deal with a global pandemic, we are working hard to support our food insecure community members in Greenwich. We are devising plans to continue food support with new models that decrease the risks for our customers and our staff. As a community in Greenwich we find ourselves in an...

13 Apr

Published on April 13, 2020 in Current Listings, Remy's House of the Week by

  177 Indian Head Road Riverside, CT 06878 Awesome house offers beautiful views, private spaces and luxurious living. Perfect for family fun in the Riverside/Eastern school district.  Spring and summer are just around the corner. Wouldn’t you love to enjoy the outdoors in this incredible part of Greenwich? This Classic Colonial on 1.86 gorgeous level acres on waterfront in Riverside is surrounded by beautiful landscaping and views. The first floor boasts a lovely living room with a fireplace, a...

28 Feb

Published on February 28, 2020 in Real Estate by

  Written by - Remy Cook Photo via The Real Deal As a young boy growing up in Greenwich I often heard the name David Ogilvy. He was a friend of my grandparents from the New York advertising world (Layng & Jean Martine), who later founded Martine & Company, an ad agency that catered to real estate brokers. Much later when I began working in real estate myself, I had the pleasure of meeting David at one of his...

18 Jan

Published on January 18, 2020 in Open Houses by

  4 Chestnut Street   Cos Cob, CT 06807 This beautifully renovated 1908 colonial with a modern layout, maintains its historical charm and lends itself wonderfully to family living. A corner lot between two dead end streets makes for peaceful living. Possesses the sought after combined kitchen and family room area to go with 5 well scaled bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Easy commute to all amenities. Photography Courtesy of Listing Broker – Alexander Glazer of The Fieldstone Group of Douglas Elliman List...

15 Jan

Published on January 15, 2020 in Marty’s Building Column by

  Written By Marty Olivieri – Owner of Olivieri Roofing When hearing about hip roofs for the first time, you might think it is simply referring to roofs that look cool. While that can be the case, hipped roofs are ones that slope down toward the eaves trough. There are never any vertical surfaces. Everything slopes down from the highest point of the roof. They are incredibly popular with certain types of houses, so when you need...

22 Nov

Published on November 22, 2019 in Remy’s House of the Week by

  5 Putnam Hill, 1D Greenwich, CT 06830 The Putnam Hill Association is just off Milbank Avenue. This affordable one-bedroom co-op is an easy walk to Greenwich Avenue shops and restaurants, the train station and Whole Foods.  Putnam Hill is very well maintained - common fees are $621 per month and include grounds care, snow and trash removal, heat, hot water and taxes. Laundry facilities are in the building. Newly constructed exterior walkways and railings make this apartment completely...

22 Oct

Published on October 22, 2019 in Marty’s Building Column by

  By Marty Olivieri – Owner of Olivieri Roofing   When you’re building or remodeling your home, you’re constantly weighing cost and quality in your building choices. Some classic choices, like hardwood flooring, might seem like an unnecessary luxury when modern manufacturing has produced such a range of durable and attractive alternatives. But sometimes the old classics are worth a second look. Here are a few tips on how you can build a quality home with these ever-lasting...

15 Jun

Published on June 15, 2019 in Marty’s Building Column by

  By Marty Olivieri – Owner of Olivieri Roofing The roof of your home not only protects you from thundering storms, blasts of cold, and blazing sunshine, it can provide a place of peace and serenity for you after a long day of work. When the building needs a roof, the solution is to call a roofing company. The problem is there are many businesses and contractors that claim they can do the job and the prices...

08 Feb

Published on February 8, 2019 in Marty’s Building Column by

By Marty Olivieri – Owner of Olivieri Roofing Keeping your house clean is probably one of your biggest priorities. Though cleaning isn’t exactly the most enjoyable activity in the world, you no doubt recognize the importance of keeping things tidy and looking nice. However, if you’re like many people, you may forget about the exterior of your home, particularly the roof. Regular maintenance and cleaning of your roof has distinct advantages in preserving the integrity of...

05 Nov

Published on November 5, 2018 in Marty’s Building Column by

  Company Background & Overview Founded by Marty Olivieri in 1994, Olivieri Roofing has been serving Fairfield County and the Westchester area ever since. Marty and his team of trained professionals are excellent roofers. They complete commercial and residential projects from repair and maintenance to tear off and full installation all year round. They work with slate, Spanish tile, cedar and asphalt shingles – they are also experts at copper and metal work. Copper Roofs If you are putting...

12 Oct

Published on October 12, 2018 in Remy’s Recommendations by

  I have personally worked with all of these individuals and companies and I guarantee they do excellent work. They are all local, reliable and affordable. - Remy Cook   Mortgage Services Steve Bueti of Luxury Mortgage 203 - 253 - 7777 Insurance Richard Insley of Free From Risk Insurance LLC 914 - 500 - 9508 Legal Services Daniel Walsh of Ferguson Cohen LLP 914 - 720 - 4167 Engineering & Surveying Craig D’Andrea of RVDI 203 - 637 - 1779 General Construction/Building Andrzej Buko of Buko Construction Specializing in – Finish...

03 Oct

Published on October 3, 2018 in Marty’s Building Column by

  By Marty Olivieri – Owner of Olivieri Roofing   Building a new roof on your home can seem like a stressful situation, but it doesn’t have to be when you decide on the right material. While asphalt shingles have always been considered the norm, there are now a wide variety of options to choose from that can be more beneficial for your home, like lightweight and dependable copper. Whether you’re only contemplating the idea of getting a...

15 Sep

Published on September 15, 2018 in Open Houses by

  15 Georgetowne North - Sept. 16 From 12 - 2 PM Hosted by Remy Cook Asking Price - $799,000 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms - 3/1 Fireplaces - 2 Square Feet - 2,898 Property Taxes - $7,910 Schools - Glenville/Western Listed by Joy Kim Metalios of The Metalios Group (William Raveis - Real Estate)   15 Elizabeth Lane - Sept. 16th From 1-3 PM Hosted by Katie Benson Asking Price - $1,549,000 Bedrooms - 6 Bathrooms - 3/1 Fireplaces - 2 Square Feet - 3,195 Property Taxes - $10,600 Schools - Cos Cob/Central Listed...

09 Jul

Published on July 9, 2018 in Marty’s Building Column by

  By Marty Olivieri – Owner of Olivieri Roofing If you have been considering installing metal roofing on your home, there are a few things you should know first. Of course, there are several benefits you probably already know about, but if you’re looking to make an investment of this caliber, you need to be aware of any potential problems and drawbacks as well. This is the key to making a choice that’s truly beneficial for your...

30 May

Published on May 30, 2018 in Marty’s Building Column by

By Marty Olivieri  There are a number of siding choices available for new or existing homes. Wood, stucco, aluminum and vinyl siding are all options with pros and cons. Esthetics, cost, durability, efficiency and maintenance are a few of the considerations. Wood is a traditional choice, having been around for thousands of years. It has a higher installation cost and slightly lower efficiency. It also requires greater maintenance to stay in good shape. Painting and treatment every...

11 Feb

Published on February 11, 2018 in Open Houses by

  22 The Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06831  1 - 3 PM     Renovate this existing Contemporary w/ Hardwood Floors Throughout or Build Your Dream Home Overlooking a Golden Pond w/ Floating Dock. Great Room w/ Vaulted Ceilings & Floor to Ceiling Stone Wood Burning Fireplace. 4+ Acres!  Contact Remy of The Metalios Group for more information or to schedule a private showing. Remy Cook The Metalios Group (of William Raveis Real Estate) 189 Sound Beach Avenue Old Greenwich, CT 06870 203-219-8233 Licensed in CT & NY  RES. 0807125  ...

21 Jan

Published on January 21, 2018 in Open Houses by

  9 Oakley Lane Greenwich, CT 06830 Asking Price - $10,680,000 A Tamar Lurie Group Listing (Listing Brokers – Tamar Lurie, Laurie Smith & Jen Danzi) 13 Chieftans Road Greenwich, CT 06831 For Sale ($3,300,000) or Rent ($15,750) Listing Broker – Barbara Zaccagnini of Coldwell Banker 365 Round Hill Road Greenwich, CT 06831 Asking Price - $1,420,000 Listing Broker – Joanna Stohn of Davenport Properties LLC 22 The Avenue Greenwich, CT 06831 Asking Price - $1,299,500 Listing Broker – Jen Danzi of Coldwell Banker 53 Edgewater Drive Old Greenwich, 06870 Asking Price - $1,250,000 Listing...

08 Oct

Published on October 8, 2017 in Marty’s Building Column by

Written by - Marianne & Remy Founded by Marty Olivieri in 1994, Olivieri Roofing has been serving Fairfield County and the Westchester area ever since. Marty and his team of trained professionals are excellent roofers. They complete commercial and residential projects from repair and maintenance to tear off and full installation all year round. They work with slate, Spanish tile, cedar and asphalt - they are experts at copper and metal work. Olivieri Roofing also does residential...

28 Jun

Published on June 28, 2017 in Marty’s Building Column by

  Written By - Marty Olivieri  Every homeowner comes across roofing issues somewhere down the line. The process can seem overwhelming at first, but with a few roofing component basics in your back pocket, you can better prepare yourself the next time you need a roof replacement. That industry-specific terminology doesn’t have to be limited to those in the roofing business, so get your feet wet and keep your house dry by learning the basics of the...

07 Jun

Published on June 7, 2017 in Marty’s Building Column by

  By Marty Olivieri - Roofing Expert and Owner of Olivieri Roofing   Keeping a well-maintained roof over a home is one of the most crucial things homeowners can do to protect their home and its contents. A failing roof can allow snow and rain to come into the house and damage the ceiling, the electrical system, flooring and furniture. To avoid needing a premature roof installation, it is a good idea to keep an eye on the...

26 Feb

Published on February 26, 2017 in Marty’s Building Column by

  By Marty Olivieri, Owner of Oliveri Roofing April showers bring May flowers, right? Well, they can also bring landscape puddles and pools, which can seriously affect your home. If you’re finding pools of water in your front or backyard it may be time to consider a landscape drain to make sure these puddles don’t erode your landscape or impact the stability of your foundation. However, what drain is best for your landscape? With several types to...