The Engel Team

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John Engel, Melissa Engel, Susan Engel, and Charles Anello, Serena Richards, Alyssa Novak, Barbara Reynolds and others working together to market your home, or to help find your dream home in lower Fairfield County. Love where you live!

09/02/2026

Some dream homes have to be found. Others have to be created.

Just Sold in New Canaan, CT — 469 North Wilton Road, a remarkable 5.56-acre property offering the space, privacy, flexibility, and potential to create something entirely their own.

The search for the right home led our clients somewhere unexpected: not to a finished house, but to the right piece of land to build their vision from the ground up.

In a community like New Canaan, finding the right land can be the first and most important step toward creating a truly special home. This property offered a rare opportunity to start with the setting and let the vision follow.

Congratulations to our clients on this exciting new chapter! 🏡

Thinking about building a custom home in New Canaan, CT, searching for land in Fairfield County, or looking for your next opportunity in Connecticut real estate? We’d love to help you find the right place to begin.

08/31/2026

When our buying in New Canaan, it has nothing to do with luck.

The happiest clients I’ve worked with usually have one thing in common: they let us in on the real stuff early.

What they can comfortably spend, what they’re worried about, what they secretly want, what they do not want to compromise on, and what would make the whole move feel worth it.

That is the stuff that helps me guide you well before we’re standing in a house trying to make a big decision.

Because when I know what matters to you, I can help you move with more clarity, less second guessing, and a lot more confidence.

If a move is on your mind this year, send me a message. I’d love to help you do it the calm way.

08/27/2026

Boroughs and Burbs, Season 6, Episode #240, “Beyond the Listing: How AI and Property Intelligence Are Changing the Way We Evaluate Real Estate,” explores how AI and property intelligence are changing the way buyers, investors, agents, and real estate professionals evaluate properties. With Kole ...

08/26/2026

ENGEL TEAM IN NEW CANAAN | OVER THE YEARS

One date. A collection of memories. 🤍

August 26 has brought plenty of firsts, familiar places, family moments, and a few adventures over the years — from first days of school and welcoming new family members to afternoons at Mead Park, time at the Country Club of New Canaan, days at the beach house, and waiting for the tide at Christmas Rock.

These moments are a reminder that New Canaan is more than a place we work — it’s a community where life happens, year after year.

From New Canaan, Connecticut, to the places and people that make it home, we’re grateful to be part of this community and its story.

Same date. Different memories.

What’s one New Canaan memory you’ll always remember? Tell us below.

08/24/2026

Which Greenwich, CT neighborhood is your vibe?

From coastal walks and village charm in Old Greenwich to harbor views in Belle Haven, coffee stops in Cos Cob, and downtown dining in central Greenwich, each neighborhood has its own distinct feel.

Maybe you’re drawn to the quiet residential streets of Riverside, the wooded setting of Back Country, the riverside character of Byram, or the historic charm of Pemberwick.

Swipe through and find your Greenwich neighborhood vibe. 👀

Which one feels most like you? Tell us in the comments.

📍 Greenwich, Connecticut

08/20/2026

Boroughs and Burbs, Season 6, Episode #239, “The New 55+: How Lifestyle Is Reshaping Real Estate,” explores how changing lifestyle priorities are influencing today’s 55+ housing and rental market. With Mark Marasciullo and Russell Barksdale joining the conversation, we’ll look at how this ge...

08/19/2026

My job starts long before you ever do a house tour... 😉

By the time you tour a home you're excited about, I've already been working on your behalf behind the scenes.

My job is making sure you know the real story first, why it's actually still sitting on the market and how flexible the sellers really are, so when you do walk in, you're walking in with the full picture.

If you've been thinking about buying and want someone who's already doing that work before you ever step inside, send me a message. I'd love to help.

I'm , a New Canaan local and real estate agent helping people buy and sell in our area. Follow for more real estate tips and local recs.

08/18/2026

There’s something pretty great about starting your morning in New Canaan and taking the train into NYC. 🚆

Board Metro-North in New Canaan, choose your seat, settle in, and enjoy the ride into Manhattan.

New Canaan → NYC

Looking for a stress-free commute? Reach out and let’s find your New Canaan home.

08/17/2026

the best seats in New Canaan aren’t always the ones you’d expect 👀

From hidden local gems and cultural events to weekend traditions and everyday routines, these are some of the seats that make living in New Canaan, Connecticut so special:

📍 A seat at the New Canaan Museum and Historical Society exploring the county’s 2nd largest vintage clothing collection

🎬 A seat at the New Canaan Playhouse on a Tuesday night for an $8 movie ticket

💃 A seat at the Fairfield County Dance Festival at New Canaan Library

🌿 A seat on St Aloysius Church’s newly renovated green lawn

🚆 A seat of your choice when you board Metro North in New Canaan and head to Grand Central

⛳ A seat in a golf cart at the New Canaan Country Club

🏊 A seat next to the Steve Benko Town Pool at Waveny

☕ A seat with coffee from The Farmer’s Grind at New Canaan Library

These are the little New Canaan moments that make the town more than just a place to live — they’re part of what makes the community feel like home.

Which seat would you pick?

08/14/2026

Moving to New Canaan, CT? Your first 30 days can make all the difference. 🏡

There’s plenty you can learn from a Google search—but some of the things that make New Canaan feel like home are the things no one thinks to tell you before you move.

📩 Get on local email lists. Sign up for town updates, emergency alerts, Recreation Department news, library events, and updates from the New Canaan Nature Center and other local organizations.

☕ Find your “regular” spot. Whether it’s Rosie, Gates, the YMCA, or somewhere else, having a few familiar places where people start recognizing you can make a new town feel a lot more like home.

🤝 Say yes for 30 days. Try the Newcomers Club, local events, community groups, and neighborhood gatherings. Getting involved is one of the fastest ways to build connections in New Canaan.

🛒 Figure out your grocery routine. Learn where to go for a quick trip, where to do your main shopping, and when and where to find the local farmers market.

🛠️ Get your local services lined up. Dentist, doctor, hairdresser, veterinarian—you’ll want your go-to people before you need them, especially as fall calendars start filling up.

🚗 Test your commute during real rush hour. A Sunday drive—or Google Maps estimate—doesn’t always tell the full story. Try your actual weekday morning and afternoon commute before deciding how convenient it will be.

👋 Introduce yourself to your neighbors. It may feel awkward for a few seconds, but knowing the people nearby can make a huge difference when you need a package picked up, a recommendation, or simply a friendly face.

Moving to New Canaan isn’t just about finding a house—it’s about learning how to live like a local.

What would you add to a first 30 days in New Canaan checklist?

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