Alessandra Divino, Compass Real Estate

02/20/2026

12/01/2025

The November market numbers are in. 🏡📊

These updates provide a direct comparison of November 2025 versus November 2024, highlighting how the market metrics for this specific month stack up against the same time last year.

Swipe through to view the specific data for Westport, Fairfield, Wilton, and Weston.

From changes in median price to shifts in available inventory, the data reveal distinct differences in activity levels between this November and last.

Having accurate, comparative data is 🔑 to understanding market position.

Questions about a specific town?
Send me a message. 📩

11/11/2025

🍁 The Autumn Advantage is real.
Contrary to the myth that the market “goes quiet,” Fall creates a clean lane for motivated buyers and smart sellers.

Why Fall works:
🍂 Less competition, more visibility. Fewer new listings means your home stands out.
🍂 Serious, focused buyers. People shopping now are purpose-driven, not just browsing.
🍂 Smoother timelines. Aim to wrap before the holidays and avoid spring’s rush.
🍂 Stealth option. With Compass Private Exclusive, we can expose your home to qualified buyers without accruing Days on Market, perfect for a test-the-waters approach.
🍂 Data-driven pricing. My Compass Buyer Demand dashboard shows, in real time, which price ranges are drawing the most attention for homes like yours in Westport, Weston, Fairfield & Wilton, so we price with confidence.

Thinking of selling or just curious?
Comment “AUTUMN” or DM me for a 15-minute Fall Strategy Snapshot: pricing outlook, timing, prep checklist, and your live buyer-demand readout.
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10/21/2025

10/08/2025

What buyers need to know 💰📝

If you’ve been house hunting lately, you’ve probably run into this situation: you fall in love with a home, make your best offer… and then lose out to a cash buyer. It’s frustrating and increasingly common. Across many markets, nearly one in three homes is being bought with cash. That doesn....

10/06/2025

There’s a lot that goes into how mortgage rates move 📈📉 — and we won’t unpack it all here.
But if there’s one key thing to watch, it’s the 10-year Treasury yield.

💡 This yield is a benchmark for long-term rates. When it goes up or down, mortgage rates usually follow.

The good news? The gap between the two has been narrowing — and many experts expect the 10-year yield to trend lower heading into next year. That means there’s room for mortgage rates to come down, too.

That said, waiting for the “perfect rate” can backfire. When rates drop, buyer competition surges — and home prices tend to rise. So while you might score a slightly lower rate later, you could end up paying more for the home itself.

That’s why the “buy now, refi later” strategy is key right now. Lock in your dream home before demand heats up — then refinance when rates improve.

✅ Thinking about buying soon? Now’s the perfect time to get your pre-approval in place so you’re ready to move the moment the right home — or rate — appears. Let’s get you started today. 🏡✨

10/01/2025

Have you been thinking about moving but feel stuck because the right home just hasn’t shown up yet? There are thousands of homes that sell off-market each year, and I can help provide you access to more possibilities. This way, you stay ahead of the market and get closer to finding the perfect home.

09/26/2025

Fairfield County Housing Roundup: What Happened This Week and What You Should Know

This week the Fairfield County housing market continued to hum along, with pockets of sizzling activity at the high end, steady (if slightly constrained) demand across most towns, and several notable listings that reminded buyers and sellers why coastal Connecticut remains a coveted market. What

09/25/2025

Choosing the Right Time to Buy a Home: Your Complete (and Honest) Guide Sep 24 Written By Alessandra Divino Buying a home is a big deal: financially, emotionally, and sometimes even geographically. It’s exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. One of the biggest questions buyers ask me is: Whe...

09/24/2025

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09/23/2025

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