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•• Just Listed ••

Welcome to 82 Simpaug Turnpike, where a striking stone fireplace, a beautifully refreshed kitchen, and views of Umpawaug Pond make everyday living feel a little more special.

Set along the Redding/Ridgefield line, this inviting ranch pairs the ease of one-level living with thoughtful updates throughout—and a fully fenced backyard made for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the seasons.

📍 82 Simpaug Turnpike | Redding, CT
$749,000
3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Baths | 1,905 Sq. Ft.

A few things to love:
• Two wood-burning fireplaces
• Refreshed kitchen with a soapstone-topped island
• Two fully renovated bathrooms
• Trex deck and new paver patio
• Two-car garage with new doors and epoxy floors
• New roof, HVAC, and whole-house generator

All less than 10 minutes from Ridgefield’s Main Street, with Topstone Park, shopping, and dining close by.

Come see what makes this home special. Message me for a private showing! 🏡

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The Brianna Carvalho Team
Licensed in CT & NY
Compass | 470 Main St, Ridgefield CT
516.319.7609

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Rates are up. Headlines are loud. Let’s talk about it over a 🍻

Thinking about buying a home? Wondering what you can afford? Or just curious about what the mortgage process actually looks like?

Come grab a pint with us! 🍺

We’re teaming up with lender Ryan Broderick for Pints & Preapprovals at Reverie Brewing Company!

No presentations. No pressure. No question too small. Just an opportunity to get your mortgage questions answered in a relaxed setting (with a drink on us!).

📍 Reverie Brewing Company
📅 Thursday, October 15
⏰ 7 PM

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, thinking about making a move, or just want to understand your options, we’d love to see you!

📩 RSVP to briannacarvalhoteam@compass.

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Consider this your fall itinerary 🍂

There’s something about this time of year that makes our little corner of Connecticut especially good, back roads at peak color, cider donuts still warm, coffee stops, pumpkin patches, cozy dinners, and an unreasonable number of reasons to spend the entire weekend outside.

I pulled together some of our favorite ways to do fall around our neighboring towns, whether you’re looking for a Saturday with the kids, a scenic drive, a date night, or just somewhere good to eat.

A few favorites inside:
🍎 farms + pumpkin patches
☕️ coffee + cozy drink stops
🍷 fall date nights
🥐 places worth leaving the house for
🍁 the best spots for fall color
🎃 local events to put on your calendar

Save this for the next time you’re wondering, “What should we do this weekend?”

What did we miss? We’re always looking for another local favorite to add to the list.

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Brianna Carvalho Team
Compass | Ridgefield
470 Main St, Ridgefield CT 06877
briannacarvalhoteam@compass.com

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Houses that Make Redding Special

A property like 18 Church Street with so much history deserves more than just an ad. We were honored that Redding Historian Brent Colley was able to tell the story of the Aaron Davis house so beautifully. What he uncovered was incredible.

The Aaron Davis House has been part of Georgetown for more than 175 years. Aaron H. Davis lived here for more than 50 of them, serving in the Civil War, working with the Gilbert & Bennett Manufacturing Company, representing Redding in the Connecticut General Assembly, and becoming deeply woven into the life of Georgetown.

Today, that history fills an entire feature in the Redding Sentinel: “Chapters of Georgetown’s history at 18 Church Street.”

Seeing the story of this home documented alongside our feature for the property feels incredibly special.

One of my favorite parts of selling real estate in Redding is getting to know the homes themselves, not just their square footage, finishes and market value, but the people who lived in them and the role they’ve played in this town.

A huge thank you to Brent Colley and the Redding Sentinel for taking the time to research and tell the story of the Aaron Davis House so beautifully.

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Brianna Carvalho Team
Compass | Ridgefield
470 Main St, Ridgefield CT 06877
briannacarvalhoteam@compass.com

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Waiting for 5%? You’re definitely not alone.

According to the Neighbors Bank 2026 Homebuyer Survey, 72% of potential buyers have delayed or paused their home search while waiting for rates to improve and 5% was the average rate buyers said would bring them back into the market.

Here’s the part worth thinking about: if rates fall enough to bring a significant number of those buyers back, you may be shopping alongside a lot more competition.

That doesn’t mean “buy now.” And it doesn’t mean “don’t wait.”

It means every market has a tradeoff.

Higher rates can mean less competition and more negotiating power. Lower rates can improve affordability but may also bring more buyers back into the market.

The right time to buy is when the house, the payment, and the timing make sense for you.

Source: Neighbors Bank 2026 Homebuyer Survey

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Brianna Carvalho Team
Compass | Ridgefield
470 Main St, Ridgefield CT 06877
briannacarvalhoteam@compass.com

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Today is National Cheeseburger Day 🍔

Around here, we take a good burger pretty seriously. From an elevated farm-to-table version to the perfect no-frills roadside burger, Redding + Ridgefield have some very worthy contenders.

A few local favorites: Milestone, Bailey’s Backyard, The Redding Roadhouse + Flobees.

Now the important question: who makes your favorite local burger? 👇

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Brianna Carvalho Team
Compass | Ridgefield
470 Main St, Ridgefield CT 06877
briannacarvalhoteam@compass.com

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•• Back on Market ••

18 Church Street, Redding

One remarkable address. Two extraordinary spaces. Nearly two centuries of Redding history.

Built in 1848, the Aaron Davis House is a beautifully preserved Italianate Victorian filled with architectural character, thoughtful updates, and the kind of warmth you can feel the moment you step inside.

The main residence is complemented by a truly special detached carriage house featuring a studio, full bath, kitchenette, loft, and office, creating incredible flexibility for guests, work, creativity, or multigenerational living.

Homes like this simply cannot be replicated.

Offered at $1,275,000.

For additional details or to schedule a private showing, send me a message.

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Brianna Carvalho Team
Compass | Ridgefield
470 Main St, Ridgefield CT 06877
briannacarvalhoteam@compass.com

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August Market Report | Redding • Ridgefield • Wilton • Weston 🏡

The August numbers are in and if there’s one takeaway, it’s that our local market is anything but one-size-fits-all.

Redding saw more homes close than this time last year, even as active and pending inventory declined. Ridgefield had a particularly strong month, with the median sale price up more than 40% year over year. Wilton saw prices pull back from last August despite an increase in closed sales, while Weston continued to show strength, with its median price reaching $1.45M.

One thing we’re watching closely across several towns: days on market. Homes are generally taking a little longer to sell than they were a year ago which makes pricing, preparation and positioning increasingly important.

And as always, these are town-wide statistics. Real estate is hyperlocal, and the market for a renovated Colonial at one price point can look completely different from the market just a few streets away.

Thinking about buying or selling this fall? We’re always happy to dig into what these numbers actually mean for your home, neighborhood or price point.

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The Brianna Carvalho Team at Compass
470 Main St, Ste 2 Ridgefield, CT
briannacarvalhoteam@compass.com

Source: SmartMLS | August 2026 vs. August 2025

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•• Commercial Rental | Georgetown, CT ••

Looking for a new home for your business?

This light-filled commercial space at 28A Main Street offers nearly 800 square feet in the heart of Georgetown, a great opportunity for a business looking for space and a location surrounded by a growing local community.

With reclaimed hardwood floors, central air and a flexible layout, there’s plenty of room to make the space your own. And just outside your door? Georgetown’s restaurants, coffee shops, bakery, boutiques and local businesses.

📍 28A Main Street | Georgetown, CT
📐 809 SF
🔑 Available for lease

Interested in learning more or seeing the space? Send us a message to schedule a private tour.

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The Brianna Carvalho Team
Compass | Connecticut + New York

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•• Just Sold ••

Caitlin’s client had his eye on this beautiful Bethel home before it even came to market, and once it did, he knew he wanted to make it his.

They came in with a strong offer, but with multiple buyers competing and a highest-and-best situation, getting to the finish line was anything but guaranteed.

There were a few bumps along the way, but Caitlin stayed close to the transaction, advocated hard for her client and kept things moving forward, and on Monday, he officially got the keys. 🔑

We couldn’t be happier as for him. Congratulations to Caitlin and her client on a very well-earned closing! ✨

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The Brianna Carvalho Team
Compass | Ridgefield
CT + NY Real Estate

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JUST SOLD | Seymour Farm

When Ganeane’s clients came to her, they knew they wanted to make the move from Stamford to Ridgefield and they wanted someone who truly knew the town and what it’s like to raise a family here.

Then came Seymour Farm.

A truly special, historic Ridgefield property that felt like the kind of opportunity that doesn’t come around often. Ganeane helped her clients navigate the process, negotiate a fantastic outcome, and ultimately make this incredible home their own.

Now that they’re settled in, her client said it best:

“I can’t believe we live here.”

There’s really no better ending than that.

Congratulations to Ganeane and her wonderful clients — and welcome to Ridgefield!

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The Brianna Carvalho Team at Compass
Licensed in CT & NY
470 Main St, Ridgefield CT 06877

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Behind every closing are two stories: one chapter ending and another just beginning.

For our sellers, this closing marked the end of a cherished chapter in Connecticut.

For our buyers, it meant a new home in Redding, a new community to embrace, and a place to welcome baby number two.

One family said goodbye to a beloved home. Another began its next chapter there.

Moments like these are a beautiful reminder that real estate is never just about houses. It’s about the people, the memories, and the stories that unfold within them.

Congratulations to both families. Thank you for allowing us to be part of such an important transition.

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Brianna Carvalho Team
Licensed in CT & NY
Compass | 470 Main St, Ridgefield
516.319.7609

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