Homecoming.
On staying with ourselves in the in-between.
Letting a season
be a season.
October has always felt like a month of transition.
The air changes. The light shifts. Trees begin releasing what they can no longer carry. The world becomes quieter, more inward. There is something about autumn that reminds us that change does not always arrive dramatically. Sometimes it happens slowly, almost invisibly, one leaf at a time.
Lately, I have been thinking about what it means to be at home when life itself feels uncertain.
Read the full reflection →The Quiet Window
in The Moorings.
Prices per square foot have come down 23 percent from their 2023 peak, from $891 to $684. Sellers are accepting about 93 percent of their asking price, and buyers have time to visit twice, think it over, and negotiate with care.
New Canaan. Most of the inventory sits in the $2M to $3M range, where 14 homes are for sale. For buyers, this is the price point with the most choice going into the fall.
Source: Naples Area Board of REALTORS (NABOR) market statistics for waterfront condos in The Moorings, through September 2026. This is market information and not financial advice.
Source: SmartMLS, active and coming soon single-family listings under $10M in New Canaan, CT as of September 25, 2026. Figures reflect asking prices, not sale prices.
Read the market pieces →3400 Gulf Shore
Boulevard North.
Good staging does not disguise a property. It gives buyers the visual information they need to understand it.
Winter is just around the corner. Now is the perfect time to plan your escape to the Sunshine State. Imagine spending your winter in Naples, waking up to peaceful bay views, walking to the Gulf's beautiful beaches, and enjoying the warmth of Florida sunshine. Don't wait until the cold sets in. Start planning your winter retreat today.
3400 Gulf Shore Boulevard North offers a beautifully appointed three-bedroom condominium designed for effortless seasonal living. Come for the season, or make it yours for years to come.
Gulf Shore Boulevard North, Naples, Florida
First floor, on the bay
Three bedrooms, two baths
1,540 square feet
The Gulf, just across the street
Available for seasonal rental or purchase.
Contact me for details and a private showing.
See the listing →Cecilia Brignole, Real Estate Advisor, SERHANT. Licensed in Connecticut, New York, and Florida. Equal Housing Opportunity.