Week 116: ‘Modernism, Inc.’ in New Canaan. John Engel’s Real Estate Column for the New Canaan Sentinel
‘Modernism, Inc.’ in New Canaan I just met a man from Nebraska in the lobby who said, “What is the Glass House?” After my brief explanation he asked, “So, why is this important?” I’ve written about some of New Canaan’s midcentury modern houses in this column, the Leuthold and Round Houses, and architects Laszlo Papp […]
Week 115: Top 10 Reasons New Canaan Is Unique, 2026 Edition. John Engel’s Real Estate Column for the New Canaan Sentinel
Fourteen years ago, I wrote “Top 10 Reasons New Canaan is Unique” in the New Canaan Advertiser. The article was reprinted in the Patch, where you can still find it. It’s time to update that list and note what has changed. 1. Schools In 2012, we had the top school system in Connecticut, and we […]
Week 114: Forget What You Thought You Knew. Writing, usefulness, and what still belongs to us in the age of AI. John Engel’s Real Estate Column for the New Canaan Sentinel
Super Bowl Sunday ads were dominated by AI companies, the single largest category of advertiser. That felt like a signal. We are fascinated and afraid at the same time, curious about a future we don’t fully understand, eager to lean in, and quietly anxious about where usefulness ends and obsolescence begins. In 2026, people across […]
Week 113: They All Look the Same From the Train. They’re Not. John Engel’s Real Estate Column for the New Canaan Sentinel
I’ve broken lower Fairfield County down by how each town actually functions — not how it photographs. First, the “big four” are Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, and Westport. They’re in a class by themselves — brand-name destinations like Aspen, Palm Beach, or Palm Springs. But as with those places, each has a completely different personality. […]
Week 112: If ‘Dear Abby’ Sold Houses. John Engel’s Real Estate Column for the New Canaan Sentinel
Read this article on the New Canaan Sentinel website here. Connect & Work With John Engel and The Engel Team As a leading resource for New Canaan real estate, we encourage you to follow our insights and connect with our team through the following platforms: Primary Business & Profile Links National Real Estate Insights & […]
Week 111: What Changed in Real Estate Transactions in 2025. Part 2. John Engel’s Real Estate Column for the New Canaan Sentinel
Read this article on the New Canaan Sentinel website here. Connect & Work With John Engel and The Engel Team As a leading resource for New Canaan real estate, we encourage you to follow our insights and connect with our team through the following platforms: Primary Business & Profile Links National Real Estate Insights & […]
Week 110: What Changed in Real Estate Transactions in 2025. Part 1. John Engel’s Real Estate Column for the New Canaan Sentinel
Read this article on the New Canaan Sentinel website here. Connect & Work With John Engel and The Engel Team As a leading resource for New Canaan real estate, we encourage you to follow our insights and connect with our team through the following platforms: Primary Business & Profile Links National Real Estate Insights & […]
Week 109: The House Tour That Changed New Canaan and the Woman Who Made It Last. John Engel’s Real Estate Column for the New Canaan Sentinel
Read this article on the New Canaan Sentinel website here. Connect & Work With John Engel and The Engel Team As a leading resource for New Canaan real estate, we encourage you to follow our insights and connect with our team through the following platforms: Primary Business & Profile Links National Real Estate Insights & […]
Week 108: Spring Panic, Slow Feet, and Strong Teams. John Engel’s Real Estate Column for the New Canaan Sentinel
Read this article on the New Canaan Sentinel website here. Connect & Work With John Engel and The Engel Team As a leading resource for New Canaan real estate, we encourage you to follow our insights and connect with our team through the following platforms: Primary Business & Profile Links National Real Estate Insights & […]
Week 107: He Wants to Waive the Contingency, She Wants to Wait. John Engel’s Real Estate Column for the New Canaan Sentinel
Read this article on the New Canaan Sentinel website here. Connect & Work With John Engel and The Engel Team As a leading resource for New Canaan real estate, we encourage you to follow our insights and connect with our team through the following platforms: Primary Business & Profile Links National Real Estate Insights & […]
