Journalist Turns to Connecticut Real Estate & The Connecticut Art Gallery For Local Expertise.
CT Magazine July 22′ Edition Features Steve Schappert. When the executive editor at ABC News decided to write a story about finding his refuge in unspoiled nature he reached out to two local experts.
Troy McMullen has been a long-time city dweller, traveling back and forth between Berlin & Manhattan. When covid changed the way the world works he took the opportunity to head to the country and purchased a modest weekend home that bordered the Hauser Preserve in Litchfield Connecticut. The Preserve is a 110-acre patch of meadow and forest and Troy’s property right next door makes for a fantastic place to sip a cold beer on a warm afternoon.
As McMullen outlined the story he thought it would be good to have some professional pictures and insights into real estate trends so he reached out to Steve Schappert and Randy Jones. Schappert owns Connecticut Real Estate Brokerage LLC. and The Connecticut Art Gallery, Jones is a professional photographer and featured artist at the gallery. The story was created from casual conversations between 3 guys sipping beer, snapping pictures, contributing insights and enjoying life.
McMullen’s home sits on a narrow 1-acre, stone wall-lined lot and was built about 100 years ago. The odd configuration started another conversation about the history of the home. Schappert has 40 years of experience as a builder and renovation contractor and has been called the Sherlock Holmes of homes. McMullen purchased the home 2 years ago for $115,000 making it one of the best deals I’ve seen in a long time, said Schappert. If the house could speak, imagine the tales it could tell, but that’s another story…
A longtime city-dweller finds refuge in unspoiled nature
City folks migrating to open spaces is nothing new, of course. But the trend accelerated during the pandemic, says Steve Schappert, founder of Connecticut Real Estate in Litchfield County. After four decades navigating the state’s property market, he says the increase in homebuyers being drawn to unspoiled nature — even if it means living on relatively puny lots like mine — has made rural areas like Litchfield County more desirable. “Nature preserves have always been highly valued,” says Schappert, a broker with listings throughout the state. “But with the pandemic, we started seeing homebuyers not just interested in nature, but also in conservation.”
Steve Schappert Founded, and is the broker at Connecticut Real Estate, Schappert owns The Connecticut Art Gallery and Home & Art Magazine Steve also designed, built, and shipped a zero-energy double-walled home to Germany. Schappert is an abstract painting artist and has painted, renovated and provided energy audits for over 1300 homes.
When it comes to real estate, construction and energy efficiency, Steve Schappert is one of the most sought-after experts in the field. With more than 40 years of experience in these areas, he has become a trusted source for reporters looking for insights on the industry. From helping develop net-zero homes to advising on sustainable building practices, Schappert’s knowledge and expertise is unrivaled. Whether it’s for a news article or an in-depth magazine story, reporters turn to Steve Schappert as a reliable source of information. With his expertise and guidance, they can ensure that their stories are accurate and up-to-date.
In the last year I have been interviewed by ABC News Manhattan, Connecticut Magazine and featured in 2 articles in The Washington Post.
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