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| Our Real Estate Chocolate blog is here to help. Help people who want to know more about Ridgefield (and the neighboring communities including Wilton and Redding). For people considering a move to the area, Real Estate Chocolate is a resource that helps you understand what life here is like. For people living here, we are a great source of knowledge, tips and reviews that will enrich your day-to-day life. To everyone, Real Estate Chocolate is smart, honest information and advice on everything related to real estate: buying, selling, the market and everything else. You’re invited to interact with the site, share your thoughts and comments, ask questions and have fun, it’s delicious! — Brad and Rob – |
 BradI was actually born into the entertainment industry. My father, Phil Kimmelman, is a cartoonist and animation director whose claim to fame is being one of the creators of Schoolhouse Rock, back in the 70’s. My mother was a high fashion photographer for Harry Conover Modeling in the 50’s, but gave it all up to become a wife and mother, and eventually went back to help run the animation studio in the 70’s.Funny, I did not grow up dreaming about being a Realtor. I was sure I would be a movie star. I studied acting in NY at the age of twelve and at 16 got my first National TV Commercial for Anacin. I auditioned on Broadway, and appeared in some very small roles in films, TV and stage throughout my twenties. In high school, at Rye Country Day School in Rye, New York, I got my first job delivering singing telegams for a company called Witty Ditty in Scarsdale, NY. That was a lot of fun! Throughout college, I was a dinner cruise singing waiter on The Spirit of Boston . After graduating from Boston University with a degree in Broadcasting and Film, I worked in Manhattan on Wall Street for Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Services, where I learned to negotiate office leases.I took a two year break in 1987 to move out to Los Angeles give my acting career one more shot. In 1989 was living like a gypsy in L.A. and I decided I really like the finer things in life. I moved back to NY put my Film degree to work for me, and began my career in video/film production and finally worked for years as a Broadcast Producer at Grey Worldwide Advertising, producing TV commercials.In 2000, I got burnt out with the corporate world, and needed a change. Thinking a career in finance would be fulfilling, I got my Series-7 stockbroker’s license, and worked for 6 weeks in that field after passing all my tests. Exhausted, I moved to Connecticut in 2001, and decided to get into residential Real Estate, because I think “home” is the most important place in the world, and I wanted to help people find their “home”. This was one of my best decisions, as I have had a wonderful time doing exactly that. I have built a successful career here in Ridgefield, and in the process have met fantastic people and made some wonderful friends. I live on Rainbow Lake here in Ridgefield, with my partner Jorge, and our 2 Yorkie dogs, Zack and Sydney. I still perform in theater from time to time, and still love to sing. Hobbies: Tennis, Theater, Film, Swimming, Travel, Hiking and Biking. |
 RobMy 25–year sales career started on Wall Street, progressed to hi-tech and has now settled into real estate. Running a real estate business totally leverages my experience and education: sales, economics/finance, technology and management.Over all these years, my success has been achieved by helping my clients meet their goals.I grew up in New Rochelle, NY and moved to Connecticut in 1988.My wife, daughters and I have lived in Ridgefield for many years and we absolutely love it. We’ve all been directly involved with the schools, sports clubs and everything else this great town offers.Here are a few more facts that’ll help you get to know me better.Work:
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