Recently we had a chance to catch up with Ridgefield real estate agent, Laura Brodie of Howard Hanna Rand Realty, who talked to us about her passion for dog rescue and her experience rescuing a dog during the pandemic. She also shared her thoughts on the local real estate market and her appreciation of Ridgefield.
Laura along with her family have called Ridgefield home for almost 20 years. After raising her children in New York City and Florida when they were younger, they decided to return to the area. They chose Ridgefield since Laura had spent much of her time here while growing up in the area. Laura opened a clothing botique, Zebras and Butterfiles on Main Street years ago and still has fond memories of her retail experience.
A seasoned realtor, Laura says that the market will not change much from the past few years. Since inventory is still low, it will continue to be a seller’s market. There are the same number of buyers so bidding wars will continue, although not as intense as in the past few years.
Laura is a Champions Club Winner and National Sales Excellence Award Recipient for 2023.
When we asked her about a cause she feels passionate about and compelled to share with others, she instantly cited dog rescue. Laura has been passionate about dog rescue for years and rescued her own dog, Lily during the pandemic. Lily is a white shepherd, lab mix who is probably 5-6 years old. She was found abandoned in a house in Mississippi, pregnant with a damaged eye, along with a cat. The family moved and left their animals there. When Laura picked up Lily, she already had an operation on her eye so she only has one now.
She is the sweetest, most amazing dog. Lily has become the mascot of Howard Hanna Rand Realty and everybody loves her there!
Laura states that "she rescued Lily from R.O.A.R (Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue) in Ridgefield, where she had previously done volunteer work. Every town has an animal shelter so you can start there and avoid puppy mills. There is no reason to shop at a puppy mill when there are so many dogs that need love."
As you can tell, Laura and Lily are two special ladies. Be sure to stop by their office at 388 Main Street, Ridgefield to say hello.
