Slowing Real Estate Market - What You Need to Know as a FSBO Seller In Connecticut
For the past few years, the real estate market has been red hot. The strong seller's market was fueled by low interest rates and the intense focus on our home environment brought on by …
View MoreInflation is Rising - Should I Still Buy a Home In Connecticut
World events and government spending has led to soaring inflation. The Federal Reserve has only one tool in its arsenal to crub and reduce this trend - raising interest rates. While contemporary home buyers are accustomed to interest rates of …
View MoreEnergy Vampires - Why Your Electric Bill Is So High In Connecticut
Does it seem like you do everything possible to lower your electric bill and still see no measurable difference in your bill? The simple reason is you may have energy vampires in your home. The good news is these …
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this year, builders are on pace to complete more than a million new homes in this country. If you’ve had trouble finding a home to buy over the past year, it …
If you’ve been thinking of buying a home, you may have been watching what’s happened with mortgage rates over the past year. It’s true they’ve risen dramatically, but where will they go from here, especially as the market continues to slow?
As you …
Owning a home is a major financial milestone and an achievement to take pride in. One major reason: the equity you build as a homeowner gives your net worth a big boost. And with high inflation right now, the link …
Building Equity With a Home Improvement Plan In Connecticut
Your home is typically the largest financial investment you'll ever make. Over time, we expect the equity to increase through increasing property values and decreasing mortgage balance. While homeowners recognize the need to maintain the home in good condition one …
View MoreBarndominiums - The Hottest Trend In Connecticut
For the past few years, people have been ruthlessly shedding the excess in their lives to squeeze into a home smaller than a walk-in closet. Well move over tiny houses, millennials are trading their minimalist, cramped space for the expansive lifestyle of the barndominium …
View MoreAre The Bidding Wars Over In Connecticut
Let's face it, it's fun to have a home listing during a seller's market. When inventory is tight, even less-than-perfect homes invite the homes invite the frantic bidding wars seen over the past few years. But as the economy slows …
View MoreAfter the Home Inspection - What's Really Important In Connecticut?
An important part of the home buying process is having a professional home inspection. Even homes listed "as is" should have an inspection if only to understand what "as is" means. A comprehensive home inspection will examine all major systems …
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