In today’s housing market, the number of homes for sale is much lower than the strong buyer demand. As a result, homeowners ready to sell have a significant advantage. Here are three ways today’s low inventory will set you up …
Home Improvements During Labor Shortage In Connecticut
Tight labor markets are affecting industries across the country. Skilled and unskilled jobs remain unfilled as employers struggle to find prospective employees. For anyone ready to hire a contractor or handyman to perform home improvement projects, this shortage is causing frustration. As …
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With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac climbing above 3%, rising rates are one of the topics dominating the discussion in the housing market today. And since experts project rates will rise …
What Does Pending Sale Mean In Connecticut?
Buying a home is a process. Once a buyer writes an offer and has it accepted, the listing is a placed in a state called "pending sale" During this stage, the principals involved perform all the elements of the contract, and once …
View MoreIs It Time to Replace Your Roof In Connecticut?
Owning a home may feel like a never-ending list of to-dos. It can feel like all you do is clean and maintain your house and yard. There is a lot of truth to this, but homeownership is one of the …
View MoreHomebuyer Compromises In Connecticut
First-time homebuyers are struggling to find affordable housing. Unlike recent years when inventory was high finding a great home was easier, now buyers arefaced with either postponing homeownership or making compromises. It may feel hard to compromise, but it's important to remember that this is …
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Mortgage rates are one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. When rates are low, they help you get more house for your money. Within the last year, mortgage rates have hit …
Your equity is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals as a homeowner. And chances are, your equity grew substantially over the past year. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, homeowners gained an average of …
The biggest challenge in real estate today is the lack of available homes for sale. The low housing supply has caused homes throughout the country to appreciate at a much faster rate than what we’ve experienced historically.
There are many reasons …
Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high buyer demand and low housing supply are driving intense competition and leading some buyers to consider waiving …