Picture this: you’re sipping coffee on your porch, the birds are louder than the traffic, and yet—less than an hour later—you’re stepping off a train in Manhattan. That’s the Connecticut commuter magic.

I’m Dave Jones with Dave Jones Realty, and I’ve spent years helping buyers find that sweet spot between …

How VA Loans Can Help You Buy a Home In Connecticut

For over 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped millions of veterans buy their own homes. If you or someone you know has served in the military, it's important to learn about this program and its …

What You Need To Know About Saving for a Home in Connecticut in 2024

If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be. One way to ease those concerns is to make sure …

How Buying or Selling a Home Benefits Your Community In Connecticut

If you're thinking of buying or selling a house, it's important to know it doesn't just impact you—it helps out the local economy and your community, too.

Every year, the National Association of Realtors (NAR …

Why a Condo May Be a Great Option for Your First Home In Connecticut

Having a hard time finding a first home that's right for you and your wallet? Well, here's a tip – think about condominiums, or condos for short.

They're usually smaller than single-family homes …

Is It Easier To Find a Home To Buy Now In Connecticut

One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But that’s starting to change.

The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com …

4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home In Connecticut

Are you thinking about buying a home soon in Connecticut? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low – and that’s leading to multiple-offer …

Buyer Activity Is Up Despite Higher Mortgage Rates In Connecticut

If you’re a homeowner thinking about making a move, you may wonder if it’s still a good time to sell your house. Here’s the good news. Even with higher mortgage rates, buyer traffic is actually picking up speed.

Data from the …

Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today In Connecticut

Wondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time …

5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes In Connecticut

In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If you’re part of that generation and have thought about buying a home, you aren’t alone. According to Zonda, 98% of millennials want to become a homeowner at some point if they …