CT Buyer Tips

Jan. 31, 2018

5 Reasons Millennials Choose to Buy in CT

5 Reasons Millennials Choose to Buy [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights:

  • “The majority of millennials in CT said they consider owning a home more sensible than renting for both financial and lifestyle reasons — including control of living space, flexibility in future decisions, privacy and security, and living in a nice home.”
  • The top reason CT millennials choose …
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Jan. 29, 2018

Gap Between CT Homeowners & Appraisers Narrows to Lowest Mark in 2 Years

 

Gap Between Homeowners & Appraisers Narrows to Lowest Mark in 2 Years | MyKCM

In today’s CT housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 4% or more over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank …

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Jan. 26, 2018

Why You Need a Professional from Dave Jones Realty on Your Team When Buying a Home!

 

Why You Need a Professional on Your Team When Buying a Home | MyKCM

Many people wonder whether they should hire a real estate professional to assist them in buying their dream homes or if they should first try to go through the buying process on their own. In today’s CT market: you need an experienced professional from Dave Jones Realty!

You Need …

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Jan. 22, 2018

61% of First-Time CT Buyers Put Down Less Than 6%

61% of First-Time Buyers Put Down Less than 6% | MyKCM

According to the National Association of Realtors’ latest Realtors Confidence Index, 61% of first-time CT homebuyers purchased their homes with down payments below 6% from October 2016 through November 2017.

Many potential CT homebuyers believe that a 20% down payment is necessary to buy a home and have disqualified themselves …

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Jan. 19, 2018

Wondering if You Can Buy Your First Home in CT?

There are many people sitting on the sidelines trying to decide if they should purchase a CT home or sign a rental lease. Some might wonder if it makes sense to purchase a house before they are married and have a family, others might think they are too young, and …

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Jan. 15, 2018

FICO Scores on Approved Home Loans Drop Again in CT!

 

FICO® Scores on Approved Home Loans Drop Again | MyKCM

According to Ellie Mae’s latest Origination Report, the average FICO® Score on all closed loans dropped to 722 which is its lowest mark since April. The average includes all approved refinance and purchase loans.

FHA and VA loans showed the most opportunity for millennials in CT looking to enter …

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Jan. 2, 2018

Top 4 REAL Reasons We Buy A Home in CT

 

Top 4 REAL Reasons We Buy a Home | MyKCM

We often talk about the financial reasons why buying a home in CT makes sense. But, more often than not, the emotional reasons are the more powerful or compelling reasons.

No matter what shape or size your living space is, the concept and feeling of home can mean different …

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Jan. 1, 2018

Buying or Selling in CT in 2018? 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate professional from Dave Jones Realty

 

Buying or Selling in 2018? 5 Reasons to Resolve to Hire a Pro [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights:

  • As we usher in the new year, one thing is for certain… if you plan to buy or sell a house this year, you need a real estate professional from Dave Jones Realty on your team!
  • There are many benefits to using a professional from Dave Jones …
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Dec. 27, 2017

Top 5 Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Professional from Dave Jones Realty

Top 5 Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Agent | MyKCM

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers in which they surveyed recent home buyers and sellers about their experiences. An entire section of the profile is dedicated to buyers’ experiences with their real estate agents.

If you are looking to buy …

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Dec. 26, 2017

Ct Rents Are on the Rise: Don't Get Caught in the Rental Trap!

 

Rents Are on the Rise: Don't Get Caught in the Rental Trap! | MyKCM

There are many benefits to CT homeownership. One of the top benefits is protecting yourself from rising rents, by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage.

Don’t Become Trapped 

A recent article by Apartment List addressed rising rents by stating:

“Rents are up 2.7% year-over-year at …

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