Whether or not you’ve ever seen an episode of Modern Family, or know who Phil Dunphy’s character is, the concept of knowing that you have someone in your corner who is looking out for your best interests is something we all want.

When it comes to buying a home …

The amount of CT buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the amount of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive Connecticut marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show you are serious about buying your dream Connecticut home is to get pre-qualified …

There is no doubt that getting a mortgage in Connecticut is easier today than it was right after the housing crash a decade ago. However, the easing of credit availability has led to some questioning of whether or not we are headed for another housing crisis.

Let’s put everything into …

Owning a Connecticut home has great financial benefits. Because of this, more and more experts are growing concerned about the ramifications of a falling home ownership rate. Let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a Connecticut home of your own has been a part of the American Dream …

Some Highlights:

• Hiring a Real Estate Professional at Dave Jones Realty to buy your dream home, or sell your current house, is one of the most 'educated' decisions you can make!
• My Real Estate Professionals have the experience needed to help you through the entire process.
• We know current …

We are often asked why there is so much paperwork mandated by the bank for a mortgage loan application when buying a Connecticut home today. It seems that the bank needs to know everything about us and requires three separate sources to validate each and every entry on …

There are many benefits to homeownership in Connecticut. One of the top ones is being able to protect yourself from rising rents and lock in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage.

Don’t Become Trapped

Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at realtor.com, reported on what he calls a  …

Fannie Mae’s “What do consumers know about the Mortgage Qualification Criteria?” Study revealed that Connecticut buyers are misinformed about what is required to qualify for a mortgage when purchasing a home.

Myth #1: “I Need a 20% Down Payment”

Connecticut buyers overestimate the down payment …

There are some people that have not purchased a Connecticut home because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent free, you are paying a mortgage - either yours or your landlord’s.

As The Joint Center …