Home Owner Tips

Jan. 10, 2018

4 Reasons to Sell in CT This Winter

4 Reasons to Sell This Winter [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights:

  • CT buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale which means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings that are available!
  • CT housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply needed to sustain a normal housing market.
  • Perhaps the time …
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Jan. 8, 2018

The Benefits of CT Homeownership Go Beyond the Financial

The Benefits of Homeownership Go Beyond the Financial | MyKCM

CT homeownership is a major part of the American Dream. As evidence of that, 91% of CT residents believe that owning a home is either essential (43%) or important (48%) to achieving that “dream.” In a market where some people may be unsure about the benefits and …

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Jan. 5, 2018

How Rising CT Prices Will Help You Build Family Wealth in 2018

How Rising Prices Will Help You Build Family Wealth in 2018 | MyKCM

Over the next five years, CT home prices are expected to appreciate on average by 3.35% per year and to grow by 24.34% cumulatively, according to Pulsenomics’ most recent Home Price Expectation Survey.

So, what does this mean for CT homeowners and their equity position?

As an example, let’s …

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Jan. 4, 2018

Top 5 Reasons You Shouldn't FSBO in CT!

 

Top 5 Reasons You Shouldn?t FSBO | MyKCM

In today’s CT market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for …

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Dec. 20, 2017

Should CT Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling?

 

Should Boomers Buy or Rent after Selling? | MyKCM

In a recent CNBC article, it was reported that many CT baby boomers are selling their current homes and moving into rentals, rather than purchasing another home.

“Between 2009 and 2015, the number of renters aged 55 or above rose 28 percent, while those aged 34 or younger only increased 3 …

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Dec. 7, 2017

7 Reasons to List Your Connecticut Home This Holiday Season

Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes on the market for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays.

Here are seven great reasons CT …

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Nov. 27, 2017

Access is an Important Factor in Getting Your CT Home SOLD

Access is an Important Factor in Getting Your House SOLD! | MyKCM

So, you’ve decided to sell your CT house. You’ve hired a real estate professional from Dave Jones Realty to help you with the entire process, and we have asked you what level of access you want to provide to potential buyers.

There are four elements to a quality listing. At …

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Nov. 24, 2017

CT Homeowners: Your Home Has To Be Sold TWICE

Homeowners: Your House Must Be Sold TWICE | 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 5%+ over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal.

If prices …

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Nov. 3, 2017

Renting or Buying in CT.. Either Way You're Paying A Mortgage

Renting or Buying…Either Way, You're Paying Someone's Mortgage | MyKCM

There are some people who have not purchased CT homes yet 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 Entrepreneur Magazine, a …

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Sept. 25, 2017

CT Home Sales Expected to Increase Nicely in 2018

Home Sales Expected to Increase Nicely in 2018 | MyKCM

Freddie MacFannie Mae, and The Mortgage Bankers Association are all projecting that CT home sales will increase in 2018. Here is a chart showing what each entity is projecting in sales for the remainder of this year and the next.

Home Sales Expected to Increase Nicely in 2018 | MyKCM

As we can see, each entity is …

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