Home Owner Tips

June 22, 2017

Top Home Renovations in CT for Maximum ROI

Top Home Renovations for Maximum ROI [INFOGRAPHIC] | Keeping Current Matters

Some Highlights:

  • Whether you are selling your CT home, just purchased your first home, or are a homeowner planning to stay put for a while, there is value in knowing which home improvement projects will net you the most Return On Investment (ROI).
  • While big projects like adding a bathroom …
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June 12, 2017

If Your CT Home Hasn't Sold Yet... Definitely Check the Price!

If Your Home Hasn’t Sold Yet… Definitely Check the Price!

If Your Home Hasn’t Sold Yet… Definitely Check the Price! | Keeping Current Matters

The CT residential housing market has been hot. Home sales have bounced back solidly and are now at their fourth highest pace over the past year. Demand has remained strong ­throughout spring as many CT real estate professionals are reporting bidding wars …

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May 22, 2017

Selling Your Home in CT? Is Your Listing 'Pet-Friendly'?

Selling Your Home? Is Your Listing ‘Pet-Friendly’? | Keeping Current Matters

One of the many benefits of owning your own home in CT is the freedom to find your ‘furever’ friend. By pointing out the aspects of your home that make it ‘pet-friendly’ in your listing, you’ll attract these buyers rather than alienate the majority of Connecticut households that have a …

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May 1, 2017

3 Charts That Shout, 'List Your CT Home Today!'

 

3 Charts That Shout, ‘List Your Home Today!’ | Keeping Current Matters

In school, we all learned the theory of supply and demand. When the demand for an item is greater than the supply of that item, the price will surely rise.

SUPPLY

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently reported that the inventory of homes for sale in CT stands at a …

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March 16, 2017

How to Get the Most Money When Selling Your Home in Connecticut

 

How to Get the Most Money When Selling Your Home | Keeping Current Matters

Every CT homeowner wants to make sure they get the best price when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensuring you get the highest price possible.

1. Price it a LITTLE LOW 

This may …

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Feb. 21, 2017

The Impact of Connecticut Homeownership on Civic Involvement

 

The Impact of Homeownership on Civic Involvement | Keeping Current Matters

The National Association of Realtors recently released a study titled 'Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing.’ The study confirmed a long-standing belief:

“Owning a home embodies the promise of individual autonomy and is the aspiration of most American households. Homeownership allows households to accumulate wealth and social …

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Feb. 17, 2017

Listing a Home in CT in the Winter Attracts More Serious Buyers

 

Listing in the Winter Attracts More Serious Buyers | Keeping Current Matters

A recent study of more than 7 million home sales over the past four years revealed that the season in which a home is listed may be able to shed some light on the likelihood that the home will sell for more than asking price, as well as how quickly the …

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Feb. 7, 2017

No Matter What the Groundhog Said, Here are 5 Reasons to Sell Before Spring!

 

No Matter What the Groundhog Says, Here are 5 Reasons to Sell Before Spring! | Keeping Current Matters

Is spring closer than we think? Depending on which groundhog you listen to today, you may have less time than you think to get your home on the Connecticut market before the busy spring season.

Many sellers feel that the spring is the best time to place their homes …

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Feb. 3, 2017

5 Reasons CT Homeowners Throw Better Super Bowl Parties!

5 Reasons Homeowners Throw Better Super Bowl Parties! [INFOGRAPHIC] | Keeping Current Matters

Highlights:

  • Watching the Big Game at home with your friends & family offers many advantages.
  • There’s more room to entertain a large crowd, and you don’t have to worry about complaints to your landlord if you cheer too loudly!
  • The kitchen is big enough to make as many appetizers as …
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Jan. 23, 2017

Tips for PreparingYour House For Sale in Connecticut

 

Tips for Preparing Your House For Sale [INFOGRAPHIC] | Keeping Current Matters

Highlights:

  • When listing your CT house for sale your top goal will be to get the home sold for the best price possible!
  • There are many small projects that you can do to ensure this happens.
  • Dave Jones Realty will have a list of specific suggestions for getting your …
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