Have you ever been flipping through the channels, only to find yourself glued to the couch in an HGTV ‘show hole’*? We’ve all been there… watching entire seasons of“Love it or List it,” “Fixer Upper,” “House Hunters,” “Flip or Flop,” “Property Brothers,” and …

The Connecticut residential housing market has been hot. Home sales have bounced back solidly and are now at their second highest pace since February 2007. Demand has remained strong throughout the summer as many Connecticut real estate professionals are reporting bidding wars with listings actually selling above listing price. What about your house …

Every Connecticut 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 …

Last week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator of Connecticut home sales based on contract signings. The report revealed that this May’s numbers weren’t quite as good as the year before:

“With last month’s decline, the index reading is …

In today’s Connecticut housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, Connecticut home values are increasing rapidly. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal.

If prices are surging, it is difficult for appraisers to find adequate, comparable sales (similar houses in the neighborhood …

According to CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report, Connecticut homeowners regained equity and are no longer underwater on their mortgage in the first quarter. Homes with negative equity have decreased by 21.5% year-over-year.

A study by Fannie Mae suggests that many Connecticut homeowners are not aware of how their equity position has …

Some Highlights: 

According to NAR's Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers:

• 88% of Connecticut buyers look for their new home online.
• Using a real estate agent at Dave Jones Realty can net you $39,000 more than FSBO'ing.
• There is a long list of people that you …

In today’s Connecticut market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some Connecticut 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 …

Some Highlights:

• Across the country, home prices are up by 5.67%.
• Each state is appreciating at a different rate, however, which is important to realize if you plan on relocating to a different state.
• Regionally, prices have appreciated year-over-year by as high as 8.15%!

Contact a Real Estate Professional …