Home Owner Tips

June 5, 2016

Once Again... June is National Home-ownership Month!

 

June is National Homeownership Month! | Keeping Current Matters

Some Highlights:

  • Paying rent is not a good investment, but owning is a great way to start building family wealth in Connecticut.
  • Not only does home-ownership allow you to provide your children with great education, but you can also decide whether or not your child grows up with a pet …
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June 1, 2016

Great Advice for Connecticut Senior Sellers During Showing!

 

Seniors

How do you get a senior Connecticut homeowner to leave when their home is being shown?

First, let’s consider why they are choosing to stay there in the first place.

Even though it may feel like they are just trying to make our lives difficult, there may be in …

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May 31, 2016

How Does Housing Help Build Family Wealth in Connecticut?

 

How Does Housing Help Build Family Wealth? | Keeping Current Matters

As the economy continues to improve, more and more Connecticut residents are seeing their personal financial situations also improving. Instead of just getting by, many are now beginning to save and find other ways to build their net worth. One way to dramatically increase their family wealth is through …

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May 28, 2016

Connecticut Home Owners! Sell NOW Before Competition Hits the Market!

Sell NOW Before Competition Hits the Market | Keeping Current Matters

 

In their current edition of the Home Price Expectation Survey released last week, Pulsenomics asked this question of the 100+ economists, real estate experts and investment & market strategists they surveyed:

“In your opinion, what is the primary driver of recent home value growth in the U.S …

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May 20, 2016

In a Connecticut Seller's Market: Is It Time to Downsize?

In a Seller’s Market: Is it Time to Downsize? | Keeping Current Matters

A study reveals that 33% of homeowners in Connecticut who are contemplating selling their house in the near future are planning to scale down. Let’s look at a few reasons why this might make sense for many Connecticut homeowners, as the majority of the country is currently experiencing a seller’s market …

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May 2, 2016

New Connecticut Home Buyers Look For Green Options

 

New Home Buyers Look For Green Options | Keeping Current Matters

Some Highlights:

  • 11% of new home-buyers stated "energy efficient features" as the reason for their purchase.
  • The most popular remodeling projects done for energy efficiency were insulation upgrades, HVAC replacements, and vinyl & wood window installations.
  • Research shows that word preference does make a difference when it comes …
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April 7, 2016

Don't Wait! Move Up To Your Dream Home in Connecticut Now!

 

Don’t Wait! Move Up To Your Dream Home Now! | Keeping Current Matters

Now that the Connecticut housing market has stabilized, more and more homeowners are considering moving up to the home they have always dreamed of. Prices are still below those of a few years ago and interest rates have stayed near historic lows.

Connecticut sellers should realize that waiting …

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April 2, 2016

Put Your Connecticut Housing Cost To Work For You!

 

Put Your Housing Cost To Work For You! | Keeping Current Matters

There are many young people debating whether they should renew the lease on their apartment or sign a contract to purchase their first home in Connecticut. As we have said before, mortgage interest rates are still near historic lows and rents continue to rise.

Housing Cost & Net …

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March 29, 2016

Thinking of trying to FSBO in CT?

The Top 5 Reasons You Should Not For Sale By Owner | Simplifying The Market

The Top 5 Reasons You Should Not For Sale By Owner here in Connecticut

In today's market, with homes selling quickly and prices rising, some homeowners might consider trying to sell their home on their own, known …

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March 27, 2016

5 Tech Questions that Seniors in Connecticut Should Ask When Interviewing a Real Estate Agent

5 Tech Questions that Seniors Should Ask When Interviewing a Real Estate Agent | Keeping Current Matters

If you have not bought or sold a home in Connecticut in a few years (or maybe decades) it is likely that there are more than a few new trends in real estate that you will encounter as you begin to interview real estate agents.

One particular trend now common …

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