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Nov. 9, 2021

Landlords - 8 Amenities to Include in your Rental Unit In Connecticut

Landlords - 8 Amenities to Include in Your Rental Unit In Connecticut

The increase of pricing in the housing market and lack of inventory has left some potential homebuyers renting instead of purchasing. As a result, these renters may not just be viewing rentals as just a temporary steppingstone to homeownership …

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Nov. 5, 2021

5 Things to Know before Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit to Your Property In Connecticut

5 Things to Know before Adding an Accessory Dwelling Unit to Your Property In Connecticut

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have become very popular over the past few years. Often called “Granny Flats,” these units have often been used to provide for multi-generational housing needs, but they can also become …

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Nov. 4, 2021

Essential Components of the Home Tool Kit In Connecticut

Essential Components of the Home Tool Kit In Connecticut

 

A well-equipped home tool kit is not just for weekend warriors and do-it-yourself types. Hanging a picture, tightening a cabinet door, or assembling a Swedish-built cabinet are all moments when one might reach for a tool kit. If your toolbox …

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Oct. 12, 2021

Organize Your Garage In Connectiuct

Organize Your Garage In Connecticut

Don’t wait for spring to do some deep cleaning. Winter is coming and fall is a great time to prepare your home against the harsh winter conditions and hazards it can bring. A clean garage will not only help you store outdoor items from the …

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Aug. 24, 2021

What To Do with Your Vaction Home as Summer Ends In Connecticut

What To Do with Your Vacation Home as Summer Ends

What To Do with Your Vacation Home as Summer Ends | MyKCM

As summer comes to a close, is it time to think about selling your vacation home? Based on recent data and expert opinions, it’s something you may want to consider. According to research from the National Association of Realtors  …

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Aug. 13, 2021

Sellers: Make Today's Home Price Appreciation Work for You In CT

Sellers: Make Today’s Home Price Appreciation Work for You

Sellers: Make Today’s Home Price Appreciation Work for You | MyKCM

Home prices continue to rise as we move through the summer, and that’s good news for sellers who are looking to maximize their home’s potential. If you’re on the fence about whether to list your house now or later, the question …

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Aug. 12, 2021

Top Trends for Your Outdoor Living Space In Connecticut

Top Trends for Your Outdoor Living Space

 

Summer is here and your're spending more time outdoors. For most of us, this still means primarily in our own backyards. Personal outdoor space has never been more popular and if yours could use a little sprucing up here are the …

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Aug. 3, 2021

What Is Manual Underwriting In Connecticut

Old Credit Issues? Ask Your Lender to Manually Underwrite Your Loan

Manual underwriting is how all loans were evaluated before computer algorithms took the human logic out of the process. Simply stated, a loan that is manually underwritten is one where a person evaluates the file for the borrower’s ability …

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June 21, 2021

Home Price Appreciation Is as Simple as Supply and Demand In Connecticut

Home Price Appreciation Is as Simple as Supply and Demand In Connecticut

Home Price Appreciation Is as Simple as Supply and Demand | MyKCM

Home price appreciation continues to accelerate. Today, prices are driven by the simple concept of supply and demand. Pricing of any item is determined by how many items are available compared to how many people want to buy …

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June 16, 2021

Why Owning a Home Is a Powerful Financial Decision In Connecticut

Why Owning a Home Is a Powerful Financial Decision In Connecticut

Why Owning a Home Is a Powerful Financial Decision | MyKCM

In today’s housing market in Connecticut, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never …

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