Home Owner Tips

July 31, 2018

Will Your Current Home in CT Fit Your Retirement Needs?

 

Will Your Current House Fit Your Needs in Retirement? | MyKCM

As more and more baby boomers in CT enter retirement age, the question of whether or not to sell their homes and move will become a hot topic. In today’s CT housing market climate, with low available inventory in the starter and trade-up home categories, it makes sense to …

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July 30, 2018

Selling Your Home in CT This Year? Here's Two Ways To Get The Best Price

 

Selling Your Home? Here’s 2 Ways to Get the Best Price! | MyKCM

Every CT homeowner wants to make sure that they maximize their financial reward when selling their home, but how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house?

Here are two ways to ensure that you get the highest price possible.

1. Price it a Little …

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July 19, 2018

Want to Sell Your CT House Faster? Don't Forget to Stage!

 

Want to Sell Your House Faster? Don’t Forget to Stage! [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights:

  • The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Profile of Home Staging.
  • 62% of seller’s agents say that staging a home decreases the amount of time a home spends on the market.
  • 50% of staged homes saw a 1-10% increase in …
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June 25, 2018

Top 5 Reasons You Should NOT FSBO in CT!

 

Top 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t FSBO | MyKCM

In today’s market, with CT 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 …

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June 21, 2018

Top 4 Renovations for MAX ROI in CT

 

Top 4 Home Renovations for Max ROI [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

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).
  • Minor bathroom renovations can go a long way …
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March 30, 2018

5 Reasons To Sell in CT This Spring!

5 Reasons Why to Sell This Spring! | MyKCM

Here are five reasons listing your CT home for sale this spring makes sense.

1. Demand Is Strong

The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of Connecticut. These buyers are ready, willing and …

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March 29, 2018

20 Tips for Preparing Your CT House for Sale This Spring

 

Tips for Preparing Your House for Sale This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

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!
  • Your real estate professional from Dave Jones Realty will have a list of …
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March 27, 2018

Is a Major Home Renovation on Your CT Home Worth it in The Long Run?

 

Is a Major Home Renovation Worth It in the Long Run? | MyKCM

Last week, I shared 7 Factors To Consider When Choosing A Home To Retire In.” For some CT homeowners, these seven factors can be taken into account with a home renovation, but is it worth it to remodel or change floor plans?

Let’s look at this example …

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March 26, 2018

Are You Aware of How Much Equity You Have in Your CT Home? You May Be Surprised!

Are You Aware of How Much Equity You Have in Your Home? You May Be Surprised! | MyKCM

CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report revealed that 675,000 US homeowners regained positive equity in their homes in 2017. This is great news for the country, as 95.1% of all mortgaged properties are now in a positive equity situation.

U.S homeowners with mortgages (roughly 63% of all the …

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March 23, 2018

Dreaming of a Luxury CT Home? Now's the Time!

 

Dreaming of a Luxury Home? Now's the Time! | MyKCM

If your house no longer fits your needs and you are planning on buying a luxury home, now is a great time to do so! Recently, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing released its Luxury Market Report which showed that in today’s premium CT home market, buyers are …

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