Home Owner Tips

March 20, 2018

7 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Home to Retire in in CT

7 Factors to Consider When Choosing A Home to Retire In | MyKCM

As more and more baby boomers 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 evaluate your home’s …

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March 8, 2018

4 Reasons to Sell in CT This Spring

4 Reasons to Sell This Spring [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights:

  • Ct buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale which means that buyers are often competing with one another for the few listings that are available!
  • CT housing inventory is still under the 6-month supply needed to sustain a normal housing market.
  • Perhaps the time …
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March 2, 2018

Latest NAR Data Shows Now Is a Great Time to Sell in CT

 

Latest NAR Data Shows Now Is a Great Time to Sell! | MyKCM

We all realize that the best time to sell anything is when demand for that item is high, and the supply of that item is limited. Two major reports released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed information that suggests that now is a great time to sell …

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Feb. 26, 2018

2 Ways to Get the Most Money from The Sale of Your CT Home

2 Ways to Get the Most Money from The Sale of Your Home | MyKCM

Every CT homeowner wants to make sure 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 keys to ensure that you get the highest price possible.

1. Price it a LITTLE LOW 

This …

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Feb. 22, 2018

Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional from Dave Jones Realty

 

Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional When Buying or Selling! | MyKCM

Whether you are buying or selling a CT home it can be quite the adventure, which is why you need an experienced real estate professional from Dave JOnes Realty to guide you on the path to achieving your ultimate goal. But in this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think …

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Feb. 16, 2018

The #1 Reason to Sell in CT Now Before Spring

The #1 Reason to Sell Now Before Spring | MyKCM

The price of any item (including residential real estate) is determined by ‘supply and demand.’ If many people are looking to buy an item and the supply of that item is limited, the price of that item increases.

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the supply of …

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Feb. 15, 2018

CT Homeownership: "The Reports of my Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated"

Homeownership: "The Reports of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated" | MyKCM

The famous quote by Mark Twain in the title of this article can be used to describe homeownership in Connecticut today. Last week, the Census revealed that the percentage of homeowners in the country increased for the first time in thirteen years.

Homeownership: "The Reports of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated" | MyKCM

A story in the Wall Street Journal gave these new homeownership …

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Feb. 2, 2018

5 Reasons CT Homeowners Can Throw Better Super Bowl Parties!

5 Reasons Homeowners Can Throw Better Super Bowl Parties! [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

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. 30, 2018

If You're Considering Selling in CT, ACT NOW!!!

 

If You’re Considering Selling, ACT NOW!! | MyKCM

Definitely an aggressive headline. However, as the final data on the 2017 CT housing market rolls in, I can definitely say one thing: If you are considering selling, IT IS TIME TO LIST YOUR HOME!

How did CT finish 2017?

  1. New-home sales were at their highest level in a …
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Jan. 17, 2018

The Impact Staging Your Home Has on Sales Price in CT

 

The Impact Staging Your Home Has on Sales Price [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM

Some Highlights:

  • The National Association of Realtors surveyed their members & released the findings of their Annual Profile of Home Staging.
  • 50% of staged homes in CT saw a 1-10% increase in dollar value offers from buyers.
  • 77% of CT buyer’s agents said staging made it easier for buyers …
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