After peaking at 7.,08% for a 30yr fixed rate in early November, rates have been trending downward. According to Freddie Mac, at the close of last week, the rate had dropped nearly 1 basis point to 6.13%. As a result, home purchase demand is…
The town of Fairfield presents a great opportunity for real estate investors with both multi family and single family housing. With two universities (Sacred Heart University and Fairfield U) there are many opportunities to tap into the student housing market. But before jumping in…
Looking for a unique historic dining experience? Connecticut has a host of wonderful restaurants located in truly unique reclaimed buildings. Rather than let these architectural gems go to waste, some creative restauranteurs have looked beyond the ordinary 4 walls and a roof to show…
Builders and home buyers paid the price as supplies dropped, but the outlook for new construction is improving. January - February 2021 by Daniel Bortz Key takeaways: COVID-19 dramatically disrupted the lumber supply chain affecting home building.Lumber prices have been highly volatile since the spring.An uptick in…
Necessary Improvements First Time Homeowners Shouldn't Forget: With the tight housing market most buyers have experienced in the past 6 months, many buyers have been purchasing homes that requires updates to structural and mechanical systems. Many new homebuyers focus their repair budget on aesthetics…
When buying a home, there are several stages to obtaining the bank financing necessary to close the transaction. Perhaps the most important step for a buyer to take, even before looking at houses, is to speak with a lender to get a pre-qualification or…
New Trends For A Home Office: Certain housing trends emerging from the pandemic likely will outlast the virus, real estate professionals predict. The home has become more than a living space. The suburbs have become a hot place to be in the pandemic. Some…
Hot Housing Market Likely To Continue: While winter may be typically a slow season in real estate, economists predict it isn’t likely to happen this year. Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of REALTORS®, says “it will be one of the best…
When looking to buy a home built prior to 2010, a very important consideration is the age of the air conditioning system. In 2010, the EPA banned the use of R22 refrigerant (the stuff that makes the air conditioner chill the air). At that…
This weekend I'll be hosting two open houses: Sunday morning from 11am - 1pm in Seymour and Sunday afternoon from 2pm - 4pm in Stratford. Come join me to tour a beautiful Seymour Colonial and a fantastic new Colonial in Stratford.Click the listings below…
This weekend I'll be hosting an open house in Newtown. Sunday afternoon from 1pm - 3pm. Come join me to tour this beautiful Sandy Hook Colonial.Click the listing below for more details:Sunday, January 12th, 1pm - 3pm61 Marlin Rd, Newtown, CT 06482 | $525,000
Curious about which home features are most important to buyers? A recent survey by Porch.com reveals that the number 1 most sought-after home feature amongst buyers is a back porch or deck. Close 2nd and 3rd were a newly renovated kitchen and hardwood flooring. The ever-popular…
This weekend I'll be hosting an open house in Trumbull. Sunday afternoon from 1pm - 3pm. Come join me to tour this beautifull Trumbull condo. Click the listing below for more details: Sunday, January 12th, 1pm - 3pm 1204 Woodlawn Hills Drive, #1204, Trumbull,…
Although crime is at its lowest levels in nearly 30 years, home-owners are still interested in home security systems. A recent survey by safehome.org illustrates how homeowners feel when comparing a hi-tech approach vs. a low-tech approach to home security. Are You Interested In A…
Thinking about adding some smart touches to your home? This holiday-season, treat it to some technological updates with a smart-home makeover. 1. Voice Assistant: The most common way to get started with smart-home technology is with a voice assistant device such as an Amazon…
The open floor plan has been a popular architectural style for a number of years. Buyers shopping older traditional houses ponder removing walls and opening doorways to create more flow between rooms and give a home more of an expansive feeling. Load-bearing-wall are the…
This weekend I'll be back hosting an open house Sunday from 1pm - 3pm in Fairfield. Come join me at one of the best 4 bedroom colonial values in Fairfield.Click the listing below for more details:Sunday, November 17th, 1pm - 3pm2037 Mill Plain Road,…
Sunday I'll be hosting an open house at a terrific North Stratford colonial. Sunday afternoon from 1pm - 3pm. Come join me to tour this gorgeous newer construction colonial. Click the listing below for more details: Sunday, November 10th, 1pm - 3pm 360 Nutmeg…
This weekend I'll be hosting two open houses: Sunday morning from 11am - 1pm in Trumbull and Sunday afternoon from 2pm - 4pm in Fairfield. Come join me to tour a beautifully Trumbull condo and the best 4 bedroom Colonial value in Fairfield. Click…
This weekend I'll be back in Fairfield: Sunday afternoon from 1pm - 4pm. Come join me at this great 4 bedroom colonial, the best value in Fairfield. Click the listings below for more details: Sunday, October 27th, 1pm - 4pm 2037 Mill Plain…
This weekend I'll be hosting two open houses: Sunday morning from 11am - 1pm in Newtown and Sunday afternoon from 2pm - 4pm, a townhouse condo in Trumbull. Come join me to tour these beautiful homes.Click the listings below for more details:Sunday, October 20th,…
This weekend I'll be hosting open houses on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1pm - 4pm in Fairfield. Come join me to tour this beautifully, well priced, 4 bedroom colonial.Click the listings below for more details:Saturday, October 12th, 1pm - 4pm2037 Mill Plain Road,…
Certain home remodeling projects are making homeowners happier and proving to be well worth the cost and time when they sell their properties, according to a new survey from the National Association of REALTORS. “REALTORS® and homeowners alike recognize the value of taking on…
This weekend I'll be hosting two open houses; Sunday morning from 11am - 1pm in Trumbull and Sunday afternoon from 2pm - 4pm in Monroe. Come join me to tour these beautifully updated condos. Click the listings below for more details: Sunday, September 29th,…
This weekend I'll be hosting an open house on Sunday afternoon from 1pm - 3pm in Bethel. Come join me to tour this beautiful new-construction home.Click the listing below for more details:Sunday, September 22nd, 1pm - 3pm33 Putnam Park Rd, Bethel, CT 06801 | …
Talk about show stopping, jaw dropping, drop dead gorgeous…if all of these sound like something you’d like to think about your home, as you enter at the end of your day…then this is the unit for you to view.
(more…)With interest rates at the lowest levels since October 2016, many people are considering re-financing their existing loans. Homeowners have the potential to save hundreds of dollars per month and thousands over the life of their loans by refinancing. But even with historic low rates,is refinancing…
Recently I helped a buyer client submit a successful bid on a HUD condo. Hud homes can offer a great deal for the savvy buyer. I’ve seen HUD properties sell for over 20% below market value. But the process of buying a house though HUD is quite different than…
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When submitting a rental application, the landlord is going to ask for lots of information. They like to see all of the questions filled out and all of the supporting documents submitted. Being prepared by having that information ahead of time will make filling…
Ahhh! Sparkling floors, gleaming windows, and zero dust bunnies. A thorough cleaning can make your abode feel brand new. But that immaculate house comes with a price…
Thanks to Christine and JD for their business and trust. It was a great time working together to find their terrific new home…
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The debt-to-income ratio is the way mortgage lenders decide how much money you can afford to borrow. It is the percentage of your monthly gross income used to pay your monthly debts (not monthly living expenses). Two calculations are involved…
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