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You might think that only celebrities want to keep their address private when they buy a new place. However, if you live in an area that entertainment, sports and other celebrities call home, you probably regularly see news of their latest home purchases. Real estate...
If you or your spouse is a do-it-yourselfer, you may not be put off by ads for “unique fixer-upper opportunities” when you’re looking for a home. However, when you see a home advertised for sale “as-is,” it’s crucial to know what you’re getting into. Not all “as-is”...
Buying a home, even if you've done it before, can be exciting. However, you need to consider some factors to make informed decisions. And one of them, which you may have probably heard many times, is location. The neighborhood you choose to buy a home in matters....
Over the past several years, the residential real estate market in Connecticut and across the country has experienced significant ups and downs. At present, most of Connecticut is considered a true seller’s market, as there is low inventory and high demand. It is...
You are looking to purchase a home, but you are also looking for the best possible bargain you can get. And you’ve probably read somewhere that a foreclosed home can be a great deal. After all, foreclosed homes typically sell for less. However, buying a foreclosed...
Purchasing a new house is one of the most stressful things you can do. It often feels like nothing ever seems to go to plan and there’s a lot of time spent waiting around. Having a good real estate agent can make the entire process go much more smoothly. Whether...
If you sold a home a few years back (or more), particularly in a competitive housing market, you may have received some emails or actual letters from prospective buyers who’d made an offer. Unfortunately, they’re not completely a thing of the past. These “love...
A contingency clause is something you insert into a real estate contract to allow you to back out if you encounter last-minute problems. If you do not put them in, you may have no choice but to proceed or face costly consequences. While you should obviously do your...
Whether you hope to sell, purchase or sell and purchase residential real estate this year, it is important to stay on top of market trends and shifts that will influence transactions over the next 12 months. When it comes to residential real estate, knowledge is...
Are you looking to buy your first home? Then you shouldn’t jump on the first home that crosses your path. Otherwise, you could end up buying a home you regret and later pay for massive repairs. Instead, as any experienced home buyer knows, you should hire a home...