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...
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What you need to know when buying a foreclosed home
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...
Choosing the best real estate agent for you: 3 tips
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...
Why you shouldn’t look at “love letters” from potential buyers
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...
3 crucial contingency clauses when buying a home
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...
What you need to know about residential real estate in 2023
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...
Why you should hire a home inspector
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...
Be wary of these signs when viewing a home
Going to see homes for sale that interest you is necessary when you’re looking for a home to purchase. While you might be tempted to look at the layout and aesthetic value of the home, the initial viewing is a good chance to determine if there’s anything amiss with...
3 mistakes to avoid when selling your Connecticut home
You love your beautiful house, but your growing family needs more room. Since your home is well-kept and attractive, you feel sure it will sell right away – and at the price you want. Most first-time sellers feel the same way about their property, but believing your...
Are you required to attend residential real estate closings?
Whether buying or selling a home, you have likely been preparing for the closing day for some time. Now that it is almost here, you experience a crisis or a work issue that rules out your attendance. Since you cannot be there, does it mean the deal has fallen through?...
