September 6, 2017

At least a few times a week I get an inquiry from a would-be homebuyer who has found a Connecticut house in foreclosure on Zillow or some other foreclosure site. They want to purchase the house, and they want to know how they can do it or request my help in doing so. There are a few

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September 6, 2017

Many folks, especially first time home buyers looking to get the most for their money are considering fixer-upper homes. Unless you are an experienced contractor or investor with plenty of home rehabbing experience under your belt, here are a few tips to not losing your shirt in the process of buying a fixer-upper home:  Always

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September 6, 2017

There is nothing quite as frustrating as trying to complete a real estate purchase where a bank is the seller…5 TIPS TO GET YOU THROUGH THE FORECLOSURE TRANSACTION:Be patient! While you as the buyer will have strict deadlines to meet and be expected to ask how high when the lender says “jump!”…don’t expect the same

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September 6, 2017

With the recent crash of the real estate market, foreclosures abound and seem like a great deal for many. After all, who wouldn’t want to save money on a home purchase? But SHOULD you pursue a foreclosed home? It’s important that you consider the following before jumping in: Banks can be very frustrating to work

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September 5, 2017

Short sales shouldn’t be a mystery to anyone anymore…however I am still shocked at just how many buyer’s agents attempt to represent clients through these transactions without the slightest clue of how short sales work. This along with inexperienced listing agents on the other side of the short sale are likely the #1 reason so many short sales fail. Time and

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