September 5, 2017

There are several costs involved in any property transaction in Connecticut, several of which fall on the home buyer. Besides the actual purchase price and down payment, other costs of sale for the buyer include: Mortgage related costs: Upfront costs of funding your loan generally run 3-5% of the purchase price. These costs include origination fees, appraisal, upfront

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September 5, 2017

Buying your first home can be an exciting and intimidating prospect. So many questions come to mind when deciding whether to buy including:Is this the right time?How much money do I need to buy a home?How long will the process take?Should I consider a foreclosure? How do short sales work?Can I buy a fixer upper and

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September 1, 2017

Did you know that almost half of all homes that go on market ultimately expire unsold? Not very encouraging, is it? If you’ve made the decision to sell, the last thing you want to do is wait in vain for the next 6 months to ultimately end up exactly where you are today. Want to

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September 1, 2017

WANT TO SCARE SOME HOME BUYERS? We all tend to get used to our homes. It’s hard to view things from a buyer’s perspective….Let your pride go and consider these top ten items that could kill your home sale, or cost you big bucks! 10. Major mechanicals: If your roof, furnace or central air are over 25

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September 1, 2017

All home sellers share a common goal – to sell for the most money quickly and easily! The best time to get the most for your home is within the first 30 days on market, so pricing right is key! To determine the right price for your home, an experienced Realtor will run a full market

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