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Case Study:
How to Reduce the Stress of Shopping for a Home

By admin | December 20, 2021

During an unpredictable market, home-buying can be very stressful. Choosing the right realtor and real estate agency can mitigate this home-buying stress. Recently, I helped a young couple navigate the stress of seeing homes before they got snatched up and making offers that were competitive and within budget. There was a point when nearly every … Read more

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Relocation Case Study: Home-Buying in a Short Time-frame

By admin | December 19, 2021

Our team specializes in relocation, so there are many times that we meet with buyers who have to see as many houses in one weekend as possible and make a decision on which home to buy quickly. One story that sticks out involves a couple that was relocating to Connecticut from the mid-west. This was … Read more

first time buying a home in Connecticut

First-time home buyer case study:
How to successfully navigate the home buying process

By admin | November 11, 2021

Sarah and Sam*, new to home-buying, met with me prior to buying their first house. They were just starting their search, not pre-approved to purchase a home and had no idea what the process entailed. I explained the entire home-buying process during our initial meeting and was able to show them several homes before they … Read more

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First-time Home Buyer Tips

By admin | April 11, 2021

Pay off as much dept and create an emergency fund Expand Determine what house price you can afford Expand Save for a down-payment and closing costs Expand Get pre-approved for a loan Expand Research neighborhoods that best fit your needs Expand

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Top reasons why Connecticut is a great place to live

By admin | April 11, 2021

Whether its museums, beaches, hiking, restaurants or beer, Connecticut has a great selection of attractions in every corner of the state. Many of our towns boast extremely high-rated school systems both K-12 as well as state and private universities. See below for some examples of what Connecticut has to offer besides being central to both … Read more

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Home Selling Tips

By admin | April 11, 2021

How do you get top dollar for your home? Here are a few tips that will help you get your house ready to sell! Access these seller tips and find out what you can do to maximize your proceeds! Asbestos Disclaimers Home Selling Tip Expand Sellers can be a little confused when they are asked … Read more