Author: Ben
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Home Inspection vs Appraisal
What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal? If you’re planning to buy a home, an inspection is an important step in the process. It assesses the condition of the home before you finalize the transaction. An appraisal is a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy.…
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An Expert Gives You Clarity in Today’s Housing Market
Ben Keeney * RE/MAX Right Choice * 203-313-0013 The housing market has been going through shifts lately. That’s why it’s so important to work with a professional who can be your guide throughout the process. I will give you the best advice on what’s really happening with home prices, housing supply, and expert projections. I…
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Balancing Your Wants and Needs
Balancing your wants and needs as a homebuyer this spring! Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than in more normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: “While the number of…
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Birding in Connecticut
Want to try something new? Birding might be just what you are looking for. It’s a fun activity for all ages to enjoy and learn about all different kinds of bird species and the habitats they live in. Here are a few suggestions for bird viewing locations: Windsor Locks Canal Trail The canal is an…
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Your Tax Refund
Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news. Yout tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying…
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Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for SPRING
The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers. “Spring is officially here. New data suggests that more buyers are back in the market.” We know buyer activity is…
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Big Advantage If You Sell This Spring
Thinking about selling your house? If you’ve been waiting for the right time, it could be now while the supply of homes for sale is so low. “….The big question is whether we are finally starting to see the seasonal spring increase in inventory. The answer is no, because active listings fell to a new…
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Two Reasons You Should Sell Your House
Home in 2023? – Top 2 Reasons Let’s break those reasons down and explore how they might resonate with you. 1. I Want To Take Advantage of the Current Market & Make a Profit When you decide to sell your house, how much you’ll make from the sale will likely be top of mind. So,…
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Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There!
We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some benefits to being a buyer in today’s market that give you good reason to stick with your…