Author: Ben
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Renting or Selling Your House
What’s the Best Move? If you’re a homeowner ready to make a move, you may be thinking about using your current house as a short-term rental property instead of selling it. A short-term rental is typically offered as an alternative to a hotel. They are an investment that’s gained popularity in recent years. A short-term…
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Momentum is Building for New Home Construction
If you are in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you are feeling the impact of having a limited pool of options. And, if your biggest hurdle right now is that you are having trouble finding something you like, don’t forget that…
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Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers
Housing Market One of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them. To help emphasize just how limited housing inventory still is, let’s look at the latest information on active listings, or homes for sale…
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Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash
You might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons why this housing market isn’t like the one we saw in 2008. One of which is how lending standards are different today. Here’s a look at the data to help prove it. Every month, the Mortgage Bankers Association releases the…
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The True Cost of Selling Your House on Your Own
Selling your house is no simple task. While some homeowners opt to sell their homes on their own, known as FSBO (For Sale by Owner), they often encounter various challenges without the guidance of a real estate agent. If you are currently considering selling your house on your own, here’s what you should know. When…
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Energy Efficient Homes
Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers Are you planning to sell your house? If so, you may be surprised to hear just how much buyers value energy efficient and eco-friendly features today. This is especially true as summer officially kicks off. In fact, the 2023 Realtors and Sustainability Report from the National Association of Realtors shows…
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Down Payment
Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Need To Know If you are planning to buy your first home, then you are probably focused on saving for all the costs involved in such a big purchase. One of the expenses that may be at the top of your mind is your down payment. If…
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Buying or Selling a Home
Why Buying or Selling a Home Helps the Economy and Your Community. If you’re thinking about buying or selling a house, it’s important to know that it doesn’t just affect your life, but also your community. The chart below shows how much economic activity is generated by homes sales and it’s impact. As the visual…
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Stink Bugs
What To Do BEFORE They Devour Fruit Trees & Gardens Brown marmorated stink bugs are on the move in gardens in Connecticut, though you may see the damage left behind by the shield-shapped menace until July or August. Stink bugs’ preferred diet comes from fruit orchards, ornamental trees and garden vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and…