Author: Ben
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Seller’s Market
What you need to know about selling in a Seller’s Market Even if you haven’t been following real estate news, you’ve likely heard about the current sellers’ market. That’s because there’s a lot of talk about how strong market conditions are for people who want to sell their houses. But if you’re thinking about listing…
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Bird Pecking
Why is a BIRD pecking at my window and car mirror? How do I make a bird stop pecking on my window? When a bird begins doing this, it has mistaken its own reflection for another bird. It is trying to drive it away. Some individuals become obsessed with these phantom rivals and may attack…
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Rising Mortgage Rates
How to approach rising mortgage rates as a buyer In the last few weeks, the average 30 year fixed mortgage rate inched up to 5%. While that news may have you questioning the timing of your home search, the truth is, timing has never been more important. You may be tempted to put your plans…
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Housing Market
Is it enough to offer asking price in today’s market? Thinking of buying a home this season? What do you need to do to get your offer accepted? In previous years, it was common for buyers to try and determine how much less than the asking price they could offer to still get the home.…
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Homebuying
Nearly 75% of Americans Are Confused by Closing Costs, Preapproval or Other Homebuying Steps Here’s a Helpful Cheat Sheet Most likely, unless you have already purchased a home or work in real estate, you don’t feel like you know enough about what it takes to buy a house. At least, that’s the norm for many…
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Spring is Here
When the snow and ice finally thaw and things start to turn green again, that’s a perfect time to explore Connecticut. Walk the shoreline or head for the hills, Connecticut offers many spring activities. Spring Festivals, Flowers and Family Fun Celebrate springtime and the warmer weather with a visit to one of the state’s many…
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Home Buying
What You Need to Budget for When Buying a Home When it comes to buying a home, it can feel a bit intimidating to know how much you need to save and where to find that information. But you should know, you’re not expected to have all the answers yourself. I will help you understand…
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Spring Move?
On the Fence of Whether or Not to Move This Spring? Consider this if you are thinking of selling your house. Because you’ve heard prices are rising, listings are going fast, and seller’s are getting multiple offers on their homes is it time? Why are conditions so good for sellers today? And, what can you…
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Interest Rates
Mortgage interest rates hit 5% for the first ime in a decade After falling to historic lows last year, mortgage rates are rising sharply. On April 5, they hit their highest point in more than a decade with the average interest rate for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage topping 5%, up from 3% just…