Author: Ben
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Summer
Connecticut’s summer bucket list for 2022 Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, which means the season of outdoor dining, day trips and festivals is upon us. There are many Connecticut summer activities to do every year. Whether it’s the Norwalk Oyster Festival or visiting one of the state’s more than 40 music venues…
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A Recession?
The One Thing Every Homeowner Needs to Know About a Recession A recession does not equal a housing crisis. That’s the one thing that every homeowner today needs to know. Everywhere you look, experts are warning we could be heading toward a recession, and if true, an economic slowdown doesn’t mean homes will lose value.…
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Home Benefits
How Buying or Selling a Home Benefits the Economy and Your Community Are you thinking of buying or selling a home? Chances are you are focusing on the many extraordinary ways it will change your life. But, do you know it has a large impact on your community too? To measure the impact, the National…
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Landscaping
Low Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for Your Yard If you want a beautiful yard without a lot of fuss, here are six low maintenance landscaping tips that will keep your yard looking great with minimal effort. Use Drought Tolerant Plants Watering restrictions are a reality in many areas, and it makes sense to reduce watering chores…
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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…