Author: Ben

  • Most Qualify for Financing in 2-3 Years After Bankruptcy

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    According to a new study from Lending Tree. Americans who have filed for bankruptcy may be able to rebuild credit faster. They may qualify for a home loan in as little as 2-3 years. This is in stark contrast to the belief that many have that they need to wait 7-10 years.  But, people find their bankruptcies clear…

  • Danbury: Best Small Connecticut City Location for Business Startup

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    Recall that old adage, location, location, location? Danbury, Connnecticut, in Fairfield County, tops the list of best small city location to start a business. According to website, Connecticut By The Numbers, in a survey of 1,269 cities, Danbury ranked 170 in the nation. It was the sole Connecticut city to earn a slot among the nation’s…

  • US Housing Market Still in ‘Buy Territory’!

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    According to the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index. The U.S. housing market has continued to move deeper into buy territory This supports the belief that housing markets across the country remain a sound investment. The BH&J Index is a quarterly report that attempts to answer the question: In today’s housing market, is it…

  • NOT Owning Your Home Can Cost You a Lot of Money!

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    Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! A home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long as America has existed. Let’s look at the financial reasons for owning a home.  Realtor.com recently reported the following. “Buying remains the more attractive option in the long term.…

  • DYI Staging Fixes for Interior Design Mistakes

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    An interior design professional will suggest design fixes by looking at several areas in your interior with a keen and quick eye. They will look at your interior to identify an easy flow from one space to another, well-designed focal points, clean surfaces, and good light. These are key areas that can help your home…

  • Marketing Innovation: Don’t Try This at Home

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    Innovative real estate marketing idea from “as-seen-on-TV” advertising guru. A New York City marketing businessman, Anand Khubani, has come up with an out-of-the-box, fun, real estate marketing idea.  He put a 60-foot screen of what the completed rehabbed facade would look like on the front of an Upper East Side Historic District townhouse. Mr. Khubani is…

  • Smart Home: Where to Begin?

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    Using nothing but the sound of your voice, you can enjoy the benefits of a smart home! But why make your home a smart home? There is little doubt that having a fully connected home is the future of home safety, entertainment, and real-time information. Additionally, many home insurers are providing significant discounts for having…

  • Rising Rates: Consolidate Your Home Mortgage and Equity Loans

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    If you have a home equity line of credit, now may be the time to consolidate it into your first mortgage. So, how will you know if it is a good time to consolidate it into your first mortgage? Home equity loans tend to be variable rate loans, and with rates rising, so will your…

  • Money: Getting the Most of it for Your House

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    It is not unusual for a seller to want to get as much money as they can for their home by pricing their home high. Often, against the advice of their Realtor.  There are many reasons the seller may do this. Beware Overpricing Your Home. Understandably, sellers want to maximize the value of their home. Perhaps, they…