Category: Insights
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A Tale of Two Housing Markets
For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are starting to shift. Some areas are still super competitive for buyers, while others are seeing more homes sit on the market, giving buyers a bit more…
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Paused Your Moving Plans?
Here’s Why It’s Time to Hit Play Again!! It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgement. Conditions just weren’t great. Inventory was too low, prices were too high, and mortgage rates were bouncing all over. That made…
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Household Hazardous Waste May 10
Hazardous Waste – May 10, 2025 Municipalities include: Bridgewater, Bethel, Brookfield, Danbuy, Kent, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sherman, Weston and Wilton. Location: Public Works Facility – 4 Turkey Hill Road, Newtown Time: 9 am – 2 pm What to Bring: What NOT to Bring: WARNING: Lithium batteries are dangerous. They cause…
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4 Ways to Make an Offer that Stands Out This Spring
Now that spring is here, more and more buyers are jumping back into the market, and competition is heating up. If you are serious about landing a home you will love, you need more than just a wish list. You need a smart strategy – and that starts with working with a great agent who…
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Are You Saving Up To Buy a Home? Your Tax Return Can Help
You’ve been working on your savings and dreaming of that moment when you finally have keys to a place that’s truly yours. What you might not realize is that your tax return could give you a little extra cash to help you get there sooner. So if you’re getting a tax refund this year, you…
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Why You Don’t Want to Skip Your Home Inspection
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. And no matter how perfect that house seems, skipping a home inspection is a risk that could cost you a lot more than just time. What Exactly is a Home Inspection? A home inspection gives you a detailed look at the…
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Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge. Some buyers are making one simple trade-off that’s getting them in the door faster: square footage. According to the National Association of Home Buildders, 35% of buyers are willing to purchase something…
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What You Need to Know About Homeowner’s Insurance
Homeowner’s insurance is a must-have to protect what’s probably your biggest investment – your home. And while you never want to think about worst case scenarios, the right coverage is basically your safety net if something goes wrong. Here’s how it helps you: In the simplest sense, it gives you peace of mind. Knowing you…
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Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?
If you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone. That’s more than any other December going all the way back to 2017. Whether it was…