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There are many benefits to working with a real estate agent professional when selling your home. During challenging times, like what we face today, it becomes even more important to have an expert you trust to help guide you through the process. If you are considering selling on your own (For Sale By Owner FSBO),…

When it comes to what’s happening in the Housing Market, there’s a lot of confusion going around right now. You may hear one thing in conversation with your friends, see something totally different on the news, and read something on social media that contradicts both of those thoughts. And, if you are thinking about making…

Three Things to Know About the Real Estate Class-Action Commissions Lawsuits What Are The Lawsuits About? While all of these cases have different key players, they all seek to change the longstanding practice of homesellers paying commissions for both the buyer and listing agents through the proceeds of the sale. The plaintiffs believe that current…

A Hubbard clause is an addendum or rider to a residential real estate purchase agreement. It makes the purchase contingent upon the buyer selling their own home first. It’s important you hire an attorney familiar with how they work and the potential pitfalls. They are becoming more common in Fairfield County. They come in many…

If you’re considering buying a home or selling your current one to find something that better suits your needs, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today. Here’s what you need to know. There’s still a lot of confusion and misinformation out there. No matter what you may have heard, the national…

If you’re weighing your options to decide whether it makes more sense to rent or buy a home today, here’s one key data point that could help you feel more confident in making your decision. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board releases the Survey of Consumer Finances. That report covers the difference in net…

As the year winds down, you may have decided it’s time to make a move and put your house on the market. But should you sell now or wait until January? It may be tempting to hold off until after the holidays. Here are three reasons to make your move before the new year. Get…

Ben Keeney at RE/MAX * bnkeeney@remax.net * 203-313-0013 Do negative headlines and talk on social media have you feeling worried about the housing market? Maybe you have even seen or heard something lately that scares you and makes you wonder if you should still buy or sell a home right now. Regrettably, when news in…