Category: Insights
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Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for SPRING
The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers. “Spring is officially here. New data suggests that more buyers are back in the market.” We know buyer activity is…
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Big Advantage If You Sell This Spring
Thinking about selling your house? If you’ve been waiting for the right time, it could be now while the supply of homes for sale is so low. “….The big question is whether we are finally starting to see the seasonal spring increase in inventory. The answer is no, because active listings fell to a new…
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Two Reasons You Should Sell Your House
Home in 2023? – Top 2 Reasons Let’s break those reasons down and explore how they might resonate with you. 1. I Want To Take Advantage of the Current Market & Make a Profit When you decide to sell your house, how much you’ll make from the sale will likely be top of mind. So,…
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Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There!
We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some benefits to being a buyer in today’s market that give you good reason to stick with your…
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Invasive Shrubs
Never plant these invasive shrubs (and what to grow instead!) Exotic invasive shrubs pose a threat to natural areas. The qualities that make them attractive and low maintenance also allow them to survive and spread into the woods and fields. Once there, they outcompete native plants that are vital to the survival of wildlife. Removing…
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Buying a Home Is a Sound Decision
Why Buying a Home is a Sound Decision If you are thinking about buying a home, you want to know the decision will be a good one. That means thinking about what home prices are projected to do in the coming years. How will that impact your investment? This year, we aren’t seeing home prices…
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How to Clean Bird Baths
How to Clean a Bird Bath the Right Way! Offer clean water for your birds. Experts explain the best ways how to clean a bird bath and how to keep algae from growing in the water. A mixture of water and bleach can be an effective cleaning solution. Test a small area first before cleaning…
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Balancing Your Wants & Needs as a Homebuyer this Spring
Though there are more homes for sale now than there were at this time last year, there’s still an undersupply with fewer houses available than normal, pre-pandemic years. The Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com puts it this way: “While the number of homes for sale is increasing, it is still 43.2% lower than…
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Connecticut Information
Here are a few interesting facts about Connecticut Nickname: The Constitution State Statehood: 1788, 5th State Population: 3,606,000 (2021) Capitol: Hartford Biggest City: Bridgeport Abbreviation: CT State Bird: American Robin Flower: Mountain Laurel The Nutmeg State Early inhabitants had the reputation of being so ingenious and shrewd that they were able to make and sell…