Category: Insights
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Is It Easier To Find a Home To Buy Now?
One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But that’s starting to change. The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com to show there are more homes on the market in 2024 than there have been in any of the…
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Closing Costs
What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs Before making the decision to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you will be responsible for. While you are busy saving for the down payment, don’t forget you will want to prep for closing costs too. Here’s some helpful information on what…
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Bird Strikes on Windows at Home
We know sometimes birds hit windows, and it’s much worse during migration. Here are a few simple things you can do to stop windows strikes. Unfortunately sometimes birds run into our windows. That’s why bird strike window is a common internet search. It can be much worse during spring and fall migration. It’s never fun…
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Spring Things to do in Fairfield County
Winter has passed! There are loads of fun things to do now that the air is warm and the sun is shining. Flower Power: The first colorful blooms of spring bring a sense of renewal to our souls. Check out the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens and Goodbody Garden in Stamford, the 40 acre New Canaan…
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Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?
Thinking about buying a home? If so, you are probably wondering should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make this decision for you, but here’s some information that can help you decide. What’s Next for Home Prices? In the latest survey, experts say home prices are going to keep going up for the next…
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How to Test Your Soil and Why You Should
You can use an at-home kit, or send out some soil to be professionally tested When it comes to your plants, you can’t cheat. If you cut a corner, the results are going to be felt in your garden. Stressed plants that are susceptible to disease, produce less fruit and fruit that tastes less awesome.…
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What to Start Seeding and Planting in March
March is finally your time, gardeners – but you still want to be selective about what you seed this early. If you are a gardening enthusiast, you have been waiting anxiously throughout February to start putting seeds in soil. March is finally your time, but you still want to be selective about what you seed…
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The Best Ways to Overcome Home Maintenance Anxiety
Maintain your home with confidence and without fear! Home maintenance can feel like a lot. Repairs and even routine upkeep can seem daunting. If you aren’t handy, they can be overwhelming. But putting off repairs can lead to bigger issues down the road. Even it you don’t have much experience, or just need to understand…
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Your Home is a Powerful Investment
Going into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash. Some in the media were even forecasting home prices would drop by as much as 10-20%. That might have made you feel a bit unsure about buying a home. But here’s what actually happened.…