Category: Buyer

  • Does your House have what buyers want?

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    Remote work is here to stay. Many companies are choosing to delay reopening or go remote full-time, and today’s buyers are looking for homes with more space to support their work needs. Among employees looking for new jobs, almost one in ten say it’s because they moved away from the office while working remotely and…

  • If you’re a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough?

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    In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they will be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a typical housing market, buyers try to determine how much less than the asking price they can offer and still get the home. From there, the buyer and seller typically…

  • Rents on the Rise

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    Is Now the Time to Buy? According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country. The report (https://www.realtor.com/research/june-2021-rent) found rents rose by 8.1% from the same time last year. If you are a renter concerned about rising prices, now may be the…

  • Buyer Concerns

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    Today’s Biggest Buyer Concerns I’ll rent instead. Some may consider renting as the better option; however the monthly cost of renting a home is skyrocketing. So far in 2021, rental prices have grown a staggering 9.2% If you continue to rent, chances are your rent will keep increasing at a fast pace. That means you…

  • Moving in…

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    More suggestions for projects to do before you move into your new home. Refinish Wood Floors…..Redoing floors can be a major expense if you have a contractor do the work; however, professional floor refinishing can have an incredible effect on your home’s appearance. Of course, you can do yourself but if there’s a lot of…

  • Before you move in…

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    Before moving into a new house, people often take care of major structural, electrical or plumbing projects. But there are a number of smaller projects that are easier to accomplish while you are still living somewherre else. A few suggestions follow …… Repair and Paint the Garage Floor…..before you load up the garage with your…

  • Imagine beyond the Imagination

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    I encourage you to be aware of the above because these are just myths. Contact me Ben Keeney 203.313.0013 to discuss further and to determine what your opportunities are in the real estate market.

  • Buying a Home?

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    Looking forward to buying a new home? Before making such a big purchase, know that while your typical 20% down payment may be one of the largest expenses, there are additional fees and hidden costs to prepare for. 1.Closing costs: Closing costs could range from 2% to 5% of your home’s price. 2.Origination fee: Fee…

  • Is it time to buy a bigger home

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    Between 25 and 40 years old are the prime homebuying years when many people begin to form their own households and invest in real estate. Spending more time at home these days has caused a growing need for more space or upgraded features making moving more desirable than ever. For those millennials who already own…