Category: Fairfield County
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Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?
A recent study from the National Association of Realtors shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead. If you’re feeling stressed because you don’t have the time,…
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What’s Motivating Homeowners To Move Right Now
Over the past few years, some homeowners have decided to delay their move. That’s because they don’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. Maybe you are thinking the same thing. And honestly, that’s no surprise. It’s a very common roadblock and is one of the biggest factors…
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Don’t Let These Two Concerns Hold You Back from Selling Your House
If you’re debating whether or not you want to sell right now, it might be because you’ve got some unanswered questions. Does it make sense in today’s market to move? Maybe you’re wondering if it’s even a good idea to move right now. Or you’re stressed because you think you won’t find a house you…
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More Homes, Slower Price Growth – What it Means for You as a Buyer
There are more homes on the market right now than there have been in years. That could be a game changer for you if you are ready to buy. Let’s look at the reasons why. You Have More Options To Choose From An article from Realtor.com helps explain just how much the number of homes…
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Should You Sell Your House or Rent It Out?
When you’re ready to move, figuring out what to do with your house is a big decision. And today, more homeowners are considering renting their home instead of selling it. Recent data from Zillow shows about two-thirds (66%) of sellers thought about renting their home before listing, with nearly a third (28%) taking that possibility…
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The Majority of Veterans are Unaware of a Key VA Loan Benefit
For over 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) homeloans have helped countless Veterans achieve the dream of homeownership. But according to Veterans United, only 3 in 10 Veterans realize they may be able to buy a home without needing a down payment. That’s why it’s so important for Veterans to be aware of this valuable program.…
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What To Look For From This Week’s Fed Meeting
You may be hearing a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve and how their actions will impact the housing market right now. Here’s why… The Fed meets again this week to decide the next step with the Federal Funds Rate. That’s how much it costs banks to borrow from each other. Now, that’s not…
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Is a Fixer Upper Right for You?
Looking to buy a home but feeling like almost everything is out of reach? Here’s the thing. There’s still a way to become a homeowner. Even when affordability seems like a huge roadblock it might be a possibility to own a fixer upper. What is a Fixer Upper? A fixer upper is a home that…
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Why Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market
Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. If you’ve got moving on your mind, your house can really stand out. There are several key reasons why there aren’t enough homes to go around.…