Category: Real Estate

  • Interest Rates

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    What you should do before interest rates rise!!! In today’s real estate market, mortgage interest rates are near record lows. If you have been in your current home for several years and haven’t refinanced lately, there’s a good chance you have a mortgage with an interest rate higher than today’s average. Here are some options…

  • 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…

  • The Right Expert

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    The right expert will guide you through this unprecedented market. In a normal market, it’s good to have an experienced guide coaching you through the process of buying or selling a home. That person can advise you on important things like pricing your home correctly or the first steps to take when you’re ready to…

  • Swimming pool values

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    In the age of coronavirus, many buyers were seeking a pool but is it the right decision for you? If you live in a warmer climate, a pool can increase your property value and make it more likely to sell your home. A home with a pool is a dream-come-true but you are wondering if…

  • Houses Selling Fast

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    Real estate is a hot market these days. Houses are selling at an astonishing rate. If you are looking to sell your house quickly and on the best possible terms, today’s market can’t be beat. Call me….Ben Keeney 203.313.0013 because I will get the best offer for you.

  • This Isn’t a Bubble. It’s Simply Lack of Supply.

    This Isn’t a Bubble. It’s Simply Lack of Supply.

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    Some Highlights In a recent article, Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), discussed the state of today’s housing market. When addressing whether or not today’s high buyer competition and rising home prices are evidence of a housing bubble, Yun said that this “is not a bubble. It is simply lack of supply.” Today’s housing market…

  • Real Estate back to normal

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    Don’t be fooled by Remarkable Real Estate Headlines! While the year-over-year jumps will certainly be striking, consumers should take these numbers with a grain of salt. Essentially, the increases will reflect a combination of two things: sharply lower housing numbers during last year’s virus-related market collapse and the subsequent strong rebound. This will result in…

  • Renovate?

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    When thinking about selling, homeowners frequently feel the need to get their house ready with remodeling to make it more appealing to buyers. However, with so many buyers competing for available homes right now, renovations may not be as vital as they would be in a normal market. Here are two things to keep in…