Tag: Connecticut
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What a Pleasant Surprise
Newtown! You’ve Come to the Right Place! A gentleman stopped by my office on South Main Street in Newtown, last week, looking for directions to Hattertown Road. I asked some pertinant questions about his destination, and understood he was looking for Holcombe Hill Wildlife Preserve. It has the highest elevation point in the area, he…
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Minimum Salary You Need to Make to Buy a Home in Your State
It’s no mystery that cost of living is drastically different depending on where you live. So is the minimum salary you need to buy a home. So, a new study by GOBankingRates set out to find out what minimum salary you would need to make to buy a median-priced home in each of the 50 states, and Washington,…
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Danbury: Best Small Connecticut City Location for Business Startup
Recall that old adage, location, location, location? Danbury, Connnecticut, in Fairfield County, tops the list of best small city location to start a business. According to website, Connecticut By The Numbers, in a survey of 1,269 cities, Danbury ranked 170 in the nation. It was the sole Connecticut city to earn a slot among the nation’s…
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Buying vs. Renting October 2015
Buying a home is still better than renting. Start building your equity today! Once upon a time renting made a lot of sense. Times have changed. Drastic rent increases should make tenants rethink buying. There are hurdles and solutions. Remember, investing in yourself with housing can only be done one way. Buy a home! Hurdle…