The Pros and Cons of Selling a House “As-Is” One of the biggest possible challenges for a homeowner can be selling a house. Especially if it is a question of repairs versus improvements. There are multiple factors that can influence how quickly a house sells and for how much. These factors include timing the market; […]
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Seller Financing the Sale of a House
What is Seller Financing the Sale of a House? Seller financing is one of the easiest, and oldest, ways of buying and selling a home. It is also referred to as “owner financing” or “lease-purchase”. But note; it is not the same as “lease-option” (we can explain those differences later). It works best when both […]
New Renovation Project – Harding Street
Harding Street – Perfect Fit for the First Time Home Buyer We’re pleased to announce our latest renovation project. This one will be called “Harding Street” (we’re really creative with our project names). Some quick facts about the Harding Street house: Built in 1940 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms 1 car, detached garage .14 acre lot […]
Budgeting and Planning Home Renovation
The time has come to consider the renovation of your home. One of the most important steps to take is the budget. Some would say it is the most important. But, a poor contractor or bad schedule can drain a budget just as easily as overspending on a fixture. Budgeting a Home Renovation Developing a […]
Connecticut Real Estate Market Sales Price
We are always looking at the market data. Housing prices fluctuate every year. Sometimes, month-to-month swings can be seen if a major event happens in the news. But usually, price adjustments are more identifiable on a quarterly basis. Recently, we were looking at some properties in the State and thought it would be helpful to […]
Unfinished Renovation Project (Flips) on the MLS
Unfinished Renovation Project and Failed Flips It’s not uncommon to find an unfinished renovation project on the MLS that was originally someone’s rehab or “flip” project. I come across these projects and it makes my stomach turn. You might be wondering ‘why’? Well, think about it. More likely than not, the property owner left the […]
5 Easy Steps to Create Curb Appeal When Selling Your Home
We all see it. That one house on the street that looks amazing. Your neighbor’s yard is always cut, while the edges are trimmed. It is as if every blade of grass and flower petal is just blazing in colorful glory. And then there’s the rest of us. The house where the yard is a little […]
5 Steps to Sell a House in Probate
We recognize that selling a house in probate is not part of anyone’s plan. Probate situations can be difficult, especially if the house was ‘intestate’ (meaning no will was in place declaring how to handle the transfer of the property). 5 Basic Steps for Selling a Probate Home Get an attorney – specifically one who […]
10 Easy Steps When Listing Your Home
You Have to be Objective Everyone thinks about this, but so few do it. Getting your house ready to be sold is more than dusting the counters (but yes, please do that as well). Okay, so there are way more things you could do before listing, but we think these are the most relevant and easy […]
Choosing Replacement Windows
Windows Tell a Story We spend a lot of time, and I mean a lot of time, evaluating homes for renovation. When we go through a home, one of the first items we see (naturally) is the windows. They tell a lot about a home. The condition of a window can give insights regarding other […]