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Posted on 12/15/2019

Should You Decline an Offer to Purchase?

In some instances, it may be beneficial to reject an offer to purchase your home. Because if a homebuying proposal fails to meet your expectations, you may want to wait for another offer to come your way. Reviewing a homebuying proposal and determining whether to reject this offer can be tricky. But we're here to help you evaluate an...

Offer To Purchase

Selling Your Home

Posted on 12/08/2019

When to Hold a Successful Open House

Photo by Paul Brennan via PixabayThe Open House is just a part of the marketing strategy to effectively sell a home, but it can be an important one. The number of people it attracts can strongly correlate with both the number and quality of the offers you receive. So while you may not have the luxury of selling...

Open House

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Posted on 12/01/2019

What Is the Ideal Initial House Asking Price?

As you get ready to add your house to the real estate market, you likely will consider high and low initial asking prices. However, it is important to remember that no two residences are exactly alike. And much in the same vein, the initial asking price for your home may vary from that of a similar residence based on...

Choosing The Right Price When Selling Your Home

How To Set An Asking Price For Your Home

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Posted on 11/24/2019

4 Interior Design Styles That Are Sure To Impress

Do you ever look at pictures of dream homes online and wonder what yours is missing? The answer probably lies in a cohesive design style. All homes are built around architectural and design principles. Whether you realize it or not, there are probably at least two or three interior design styles that would perfectly complement your home’s architecture, giving...

Interior Design

Home Style

Posted on 11/17/2019

How to Gain Preapproval

Thinking of buying a home in the near future? You're going to need a preapproval. This tells real estate agents that you're serious about the home-buying process, and it alerts sellers that you're a solid, low-risk candidate. Preapprovals aren't always easy to score, however. And if you're someone who's had a few credit issues in the past, you...

Credit

Credit Repair

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Posted on 11/10/2019

Hanging Baskets 101 — What You Need to Know to Make Them Thrive

Photo by PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay Hanging baskets add personal enjoyment as well as curb appeal to any home. If you're the creative type, you may prefer to make your own rather than purchase ready-made hanging baskets from home and garden retailers. However, DIY hanging baskets sometimes fail to thrive. The following tips and tricks help ensure that your...

Home Decor

Curb Appeal

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Posted on 11/03/2019

The Basics of Staging

Photo by ProgrammingIBC via Pixabay One of the most important things you can do before you list your home for sale is to stage it. Home staging refers to arranging the home’s furnishings and decor so it looks as good as possible. In other words, you use the decor and furnishings to make the home look like a...

Basics

Home Staging

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Posted on 10/27/2019

Craft a House Selling Blueprint

Selling a home can be quick and seamless, particularly for an individual who crafts a property selling blueprint. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you create a successful plan to sell your house. 1. Analyze the Local Housing Market A seller who understands the housing market in his or her city or town may be...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 10/20/2019

What Does It Take to List a Home?

Listing a home may be simple. In fact, if you know what it takes to craft an engaging house listing, you could speed up the property selling journey. Now, let's take a look at three tips to ensure you can create an effective home listing. 1. Evaluate Your Home's Strengths and Weaknesses Your home likely has served you well,...

Home Listing

Tips On Selling

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Posted on 10/13/2019

Homebuyers: Writing a Great Offer Letter

While buying a home in a seller’s market, it pays to stand out from the crowd. One way to do that is with a memorable offer letter that captures the seller’s attention from the start. You must include all the right elements, however, to effectively win them over and earn the chance to buy your dream property. To...

Offer Letter

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Posted on 10/06/2019

5 Points to Ponder Before You Sell Your House

Why are you selling? It is your investment, and you can do whatever you want with your house, but it’s helpful to scrutinize your reasons for wanting to sell. You might feel that your new station in life warrants a bigger home in a Beverly Hills-type neighborhood. However, will you be able to keep up with the mortgage...

Selling Your Home

House Prices

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Posted on 10/03/2019

Another Property Sold - 21 Deer Run, New Fairfield, CT 06812

Unimproved .85 acre Candlewood Lake Front Lot with approximately 200 feet of lake frontage in the private community of Candlewood Isle. No testing has been done. Raw land. Rocky and...

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