Author: Ben

  • Use Your Local Extension Office

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    Everything You Should Be Using Your Local Extension Office for (but Aren’t) Get expert information on gardening, food, conservation, urban agricullture, rabbit-raising, and more. If you grew up on a farm, participated in 40H,, or wenet to a land-grant university, you are probably already aware of what a rich resource your county extension office is…

  • How to Care for Your Septic System

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    Septic system maintenance is not complicated, and it does not need to be expensive. Upkeep comes down to four key elements: Inspect and pump frequently Use water efficiently Properly dispose of waste Maintain your drainfield Inspect and Pump Frequently The average household septic system should be inspected at least every three years by a septic…

  • Main Reason Mortgage Rates Are So High

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    Today’s mortgage rates are top-of-mind for many homebuyers right now. As a result, if you are thinking about buying for the first time or selling your current house to move into a home that better fits your needs, you may be asking yourself these two questions: Why Are Mortgage Rates So High? When Will Rates…

  • The True Value of Homeownership

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    Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, it’s the perfect time to think about all the benefits homeownership provides. Of course, there are financial reasons to buy a house, but it’s important to…

  • Today’s Real Estate Market

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    The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compared. Comparing this year’s numbers…

  • Benefits of Selling Now

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    According to Experts Selling Now Has It’s Benefits If you are trying to decide if now is the time to sell your house, here’s what you should know. The limited number of homes available right now gives you a big advantage. That’s because there are more buyers out there than there are homes for sale.…

  • Household Hazardous Waste

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    Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event For the towns of: Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Kent, New Fairfield,, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefieldd, Roxbury, Sherman, Weston, Wilton Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 9:00am to 1:00pm Bethel High School – 300 Whittlesey Drive, Bethel For more information on what to drop off and what not to drop off go…

  • Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side

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    The Process of Buying a Home The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today’s market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and driving home prices back up as buyers compete…

  • The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates

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    Some Highlights If you are looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power These charts show how rates generally affect your monthly payment The best way to navigate changing mortgage rates and make an informed buying decision is to rely on…