Category: Insights
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Are the Top 3 Housing Market Questions on Your Mind?
When it comes to what’s happening in the Housing Market, there’s a lot of confusion going around right now. You may hear one thing in conversation with your friends, see something totally different on the news, and read something on social media that contradicts both of those thoughts. And, if you are thinking about making…
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Clarifying Lawsuits
Three Things to Know About the Real Estate Class-Action Commissions Lawsuits What Are The Lawsuits About? While all of these cases have different key players, they all seek to change the longstanding practice of homesellers paying commissions for both the buyer and listing agents through the proceeds of the sale. The plaintiffs believe that current…
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What is a Hubbard Clause In a Real Estate Transaction?
A Hubbard clause is an addendum or rider to a residential real estate purchase agreement. It makes the purchase contingent upon the buyer selling their own home first. It’s important you hire an attorney familiar with how they work and the potential pitfalls. They are becoming more common in Fairfield County. They come in many…
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Top Cities Show Home Prices Are Still Climbing
If you’re considering buying a home or selling your current one to find something that better suits your needs, you may have questions about what’s happening with home prices today. Here’s what you need to know. There’s still a lot of confusion and misinformation out there. No matter what you may have heard, the national…
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Homeowner Net Worth Has Skyrocketed
If you’re weighing your options to decide whether it makes more sense to rent or buy a home today, here’s one key data point that could help you feel more confident in making your decision. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board releases the Survey of Consumer Finances. That report covers the difference in net…
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Reasons to Sell Your House Before the New Year
As the year winds down, you may have decided it’s time to make a move and put your house on the market. But should you sell now or wait until January? It may be tempting to hold off until after the holidays. Here are three reasons to make your move before the new year. Get…
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Protect Your Plants Before a Freeze
Three Things To Do to Protect Your Plants Before a Freeze Much of the U.S. is entering freeze season. I’m not talking a light morning frost, but a full-on freeze. While ideally we would all be planting natives that are well-accustomed to our local climate, it’s not always realistic. We like what we like and…
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A Real Estate Agent Helps Take the Fear Out of the Market
Ben Keeney at RE/MAX * bnkeeney@remax.net * 203-313-0013 Do negative headlines and talk on social media have you feeling worried about the housing market? Maybe you have even seen or heard something lately that scares you and makes you wonder if you should still buy or sell a home right now. Regrettably, when news in…
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Foreclosures and Bankruptcies Won’t Crash the Housing Market
If you have been following the news recently, you might have seen articles about an increase in foreclosures and bankruptcies. That could be making you feel uneasy, especially if you’re thinking about buying or selling a house. Even though the numbers are going up, the data shows the housing market isn’t headed for a crisis.…