Category: Insights
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The Newest Home-Buying Puzzle
What to Pay Your Real Estate Agent A settlement that stands to do away with real estate commission rules is rewriting the playbook for home buyers. Home buyers have long been told they have one way to work with a real estate agent. Starting this summer, they are poised to have many. Buyer Options One…
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The Best Week to List Your House is Almost Here
Are You Thinking About Making a Move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is just around the corner. A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends over the past several years (with the exception of 2020, since…
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Is It Easier To Find a Home To Buy Now?
One of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But that’s starting to change. The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com to show there are more homes on the market in 2024 than there have been in any of the…
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Closing Costs
What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Closing Costs Before making the decision to buy a home, it’s important to plan for all the costs you will be responsible for. While you are busy saving for the down payment, don’t forget you will want to prep for closing costs too. Here’s some helpful information on what…
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Bird Strikes on Windows at Home
We know sometimes birds hit windows, and it’s much worse during migration. Here are a few simple things you can do to stop windows strikes. Unfortunately sometimes birds run into our windows. That’s why bird strike window is a common internet search. It can be much worse during spring and fall migration. It’s never fun…
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Spring Things to do in Fairfield County
Winter has passed! There are loads of fun things to do now that the air is warm and the sun is shining. Flower Power: The first colorful blooms of spring bring a sense of renewal to our souls. Check out the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens and Goodbody Garden in Stamford, the 40 acre New Canaan…
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Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?
Thinking about buying a home? If so, you are probably wondering should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make this decision for you, but here’s some information that can help you decide. What’s Next for Home Prices? In the latest survey, experts say home prices are going to keep going up for the next…
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How to Test Your Soil and Why You Should
You can use an at-home kit, or send out some soil to be professionally tested When it comes to your plants, you can’t cheat. If you cut a corner, the results are going to be felt in your garden. Stressed plants that are susceptible to disease, produce less fruit and fruit that tastes less awesome.…