Tag: Connecticut

  • What a Pleasant Surprise

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    Newtown! You’ve Come to the Right Place! A gentleman stopped by my office on South Main Street in Newtown, last week, looking for directions to Hattertown Road. I asked some pertinant questions about his destination, and understood he was looking for Holcombe Hill Wildlife Preserve. It has the highest elevation point in the area, he…

  • The COST of Your Home Will Be LESS Than Your Parents’ Home Was

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    There is no doubt that the price of a home in most regions of the country is greater now than at any time in history. However, when we look at the cost of a home, it is cheaper to own today than it has been historically. The Difference Between PRICE and COST The price of a home is the dollar…

  • Minimum Salary You Need to Make to Buy a Home in Your State

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    It’s no mystery that cost of living is drastically different depending on where you live. So is the minimum salary you need to buy a home.   So, a new study by GOBankingRates set out to find out what minimum salary you would need to make to buy a median-priced home in each of the 50 states, and Washington,…

  • Danbury: Best Small Connecticut City Location for Business Startup

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    Recall that old adage, location, location, location? Danbury, Connnecticut, in Fairfield County, tops the list of best small city location to start a business. According to website, Connecticut By The Numbers, in a survey of 1,269 cities, Danbury ranked 170 in the nation. It was the sole Connecticut city to earn a slot among the nation’s…

  • NOT Owning Your Home Can Cost You a Lot of Money!

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    Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! A home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long as America has existed. Let’s look at the financial reasons for owning a home.  Realtor.com recently reported the following. “Buying remains the more attractive option in the long term.…

  • Money: Getting the Most of it for Your House

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    It is not unusual for a seller to want to get as much money as they can for their home by pricing their home high. Often, against the advice of their Realtor.  There are many reasons the seller may do this. Beware Overpricing Your Home. Understandably, sellers want to maximize the value of their home. Perhaps, they…

  • Buying Remains Cheaper Than Renting in 39 States!

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    In the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia, they explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. The updated numbers show that the range is an average of 3.5% less expensive in San Jose (CA), all the way…

  • Buying vs. Renting October 2015

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    Buying a home is still better than renting. Start building your equity today! Once upon a time renting made a lot of sense.  Times have changed.  Drastic rent increases should make tenants rethink buying. There are hurdles and solutions. Remember, investing in yourself with housing can only be done one way.  Buy  a home! Hurdle…