Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Sellers of luxury properties have more concerns about selling than sellers of properties that are not considered luxury homes. Because of the amount of money involved in the transaction, selling a luxury home has additional hurdles. Our real estate agents help you get over some of these hurdles. My House is Unique —...

Image by Wayne Feickert from Pixabay Whether you are buying a condo as a starter home, downsizing or if you just don’t like taking care of a yard, a condo might be the perfect situation for you. However, even with the plus of not having to maintain a yard, condos do have other pros and cons. Low Maintenance...

Image by David Pereiras from Shutterstock Your FICO score is a key factor used to determine if you qualify for a mortgage. The Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) is the creator of the most common credit score used by home loan providers. The algorithm used to create your score is a closely-guarded industry secret. But in general, it factors...

Photo by SuperJHS via Pixabay In the modern home, nothing combines practicality and style like a cubby bookshelf. Children can keep books or toys organized. They set the perfect backdrop for a display of photos, figurines, delicate dishes or other collectibles. And if you size them right, just add some baskets to turn some of your shelves into...

Image by Steve Heap from Shutterstock An active housing market has reduced the number of foreclosed homes in inventory, but there will always be foreclosed homes available to purchase. Many buyers are not aware of what to expect when purchasing a foreclosure. Here are some home truths about buying a distressed home. You’re not always getting a deal....

Photo by Ricarda Molck via Pixabay More and more communities are creating spaces for both individual homes and multifamily townhomes. Both styles offer lots of space, comfortable living and access to a neighborhood's amenities -- but there are some key differences that might make one style more suitable for you than another. Learning more about the differences between...

Photo by Photo Mix via Pixabay For many investors, purchasing a property to rent out just makes sense. But finding properties that'll help you meet your long-term goals can be tricky. Whether you're considering a turnkey property or a property to rehab and rent yourself, keeping these tips in mind will help you weed out low-performers while you're...

Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay There are a variety of different terms that you must become familiar with as you purchase a new home. You have to pay an application fee, underwriting fees, titles fees and more. But one that seems to leave many buyers scratching their heads is the recording fee. A recording fee is a...

Photo by Christian Heitz via Pexels Sometimes, small town life is just what you crave. If you’re considering a move and want a community with that feel, there are several in the East Coast that deliver it beautifully. From New York to Pennsylvania, here are some of the top small towns that you need to see for yourself....

Photo by Peter from Pexels When everyday people take out a homeowners' insurance policy, there is an expectation that you enjoy secure coverage in the event of a loss. That sigh of relief many people experience when signing off on a policy may be an illusion, to some extent. That’s because not every severe weather event is covered...

Newly renovated mid-century home with open floor plan. The first floor features a recently remodeled kitchen with granite counters, new Bosch appliances, and new cabinets. Expansive wrap around granite breakfast bar opens to sunroom with walls of windows and slider to new oversized deck. Off the kitchen you’ll find a spacious living room with wood burning fireplace and entertainment sized dining room. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths including master with en-suite and walk-in closet round out the first floor. The walkout lower level, with approx. 1200 sf of additional finished space, has an extra-large family room with wall of stone surrounding 2nd...

Move right in to this immaculate 4 bedroom cape with 2 full baths, open floor plan, and large first floor family room ALL FOR LESS THAN IT WOULD COST YOU TO RENT! Over 1400 sf of living space. New natural gas On-Demand heating system, recently painted inside and out. Newer roof, beautifully updated bath, eat-in kitchen, dining room, clean dry partially finished basement. Deck off family room abuts new above ground pool. Quiet street, close proximity to Yale, and downtown New Haven, shops, restaurants, highway. (Dining room light fixture does not convey as it is of sentimental value, it will be replaced.) **Vision Appraisal has Year Built...