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CT Real Estate Capital Gains Tax: What Connecticut Home Sellers Should Know

CT Real Estate Capital Gains Tax: What Connecticut Home Sellers Should Know What is capital gains tax when selling a home in Connecticut?Capital gains tax in Connecticut real estate is the tax you may owe on the profit from selling a home, and understanding it before you list can help you keep more of your […]
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Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now

Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest move you can make is to start […]
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How do I sell my home fast in New Haven, CT without cutting my price? — Heike Severine’s advice

How do I sell my home fast in New Haven, CT without cutting my price? — Heike Severine’s advice **How do I sell my home fast in New Haven, CT without cutting my price?** To sell your home quickly in New Haven County without dropping your price, you need a balanced strategy — realistic pricing, […]
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Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash

Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here’s a trend worth paying attention to: More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage. And, if […]

Sellers CT Real Estate Capital Gains Tax: What Connecticut Home Sellers Should Know CT Real Estate Capital Gains Tax: What Connecticut Home Sellers Should Know What is capital gains tax when selling a home in Connecticut?Capital gains tax in Connecticut real estate is the tax you may owe on the profit from selling a home, and understanding it before you list can help you keep more of your […]

Sellers Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now Planning To Sell in 2026? Start the Prep Now You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest move you can make is to start […]

Sellers How do I sell my home fast in New Haven, CT without cutting my price? — Heike Severine’s advice How do I sell my home fast in New Haven, CT without cutting my price? — Heike Severine’s advice **How do I sell my home fast in New Haven, CT without cutting my price?** To sell your home quickly in New Haven County without dropping your price, you need a balanced strategy — realistic pricing, […]

Sellers Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash Downsizing Without Debt: How More Homeowners Are Buying Their Next House in Cash If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here’s a trend worth paying attention to: More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage. And, if […]

Sellers Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It If your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset. That frenzied seller’s market is behind us. And here are the numbers to prove it. From Frenzy to “Normal” Right now, about 50% […]

Sellers Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think Why Selling Without an Agent Can Cost You More Than You Think Cutting out the agent might seem like a smart way to save when you sell your house. But here’s the hard truth. Last year, homes that sold with an agent went for almost 15% more than those that sold without one. That gap […]

Sellers Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you were one of them. And if so, no judgment. Conditions just weren’t great. Inventory was too low, prices were too high, and mortgage rates were bouncing […]

Buyers Move Meter New Haven, CT VS Naples, FL make your next move the right move Wherever your dreams take you, use the Move Meter® to help you get there. Compare locations based on living affordability, average home prices and other important factors. Try it out with whatever city you dream of moving to. Once you know where […]

MONEY MATTERS Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that’s generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has shifted as inventory has […]

Sellers Headed Back Into the Office? You May Decide To Move Headed Back Into the Office? You May Decide To Move It’s no secret that remote work has surged over the last few years. And that flexibility gave a lot of people the freedom to move — and work — from wherever they wanted. But now, a growing number of companies are requiring employees to return […]

Sellers Do You Know How Much Your Home Is Worth? Do You Know How Much Your Home Is Worth? Over the past few years, you’ve probably seen a whole lot of headlines about how home prices keep going up. But have you ever stopped to think about what that actually means for your home? Home prices have risen dramatically over the past five years — […]

Sellers The Secret To Selling This Spring The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now Spring is the busiest season in the housing market. It’s the time of year when buyers are most active – that means it’s when homes sell faster and for top dollar. If you’ve already got a move on your mind, why not list this […]

Sellers The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. But some sellers haven’t adjusted to where the market is today. They’re not factoring in that there are more homes for sale or that buyers are being more selective with their […]

Sellers Roughly 11,000 Homes Will Sell Today Roughly 11,000 Homes Will Sell Today – Will Yours Be One of Them? Are you hesitant to sell your house because you’re worried no one’s buying with rates and prices where they are right now? Here’s some perspective that can help. The market actually isn’t at a standstill. While there weren’t as many sales […]

Buyers Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market Wondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? The best way to get that information is to lean on the pros. Experts are constantly updating and revising their […]

Buyers The #1 Reason People Move: To Be Closer to Family and Friends The #1 Reason People Move: To Be Closer to Family and Friends Have you ever thought about packing up and moving to be closer to the people who mean the most to you? Maybe you’re tired of long drives to see your family or wish your kids could spend more time with their grandparents. Clearly, […]

Sellers Only an Expert Agent Can Give You an Accurate Value of Your Home Only an Expert Agent Can Give You an Accurate Value of Your Home In today’s digital age, it’s tempting to rely on automated tools for everything — including figuring out how much your house is worth. But be careful. The automated estimates you’re seeing online often miss key details that affect the true market value of your […]

Buyers Why Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes Sense Why Moving to a More Affordable Area Makes Sense Moving to a more affordable area could be the fresh start you need to get ahead financially. While some markets are certainly more affordable than others, know that working with a trusted real estate agent to find what fits your budget and your desired location – […]

Sellers Should You Sell Your House or Rent It Out? Should You Sell Your House or Rent It Out? When you’re ready to move, figuring out what to do with your house is a big decision. And today, more homeowners are considering renting their home instead of selling it. Recent data from Zillow shows about two-thirds (66%) of sellers thought about renting their home before listing, with nearly a […]

Buyers Don’t Fall for These Real Estate Agent Myths Don’t Fall for These Real Estate Agent Myths When it’s time to buy or sell a home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is who you’ll work with as your agent. That choice will have an impact on your entire experience and how smoothly it goes. As you figure out who you’ll partner with, it’s important to know […]