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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 […]
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Listing Spotlight: Affordable 1-Bedroom Co-op in Success Village, Bridgeport — 361 Granfield Ave, Bldg 8, Unit A

Looking for an affordable home in Bridgeport, CT that’s move-in ready? This first-floor 1-bed/1-bath **co-op** offers ~401 sq ft, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable price point—just **$46,000 with a $739 monthly HOA fee**. It’s an excellent option if you’re seeking a simple, low-maintenance home base in Bridgeport’s **Success Village**. ## Quick Highlights – **1 bedroom […]
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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% […]

Uncategorized 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, […]

Uncategorized 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 […]

Uncategorized Listing Spotlight: Affordable 1-Bedroom Co-op in Success Village, Bridgeport — 361 Granfield Ave, Bldg 8, Unit A Looking for an affordable home in Bridgeport, CT that’s move-in ready? This first-floor 1-bed/1-bath **co-op** offers ~401 sq ft, thoughtful updates, and an unbeatable price point—just **$46,000 with a $739 monthly HOA fee**. It’s an excellent option if you’re seeking a simple, low-maintenance home base in Bridgeport’s **Success Village**. ## Quick Highlights – **1 bedroom […]

Uncategorized 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% […]

Uncategorized From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again From Frenzy to Breathing Room: Buyers Finally Have Time Again If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop everything to go and see the house, and if you […]

Uncategorized 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 […]

Uncategorized 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 […]

Uncategorized 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, […]

Uncategorized Should You Rent Out or Sell Your House? Should You Rent Out or Sell Your House? Figuring out what to do with your house when you’re ready to move can be a big decision. Should you sell it and use the money for your next adventure, or keep it as a rental to build long-term wealth? It’s a question many homeowners face, and the answer […]

Uncategorized A Newly Built Home May Actually Be More Budget-Friendly A Newly Built Home May Actually Be More Budget-Friendly If you’re in the market to buy a home, there’s some exciting news for you. Many people assume that newly built homes are more expensive than existing ones (houses that have already been lived in), but that’s not always the case. In fact, exploring newly built homes […]

Uncategorized Why Moving to a Smaller Home After Retirement Makes Life Easier Why Moving to a Smaller Home After Retirement Makes Life Easier Retirement is a time for relaxation, adventure, and enjoying the things you love. As you imagine this exciting new chapter in your life, it’s important to think about whether your current home still fits your needs. If it’s too big, too costly, or just not convenient […]

Uncategorized How an Agent Helps Market Your House How an Agent Helps Market Your House You’re ready to sell your house. But what do you need most from your real estate agent? Well, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked that very question to recent sellers. They found one of the top things they were looking for is help marketing their house to potential buyers. […]

MONEY MATTERS Why Today’s Seller’s Market Is Good for Your Bottom Line Why Today’s Seller’s Market Is Good for Your Bottom Line Thinking about selling your house and wondering if now’s a good time to do it? Here’s what you need to know. Even though the number of homes for sale has been growing this year, there still aren’t enough homes on the market for all the buyers who want to […]

Uncategorized People Are Still Moving, Even with Today’s Affordability Challenges If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you might have heard that it’s tough right now because mortgage rates are higher than they’ve been over the past few years, and home prices are rising. That much is true. Take a look at the graph below. It breaks down how the current affordability situation stacks up to recent years. The National Association of […]

Uncategorized How VA Loans Can Help Make Homeownership Dreams Come True For more than 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped millions of veterans buy their own homes. If you or someone you care about has served in the military, it’s essential to learn about this program and its advantages. Here are some important things to know about VA loans before you buy a home. The Many […]

Uncategorized How Does Inflation Affect Mortgage Rates? en you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how does this decision affect you and your plans to buy a home? Here’s what you need to know. The Fed is trying hard to reduce inflation. And even though there’s been […]