by mstrickland | Apr 25, 2017 | CT Real Estate News
Just about everybody wants to buy their own home, but do you know where your credit score needs to be to do so? Credit is a very critical part in the home buying process, as its really your financial reputation. Your credit score is a mixture of payment history (35%),...
by mstrickland | Apr 16, 2017 | CT Real Estate News
Making your home as appealing and beautiful during listing it for sale is crucial to accomplishing just that. Quite often, sellers don’t and it changes a buyers opinion on the home during a showing. Here are three areas to focus on when getting your home ready...
by mstrickland | Feb 26, 2017 | CT Real Estate News
With the market tightening up, and becoming more geared towards a sellers market, buyers are feeling the press of the competition in the market. I am personally coming across less on the market, and more multiple offer situations. Some buyers are growing frustrated...
by mstrickland | Feb 25, 2017 | CT Real Estate News
Most people that buy any type of home, usually finance it. With that being said, that is the biggest purchase one will make in life. With something of that magnitude, you should be very cautious and know what you’re doing beforehand. Here are my 5 things you...
by mstrickland | Feb 17, 2017 | CT Real Estate News
I often come across and have helped many people buy a home whom didn’t even know they had the ability to buy one. Public perception of becoming a homeowner or buying a home period is pretty tarnished. I’ve heard everything from needing a 750 credit score...
by mstrickland | Feb 1, 2017 | CT Real Estate News
After you chose the home you’re purchasing, the home inspection is the next crucial step in the process. This is where we have a certified home inspector come through the home and test the systems. Now you don’t own the home yet, so he isn’t breaking...
by mstrickland | Jan 17, 2017 | CT Real Estate News
Usually when one lists their home in the winter, that indicates a serious motivation to sell. Lets face it, during the cold winter months, the inconvenience of having people in and out of your house is a lot. With that being said, we have to make sure that the...
by mstrickland | Dec 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
2017 is here and many people have lots of projections for the real estate market in the new year. With a new president and things shifting, some are fearful while others are hopeful. I personally am still seeing a busy market even with inventory slipping slightly in...
by mstrickland | Dec 20, 2016 | CT Real Estate News
Selling a home isn’t always the smoothest and easiest thing to do. Whether you’re downsizing, upgrading, or simply moving out of state, you as a seller have many things to think and plan for after the sale. Having a knowledgeable realtor on your side will...
by mstrickland | Dec 8, 2016 | CT Real Estate News
Being a first time home buyer is a very exciting and promising experience. There’s a lot of things that you should know and if you’re directed in the wrong direction it can be very costly and frustrating. Being a first time buying expert, I always like to...
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