Back in December Activerain conducted a survey of its members asking them to identify the top three biggest seller mistakes. The results from 1,000 agents were tallied and an infographic was prepared by Activerain and made available to all members. We were advised to use it in our listing pres
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03/25/2014
What's UP in the Stratford CT real estate market? You'll have to read the market report for February 2014 to find the UPlifting answer. Home sales went UP 29% as compared to February 2013 results. Sales also went up 8% from January 2014 results. (See chart below). The listing and selling aver
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03/24/2014
The Monroe CT closed single family real estate sales for February 2014 went down a bit, 8%, as compared to February 2013. However, sales went up 57% from last month. See annual chart below. Average list and sales prices INCREASED 10% and 12% respectively. The median home price INCREASED 4%.
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03/20/2014
Through all the snow, ice and frigid temperatures we have had here in CT in the last few months, the Trumbull CT real estate market report for February 2014 showed improved since January and better results as compared to February 2013. Home sales in Trumbull CT for February 2014 showed a 13% INC
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03/17/2014
I was proofing some documents yesterday, sitting in my sunroom enjoying the extra light at the end of the day, when I just had that eery feeling that someone was watching me. I looked up and this is what I saw. He was in such a strange location too. Up high on a mound of snow and at first
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03/15/2014
Shelton CT Real Estate Market Report and Homes Sold - February 2014 We have had some particularly frigid and harsh weather here in CT this winter. Taking that into consideration along with low inventory and higher mortgage rates, Shelton CT experienced a slow month for real estate closings in t
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03/14/2014
BIGGEST HOME SELLER MISTAKES Thinking of selling your home? Would you like to hit the listing out of the park? While a savvy, experienced real estate agent should be a top tool in your toolbox, the most common reasons that a house will not sell in a good market are often within the control of
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03/10/2014
Whether you are a first time buyer or have prior experience, making renovations in the home requires careful planning and budgeting. This is not the time to fly by the seat of your pants. Without a clear plan in place and the right contractors to get the job done, unnecessary delays and going o
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03/09/2014
Daylight Saving Time Sunday, March 9 ~ Spring FORWARD! Here in CT we are all just waiting for a change in the weather. Snow is still on the ground, we probably aren't done yet with snowstorms, AND it has been terribly cold. Even with the days getting a little bit longer and hence a li
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03/07/2014