Purchasing a home may prove to be a good idea. In fact, there are many reasons to pursue a house, and these include: 1. You can purchase a home that you can call your own. There is nothing quite like the feeling an individual typically experiences after he or she buys a house. If you conduct a search for...

Photo by Mercigod via Shutterstock Earnest money is the amount of money put down for a large purchase. While this is not limited to real estate, it is used frequently in the real estate industry. It’s a sign of good faith from the buyer to the seller and normally constitutes about 1%-5% of the home’s price. How much...

Image by Credit Commerce from Pixabay Finding financing for a home could be as simple as applying for a conforming FHA loan or it could be as difficult as having to locate a portfolio loan or even a combo loan. What you need depends on the real estate you are buying. Most people buying a primary residence get...

Believe it or not, today may be the perfect day to kick off the home selling journey. If you list your residence, you may find dozens of potential buyers want to acquire your home. As a result, you could earn a significant profit from your house sale. For those who are debating whether to embark on the house selling...

As a home seller, it is crucial to do everything possible to prepare for a house showing. Yet determining the best ways to prep for a showing sometimes can be difficult. Fortunately, we're here to help you get ready for any showing, at any time. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you plan for a...

Getting your house ready to be sold can seem like an overwhelming undertaking. Like any large project, though, if you take it one step at a time, you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish! The ideal scenario involves having everyone in the family pitch in to keep your house looking its best for each showing. When you divide...

Curb appeal, the illusive secret weapon that enamors potential buyers from afar and draws them into your home. There have been several attempts to nail down the “secret formula” for curb appeal. In reality, the best approach to improving your home’s presentation from outside is to take the time to consider what fits. In this post, we’ll give you...

Photo by marcdenning via Pixabay Adding square footage of living space to your home is always a sound investment. Not only does it give you and your family more space to play, but it adds resale value, too -- even if the square footage you add is outdoors. A well-designed and constructed pergola does both. It provides shade...

Post Image by StartupStockPhotos from Pixabay Unless you're a first-time home shopper, you'll need to acquire your next home while selling your current home. How do buyers finesse this? When buyers are competing with each other for a tight inventory of available homes, the ones who are ready to come to the table fastest, not the ones with contingencies,...

88 Cedar Road is A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME! Nestled in a very private setting in South Wilton near the Westport border, this lovely 5 bedroom home can't be beat! RELAX AND ENTERTAIN on the expansive patio by the in-ground pool and enjoy the great yard with amazing playground and large raised-bed gardens. Set back off the road, this welcoming 5BR Colonial offers renovated bathrooms, a bright kitchen that opens to a expansive family room with a fireplace and built-in bar. A formal living room, formal dining room and home office with built-ins complete the main floor. Upstairs there are four nice sized bedrooms. The walk out lower level has a...

Traditional center hall colonial in sought-after Tokeneke School district. The interior has been freshly painted, floors refinished, awaiting your arrival! An open floor plan includes formal living room, formal dining room, family room with gas fireplace, French doors to lovely deck retreat. The eat in kitchen captures morning and afternoon light. Master bedroom with en-suite dressing area, bathroom (2 sinks) and walk in closet. Three additional spacious bedrooms share a large hall bathroom. An idyllic setting, .57 acres of flat land, a private backyard oasis! A must...

This immaculate five bedroom home seamlessly combines classic styling with wonderful updates. THIS HOME IS MADE FOR ENTERTAINING & FAMILY LIVING. It features five bedrooms, one en-suite on the main level. The expansive gourmet eat-in kitchen w/a large center island, top-of-the-line appliances and fireplace is the heart of the house. The kitchen opens to a great family room w/a beautiful stone fireplace & built-in bar. Off the family room are a peaceful office filled w/natural light and a welcoming screened-in porch. There are lovely formal rooms that flow seamlessly from the kitchen/family room. The finished lower level has an...