Five Updates That Will Bring the Most Value to Your Home
PAINTING
Fresh paint (especially neutral color palettes) can totally transform a home! This is something we always recommend to clients to ...
As community-centered Realtors who love where we live, connecting and featuring local businesses is like second nature to us. We were fortunate to connect with a number of small, local businesses that service Connecticut to be featured on our n...
We had the opportunity to chat with Bill Raveis, CEO of William Raveis Real Estate, about the state of the market, mortgage rates, what he's seen in past years, and where the market is heading.
The market is cyclical
“I’ve been in real ...
Updating or refreshing your home doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are the most “bang-for-your-buck” home updates when you’re getting ready to sell:
Fresh paint
A fresh coat of paint on interior walls, ceilings, and trim can make y...
Everyone's heard the phrase, "why rent when you can buy?" or "don't pay for your landlord's mortgage...pay for your own mortgage" but that's a very one-dimensional way of thinking and doesn’t apply to everyone.
Homeownership is something y...
I remember when we were looking for our first home in 2013, how important the space was to bring home a dog. We closed on our home on October 15 and our 8 week old pup, Harley, arrived on October 25th! We knew we were getting a dog before we bo...
With longer days upon us, it's the perfect time to take advantage of the season with some of our favorite local Spring activities. There is so much to do in Fairfield County, but here are some of my favorites that I come back to every year with...
UPDATED 4/21/23
Have you tuned into news outlets lately? “The market is crashing!” or “we’re in a recession.” Wait, wait, wait… I don’t think so! You need to think local and focus on the local data, financial differences, and c...
If you're looking for the perfect place for Valentine's Day dinner, we have a great roundup of restaurants in a variety of towns!
Aurora's
Fairfield
Aurora's, located in downtown Fairfield, is known for their Mediterranean cuisine, hand-pi...
Homeownership comes with some pretty big tax deductions, including these six:
Mortgage interest
The amount of interest you pay on your home loan yearly
Property tax
You can deduct up to $10,000 combined from your property taxes and stat...