Owner financing allows Connecticut buyers to purchase real estate outside of the traditional mortgage lending structure. With owner financing, a seller extends credit to a homebuyer, allowing the buyer to make a recurring payment directly to the seller. In many ways,...
Year: 2022
Some of the hazards of winter driving in Connecticut
The best defense against winter driving dangers is to be aware of them before they happen. These are some of the most common hazards encountered on the road during the colder months in Connecticut. Black ice vs. surface ice Ice is extremely dangerous on winter roads...
Tips for women going through a divorce
Divorce can be especially difficult for women in Connecticut for multiple reasons. Frequently, women will put their career aspirations on hold to act as primary childcare givers and may still be doing so at the time of a divorce. The result is often that women will...
Some tips for the first-time home seller
There’s a lot to think about when selling a home in Connecticut. But if you’re like most sellers, your concern is making a good profit. Selling a home involves more than listing it for sale and waiting for a buyer. Consider working with an experienced real estate...
Reasons to invest in Connecticut real estate
Real estate may be suitable for investors interested in passive income and a venture that appreciates long-term. Some of the investment benefits unique to real estate include net cash flow, leveraging funds, portfolio diversification and a multitude of tax benefits....
Should you be preparing for a housing market crash?
Mortgage rates for a while were quite low, while home prices in Connecticut were reaching new heights. Demand and price gains have finally started to cool off in the wake of this record-setting streak, but this has put some on their guard for a housing market crash....
What you need to know about prescription meds and DUIs
When a police officer stops you at a DUI checkpoint in Connecticut, it means that they have probable cause to believe that you are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you take prescription medications, it is important to know how these can affect your...
An overview of housing starts
A housing start is defined as the beginning of construction on a new home. Housing starts are a leading economic indicator representing the number of new homes started on a monthly basis. In July 2022, Connecticut and the rest of the country reached the highest number...
Real estate wholesaling may be an option for new investors
In the world of real estate investing, there are a lot of different strategies that Connecticut investors can use to make money. One such strategy is wholesaling. What is real estate wholesaling? Real estate wholesaling is a strategy whereby an investor purchases a...
What are the visitation rights for parents denied custody?
Connecticut parents who are denied custody of their children oftentimes can feel lost in how to negotiate for visitation rights. Thankfully, the court encourages both parents to be heavily involved in the children’s lives and will often encourage generous visitation...