When you purchased a home in Connecticut, you likely hired a home inspector to check out the home. Connecticut law also requires the seller to disclose past and current problems with the house's major systems. That's why it may surprise you when things fall apart...
Year: 2023
Know your options for selling a house occupied by tenants
Renting homes to tenants is a common real estate investment strategy. When you decide that you want to sell, however, its Connecticut tenants will sometimes try to impede the process. They typically fear the prospect of having their residence sold and assume that they...
Property division during a contested divorce
Divorce becomes an even more contentious issue in Connecticut when property division enters the equation. In a contested divorce, where the spouses cannot agree on one or more matters, property division can require compromise or even end up in court. Several factors...
Fun and affordable summer plans for divorced dads
Summer vacation is an opportunity for parents to spend some quality time with their children. For divorced parents, this can be a time to strengthen bonds with their kids while they ensure that the best possible summer memories are made. Here are some summer plan...
4 Connecticut house hunting tips for real estate agents
The process of buying a home is both stressful and exciting. Things often become even more stressful when shopping in an area as competitive as Connecticut. Whether you've bought houses before or you're shopping for your first home, here are some house-hunting tips...
Large EVs and the dangers they pose
Electric vehicles seem poised to be the future of transportation, as evidenced by the growing number of SUVs and pickup trucks powered by batteries. Larger vehicles often cause accidents on Connecticut roads, and some concerns exist about the potential increased...
Building your real estate portfolio in Connecticut for cash flow
For many people in Connecticut, real estate investment is a great way to build wealth and generate passive income. Creating a quality portfolio, specifically for cash flow, can be a smart strategy to diversify your investments and increase earning potential. Research...
Connecticut truck drivers beware of poor cranking technique
It turns out that your chances of being injured on the job as a truck driver increase significantly if you have poor cranking technique. Particularly, the risk of shoulder injury goes up considerably if you practice frontal cranking rather than sagittal cranking. It's...
Fees and prefunding requirements for mortgage closing costs
Although any real estate sale in Connecticut generally entails closing costs, these expenses increase when the transaction includes a mortgage. Property buyers bear the burden of paying mortgage closing costs. The majority of fees compensate the people who perform...
Child custody strategies for divorcing fathers
Fathers who are going through a divorce might be concerned about their ability to get child custody. While in the past courts may have leaned toward awarding custody to mothers, today, their goal is to make the decision that is in the best interest of the child....