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
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...
The basics of the Notice of Intent to Vacate
When you are a tenant in Connecticut, there may come a time when you need to give your landlord notice that you will be vacating the property. This is called a Notice of Intent to Vacate. What does a Notice of Intent to Vacate do? A Notice of Intent to Vacate is a...
Getting involved in real estate
If you've considered investing in real estate in Connecticut but don't quite have the budget to begin, there are a few options that are available to consider. Before making your first purchase, getting organized is key as any documents and inspections that are needed...
Why square footage disputes arise in Connecticut
As anyone who has ever bought or sold real estate knows that there are many forms of disputes that can come up during the process. One of the most common disputes is over square footage. Why do people care so much about square footage? Square footage is important...
Simple ways to invest in real estate in Connecticut
Real estate investing doesn't require for you to have hundreds of thousands of dollars to put down on a property. You can use leverage to start investing with a smaller amount; some properties ask for as little as 5% for the down payment. Here are other simple ways to...
What is real estate wholesaling in Connecticut?
So you want to get into real estate in Connecticut but don't know where to start? Or maybe you're curious about what real estate wholesaling is and whether or not it's a viable career path for you. Keep reading to learn the basics of real estate wholesaling, after...
Top questions to ask a potential real estate attorney
There are certain questions about real estate that you cannot figure out on your own. Your best option is to hire a lawyer in Connecticut, but you cannot guarantee that the professional you hire will know what to do either. So, there are questions to ask every real...
What happens at a real estate closing in Connecticut?
When preparing for a real estate transaction, it is important to know what happens at the real estate closing stage. This is the last step of the real estate buying process, and it is extremely important. Whether you are buying or selling real estate, here's what you...
Quiet title actions in Connecticut: what you need to know
"Quiet title action" is a real estate term that describes the process of transferring ownership of real property from one person to another. You may have heard about these actions when you bought your home, but there are some things you may not know about it. This...