For last month’s market statistics post, I made this statement…”It will be interesting to see the results of November, as I feel they will also show an increase over last year as people try to jam in their closing by the November 30 $8,000 first time buyer tax credit deadline.” This was of course before we knew that they would be extending the first time buyer credit beyond November. So how did the closing numbers
A fantastic Scoville-designed home presents West End charm at its best! This Victorian has been thoughtfully updated and impeccably maintained throughout the years. Original features abound with numerous stained glass windows, marble sinks, canvas ceilings, 4 fireplaces, and yellow ironspot brick exterior. The welcoming foyer is flanked by an office and the formal living room with fireplace. An oversized dining room features another fireplace and built-in hutch and is perfect for entertaining. The tastefully renovated
Today we’re talking about homeowner’s insurance with Victoria Mendyka of Liberty Mutual. In particular, we’re interested in learning more about how to evaluate insurance policies to make sure the coverage is appropriate for our individual properties. Greater Hartford Real Estate Blog (GHREB): Most people don’t know a lot about homeowner’s insurance. They know that they need to have it, and that it is supposed to protect them if something bad happens at their home. Let’s
If you are a buyer thinking about taking advantage of the home buyer credit in the next few months (first time or current owners looking to move up), here are some things to think about… 1. You’ll need to have a fully signed and accepted contract in place by April 30, 2010. Given that, you most likely want to start looking at homes not much later than the beginning of February. This will give you
Home inspectors almost always find something wrong with chimneys. They’re just not a part of the home that owners think about on a regular basis, so routine maintenance is often ignored. Sometimes they simply need to be cleaned, other times the outside needs repointing, and on occasion there are major structural issues. So when representing buyers, we’ll always sneak a quick peek at the outside of the chimney to see if it might lead to