Purchasing a home is exciting, but it is also a major decision that is best made carefully. Going through a thorough home inspection is one thing that everyone buying a home should do in order to ensure that the house has no major issues. There are some things that...
While the home-buying process is fun at first, in time, you may feel stressed and anxious to get settled in your new Connecticut home. Do not let these feelings overpower your common sense. Far too many people end up in homes that are not right for them due to hasty...
Purchasing a home is a high-risk endeavor at all times, but even more so when you are dealing with more than six figures. These four principles will help you make a satisfying decision. 1. Hire an attorney as well as a real estate agent Real estate agents have...
If you are shopping around for a new home in the Hartford area, the hunt can be both exciting and exhausting. When you finally find the right house, do not let the thrill prevent you from completing your due diligence. Before you rush to sign the papers, consider the...
You might not notice certain discrepancies in real estate listings when you are excitedly looking for your first house with your spouse. The happy haze of imagining your new residence with your betrothed may overshadow significant issues. If a deal seems too good to...
Whether purchasing a first home or investing in a vacation or rental property, for many buyers the most intimidating part of a real estate search is determining whether a house is worth the asking price. From hidden structural or home-system issues to legal disputes...
When buyers purchase a house, they assume the seller has the right to sign over the property. Unfortunately, there is always a chance that the sellers do not own the house free and clear. As a result, buyers may find themselves out of a home. Title insurance assists...
When homeowners are behind on mortgage payments, they may find themselves owing more than the property is worth. Often this leads to foreclosure. However, in cases of severe financial hardship, a lender may grant the owner relief by allowing him or her to sell the...
In the state of Connecticut, contractors or service providers who are not paid for their work can put a mechanic’s lien on a property. Those who contribute to the improvement of a property, such as suppliers furnishing material or laborers doing the work, have an...
A homebuyer usually provides a seller with earnest money, also called a good faith deposit, when making an offer on real estate. The funds let the seller know the buyer is serious about the property. A substantial deposit is essential in a hot market when the seller...