Selling Homes May 26, 2023

What would it actually take to prepare your home for sale

FRIDAY 5/26/23
Wendy’s Weekly – Real Estate and More!
Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
Ever wonder what it would take to get your home prepared to sell? In today’s Seller’s Market, you’ll likely have to do much less than you think to get your home ready to sell. Realistically, homeowners should consider taking the following steps:

1. Enhance Curb Appeal: Improve the home’s exterior by maintaining a well-groomed lawn, cleaning up landscaping, and refreshing the front door.

2. Declutter and Depersonalize: Clear out unnecessary items and personal belongings to create a clean and neutral space for potential buyers.

3. Deep Clean: Thoroughly clean the entire house, including floors, windows, and surfaces, to make it shine (consider hiring a service to come do it for you!)

4. Make Necessary Repairs: Address visible issues and fix maintenance problems to ensure the home is in good condition.

5. Stage the Home: Showcase the home’s best features and optimize space by removing unnecessary decor and furniture. I help my clients do this on every sale. Or you can hire a professional service which I can recommend!

6. Update the Interior: Consider cosmetic updates such as repainting and replacing fixtures.

7. Highlight Energy Efficiency: Emphasize energy-saving features like LED lighting, programmable thermostats, and energy-efficient appliances to attract buyers.

These steps go a long way toward giving buyers the sense that this home has been cared for and provides them the confidence to make an offer on your property!

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Uncategorized May 11, 2023

Quick Weekend Trip to New York City from Connecticut

Quick NYC Getaway

This past weekend my husband and I took a quick weekend trip to NYC to see a concert at City Winery in Chelsea and get in a little R&R. We took the train in right from Milford and walked from Grand Central Station to the Chelsea Marriott on 30th between 6th and 7th. We relaxed with a late, light lunch sharing a salad and sandwich with some cocktails at the hotel restaurant/bar before walking down to the venue via the Highline Trail. This was our first time on the trail and it was every bit as cool as I’ve heard it was. It was like a little oasis hovering above the city with views of amazing architecture, gardens, sculpture and on some days food venders and entertainment.

We decided City Winery was one of the best venues to see a show! We had an excellent view from our 2nd floor, bar-top seating where we were so close we could see the performer wink at her friends in the box just to the left of us! The waiter brought us food and drinks throughout the show and we had comfortable seating too! This might mean I’m officially old but I’m ok with it!


weekend trip to NYC

Some sights from our weekend trip to NYC

On day 2 we shopped at Chelsea Market, walked the High Line again and had lunch at Dos Camino a Mexican restaurant in the heart of Chelsea.  The restaurant has a huge outdoor seating area but we sat inside because there was  bit of a wait. The tacos and margheritas were  amazing!! We’d definitely go back.
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Orange Market Trend Report
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Uncategorized May 8, 2023

Brunch by the Water, Know What Your Home Could Be Worth in this Market and More!

Brunch by the WaterThis Sunday I met some good friends at the Water’s Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook. I’ve been hearing about it for years and I wasn’t disappointed! The restaurant was beautiful with floor to ceiling water views and our waiter made our morning! He was funny and so accommodating!The breakfast choices were delicious with eggs benedict, mini waffles, huge pancakes, eggs, potatoes, an omelet station, bagels and pastries and tons more! Everything I had was delicious!

The lunch offerings ranged from seafood and vegetables to steak and chicken, a carving station andSee more > CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE HERE!

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Uncategorized December 29, 2022

November 2022 Milford, CT, Real Estate Market Trends Report

To put it plainly, the real estate market in Milford, CT is HOT! If you are a homeowner in Milford, who has been considering selling, you are in luck! You’ll see from my trend report that the average list price for homes remains the same as the previous month and the median list price for a home is up 4% to $600K which is an increase of over 26% from the same time last year! Even though sales prices were down about 7% the previous three months leading to November, sales prices actually rose over 16% this November over same time last year! These continual rises create a general average year over year upward trend. So even though you may be hearing that the market is insane, and we may be seeing some high ups and downs month to month, the gradual upward trend still remains. The Milford market is not only holding strong, it has been and remains to be a market that people are chomping at the bit to get in to. Each home on the market has very little competition so it has excellent market placement. As long as a property is priced at fair market value, it will sell for a great price. Reach out if you want to discuss your options! Here is a link to my contact page

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Uncategorized October 10, 2022

The 20% Down Payment Myth

I speak to so many renters who believe that they can never achieve the dream of homeownership because the prospect of saving 20% of the total mortgage just seems out of reach. The good news is that the 20% rule is largely a myth. Unless a particular loan type requires it, there is rarely a need to come up with that sometimes insurmountable sum! Yes, by putting down 20% you save the cost of Private Mortgage Insurance, but that is not a fee that stays with you for the life of your loan and isn’t a requirement. Additionally, some loan products require a down payment as low as 3.5%! It doesn’t cost you anything to reach out to a trusted lender to see what you qualify for and to see what your options are. A good lender can even give you a step-by-step plan to get you where you need to be and to get your credit score where it needs to be! Check out this article for more info on the 20% down payment myth!