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Mortgage updates!

New updates for conventional mortgages! In November, the new conforming loan limits are announced. We have increased our conforming loan limit to $750,000 for one unit homes starting now! So...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Apple Crisp with currants

“Every minute of joy makes you gain ten more days of life.“ – Paulo Coelho We had a wonderful time at the wedding in Stonington, CT a couple weeks ago…...
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Water heater warranties: mind the fine print. They’re not all the same!

I’ve had a point-of-use water heater leak on me twice now, and it was less than three years old both times. I shared those stories in a couple of blog...
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August 2023 real estate market update… home prices increase

After showing little year-over-year monthly price growth for much of the year, median sales price in August 2023 was 2.7% over August 2022… tied with January. Nationally, most experts predict...
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Seasons

Seasons change….and so does my décor!

When I was growing up, every season my mom would put away décor and bring out fresh, new items to match the next season. She had seasonally appropriate décor, holiday...
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One level living for with income potential

Ready to move to one-level living but still want room to welcome guests? Maybe have an Air BnB for additional income when you don’t have family and friends coming for...
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Weekly real estate market update 10/6/23 – home prices are not falling

New listings, multiple offers and pending sales all ticked up again this week, in tandem with each other as price changes continue their slow climb. Showings continue on the same...
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Understanding the Benefits of Owning Your First Home

Are you considering buying your first home? If so, it can be helpful to know what led other people to make that decision. According to a recent survey of first-time homebuyers by PulteGroup: “When...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Dahl Soup

“Soup is a lot like a family. Each ingredient enhances the others; each batch has its own characteristics; and it needs time to simmer to reach full flavor.” – Marge...
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This week is the best time to buy a house this year

According to Realtor.com, nationally the best time to buy a house is the first week in October… that’s now! Based on historical trends, Realtor.com says buyers may save over $15,000...
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