Amy Balko, Realtor

06/03/2026

🛌 4 🛀 3 🚘 3
📍 33 Watch Hill, Berlin, CT, 06037

My latest sale on RateMyAgent.

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06/01/2026

It is Real Estate Time, all the time! Here is some of what's new, to keep you in the Real Estate know:

You’ve probably heard of the Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan. But do you know what it offers?

In a recent survey, 68% of Veterans didn’t know they may be able to buy a home with zero money down. 77% didn’t know PMI isn’t always required.

Many also have no idea they may be able to count their Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) as income.

Any of those VA loan benefits could make homeownership more achievable than you realize.

If you’ve served (or know someone who has), get in touch with a trusted lender for more information on VA home loan options and what you may qualify for.

Amy Balko, REALTOR®
860.223.4432 (text friendly)
[email protected]

05/31/2026

It is Real Estate Time, all the time! Here is some of what's new, to keep you in the Real Estate know:

After a year or more of rates coming down, things have changed. And lately, mortgage rates have been climbing again.

And if that's made you wonder whether you should delay your move until they drop, you're not the only one.

The honest truth is that rates probably won't come down much until inflation cools off and some of the global uncertainty settles. And no one knows exactly when that'll be.

But what most headlines won't tell you is that rates aren't the only thing that affects affordability. Sure, they’re a big factor, but not all of the affordability news is bad.

Wages, home prices, and inventory are all trending in a direction that could still help make your move possible.

Want to know what that actually looks like for your situation? Drop a comment or send me a DM.

Because even though...

Amy Balko, REALTOR®
860.223.4432 (text friendly)
[email protected]

05/30/2026

📣 OPEN HOUSE ALERTS 📣

TODAY Saturday 5/30!!

11am - 1pm - 🏡💜 121 Sunset Lane in Berlin 💜🏡. Own a piece of HISTORY just in time for our nations 250th birthday!! This exquisite1780 built home boasts nearly 4,500 square feet of living space! Offering 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms on nearly 3 acres with a STUNNING backyard with inground pool and poolhouse, this home is a MUST SEE!! Offered at $695k

2pm - 4pm - 🏡💜 41 Marina Court in Meriden 💜🏡 This 2014 built Colonial offers exquisite finishes, an Open Concept Floorplan, and room to expand into the unfinished basement. 4 beds, 2.5 baths with a grand Primary Suite, this home sits on a level lot in a quiet cul-de-sac. Come experience where luxury meets sensible easy living! Offered at $525k

Come visit me at 1 or both of these open houses today! For questions, please reach out! 💜



Amy Balko, REALTOR ®️
[email protected]
📲 860.223.4432 (text friendly)

05/29/2026

It is Real Estate Time, all the time! Here is some of what's new, to keep you in the Real Estate know:

Pricing your house high just to “see what happens” can cost you. Buyers today are quick to ignore overpriced homes. And the longer a house sits without any offers, the less it usually sells for. Want to know the right list price for your house to avoid this headache? Let’s chat.

Amy Balko, REALTOR®
860.223.4432 (text friendly)
[email protected]

05/28/2026

📍 New Listing 📍 Take a look at this fantastic new property that just hit the market located at 41 Marina Court in Meriden. Reach out here or at (860) 223-4432 for more information

Amy Balko
REALTOR, REMAX Right Choice
1195 Farmington Avenue
Berlin, CT 06037
860.223.4432
[email protected]

South Meriden! Move right into this immaculate newer 4-bedroom Colonial, ideally situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in an established, walkable neighborhood perfect for pets, bike rides, and everyday enjoyment. Bordering a wooded lot on one side, this home offers the perfect balance of neighborhood l...

05/28/2026

Know anyone looking for a great home in South Meriden?!?!? I have a perfect new listing available that I just put on the market today!! AMAZING value for this 2014 Colonial!!

🏡💜 41 Marina Court, Meriden 💜🏡

✅️ 4 🛌
☑️ 2 1/2 🛁 with private en suite
✅️ 2,619 square feet (approximate)
☑️ .54 acres
✅️ HUGE closets and tons of storage throughout
☑️ Flat, partially fenced back yard

Offered at 💲5️⃣2️⃣5️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

Public Open Houses:

Thursday 5/28 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Saturday 5/30 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm (IF it lasts that long).

📲 Call or text me or your agent for a private showing! 💜🏡

Amy Balko, REALTOR®️
[email protected]
860.223.4432 (text friendly!)

05/28/2026

🛌 4 🛀 3 🚘 4
📍 41 Marina Ct, Meriden, CT, 06451

My latest listing on RateMyAgent.

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05/27/2026

It is Real Estate Time, all the time! Here is some of what's new, to keep you in the Real Estate know:

Now might be a smart time to look at newly built homes.

Builders are motivated to keep their inventory moving, so they’re offering incentives like mortgage rate buydowns and closing cost help to draw in buyers.

It also means they may be more flexible on price. In fact, the median price for newly built homes just hit a five-year low for this exact reason.

Builder perks and lower prices? That’s a combo worth paying attention to.

DM me to talk through what’s available in our area and which builders are offering the best incentives today.

Amy Balko, REALTOR®
860.223.4432 (text friendly)
[email protected]

05/25/2026

It is Real Estate Time, all the time! Here is some of what's new, to keep you in the Real Estate know:

VA home loans can put homeownership within reach, and a trusted lender can help make sure you understand the details before you move forward. If you’re active duty, you’ve served, or know someone who has, connect with a trusted lender who can walk you through whether you’d qualify and what the VA benefit offers. You may be able to buy a home sooner than you thought.

Amy Balko, REALTOR®
860.223.4432 (text friendly)
[email protected]

Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.