Connecticut First Time Home Buyers

02/08/2022

Some inspiration that can help start your organization journey.

Michael Mathis
Real Estate Professional

Tel # (203) 915-4734
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Looking to start your new year with a clean slate? Organizing your workspace is key. Here are 17 ideas to keep your desk nice and tidy, so you'll be productive.

02/06/2022

Brush up on our shelf-styling tips to master the and ban boring built-ins with these creative bookshelf decorating ideas.

Michael Mathis
Real Estate Professional

Tel # (203) 915-4734
Email: [email protected]

Whether you want to perfectly style your built-ins or are just wondering what — besides books — belongs there, our designer-tested tips will help you create a pretty vignette featuring a few of your favorite collectibles, secondhand finds and, of course, books for a that makes storage s

02/04/2022

Painted floors are trending—here's how to paint your floors the right way.

Here's how to paint floors the right way, plus mistakes to avoid, according to a pro.

02/02/2022

There's only one day the whole year that I hope the sun won't appear!

02/01/2022

It could be the perfect time to sell your home! Get a professional estimate of your home's worth .

Michael Mathis
Real Estate Professional

Tel # (203) 915-4734
Email: [email protected]

It could be the perfect time to sell your home! Check its value now or call (203) 787-7800 for a quick chat.

01/31/2022

The market has been relatively positive for interest rates as mortgage rates in general have been floating in a very tight range. If you’re thinking of refinancing, there are some risks of waiting.

Michael Mathis
Real Estate Professional

Tel # (203) 915-4734
Email: [email protected]

If you’ve been thinking of refinancing lately, as many certainly have, it might be a good move to go ahead and make the move. Especially for those who have been on the fence over the past few months.

01/29/2022

It's important to make sure you understand all of the costs you could incur, as the expenses associated with condo ownership may go beyond your mortgage payment.

Michael Mathis
Real Estate Professional

Tel # (203) 915-4734
Email: [email protected]

A condo can be a good investment, but high association fees or special assessments could come as a surprise.

01/27/2022

Your evergreen trees are there for you, so it’s time to be there for them (and by this we mean making sure they look good).

Michael Mathis
Real Estate Professional

Tel # (203) 915-4734
Email: [email protected]

They're around all year, so you might as well make them look good.

01/25/2022

Write-off thresholds haven’t changed since 1997, and median home sales prices have more than doubled over the past two decades, affecting many long-term homeowners.

Michael Mathis
Real Estate Professional

Tel # (203) 915-4734
Email: [email protected]

The profit you make when selling a home may be taxable. Here's how sellers can reduce their capital gains tax bill.

01/23/2022

If cabinets are the star of a kitchen, hardware is the unsung hero. Those little drawer pulls and cabinet k***s do a lot of heavy lifting—both practically and aesthetically.

Michael Mathis
Real Estate Professional

Tel # (203) 915-4734
Email: [email protected]

If you're looking to freshen up your kitchen without overhauling the cabinetry, start with an overhaul of the hardware.

01/21/2022

Unless you know how to handle yourself throughout the insurance claims process, the disaster might just be getting started. Here are six common mistakes homeowners make during this critical time.

Michael Mathis
Real Estate Professional

Tel # (203) 915-4734
Email:[email protected]

Here are the worst mistakes a claimant can make when facing a catastrophic insurance claim.

01/19/2022

An increasingly popular tactic to make your home buyer offer stand out more is the use of a seller rent-back agreement.

Michael Mathis
Real Estate Professional

Tel # (203) 915-4734
Email: [email protected]

Allowing a seller to live rent-free in a home for an agreed upon period of time might just help buyers close the deal. One of the complications of a hot housing market is that the intense competition for homes is making it harder for home sellers to plan their next move.