Devon Assael - Realtor

Devon Assael - Realtor I'm a 18 year veteran Real Estate Broker serving all of CT! I specialize with First Time Home Buyers, investors, and downsizers.
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I'm mom to a CP & Epilepsy Warrior, a super Bonus Daughter and wife of a first responder. I treat my clients like my family!

08/29/2026

🏡 House hunting in West Hartford this weekend? Put this one on your Sunday list.

This West Hartford home for sale just had a PRICE CHANGE to $595,000, and we’re opening the doors this Sunday.

📍 WEST HARTFORD OPEN HOUSE
📅 Sunday, August 30
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
💰 NEW PRICE: $595,000

If you’ve been house hunting in West Hartford, don’t just compare bedroom counts. Compare what you’re actually getting for the money.

This Colonial gives you 2,695 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 2-car garage, oversized rooms, and a huge unfinished basement with room for future possibilities.

But what really separates this home is the setting. 🌳

It’s tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a private .4-acre lot with a peaceful brook along one side, yet you’re still minutes from shopping, restaurants, Westfarms Mall, and major highways.

Inside, you’ll find brand-new first-floor flooring, Renewal by Andersen windows in key areas, a spacious kitchen overlooking the backyard, first-floor laundry, and an oversized primary suite with a private bath and two walk-in closets.

More space. More privacy. And now, a new price.

If this home wasn’t on your list before, $595,000 might be the reason to take another look.

📲 Come see it Sunday from 12–2, or DM me “WEST HARTFORD” for the full listing details or a private showing.

📞 203-499-7168
📩 [email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael | Dave Jones Realty
SoldInCT.com

💥 NEW PRICE CHANGE in West Hartford! This could be the opportunity buyers have been waiting for. 🏡If space, privacy, and...
08/28/2026

💥 NEW PRICE CHANGE in West Hartford! This could be the opportunity buyers have been waiting for. 🏡

If space, privacy, and location are high on your wish list, take another look at this hidden gem tucked at the end of a quiet West Hartford cul-de-sac.

With nearly 2,700 sq. ft., this spacious Colonial offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 2-car garage, oversized rooms, and a large unfinished basement with plenty of possibilities for future living space, a gym, workshop, or storage.

The oversized primary suite has its own private bath and two walk-in closets, while the additional bedrooms offer generous space and storage. Downstairs, you'll find brand-new first-floor flooring, an expansive kitchen overlooking the backyard, convenient first-floor laundry, and direct access to the deck.

Outside, enjoy a private .4-acre lot with a peaceful brook, mature surroundings, and a setting that feels tucked away while still being just minutes from Westfarms Mall, shopping, restaurants, and major highways.

✨ And now, with the new price, there's even more reason to put this one back on your list.

📲 Want the NEW price or to schedule a private showing? Comment “WEST HARTFORD” or send me a DM and I'll send you the details.

📲 Text “HOME” to get started
📞 203-499-7168
📩 [email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael | Dave Jones Realty
SoldInCT.com

08/27/2026

🚩 The prettiest house on the block can still be hiding the most expensive problems.

A home can look completely move-in ready and still have a repair bill waiting behind the fresh paint and beautiful finishes.

The good news? Big problems often leave little clues. You just need to know where to look. 👀🏡

Here are 7 red flags to watch for during your next house tour:

1️⃣ Random patches of fresh paint
One freshly painted wall or ceiling when nothing else was touched? Ask why. It could be innocent, or it could be covering an old water stain. 💧

2️⃣ A house that smells TOO good
Candles and plug-in fresheners everywhere can sometimes mask musty, damp, pet, smoke, or other odors. Trust your nose. 👃

3️⃣ Doors and windows that stick
One stubborn door isn't necessarily concerning. Several that don't open or close properly deserve a closer look. 🚪

4️⃣ Cracks in suspicious places
Hairline cracks can be normal, but diagonal cracks around doors and windows or stair-step cracks in masonry may warrant further investigation. 🔎

5️⃣ Visible water stains
Look UP at ceilings and DOWN around baseboards. Check beneath bathrooms and around windows for discoloration or evidence of past moisture.

6️⃣ Floors that slope, bounce, or feel soft
Don't just look at the floors. Walk them. Significant movement or soft areas are something you'll want your inspector to investigate.

7️⃣ Water draining toward the house
Step outside. Does the yard slope toward the foundation? Are gutters dumping water right beside the house? Poor drainage can create expensive problems later. 🌧️

A 15-minute showing isn't an inspection, but knowing what to notice can help you identify exactly where your inspector should take a closer look.

Because sometimes the most valuable thing you discover during a house tour isn't a feature.

It's the red flag you caught before it became your problem. 🚩

📌 Save this for your next showing!

📲 Text “HOME” to get started
📞 203-499-7168
📩 [email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael | Dave Jones Realty
SoldInCT.com

08/26/2026

🏡 Did you know owning a home in Connecticut comes with built-in tax perks?

Putting down roots in Connecticut does more than build equity—it can also lower your tax bill. If you are currently renting or looking to buy, here is how homeownership works in your favor:

For homeowners who itemize deductions, qualifying mortgage interest may be deductible within federal limits. State and local real estate taxes may also qualify as an itemized deduction, subject to the applicable SALT limits. That doesn't mean every homeowner automatically gets a tax break, but it's something worth discussing with your tax professional instead of assuming your mortgage payment and rent should be compared dollar-for-dollar.

Connecticut is also adding another interesting opportunity for future buyers. The state's new First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account provisions allow eligible buyers to receive Connecticut income-tax benefits for qualifying savings, subject to income and program requirements. The law became effective in 2026, with the subtraction modification beginning with the 2027 tax year and allowing certain 2026 contributions to be taken into account.

There are also Connecticut property-tax relief programs for certain homeowners, including qualifying veterans and elderly or disabled homeowners. Eligibility varies, and many of these programs are administered through your local assessor.

The bigger picture?

Buying a home isn't automatically a tax strategy, and renting isn't simply “throwing money away.” But when you're deciding whether homeownership makes financial sense, look beyond just the mortgage payment.

Consider the equity you're building, potential tax benefits, maintenance costs, property taxes, insurance, and how long you expect to stay.

That's how you compare the real cost of renting vs. owning. 🏡🔑

Thinking about buying your first Connecticut home?

📲 Text “HOME” to get started
📞 203-499-7168
📩 [email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael | Dave Jones Realty
SoldInCT.com

Sometimes finding the right home takes more than watching new listings hit the market.This review means so much because ...
08/25/2026

Sometimes finding the right home takes more than watching new listings hit the market.

This review means so much because helping a family find a home isn't simply about opening doors. It's about staying persistent when inventory is limited, recognizing an opportunity when it appears, and having the right people in place to help get everyone from “We found it!” to “We got the keys!” 🔑🏡

When the market feels like there are no good options left, that's when experience, relationships, and persistence matter even more.

I'm incredibly grateful when clients trust me with their own move, but there's something extra special about knowing a parent trusted me to take care of their daughter's family. ❤️

Making sure everything comes together so they can actually call it home is the part that matters most.

If you're struggling to find the right home in Connecticut, don't assume it isn't out there yet. Sometimes we just have to look a little harder. 🏡✨

📲 Text “HOME” to get started
📞 203-499-7168
📩 [email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael | Dave Jones Realty
SoldInCT.com

08/25/2026

I’ve watched homeowners spend $30,000 on renovations and actually make their home harder to sell. 💸

Not because the work was bad. Because the renovation worked perfectly for them and not necessarily for the next buyer.

Turning a bedroom into a permanent closet or office might give you your dream space, but losing a bedroom can change how buyers search for and compare your home.

Converting the garage into living space sounds like an easy way to gain square footage, but many buyers would rather have the parking, storage, and functionality of the garage.

That gorgeous oversized walk-in shower? 🚿 Great upgrade, until you remove the only bathtub in the house and a buyer with young children immediately sees a problem.

Then there’s over-improving. If surrounding homes establish a certain price range, spending six figures on a luxury kitchen doesn’t automatically add six figures to your resale value. Your neighborhood still influences what buyers are willing to pay.

Highly customized technology, permanent bold finishes, unusual layouts, and extremely personal design choices can have the same effect. You may love them, but the next buyer may immediately start calculating what it will cost to change them.

And one of the biggest potential problems? Unpermitted additions or renovations. 🚩 Those can create headaches when it comes time to sell, finance, insure, or appraise the property.

The takeaway isn't to avoid renovating your home.

Make it yours. Enjoy it. Just understand the difference between an improvement you're making for your lifestyle and one that's likely to add resale value. 🏡

Before spending serious money, ask yourself:

Will the next buyer pay more for this, or am I simply paying for something I want?

Those are two very different renovations.

📲 Text “HOME” to get started
📞 203-499-7168
📩 [email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael | Dave Jones Realty
SoldInCT.com

08/22/2026

🚩 The biggest problems in a house are rarely the ones you see in the listing photos.

When you’re touring a home, don’t let the beautiful kitchen distract you from the things that could cost thousands later. 👀

Here’s what I want buyers paying attention to:

🏠 Roof, furnace & water heater
Ask their ages. If major systems are nearing the end of their useful life, you want to know BEFORE you make an offer.

💧 Basement moisture
Water stains, efflorescence, fresh caulk, sump pumps, or musty smells deserve a closer look.

🌧️ Grading & drainage
Does the yard slope toward the foundation? Where do the downspouts empty? Water management matters.

🚽 Sewer line
Depending on the property, especially with older homes, a sewer scope can reveal problems you’d never see during a showing.

⚡ Electrical panel
Older or problematic panels may need replacement and can sometimes create insurance concerns.

🪟 Fogged windows
Condensation trapped between panes usually means the seal has failed. One window may not be a big deal. A whole house can add up quickly.

🚪 Sticking doors & unusual cracks
Often it’s normal settling, but patterns of cracks, sloping floors, or multiple sticking doors are worth pointing out to your inspector.

And here’s the important part:

A red flag doesn’t automatically mean walk away. 🚩

It means investigate before you negotiate.

Once you understand the condition of the home, you and your agent can decide how that information should factor into your offer, inspection negotiations, or budget.

The goal isn’t to find a perfect house.

It’s to know what you’re buying before it becomes yours. 🔑

📌 Save this for your next house tour!

📲 Text “HOME” to get started
📞 203-499-7168
📩 [email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael | Dave Jones Realty
SoldInCT.com

08/21/2026

Looking for a home near the Connecticut shoreline? Don't scroll past this one. 🌊

We're in Branford, where this home offers approximately 1,998 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, plus a location with water on both sides of the neighborhood.

But the floor plan is what makes it interesting.

There's a first-floor bedroom and full bath with a walk-in shower, giving you flexibility for guests, multigenerational living, or someone who simply wants main-level accommodations.

Then there's this oversized living room, plus a separate library that could easily become a home office, den, or quiet retreat.

Upstairs, check out the updated primary suite.

You get a walk-in closet AND a dressing room that's practically a room of its own. 👀

Outside, there's an oversized deck with plenty of space for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying seasonal water views and those Branford shoreline breezes.

And you're close to the beaches, marinas, restaurants, Branford Center, and commuter routes.

If you've been looking for space AND the shoreline lifestyle, this one deserves a closer look.

📲 Comment “BRANFORD” or send me a message and I'll send you the price, photos, and full details.

📲 Text “HOME” to get started
📞 203-499-7168
📩 [email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael | Dave Jones Realty
SoldInCT.com

08/20/2026

💰 Everyone negotiates the price. Smart buyers also negotiate the CASH they need to close.

When you're negotiating on a home, there are often two ways to create value:

🏷️ Lower the purchase price
OR
💵 Ask the seller for a closing-cost credit

And depending on your situation, the credit could be much more valuable.

Here's why 👇

1️⃣ It reduces the cash you need at closing.

A lower purchase price reduces the amount you're financing, but it doesn't necessarily put much money back in your pocket today.

A seller credit can help cover allowable closing costs and prepaid expenses, meaning less cash out of pocket at closing.

2️⃣ A small price reduction may barely change your payment.

Imagine negotiating $5,000 off the price vs. a $5,000 seller credit.

Spread that $5,000 reduction across a 30-year mortgage and the monthly difference may be relatively small.

But a $5,000 credit?

That's potentially $5,000 you don't have to bring to the closing table. 💵

3️⃣ A credit may help you lower your interest rate. 📉

Depending on your loan and lender guidelines, seller concessions may be used toward discount points or other eligible costs.

That can sometimes create a bigger monthly benefit than simply reducing the purchase price.

But here's the important part:

🚨 There isn't one strategy that's best for every buyer.

If cash-to-close is your biggest obstacle, a seller credit could be incredibly valuable.

If you have plenty of cash and your goal is minimizing what you pay over the long term, negotiating the purchase price may make more sense.

Seller contributions are also subject to loan-program and lender limits, so the offer needs to be structured correctly.

That's why I don't want my buyers walking into negotiations simply saying:

“Get me the lowest price.”

I want to know:

👉 What's your monthly-payment goal?
👉 How much cash do you want to keep after closing?
👉 What does your lender allow?
👉 How long do you expect to own the home?

The best negotiation isn't always the lowest purchase price. It's the deal structure that puts YOU in the strongest financial position. 🏡🔑

📲 Text “Home” to get started 👇
203-499-7168 📞
📩[email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael, Dave Jones Realty
www.soldinct.com

08/19/2026

🍦 If summer had a flavor, it might taste a lot like a stop at Rich Farm Ice Cream in Middlefield.

There’s something about grabbing a fresh scoop, sitting outside, and enjoying one of those simple Connecticut summer evenings that never gets old. ☀️

Rich Farm Ice Cream in Middlefield has become a local favorite for good reason. From generous scoops and plenty of flavors to that classic farm-country setting, it’s the kind of place that turns “let’s get ice cream” into the evening’s activity.

And that's one of my favorite things about living in this part of Connecticut. We have these locally loved spots tucked into our towns that give each community its own personality. 💛

Whether you're coming after dinner, treating the kids, or making an ice cream run just because you can, add Rich Farm to your Middlefield summer list.

📍 1 Lorraine Terrace, Middlefield, CT 06481

🍨 Now the important question: What flavor are you ordering?

📲 Text “Home” to get started 👇
203-499-7168 📞
📩[email protected]

Devon Taylor Assael, Dave Jones Realty
www.soldinct.com

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