The Hill Team at Coldwell Banker Realty

06/12/2026

Looking at Milford, Orange, Shelton, or Woodbridge and wondering why the ownership costs feel so different once you get past the list price?

Compare sewer vs septic, city water vs well, and gas vs oil before you compare finishes. Those systems can change maintenance, inspections, and monthly budget more than buyers expect.

We walk buyers through this every week across Milford and the surrounding towns because the setup can shift from street to street.

If you want help pressure testing a shortlist, send it over.

06/08/2026

Thinking about living in one unit and renting the other because the payment looks good on paper?

A Milford or Stratford 2-family needs more than a decent rent roll. Check utilities, real rent vs market rent, lead paint and smoke or CO costs, insurance, taxes, and maintenance before you call it affordable.

We walk buyers through this here all the time, especially with older multifamilies.

If you're comparing a few addresses, send them over and I'll tell you what I'd verify first.

06/06/2026

☀️🎡 We’re out at Stratford Day! 🎡☀️

The Hill Team is having a great time meeting members of the community, catching up with familiar faces, and enjoying everything Stratford Day has to offer!

If you’re here today, stop by our booth to say hello, spin the prize wheel, grab some giveaways, and enter to win some fun prizes. We love being part of such an amazing community and appreciate everyone who stopped by to visit us.

See you at Stratford Day! 💙🏡

05/29/2026

Touring a home and the listing agent is the one who called you back?

Before you go, get clear on who represents whom, whether anything needs to be signed, what advice they can give, and who would handle your offer. A quick conversation upfront can save a lot of confusion later.

Around Milford and across coastal CT, this comes up more than buyers expect.

If you want a calm second opinion before you book the showing, send a DM.

05/28/2026

JUST LISTED by Kelly Hill-Mihalyak of The Hill Team at Coldwell Banker Realty!! 🏡✨

Welcome to 38 Douglas Drive in Hamden’s desirable West Woods neighborhood — a spacious 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath Colonial tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac with room for everyone and then some.
✔️ Hardwood floors throughout
✔️ Open floor plan
✔️ Finished basement
✔️ TWO primary suites — one upstairs & one on the main level
✔️ Attached 2-car garage
✔️ Electric dog fence
✔️ Incredible flexible layout for multigenerational living, entertaining, or working from home
This is the kind of home that gives you space to grow without sacrificing warmth and comfort. 🤍
📍38 Douglas Drive, Hamden, CT
🔗 Full listing + photos here:

Listed for sale at $725000. Welcome to this spacious and beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath Colonial tucked away at the end of a desirable c...

05/27/2026

Buying a condo or townhouse because the monthly payment looks manageable?

The HOA fee is only part of the story. Reserves, insurance, utilities, and meeting minutes can all change what you really pay each month.

We review these docs for buyers across Milford and the shoreline so the number on day one does not become a surprise later.

If you're comparing HOA communities, send me the listing and I'll tell you what to ask for.

05/26/2026

May kept us BUSY 👏🏡
From new listings hitting the market, to homes going on deposit, to the closing table — our team has been working nonstop behind the scenes to make moves happen for our clients.
Real estate isn’t just showing houses. It’s late-night calls, strategy sessions, inspections, negotiations, problem solving, marketing, paperwork, and celebrating the wins right alongside our clients. And honestly? We wouldn’t want it any other way. 💙
Huge thank you to everyone who trusted The Hill Team this month — whether you bought, sold, referred a friend, shared a post, or simply supported us along the way. We appreciate every single one of you.
Here’s to an even bigger summer ahead ☀️
— The Hill Team at Coldwell Banker Realty

05/25/2026

Just listed! Come and check out this well maintained 2 family home! For more information and to schedule a private showing, contact me today!

05/22/2026

Ever look at two homes in different Milford-area towns and wonder why one feels way tighter every month?

List price is only the starting point. Taxes, flood insurance, utilities, HOA dues, and your real commute can change what actually fits your budget.

We help buyers work through this math across Milford, Stratford, West Haven, Orange, and Shelton all the time.

If you want a simple monthly cost comparison for your target towns, send me a DM and I’ll help you map it out.