Kimone Vassell- The Vasco Team, 1266 E. Main Street, Suite 700R, Stamford, CT (2026)

Specializing in renovations, multigenerational living & smart equity strategies.

08/03/2026

Most Realtors only talk to you when they think you're ready to BUY.

I want to say something out loud —

Before you become a great buyer, you have to become a great renter.

Landlords notice. Lenders notice. And your future self will thank you.

So here are the 3 things I want every CT renter I know to do THIS month:

1️⃣ Check your credit score. Not "someday." Today. Free at annualcreditreport.com. Most CT landlords want 620+. Competitive units want 680+.

2️⃣ Actually read your current lease. Know when it renews. Know your notice period. Know what fees you're paying that you don't use. Landlords count on you not reading it. Read it.

3️⃣ Start a moving fund — even if you're not moving yet. A CT move typically runs $4,000-$6,000 (first month + security + possible broker's fee + truck + set-up). Setting aside $200/month means in a year, you have OPTIONS. Options are power.

Preparation always beats panic.

I put all of this in a free 2-page checklist called The Smart CT Renter's Checklist — includes a fillable moving-cost worksheet and every document you'll need for your next application.

Comment MOVE below and I'll DM it to you. No sales pitch. Just tools.

~ Kimone

📞 203.443.1449 | Kimone Vassell, Realtor | 13+ years in CT Peace that transcends all understanding. — Philippians 4:7

07/02/2026

🏡 Connecticut Buyers... can we have an honest conversation?

Over the past 13+ years, I've noticed something that's happening more and more.

Buyers are getting... tired.

Tired of rising rents. Tired of losing bidding wars. Tired of hearing, "Sorry... your offer wasn't accepted."

And that's when something dangerous happens...
They stop shopping for the right home and start shopping for any home.

That's not determination. That's exhaustion.
I've watched buyers begin to compromise on things they promised themselves they'd never compromise on...

❌ A longer commute
❌ An unsafe neighborhood
❌ Foundation issues
❌ Water damage
❌ Not enough bedrooms
❌ Schools they don't love
Friends...

Desperation is not a home-buying strategy.
One of the most important exercises I walk every buyer through is creating a Must-Have List — your non-negotiables.

If a home doesn't meet them... you don't make an offer.
Period.
Because once the excitement wears off, you still have to live there.

The right home isn't just the one that gets your offer accepted... it's the one that still makes sense five years from now.

💬 I'd love to hear from you: What's ONE thing you absolutely would NOT compromise on when buying a home?

👇 Share it in the comments.

⬇️ AND — comment MUST-HAVES and I'll DM you my free 1-page Must-Have List Template so you can start building yours today.

🏡 Because I don't just want to help you buy a house...

I want to help you buy the right house.
— Kimone Vassell
Realtor | Homeownership Advocate

07/01/2026

If you're eating well, moving your body, and still gaining weight- it's not your fault. Your hormones are changing. And, there is something you can do about it.
Let's stop fighting our bodies and start supporting them 💚

Comment "FOG" and I'll send you my Perimenopause Tracker 💪

❤️

03/30/2026

💰 Got a tax refund? Read this before you spend it…

Every year I see the same thing:
People get a refund…
spend it quickly…
and a few months later—it’s gone.

But the ones who move forward?
👉 They get intentional.
Whether your goal is: 🏡 Buying your first home
📈 Getting out of renting
💡 Building something for your future

Small steps now can position you for something bigger later.

If you’re thinking about buying, 👉 “Take the Homebuyer Readiness Quiz” https://bit.ly/47xMCMb

03/12/2026

🚨 NEW LISTING – MERIDEN 🚨
📍 40 Broad Street – $350,000

One of the biggest mistakes I see people make when it comes to buying a home is waiting too long on the sidelines.

They assume they need perfect credit.
They assume they need a huge down payment.
They assume they’re “not ready yet.”

Meanwhile… homes like this are being purchased every day by people who simply decided to start preparing.

🏡 40 Broad Street in Meriden just hit the market and it’s priced right in the range many first-time buyers are searching for.

If you've been thinking about buying but your credit score isn’t where you want it to be, don’t just sit on the sidelines.
Start doing something about it.

That’s exactly why I created Credit-to-Keys — a platform that helps future homebuyers understand their credit and start taking the steps toward homeownership.
https://app.credittokeys.net

Whether you’re ready now or need to prepare first, the journey starts with a conversation.

📩 Message me for details on 40 Broad Street or to start your path toward homeownership.
— Kimone Vassell
Realtor
203-443-1449

02/03/2026

Most people aren’t renting because they want to. They’re renting because unfortunately they aren't treated as priority with the tools and steps to make meaningful steps forward.

Preparation changes outcomes.

If homeownership is something you’re thinking about — even “one day” — I built a tool to help people understand what lenders actually look at and start preparing early. Hand-holding when needed, coaching for success to get you there without feeling alone.

Link ... app.credittokeys.net

-Kimone

Address

1266 E. Main Street, Suite 700R
Stamford, CT
06492

Telephone

+12036006819

Website

http://kimonevassell.com/

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