Homes By Howey

Homes By Howey As your realtor my foundation is built on Dedication, Communication, Determination and Trust.

All my clients feel like they are my only client with the time, attention and support I provide throughout the buying and selling process.

08/28/2026

Costco, Sam’s Club or BJ’s..... which one wins?
Three memberships. Three giant shopping carts.

Does anyone else have all three or am I alone here?

Time for a new pic on the banner!
07/31/2026

Time for a new pic on the banner!

07/30/2026

Don't let this week's rain become next month's repair bill. 🌧️🏠

With several days of heavy rain and high humidity across Connecticut, homes are at a much greater risk for mold growth.

Here's something many homeowners don't realize:
⚠️ Mold can begin growing in as little as **24–48 hours** after water intrusion and often spreads where you can't see it—behind walls, under flooring, and inside HVAC systems.

The good news? A few simple steps can help prevent a much bigger problem:
✅ Keep indoor humidity between 40–60%
✅ Run bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans
✅ Use a dehumidifier in damp areas
✅ Fix leaks as soon as you find them
❌ Don't use bleach on mold—it isn't recommended for porous surfaces and can make remediation more difficult.

A little prevention today can save you thousands tomorrow.

Have you ever dealt with mold after a storm or water leak? Share your experience in the comments.

07/26/2026

Waiting for mortgage rates to drop might sound like a smart strategy but it could end up costing you more.

When rates fall, more buyers often jump back into the market. That can mean:

🏠 More competition
💰 Higher home prices
🔥 More bidding wars
📉 Less negotiating power

A lower interest rate does not always equal a lower overall cost. Buying when competition is lighter may give you more leverage on the price, inspections, repairs, and closing terms.

You can refinance your rate later..... but you cannot refinance your purchase price.

Thinking about buying but waiting for rates to change? Send me a message and let’s compare what buying now versus waiting could actually look like for you.

📲 860-424-7838
🌐 www.homesbyhowey.com
📧 [email protected]

There are moments in this business that remind me exactly why I love what I do.Calling Deb to tell her we had received m...
07/25/2026

There are moments in this business that remind me exactly why I love what I do.

Calling Deb to tell her we had received multiple offers above asking price was one of those moments.

As we went through each offer together, she became emotional. She couldn't believe the response her home had received. Hearing the excitement and relief in her voice is something I'll never forget.

What makes this story even more incredible is that just a few weeks earlier, Deb was preparing to accept an off-market wholesale offer that was nearly $100,000 less than what her home ultimately sold for.

Like many homeowners, she believed her house needed too much work and simply wasn't worth what I believed today's market would pay. When meeting with the wholesaler who's ad she responded to, used tactics to make her believe that her house would not sell on the market with how much work he estimated needed to be done to the home.

Instead of telling her what to do, I sat down with her, explained every option available, and walked her through a strategy designed to maximize her home's value. There was never any pressure just honest advice and the information she needed to make the best decision for herself.

Together, we developed a comprehensive marketing plan, exposed her home to the largest possible pool of qualified buyers, and let the market do what it does best along with using strong negotiation tactics to get her the highest offer possible.

The results speak for themselves:

🏡 Multiple offers
📈 Sold above asking price
💰 Nearly $100,000 more than the wholesale offer she was considering

Every homeowner deserves to understand all of their options before making one of the biggest financial decisions of their life.

If you've received a letter, phone call, text message, or knock on your door from someone offering to buy your home for cash, don't assume it's your only—or your best—option.

I'd be happy to explain how wholesale transactions work, what investors are typically looking for, and help you determine whether accepting a cash offer or listing your home on the open market will put the most money in your pocket.

Sometimes, a simple conversation can make a life-changing difference.

📲 860-424-7838
🌐 www.homesbyhowey.com
📧 [email protected]

🍕 There’s no shortage of strong pizza opinions around here, but Mondo absolutely deserves a spot in the conversation.Mon...
07/17/2026

🍕 There’s no shortage of strong pizza opinions around here, but Mondo absolutely deserves a spot in the conversation.

Mondo is one of my favorite places in the area to grab a pizza, enjoy the atmosphere, and, of course, have some of their famous sangria. 🍷

It has also received attention from Barstool Sports and Dave Portnoy’s One Bite Pizza Reviews (scoring very well too!. Since opening in 2010, this family-owned restaurant has grown from the new pizza place in town with tons of skepticism because the area already had several Italian and pizza restaurants into one of the area’s most recognized spots for thin-crust pizza, great atmosphere and in my opinion, some very good sangria.

If you have been to Mondo's what's your go to there? If you haven't been here, put it on your short list of restaurants in the area hit!

📍 10 Main Street, Middletown, CT

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992 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT
06107

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