Connecticut residents are migrating out of the state at a high rate. Some of the many reasons range from high taxes, jobs out of state, retirement, and lifestyle. The National Movers Study ranks Connecticut at number 3 in most outbound moving with 62% of people migrating out of the state while only 38% of people…
With the largest amount (32%) of home buyers nowadays being Gen Y it is inevitable that the way how real estate is being presented changes. Gen Y home buyers are tech savvy and search online for their dream house. Most of their search is being conducted on a mobile device. Further, 4% of existing homes…
When selling real estate keep in mind that buyers buy with all their senses. If there is an unpleasant smell present in a house, buyers will easily turn around and you may loose the sale of your property or present a lower offer. As home stagers in Fairfield county and Westchester county we visit many…
Realtors, Stagers, as well as any professionals who have to meet complete strangers in often private, quiet, or vacant properties, are concerned about their safety. Certainly the shocking murder of realtor Beverly Carter last year brought this concern to the forefront. Also Home Sellers’ privacy is no longer that private once the house is on…
We just came back from a successful and invigorating trip visiting one of the most popular and highly visited trade shows in the country. We spend four days submerged in stunning and breathtaking home fashions and decor. One of the interior design trends you will find most interesting that the color gold or what I…
As we are heading into the colder and more gloomier months we need to take a closer look at outdoor fixtures. Selecting the proper fixtures to line the pathway and embrace the front entry door can enhance the appearance of your property. The right fixtures that follow current lighting fixtures trends can highlight the architectural…
Home buyers are changing and with the generation X and Y being dominant in the home buying world, the features home buyers are looking for nowadays have changed. First time buyers have a lot of questions when it comes to purchasing a house. No matter where you live, it is important to do your research…
Selling a house is for most people an emotional process. A critical factor for selling your house successfully is to be emotionally ready to let go. Why is this so important? As much as your house is your home when you live there, the reality is that once you put your house on the market…
Those, who are involved in real estate know that selling a house vacant is a tough sale because only 10% of buyers can imagine how to utilize the space and where to position the furniture. Therefore, when looking at online MLS photos we can frequently find that home sellers and often even real estate agents…
As a resident for sixteen years, Annabel Peterson, our fabulous intern, has learned Westport inside and out. Westport may be a small town, but its scenic beauty, tight-knit community, and unique atmosphere is hard to find elsewhere. It has tons of different options for everyone, no matter what you are interested in. Love the beach?…