Dianne Rechel's Blog

Posted on 02/01/2021

How to Sell your Home to a Family Member or Friend -- Without Destroying the Relationship

Photo by fauxels from Pexels It sounds like it should make things easier -- selling your home to a friend or family member should be a breeze for both parties -- but in reality, a home sale can disrupt your relationship if you don't go about it the right way. With the exception of parent to child transfers...

Seller Tips

Home Sellers

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Posted on 01/31/2021

Hartford, CT Real Estate Market Update

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Posted on 01/25/2021

5 Expert Tips for Cross-Town Moves

Image by skeeze from Pixabay Moving across town should be a little less stressful than moving from one state to another, but it does require some thinking ahead and careful planning. If you’re tackling a cross-town move, the better you plan, the easier the move will go. Here are some tips to make your move as easy as...

Moving

Moving Tips

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Posted on 01/18/2021

When You Need a Jumbo Loan

Photo by Bruce Clark from Pexels The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) limits how much you can borrow to buy a house. If you want to take out a mortgage that is above the limits, you have to apply for a jumbo mortgage. As of mid-2019, the limits were increased to $484,350 for most of the country. Some...

Jumbo Loan

Financing

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Posted on 01/15/2021

West Hartford, CT Real Estate Market Update

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Posted on 01/11/2021

Tips for Winning A Bidding War

Image by Amy Hirschi from Unsplash Situations arise where prospective buyers find themselves in a bidding war with another buyer over the house they desire. Circumstances like this occur in a seller’s market where the demand for property is higher than the market can provide. It’s not uncommon to see multiple buyers vying over the same property in...

Bidding Wars

Home Buying Tips

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Posted on 01/04/2021

What Is the Optimal Listing Price for Your Home?

As a home seller, it is important to establish a competitive initial asking price for your residence. Yet determining the right price for a house sometimes is difficult. If the price of your home is too high, for example, your residence may linger on the real estate market for an extended period of time. On the other hand, if...

Selling Your Home

How To Set An Asking Price For Your Home

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Posted on 12/30/2020

Hartford, CT Real Estate Market Update

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Posted on 12/28/2020

Tips for Creating a More Serene Resting Space

Photo by WaveBreakMedia via Shutterstock A troubling trend in today’s home is difficulty finding restful sleep. Most of us have heard of a few ways to create a more relaxing atmosphere before bed. Here are a couple others to add to that list. Add Plants Many people avoid putting plants in their bedroom because they’re afraid they’ll get...

Bedroom

Plants

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Posted on 12/21/2020

3 Homebuying Costs You Need to Know About

If you plan to purchase a house in the foreseeable future, it generally is a good idea to plan ahead for all of your potential homebuying costs. That way, you can secure the funds you need to purchase your dream house. Now, let's take a look at three costs that every homebuyer needs to consider during the property buying...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 12/15/2020

West Hartford, CT Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view West Hartford, CT blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 12/14/2020

House Staging Secrets that Sell

Photo by 영훈 박 via Pixabay The saying goes that you only get one chance to make a first impression and that applies not only to our personal and professional lives but also to real estate. Humans are sensory by nature, and those senses are linked to emotions that often determine our decisions. When you have the opportunity...

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