buy: JOIN US SUNDAY 8/21 12-3 PM 70 QUAIL ST. STRATFORD
- 08/18/11 02:06 AM
COMPLETELY RENOVATED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM- $235,000 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH COLONIAL WITH NEW GOURMET KITCHEN, NEW BATHS, NEW ROOF, NEW WINDOWS, NEW SIDING... THE LIST JUST KEEPS GOING! STOP BY THE OPEN HOUSE OR CALL THE KASEY GROUP FOR A PRIVATE SHOWING 203-378-8200 … (2 comments)
I received this from my coach at The Mike Ferry Organization last year and I loved to share it with my sellers...even my buyers can get a great "feel" for the flow of business during the holiday season and end of year:
11 Reasons to List During the Holidays 1.People who look for a home during the Holidays are more serious buyers! 2.Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you! 3.Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase in January, there … (0 comments)
Columbus Day...Canadian Thanksgiving Day...National Boss' Day...UN Day and Halloween...October is full of fun days! I received a flyer from a local Inspection Company* that October is National Energy Awareness Month and the following are some effective ways they referenced to save energy:
(I am only noting those that I thought would offer the best payback and are relatively easy...those like, "Cover your pots when cooking to reduce the amount of heat needed and cooking time" did not make this list)
•Have your heating system cleaned and tuned yearly for best efficiency •Do not block heating or cooling … (4 comments)
Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and...home ownership? Why is it recently that home ownership has suddenly become 'uncool'? I have had a copy of the September 6th issue of Time Magazine sitting on my desk for weeks titled "Rethinking Home ownership". There it sat. I read it. Then I read it over and over again trying to find the light at the end of the tunnel. There was none. The magazine, which many deem their Bible cited horror stories of foreclosures, short sales, declining home values and depressed real estates markets. I don't doubt that the stories told … (6 comments)
buy: We love this house!!
- 09/21/10 04:15 AM
Love is Blind.... I really enjoy working with clients who are in love with the home they are buying! But be careful...like in real life, falling too hard too fast can lead to heart-break. Love-sick buyers spend their inspection day measuring for carpets and drapes. They only call me back when I'm calling them for the 'fun' stuff, like bringing the parents through. Buyers who love a home too much usually pay too much come mortgage time. Here's some advice. Keep your buyers focused by insisting that they 'participate' in their building inspection, not just show up. They need to shadow their … (2 comments)
buy: It's that time of year again...
- 09/20/10 08:36 AM
We need your help! 194,280 new cases and 40,610 deaths from breast cancer were expected to be reported for 2009. By making a tax-deductible donation or by purchasing Raffle Tickets today, you are providing hopeful futures for our loved ones and friends. You may not know someone who has breast cancer, but let’s give everyone a fighting chance. This year marks the 6th anniversary for the William Raveis Charitable Fund, Inc. and the William Raveis Breast Cancer Research Fund. We’ve Raised $1.3 Million Dollars over the course of the past 5 years in support of those diagnosed with breast cancer and … (0 comments)
buy: Great Article... 10 Reasons to Buy a Home
- 09/17/10 02:49 AM
10 Reasons to Buy a Home Sure, maybe there's more pain to come in the housing market. But when Time magazine starts running covers that declare "Owning a home may no longer make economic sense," it's time to say: Enough is enough. This is what "capitulation" looks like. Everyone has given up. After all, at the peak of the bubble five years ago, Time had a different take. "Home Sweet Home," declared its cover then, as it celebrated the boom and asked: "Will your house make your rich?" But it's not enough just to be contrarian. So here are 10 reasons … (1 comments)
buy: Home affordability
- 09/13/10 09:01 AM
Home affordability- Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index(HOI)... What does it mean? It is the Share of homes that families making the national median income, $64,400, can afford to buy. And, its remained above 70% for the 6th straight quarter... Good news, right? This index, like all economic indicators should remind us that Real Estate is a local business. We need to ask, "What is affordable here in Connecticut? In Fairfield County? In Trumbull, Stratford, Shelton, or Monroe? What is affordable for me?" When data comes out giving us good or bad news the important question to ask is, "what is my Personal Affordability … (0 comments)
buy: The calm before... Fall Market
- 09/08/10 08:26 AM
We're at that time again... the market is at a stand still. It seems like every year the last two weeks of August and first two weeks of September are the slowest time in Real Estate. People are getting last minute summer vacations in, its time to get the kids back to school, or you just have to good-bye summertime blues. It's at this point of the year we work on re-building our inventory, structuring our fall marketing plan, and schedule our upcoming open houses. What are you doing to prepare for the fall market? … (1 comments)
buy: Keep in touch
- 09/03/10 06:52 AM
Keep in touch! It's something we say all the time...but do we? I had the most interesting conversation with a client who I ran into at the grocery store. She said to me that she appreciated me calling, mailing and emailing all the time. She said she likes the updates and she felt special. She also said that because of my many reminders, she always mentions my name to people who she knows who are looking for homes. The best part is, she has sent me referrals. I took a moment to think. What was I doing that was working for her? I specifically … (2 comments)
buy: This is sure to brighten your day!
- 09/01/10 06:52 AM
Have the end of summer blues? Well this video is sure to cheer you up. Thanks to Tom Ferry for this Real Estate Swagger Rap Music Video. By Stacy Pfannkuch on September 1, 2010 The Kasey Group Sells... … (3 comments)
buy: Staging.. It can make or break a house.
- 08/27/10 08:03 AM
Want to sell in this competitive market place? Then you need to be the best product on the market. Not only do you need to be priced right but you also need to look right too. What does that mean? Your home needs to looks its best from the inside out. Take a look at this video for a few helpful hints. To Recap: You've heard it a thousand times, 'First impressions are the most important'. Showings don't last long and it is important to give people a reason to want to enter your home(curb appeal), and want to stay in … (0 comments)
buy: Do you know what your significant others credit score is?
- 08/25/10 04:37 AM
Ladies, can we talk?... I cannot believe that I have just had yet another conversation with a client who found out to her horror her fiance's credit woes. This woman has really put her ducks in order, she has spent the past year saving for a down payment, paid off her car loan, paid down credit card bills and would you believe this, negotiated a lower rent with her landlord in order to continue socking away cash. In addition, she has a fabulous 740 credit score and a stable well paying job in the healthcare industry. This gal has a plan, she is engaged … (1 comments)
buy: YADDA YADDA YADDA...
- 08/10/10 08:41 AM
YADDA YADDA YADDA...Remember that Seinfeld episode when Elaine is recapping a date and she says something like, "We had the bisque and then yadda yadda yadda." Jerry says, "Hey you left out the best part of the story", to which Elaine replies, "No. I mentioned the bisque." Think about your home....what would someone who comes to see it at an open house say was the best part? Here's some comments I've heard: "The colors here are just beautiful" "Obviously, this is the boys room"...decorated with pictures of half naked girls "Are these owners smokers?" "What is that smell?"...oh, just a … (0 comments)
buy: Attention Renters!
- 08/10/10 05:26 AM
WANTED: Responsible Renters Dedicated, full time real estate professional seeking responsible renters. Qualifications include: good payment history, high credit scores and steady income. Call now, you will receive sought after real estate advice and information, care and attention which will wisk you off to a pleasant and successful home closing.
Some days, I just think, maybe it's just that simple. Good renters make great home-owners.
By Megan O'Connell Albright on August 10, 2010
The Kasey Group Sells... … (0 comments)
buy: Big Changes
- 08/09/10 08:23 AM
Change..It can be a good thing but it can also be a little scary. There are few changes bigger in life then moving our family to a new home. This could involve changing schools, communities, and even states. Here are a few tips that can ease the stress when moving out of the area:
Involve the kids- Let them see some homes, talk about their rooms with them, and highlight the amenities the new home/area has like pools, playgrounds, etc... Explain the process- Let them know why this move is a good thing. Maybe it means more time together … (1 comments)
buy: Deal of the century?
- 08/06/10 02:34 AM
You want to buy a home and it seems like everyone you know has advice to give you but you still don’t know who to listen too. Check out the video below on items that you should pay attention to when looking for a home. It could save you a lot of headaches in the end. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy To Recap: Water in the basement- look for water marks on the walls and if items are stored off the floor. Water issues in the basement can cost a lot to repair – … (2 comments)
buy: Don't just assume
- 08/04/10 09:11 AM
You ask your friend who cuts their hair but not who sold their home? I am always surprised that buyers sellers would just call an office and work with whomever is on floor(meaning whoever answers the phone). Agents on floor time can be really great, but is the only criteria for picking an agent the one who happened to answer the phone when you called? With hundreds of thousands of dollars on the line, specific criteria for the job to be done is important. Does the agent have an aggressive marketing plan? How many homes has the agent sold? … (0 comments)
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