Author name: Steve Schappert, REALTOR®

Steve Schappert has been in the real estate and or construction business for over 40 years. His combined knowledge, attention to detail, and negotiating skills make him an excellent choice to help buy or sell a Connecticut luxury home. Schappert sharpened his negotiating skills by working with the Secret Service. Schappert was able to convince international bank fraud criminals to come to the US to be arrested for their crimes. Schappert has been interviewed by ABC, NBC, CNN, BBC, The New York Times and many more. Connecticut Real Estate provides discriminating home-buyers and sellers with professional, responsive and attentive real estate services. Want an agent who'll really listen to what you want in a home? Need an agent who knows how to effectively market your home so it sells? Give me a call! I'm eager to help and would love to talk to you. 1-860-880-0574

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Ready to Sell? Seasoned investor ready to buy TODAY — actively searching for properties in the $1,000,000 – $2,000,000 range right here in your area. Strong cash offers • Flexible terms • Lightning-fast closings (as little as 30 days) • 100% confidential. 📲 Message or text Steve Schappert right now. Your property could be under […]

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ATTENTION EASTERN CONNECTICUT PROPERTY OWNERS!

🚨 ATTENTION EASTERN CONNECTICUT PROPERTY OWNERS! 🚨 Seasoned Investor & Renovator ready to buy TODAY — actively searching for 6 Bed / 3 Bath multifamily homes in Eastern CT, $350,000 – $700,000 preferred. I represent a highly experienced, well-funded buyer who loves fixer-uppers, value-add properties, and turnkey opportunities alike. Serious, decisive, and eager to close

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ATTENTION FAIRFIELD & NEW HAVEN COUNTY MULTIFAMILY OWNERS!

🚨 ATTENTION FAIRFIELD & NEW HAVEN COUNTY MULTIFAMILY OWNERS! 🚨 Seasoned investor ready to buy TODAY — looking for 6–12 unit multifamily properties in Fairfield or New Haven County. I represent a highly experienced, well-funded buyer who’s serious, decisive, and eager to close quickly on the right property. Whether you’re thinking of selling now or

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Frost & Fire Middlesex County: A Connecticut Winter Odyssey

27. Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort, Middlefield Where the gentle slopes catch the last pearl-gray light of a February afternoon and the soft hiss of fresh powder under skis meets the warm laughter spilling from the lodge, every turn down these family-friendly trails feels like sliding straight into Fairfield County’s (and Middlesex County’s) most

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Simplified Analysis of Connecticut Homes for Sale (Active Inventory) (2003–2026)

Simplified Analysis of Connecticut Homes for Sale (Active Inventory) (2003–2026) This graph from SmartMLS (data through February 23, 2026) shows the 12-month rolling number of homes actively listed and available for sale — the actual visible inventory buyers see on the market at any time across the entire Connecticut MLS. It’s the real-time “supply on

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Simplified Analysis of Connecticut New Listings (2003–2026)

This graph from SmartMLS (data through February 23, 2026) shows the 12-month rolling total of new listings — the number of homes newly put on the market each year across the entire Connecticut MLS. It’s the pure supply side of the housing market, smoothed over 12 months so you see the real trend without monthly

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Simplified Analysis of Connecticut Median Home Sales Prices (2003–2026)

 Simplified Analysis of Connecticut Median Home Sales Prices (2003–2026). The provided graph from SmartMLS (data through February 23, 2026) shows the 12-month rolling median sales price for homes across the entire Connecticut MLS. It’s a clear, smoothed view of long-term trends rather than month-to-month noise. Here’s the story broken into plain English: The Four

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The Complete First-Time Homebuyer Guide to Connecticut 2026

CHFA Programs, Down Payment Help & New Tax Breaks Section I: Introduction: Why 2026 Is the Best Year in a Decade to Buy Your First Home in Connecticut It is a cold but sunny morning in February 2026. A young couple stands on the front porch of a modest colonial in Torrington, keys in hand,

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Top 10 Best Places to Live in Connecticut 2026 for Families, Retirees & Young Professionals

Section I: Introduction: Why 2026 Is the Smartest Year to Choose Where to Live in Connecticut It is February 17, 2026. I’m behind the wheel on Route 7, the snow-dusted Berkshire foothills glowing under a low winter sun as I wind through Litchfield County. At the same moment, just an hour south in West Hartford,

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The Definitive 2026 Guide to Buying a Home in Litchfield County, Connecticut

Insider Wisdom from a 45-Year Local Broker Section I: Introduction Welcome to the Litchfield Hills — Why This 10,000-Word Guide Exists Right Now I’m Steve Schappert. I’ve spent the last 45 years in real estate and contracting — shaking hands on front porches from Greenwich to Thompson, writing offers at kitchen tables in Kent, and

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