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. 1-203-994-3950

Connecticut Isn’t Broken — It’s Transitioning

Most families in Connecticut carry the state’s economic history inside their own. A grandfather who worked the line at a brass mill.A grandmother who stitched hats or inspected parts.A mother who built a career at Sikorsky Aircraft — not as a symbol, but as a steady paycheck that paid the mortgage, funded college, and anchored

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Mobile vs. Multi: It’s Not About How Little You Can Spend — It’s About How Much You Can Invest

Many investors start their journey asking the wrong question: “What’s the cheapest property I can buy?” Mobile vs. Multi: It’s Not About How Little You Can Spend — It’s About How Much You Can Invest. That mindset often leads people toward mobile homes. Lower prices feel safer. The barrier to entry looks smaller. But history

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The 100 Most Important Questions Home Buyers Ask — Simplified

Before we dive into the 100 questions every home buyer asks, here’s why people from all walks of life trust the way I simplify this process.   My life has been defined by learning things the hard way and explaining them the simple way. Growing up with a traumatic brain injury, traditional learning never came easy.

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CAPE COTTAGE II

This Home on Your lot $227,400 Note: 806 sf on first floor and 1 car garage is included. Additional Options. Every house and lot is different, these are realistic prices to give you a ball park.  Lets talk! 2 – Car Garage: $40,000–$55,000 (typical 24′ x 24′ on slab) 3 – Car Garage: $60,000–$80,000 (typical 36′ x 24′ on

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BIOS Homes Becomes Official Trade Name of Connecticut Real Estate Brokerage LLC

A Bold Step Toward a Global Housing Revolution   Today we filed BIOS Homes as the official trade name of Connecticut Real Estate Brokerage LLC — a pivotal step in launching a global brand rooted in the BIOS Manifesto. BIOS Homes aims to establish local offices worldwide, uniting real estate, land, and building systems under

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29.6 Acres in New Hartford CT – Hunting Cabin, Luxury or Affordable Housing $259,000

29.6 Acres in New Hartford CT – Hunting Cabin, Luxury or Affordable Housing  $259,000 18 Niles Rd New Hartford, CT is to the south of 272 W. West Hill Rd. Barkhamsted. We have submitted a change for the pin. Use the 272 address and keep an eye out for the blind driveway sign. Property Field

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64 Whippoorwill Hollow Rd. Franklin, CT $287,000

Build your dream home on 27 acres!! Bordering 100 acres of state land. 64 Whippoorwill Hollow Rd Franklin CT. $287,000 is land and camper only.  Use this form to tell us how can we help you today? Tell us about your goals. Our team of real estate, design and construction related professionals will review your

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Need for Congregate Living Facilities in Barkhamsted, CT

Need for Congregate Living Facilities in Barkhamsted, CT. Barkhamsted, a small rural town in Litchfield County, Connecticut (population ~3,500 as of 2020 Census), faces growing demands for congregate living options tailored to elders (age 62+), disabled adults, and veterans. These facilities—offering private units with shared meals, housekeeping, social activities, and limited support services—align with state

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Advantages of Congregate Living in Rural CT

Advantages of Congregate Living in Rural Connecticut Congregate living, sometimes referred to as assisted or communal living, has increasingly become an appealing option for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those seeking supportive housing in rural areas. In Connecticut, particularly in rural communities where populations are more dispersed and services can be limited, congregate living offers

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Mallory View Project Case Study

A Blueprint for Rural Affordable Housing Success The Mallory View project, officially Mallory View, is Barkhamsted, Connecticut’s first dedicated affordable housing development, spearheaded by the Barkhamsted Housing Trust (BHT). Launched in 2019 and advancing toward construction in 2025–2026, it transforms a portion of the historic Mallory Brook Farm—a ~100-acre former dairy farm with rolling hills,

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