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

WHY CHOOSE AMERICA’S FIRST CHOICE HOME CLUB?

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PAUL OTT REAL ESTATE SALES (860) 899-5557  paul@afchomeclub.com Because our relationships with real estate professionals are so important to us we offer discounted pricing making our plans more attractive to both you and your client.We believe our customers should get a great rate year after year. That’s why we always lock in our rates no matter… Continue Reading WHY CHOOSE AMERICA’S FIRST CHOICE HOME CLUB?

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DISCOVER CONNECTICUT: Hike, Walk & Crawl

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Connecticut Real Estate is a little different.  Our goals don’t sound typical.  We aren’t going to be the next company to boast the world’s best training.  We won’t run around saying we are the biggest this or that.    We are real people that like to help others and put them first.  We know that… Continue Reading DISCOVER CONNECTICUT: Hike, Walk & Crawl

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Don’t Sell Your Connecticut Home On Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market

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In a sellers’ market, some homeowners might be tempted to try to sell their house on their own (known as For Sale By Owner, or FSBO) instead of working with a trusted real estate professional. When the inventory of homes for sale is as low as it is today, buyers are eager to snatch up virtually any house that comes to… Continue Reading Don’t Sell Your Connecticut Home On Your Own Just Because It’s a Sellers’ Market

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Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year

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If you’re planning to buy a home this year, saving for a down payment is one of the most important steps in the process. One of the best ways to jumpstart your savings is by starting with the help of your tax refund. Using data from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it’s estimated that Americans can expect an average… Continue Reading Your Tax Refund and Stimulus Savings May Help You Achieve Homeownership This Year

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Don’t Get Fooled into Selling Your Connecticut House on Your Own

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Don’t get fooled into selling your house without the help of an agent. Let’s connect to ensure the process is smooth and successful. The Connecticut Real Estate Broker has been helping Connecticut Buyers, Sellers & Investors for 40 years. Steve Schappert has built 12 homes, completed commercial building inspections on $36,000,000 worth of real estate. Completed… Continue Reading Don’t Get Fooled into Selling Your Connecticut House on Your Own

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How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Connecticut Homebuying Budget

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Mortgage rates are on the rise this year, but they’re still incredibly low compared to the historic average. However, anytime there’s a change in the mortgage rate, it affects what you can afford to borrow when you’re buying a home. As Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac, shares: “Since January, mortgage rates have increased half a percentage point from historic lows and… Continue Reading How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Connecticut Homebuying Budget

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Connecticut Home Buyers: There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards

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Today, some are afraid the real estate market is starting to look a lot like it did in 2006, just prior to the housing crash. One of the factors they’re pointing to is the availability of mortgage money. Recent articles about the availability of low down payment loans and down payment assistance programs are causing… Continue Reading Connecticut Home Buyers: There’s No Reason To Panic Over Today’s Lending Standards

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Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the Connecticut Dream?

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Since the birth of our nation, homeownership has always been considered a major piece of the American Dream. As Frederick Peters reports in Forbes: “The idea of a place of one’s own drives the American story. We became a nation out of a desire to slip the bonds of Europe, which was still in many respects a collection… Continue Reading Is Homeownership Still Considered Part of the Connecticut Dream?

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Connecticut Buyer & Seller Perks in Today’s Housing Market

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Right now, the housing market is full of outstanding opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Whether you’re thinking of buying your first home, moving up to a bigger one, or selling so you can downsize this spring, there are perks today that are powering big moves for people across the country. Here are the top two to… Continue Reading Connecticut Buyer & Seller Perks in Today’s Housing Market

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What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market

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If you’ve given even a casual thought to selling your house in the near future, this is the time to really think seriously about making a move. Here’s why this season is the ultimate sellers’ market and the optimal time to make sure your house is available for buyers who are looking for homes to purchase. The latest Existing Home Sales Report from The… Continue Reading What It Means To Be in a Sellers’ Market

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