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 Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits

  A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a home according to consumer respondents: 88% – a better chance of saving for retirement 87% – the best investment plan 85% – […]

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Some Connecticut Buyers Prefer Smaller Homes

Some Connecticut Buyers Prefer Smaller Homes, Over the past year, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to reflect on what we consider most important in our lives. The place we call home is one of the biggest things many of us are reevaluating. George Ratiu, Senior Economist at realtor.com, shares: “The very nature of the pandemic, through the health implications, social

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4 Major Reasons Connecticut Households in Forbearance Won’t Lose Their Homes to Foreclosure

4 Major Reasons Connecticut Households in Forbearance Won’t Lose Their Homes to Foreclosure. There has been a lot of discussion as to what will happen once the 2.3 million households currently in forbearance no longer have the protection of the program. Some assume there could potentially be millions of foreclosures ready to hit the market.

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82,338 Great Reasons to Call Connecticut Real Estate to Buy a Connecticut Home Today

82,338 Great Reasons to Call Connecticut Real Estate to Buy a Connecticut Home Today. The financial benefits of buying a home as compared to renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. Most experts are calling for home

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WHY CHOOSE AMERICA’S FIRST CHOICE HOME CLUB?

PAUL OTT REAL ESTATE SALES (860) 899-5557  [email protected] WHY CHOOSE AMERICA’S FIRST CHOICE HOME CLUB? Because our relationships with real estate professionals are so important to us, we offer discounted pricing that makes our plans more attractive to both you and your client. We believe our customers should get a great rate year after year. That’s

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DISCOVER CONNECTICUT: Hike, Walk & Crawl

DISCOVER CONNECTICUT: Hike, Walk & Crawl 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, and we won’t run around saying we are the biggest this or that. We are real people who like to help others and

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

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

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

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

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

 Don’t Get Fooled into Selling Your Connecticut House on Your Own At first glance, selling your home on your own may seem like a smart way to save money. Many homeowners are tempted to list their property without the help of a licensed real estate professional because they think they’ll avoid paying commission fees

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How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Connecticut Homebuying Budget

How a Change in Mortgage Rate Impacts Your Connecticut Homebuying Budget. 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

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