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

47% of New Buyers Surprised by How Affordable Homes Are Today

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Headlines matter. Right now, it’s hard to read about real estate without seeing a headline that suggests homes have become unaffordable for most Americans. In reality, there’s hard evidence that shows how owning a home is more affordable than renting in most parts of the country, as record-low interest rates are keeping monthly mortgage payments about 23% lower than… Continue Reading 47% of New Buyers Surprised by How Affordable Homes Are Today

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Why It’s Easy to Fall in Love with Connecticut Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights Homeownership provides comfort, stability, and security, and it makes you feel more connected to your community. Your home is something to be proud of and is uniquely yours, so you can customize it to your heart’s desire. If you’re ready to fall in love with a home of your own, let’s connect to… Continue Reading Why It’s Easy to Fall in Love with Connecticut Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

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3 Ways You’ll Win When You Buy a Connecticut Home This Year

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There are so many great reasons to purchase a home, and over the past year, we’ve realized more of them than we ever thought possible. If you’re a first-time homebuyer, having a home of your own can give you a greater sense of security and accomplishment in a time that’s largely uncertain. If you’re a… Continue Reading 3 Ways You’ll Win When You Buy a Connecticut Home This Year

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3 Ways You’ll Win When You Buy a Connecticut Home This Year

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In today’s housing market, all eyes are on millennials. Not only are millennials the largest generation, but they’re also currently between 25 and 40 years old. These are often considered prime homebuying years when many people begin to form their own households and invest in real estate. If you’re like many millennials who are spending… Continue Reading 3 Ways You’ll Win When You Buy a Connecticut Home This Year

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Where Have All the Houses Gone?

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In today’s housing market, it seems harder than ever to find a home to buy. Before the health crisis hit us a year ago, there was already a shortage of homes for sale. When many homeowners delayed their plans to sell at the same time that more buyers aimed to take advantage of record-low mortgage… Continue Reading Where Have All the Houses Gone?

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Home Mortgage Rates by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights Mortgage interest rates have dropped considerably over the past year, and compared to what we’ve seen in recent decades, it’s a great time to buy a home. Locking in a low rate today could save you thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your home loan, but these low rates may not last forever.… Continue Reading Home Mortgage Rates by Decade [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?

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With mortgage interest rates hitting record lows so many times recently, some are wondering if we’ll see low rates continue throughout 2021, or if they’ll start to rise. Recently, Freddie Mac released their quarterly forecast, noting: “The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit a record low over a dozen times in 2020 and the low interest rate environment is projected to continue… Continue Reading Will Low Mortgage Rates Continue through 2021?

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3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble

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Home values appreciated by about ten percent in 2020, and they’re forecast to appreciate by about five percent this year. This has some voicing concern that we may be in another housing bubble like the one we experienced a little over a decade ago. Here are three reasons why this market is totally different. 1.… Continue Reading 3 Reasons We’re Definitely Not in a Housing Bubble

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New Mexico Real Estate and Relocation

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Texas Real Estate and Relocation

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Connecticut Real Estate is expanding our global network of agents with our relocation business. As we solidify our base in each region we will open real estate offices, art galleries, shared office space, health centers and residential space. 203-994-3950 Download QR

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