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

Are Connecticut Interest Rates Expected to Rise Over the Next Year?

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Are Connecticut Interest Rates Expected to Rise Over the Next Year?. So far this year, mortgage rates continue to hover around 3%, encouraging many hopeful homebuyers to enter the housing market. However, there’s a good chance rates will increase later this year and going into 2022, ultimately making it more expensive to borrow money for […]

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Your Connecticut House Could Be the Oasis in an Inventory Desert

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Your Connecticut House Could Be the Oasis in an Inventory Desert. Homebuyers are flooding the housing market right now to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates. Many have a sense of urgency to find a home soon since experts forecast a steady rise in both rates and home prices this year and next. As a

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The Power of Mortgage Pre-Approval

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The Power of Mortgage Pre-Approval [INFOGRAPHIC]   Some HighlightsMortgage pre-approval means a lender has reviewed your finances and, based on factors like your income, debt, and credit history, determined how much you’re qualified to borrow. Being pre-approved for a loan can give you clarity while planning your homebuying budget, confidence in your ability to secure

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3 Graphs Showing Why You Should Sell Your House Now

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3 Graphs Showing Why You Should Sell Your House Now There’s no doubt that 2021 is the year of the seller when it comes to the housing market. If you’re a homeowner thinking of moving to better suit your changing needs, now is the perfect time to do so. Low mortgage rates are in your

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Accept and Deny Connecticut Renters Directly Online After Screening

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Accept and Deny Connecticut Renters Directly Online After Screening. See how you can screen tenants and automatically send sample acceptance or adverse action notices to rental applicants. Close the loop on your screening process! Visit https://www.rentspree.com/adverse-action-letter​ to learn more. Accepting or denying renters directly online after screening is a convenient and efficient process that can

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See the Connecticut Rental Application & Tenant Screening Process

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Connecticut Rental Application & Tenant Screening Process See the Connecticut Rental Application & Tenant Screening Process. Finding a new home to rent in Connecticut doesn’t have to be complicated. With RentSpree, renters can complete a rental application quickly and securely online, saving time for both tenants and landlords. The process is designed to be straightforward,

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Learn How to Request Documents from Connecticut Rental Applicants Online

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Learn How to Request Documents from Connecticut Rental Applicants Online. Verify rental applicants thoroughly by collecting documents such as proof of income, bank statements, W-2s and more. Complete the process easily online. Visit https://www.rentspree.com/document-upload ​ for more information. Requesting documents from rental applicants in Connecticut, or any other location, can be streamlined by using online

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Verify Income and Employment Quickly – Online Rental Screening

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 Looking for a one-stop-shop tenant verification process? Look no further. Connecticut Real Estate Property Management uses RentSpree screens applicants fully, including allowing renters to upload critical verification documents. Visit https://www.rentspree.com/document-upload​ to learn more. Online rental screening is a common practice for landlords and property management companies to verify the income and employment of potential

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Connecticut: Verify Employer and Landlord References Quickly Online

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Learn how RentSpree’s one-step process allows you to fully vet tenants online. Leave reference checking up to us as you save time AND find great tenants. Visit  https://www.rentspree.com/reference-checks/ In Connecticut, as in many other places, verifying employer and landlord references quickly and online can help streamline the tenant screening process. Here are steps you can

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Connecticut: Learn How to Check Employer and Residence References Online

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Connecticut: Learn How to Check Employer and Residence References Online. Screen Connecticut tenants online and check references using an automated process. Verify current & previous landlords, current & previous employers, and more! To check employer and residence references online for prospective tenants in Connecticut, you can follow these steps: Obtain Tenant Authorization: Before conducting any

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