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

How Remote Work Can Power Your Vacation Home Sale

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This year, the opportunity to work remotely has increased the demand for vacation homes. Gay Cororaton, Senior Economist and Director of Housing and Commercial Research at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), notes: “Working from home is a positive factor in demand for vacation homes.” Buyers are taking advantage of the fact that working from home might be someplace other… Continue Reading How Remote Work Can Power Your Vacation Home Sale

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6 Foundational Benefits of Homeownership Today

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Over the past year, our homes have become an integral part of our lives more than ever. They’re much more than the houses we live in. They’re our workplaces, virtual schools, and safe havens that provide shelter, stability, and protection through the evolving health crisis. Today, 65.8% of Americans are fortunate enough to call their homes their… Continue Reading 6 Foundational Benefits of Homeownership Today

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Thinking about Building a New Connecticut Home? Your Agent Is Critical.

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Some Highlights A real estate professional is an expert who can advocate on your behalf throughout the process when building a home. Agents help you understand key steps, like choosing upgrades and managing negotiations, while staying within your budget from start to finish. If building is the right option for you, let’s connect so you… Continue Reading Thinking about Building a New Connecticut Home? Your Agent Is Critical.

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The Luxury Market Is Attracting Connecticut Buyers in 2021

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As more people continue to identify their changing needs this year, some are turning to the upscale housing sector for more space or finer features. In their most recent Luxury Market Report, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing (ILHM) shares: “In a snapshot of 2020, despite the devasting effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the luxury real estate market has… Continue Reading The Luxury Market Is Attracting Connecticut Buyers in 2021

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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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