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

Arizona Real Estate and Relocation

Arizona Real Estate and Relocation Connecticut Real Estate is expanding its global network of agents with our dedicated relocation business, and Arizona is now a key focus in this growth strategy. Our mission is to provide seamless, high-quality real estate and relocation services for individuals, families, and businesses moving into or within the state. By […]

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How to Make the Dream of Homeownership in Connecticut a Reality This Year

How to Make the Dream of Homeownership in Connecticut a Reality This Year. In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his passion and determination, he sparked interest, ambition, and courage in his audience. Today, reflecting on his message encourages many of us to

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Owning a Connecticut Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One

Owning a Connecticut Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One. If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be wondering, however, if the dollars and cents add up in your favor as home prices

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Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home in Connecticut?

Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment to Buy a Home in Connecticut? Is the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates, but the thought of needing a large down payment might make you

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How Much Leverage Do Today’s Connecticut Home Sellers Have?

How Much Leverage Do Today’s Connecticut Home Sellers Have? The housing market has been scorching hot over the last twelve months. Buyers and their high demand have far outnumbered sellers and a short supply of houses. According to the latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales are up 23.7% from the same

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The Reason Mortgage Rates Are Projected to Increase and What It Means for You

The Reason Mortgage Rates Are Projected to Increase and What It Means for You. We’re currently experiencing historically low mortgage rates. Over the last fifty years, the average on a Freddie Mac 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has been 7.76%. Today, that rate is 2.81%. Flocks of homebuyers have been taking advantage of these remarkably low rates over the

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Why Owning a Home Is a Powerful Financial Decision

Why Owning a Home Is a Powerful Financial Decision. In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to think about how homeownership can propel you toward a

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Now’s the Time to Move-Up and Upgrade Your Connecticut Home!

Now’s the Time to Move-Up and Upgrade Your Connecticut Home! Homes priced at the top 25% of the price range for a particular area of the country are considered “premium homes.” In today’s real estate market, there are deals to be had at the higher end! This is great news for homeowners wanting to upgrade

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Opportunity in the Connecticut Luxury Market This Year

Homes priced in the top 25% of a price range for a particular area of the country are considered “premium homes.” At the start of last year, many of the more expensive homes listed for sale hadn’t seen as much interest, since much of the demand for housing over the past few years has come

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Buyers Are Finding More Space in the Connecticut Luxury Home Market

Buyers Are Finding More Space in the Connecticut Luxury Home Market. A year ago, additional space and extra amenities had a very different feel for homebuyers. Today, the health crisis has brought to light how valuable more square footage and carefully designed floorplans can be. Home offices, multi-purpose rooms, gyms, and theaters are becoming more

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