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

Advantages of Congregate Living in Rural CT

Advantages of Congregate Living in Rural Connecticut Congregate living, sometimes referred to as assisted or communal living, has increasingly become an appealing option for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those seeking supportive housing in rural areas. In Connecticut, particularly in rural communities where populations are more dispersed and services can be limited, congregate living offers […]

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Mallory View Project Case Study

A Blueprint for Rural Affordable Housing Success The Mallory View project, officially Mallory View, is Barkhamsted, Connecticut’s first dedicated affordable housing development, spearheaded by the Barkhamsted Housing Trust (BHT). Launched in 2019 and advancing toward construction in 2025–2026, it transforms a portion of the historic Mallory Brook Farm—a ~100-acre former dairy farm with rolling hills,

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160-270 W. West Hill Rd Barkhamsted CT 66 Acres of raw land

160 W. West Hill Rd. is currently mapped wrong, so we are mapping 272 W. West Hill Rd. which is the last address in Barkhamsted. 18 Niles Rd. is the first address in New Hartford. 95 acre combined parcels 18 Niles Rd. New Hartford Barkhamsted GIS MapNew Hartford GIS Map Real Estate Listing Description: 160–272

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250 W. West Hill Rd. Barkhamsted CT 95 acres of Raw Land $900,000

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18 Niles Rd. New Hartford CT 29.6 acres of raw land

18 Niles is currently mapped wrong, so we are mapping 272 W. West Hill Rd. which is the last address in Barkhamsted. 18 niles is the first address in New Hartford.  29 acres in New Hartford @18 Niles Rd and 66 acres in Barkhamsted @ 160 W. West Hill Rd. 272 W West Hill Rd

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Buy a Campground in Connecticut

A practical buyer’s guide with checklists, timelines, and a live example in Woodstock Buy a Campground in Connecticut Quick Start: Your First 10 Moves Confirm the goal — Seasonal family campground, RV resort, cabins, glamping, or hybrid? Define target nightly/seasonal mix and off‑season strategy. Choose deal structure — Asset purchase (land + improvements + FF&E

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528 Park Street Hartford CT 700 sf $1600: LEASED

528 Park Street – Versatile Commercial Space with Heat & Hot Water Included Prime location with endless potential! This flexible commercial space at 528 Park Street is ideal for a church, retail shop, restaurant, or professional office. Featuring open floor plans, large windows for natural light, and heat and hot water included, it’s move-in ready

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When Interest Rates Drop, Prices Climb—and the Only Fix is More Homes

When Falling Interest Rates Meet Rising Home Prices: The Global Housing Challenge “Interest rates down? Prices up. That’s Economics 101: cheaper money fuels demand, and without supply, homes only get more expensive.” —Steve Schappert, housing strategist There’s growing discussion about lowering interest rates. While borrowing has become somewhat cheaper than it has been in years,

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Why More Sellers Are Choosing To Move, Even with Today’s Rates

It’s hard to let go of a 3% mortgage rate. There’s no question about it. It’s the main reason why so many homeowners have delayed their move in recent years. But here’s something to consider. While your low rate might be ideal, it doesn’t make up being too cramped, having a staircase your knees can’t

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Sell Your Land with Confidence

Call Steve Schappert Today Turn Your Connecticut Land into Opportunity. For You. For Your Community. For the Future. If you own land — vacant, inherited, underutilized, or overlooked — now is the perfect time to turn that asset into meaningful opportunity. Whether it’s an empty lot, a large parcel, a defunct school, or farmland that’s

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