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

Resort & Second-Home Specialist (RSPS) Certification

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Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) is a REALTOR® certification for specialists in buying and selling resort and second home properties. With the Resort & Second-Home Specialist (RSPS) certification course, you will gain a deep understanding of the skills, strategies, and industry knowledge required to successfully serve this unique and lucrative segment of the real […]

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Connecticut Seller Representative Specialist

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WHY Use A SRS? When selling your Connecticut home, it is important to have a seller representative like Steve Schappert on your side. A Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) can provide you with the professional standards and expertise needed to get the best results when selling your property. SRS professionals are knowledgeable in the local market

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Reasons You Should Consider Selling Your Connecticut Home This Fall

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Reasons You Should Consider Selling Your Connecticut Home This Fall. If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers’ market we’re in today won’t last forever. If you’re thinking of making a move, here are four reasons to put your house

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What Connecticut Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap

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What Connecticut Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap. It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it comes to home appraisals. In recent months, it’s become

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Understanding What the “Mass Affluent” in Connecticut Want Post-Pandemic

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Understanding What the “Mass Affluent” in Connecticut Want Post-Pandemic. In this episode, Institute President Diane Hartley and Luxury Market Report expert Deborah Worth dive into the shifting dynamics of the luxury real estate market and uncover the latest insights driving affluent buyers’ decisions. Over the last few months, the definition of luxury has evolved, reflecting

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Luxury Real Estate Facts and Figures for 2021

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 Luxury Real Estate Facts and Figures for 2021 As Diane says in this episode, “He who has the data wins.” More about Deborah: Deborah Worth is a marketing consultant with over 30 years of experience working for corporations such as Shell International, PricewaterhouseCoopers, RE/MAX Whistler, and REAL Marketing Inc. She has spent the last

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With Rents on the Rise – Is Now the Time To Buy In Connecticut?

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According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country. The report found rents rose by 8.1% from the same time last year. As it notes: “Beyond simply recovering to pre-pandemic levels, rents across the country are surging. Typically, rents fluctuate less than 1% from month to month. In May and

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Time Is Money When It Comes to Your Connecticut Home

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Time Is Money When It Comes to Your Connecticut Home. If you bought your home a number of years ago, chances are you have a lot of opportunities between your home equity and today’s low mortgage rates. Let’s connect to make sure you don’t miss out. Controlling your time is the highest dividend money pays.

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Experts Are Optimistic About the Summer Housing Market In Connecticut

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 Waiting To Buy a Home Could Cost You Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home but wondering if waiting a few years will save you in the long run, think again. The longer the wait, the more you’ll pay, especially when mortgage rates and home prices rise. Even the slightest change in the mortgage rate can have a

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81 W. Hillside Ave. Thomaston, CT 06787

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Thomaston Connecticut Home 2 Beds · 1 Bath · 948 SF Home with 1,290 SF of Storage – $174,900 · Thomaston, CT Coming Soon: August 10. This charming Thomaston home is in the final stages of preparation, with hardwood floors currently being refinished and the house being thoroughly cleaned out. Set on a beautiful lot

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