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It is a great time for selling a house (fast) in Connecticut Back in May, we took a look at the Connecticut Real Estate Market (through April, 2020) and the effect of COVID. This was a review of the Median Sales Price and how it increased in Connecticut despite COVID. As we rolled into the […]

Despite COVID – the Connecticut Real Estate Market is Active – but Inventory is a Concern We are looking at the Connecticut Real Estate Market through April, 2020 and the effect of COVID. The Median Sales Price has increased across the nation and in Connecticut we saw a 5% increase in month-over-month median price compared […]

How, and why, we buy houses of a particular nature At GLG Homes, we buy real estate. It is a fundamental part of the services we provide. But buying houses is not our strategy. And, equally distinct, the purchase of a house is more than just buying it. Once we purchase a piece of real […]

Landscaping should be a key part of your selling strategy A lot of homeowners and investors think about the landscaping at the end of a project. Some, don’t consider it at all. I talk to dozens of investors and there is a wide opinion regarding the importance, or lack of it when selling a property. […]

Staging sells a home when it is done right We have all seen the home reality TV shows where the house that is for sale looks glamourous. Every room shines and looks amazing. Of course, because this is marketing. Staging a home is simply another form of marketing to the buyer. Staging that sells a […]

For Sale by Owner is about more than saving commissions There are many ways to sell a house. The most common is to put the house on the retail market using the MLS. But another approach often used is the “for sale by owner“ method. This is also known as an “FSBO” listing. There are […]

The Pros and Cons of Selling a House “As-Is” One of the biggest possible challenges for a homeowner can be selling a house. Especially if it is a question of repairs versus improvements. There are multiple factors that can influence how quickly a house sells and for how much. These factors include timing the market; […]

Four Essential Steps to Invest in Real Estate When considering investments, there are options all around you. Many of us think about the stock market, mutual funds, and a 401k as the immediate answers. Others will look at investing in collectibles such as cars, motorcycles, bicycles, antiques and stamps. Or, still there are those who […]

 What is Seller Financing the Sale of a House? Seller financing is one of the easiest, and oldest, ways of buying and selling a home. It is also referred to as “owner financing” or “lease-purchase”. But note; it is not the same as “lease-option” (we can explain those differences later). It works best when both […]

Making Repairs Before Selling a House Almost always, when selling a house, the first discussion a Seller and Realtor will have is about what repairs are needed that do not cost a lot of money but add value to help support (or even increase) a listing price. This is one first and most common discussion […]