Cute Ranch style located in Sandy Hook water community for Sale in Newton CT

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 8, 2017

Cute Ranch style located in Sandy Hook water community for Sale. Overview Maps Photos Features Description $100,000 Single Family Home Main Features 2 Bedrooms1 Full BathroomInterior: 816 sqftLot: 0.47 acre(s)Year Built: 1954MLS #: 99186229 Location 18 Lake DriveNewtown, CT 06482USA Jennifer Ruspini Ruspini Realty, llc(203) 410-9484 https://jenniferruspini.com   Listed by: Ruspini Realty, LLC Our recent listings…

Mortgage Interest Rates Reverse Course in 2017

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 8, 2017

Mortgage Interest Rates Reverse Course in 2017 | Simplifying The MarketTo start the year, housing experts all agreed on one thing: 2017 was going to be the year we would see mortgage interest rates begin to rise. After years of historically low rates, and an improving economy, the question wasn’t if they would increase but instead how much they would increase. Some thought we could […]

Cape Style 4 Bedroom 1 Bath Home for Sale in Middlebury CT

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 8, 2017

Cape Style 4 Bedroom 1 Bath Home for Sale Overview Maps Photos Features Description $171,000 Single Family Home Main Features 4 Bedrooms1 Full BathroomInterior: 1,885 sqftLot: 0.57 acre(s)Year Built: 1949MLS #: 99182663 Location 1298 STRAITS TURNPIKEMIDDLEBURY, CT 06762USA Jennifer Ruspini Ruspini Realty, llc(203) 410-9484[email protected]https://jenniferruspini.com    Listed by: Ruspini Realty, LLC Our recent listings Cape Style…

69% of Buyers are Wrong About Down Payment Needs

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 7, 2017

69% of Buyers are Wrong About Down Payment Needs | Simplifying The MarketAccording to a recent survey conducted by Genworth Financial Inc. at the Annual Mortgage Bankers’ Association Secondary Market Conference, 69% of potential first-time buyers still believe a 20% down payment is necessary to buy in today’s market. Nearly 40% of mortgage industry professionals surveyed believe that a lack of knowledge about the home-buying process is […]

If Your Home Hasn’t Sold Yet… Definitely Check the Price!

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 6, 2017

If Your Home Hasn’t Sold Yet… Definitely Check the Price! | Simplifying The MarketThe residential housing market has been hot. Home sales have bounced back solidly and are now at their fourth highest pace over the past year. Demand has remained strong ­throughout spring as many real estate professionals are reporting bidding wars with many homes selling above listing price. What about your house? If your house hasn’t sold, it […]

Norwalk CT

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 5, 2017

  Norwalk Connecticut, a medium-sized city, sits about 50 miles from New York City on the Long Island Sound in the northern part of Fairfield county. With a population of about 87,000 Norwalk is the sixth most populated city in the state of Connecticut. Norwalk is lauded as a great place to live, work and raise…

5 Reasons You Should Sell This Summer

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 5, 2017

5 Reasons You Should Sell This Summer | Simplifying The MarketHere are five reasons listing your home for sale this summer makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase… and are in […]

Fairfield CT

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 2, 2017

Why Chose Fairfield? Only 50 miles from the Big Apple, the town of Fairfield Connecticut stands as the quintessential example of what happens when ingenuity and development mix with community and good intentions. With a resident size of 59,000 people, Fairfield is a large town, yet still manages to maintain the family-oriented feel that usually accompanies a…

What Would You Sacrifice to Save For Your Next Home? [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 2, 2017

Some Highlights:

95% of first-time homebuyers are willing to sacrifice to make homeownership a reality.
The top item that buyers sacrifice is new clothes, at 54%.
Even repeat or experienced buyers say they sacrificed taking a vacation or buying a n…

Can Your Real Estate Agent Answer These Important Questions?

By Jennifer Ruspini | June 1, 2017

Can Your Real Estate Agent Answer These Important Questions? | Simplifying The MarketWhether you are selling or buying a home, the real estate agent you hire is critical to guaranteeing your family makes the right decision. Most agents can walk you through the process and explain the industry ‘lingo,’ but you should expect so much more than that. The housing crisis made everyone aware that truly understanding […]