Selling your home? Here’s how to calculate the state’s conveyance tax
The other day a prospective seller asked me to go over his expense sheet to get a ball park idea of what he might net if he sold his home in Shelton. When I looked at it, what was right at the top as the number one cost? Yes, Realtor commission. Guess that sticks out...
Colonial Infused with a Modern Panache
Situated on a quiet, tree-lined street this sophisticated Nantucket shingle-style Colonial was completely transformed in 2011 and offers a refreshing twist on a classic design. The circular pea gravel drive complemented by extensive professional landscaping makes a gracious entry to this home at 33 Fern Street, Fairfield. Freshly-painted in modern, neutral palette with stained hardwood...
Help line launched to help those with those in faulty mortgages
State Attorney General George Jepsen is advising consumers that two toll-free numbers are available for questions about faulty mortgage-related documents or field services provided by Lender Processing Services Inc., and its subsidiaries, LPS Default Solutions and DocX. The company was required to establish and maintain the dedicated telephone lines under terms of a $120 million...
Awards at Coldwell Banker, Milford location
Luke Porto of Milford, a sales associate in the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Milford, has been recognized with the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society award. The honor is awarded to the top 14% of approximately 82,200 sales associates worldwide in the Coldwell Banker system. With more than 12 years of experience, Porto has...
Coldwell Banker earns Platinum Award
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut & Westchester County, N.Y. attended the 2013 Cartus Broker Network International Conference. Cartus is a worldwide leader in employee relocation solutions. The Fairfield County, southeastern and central Connecticut offices of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage received the Platinum Award, which is highest level of the Excellence Awards presented to Cartus...
Who is responsible for making repairs during a home sale?
Many questions arise during the home-buying process. Buyers looking at homes that require a good deal of TLC may wonder who is responsible for the home’s repairs, particularly if such repairs are needed to secure a certificate of occupancy. Depending on the situation, there is no clear-cut answer. There is no perfect home, and things...
On the market: Three level home offers luxury, comfort with many amenities
This custom-designed and built 5,580 square feet colonial is tucked away in cul-de-sac in the Huntington section of Shelton. The home at 38 Lazy Brook Road, situated on a professionally landscaped one acre lot, boasts exterior and interior features that will certainly impress all tastes. No expense has been spared in designing this home making,...
Warm and welcoming Fairfield home in Geenfield Hill
Located in lower Greenfield Hill set back behind sweeping lawns sits this gracious Georgian Colonial at 270 Farmstead Hill Road, Fairfield. Positioned on 2.6 acres at the back of a cul-de-sac for ultimate privacy. The property boasts several gardens and mature plantings as well as a new salt-water swimming pool and spa surrounded by exquisite...
Homeowner’s insurance: When was the last time you checked your coverage?
Over the last few years, Connecticut has been slammed by hurricanes and snowstorms. Houses floated away at the shore, others took serious hits from fallen trees, flooding was pervasive and trees toppled like matchsticks. My property, during two of the storms, was the victim of multiple fallen trees — down on the ground, on top...
The tax benefits of being a homeowner
Being a homeowner requires responsibility. Owning a home comes with yard work, repairs, insurance and of course, figuring out your taxes. With tax season in full swing now is a good time to review what tax benefits are available to homeowners. “If you’re not already aware, a Realtor can tell you about the significant savings...
Spring cleaning tips to help get rid of your clutter
Spring cleaning season is pretty much here. Make sure your abode is ready for the annual scrub down with The Family Handyman’s storage solutions. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to find new storage space in your home. Even if you’re thinking of selling your home, or just sprucing up for the...
Angel Commercial named top-producing firm
Angel Commercial, L.L.C. announced that for the eight consecutive year, it has been recognized by CoStar Group, as a top-producing brokerage firm in the Westchester and Southern Connecticut marketplace. The 2012 CoStar Power Broker Award for Top Industrial Leasing has been extended to Jon Angel, president of Angel Commercial. Angel qualified as one of the...
