Choosing the Best Moving Company | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

There are plenty of tough decisions to make when buying and selling a home, and choosing good movers is one of them.   To provide some insight on the options, I'm sharing ratings from some recent Connecticut area moves as well as a national moving company comparison.  The Connecticut input comes from a few people…
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Renovation or New Construction? | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

Thinking about a home renovation or possibly building a new house?  Here's a story about a homeowner in the beach area of Fairfield Connecticut that changed their plans after weighing all their options. Some helpful resources are also included along the way to help with this dilemma. Jen and Chris came to Fairfield in 2006…
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Home Buying: Lessons Learned from Power Couple’s First Time! | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

Ronald and Sara were a happy young couple ready to jump into home buying and get their first home together. When they called me, they knew what they wanted, a four-bedroom home with nice property and a pool in the million dollar range. There was a house, in particular, they had seen online that they were…
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Fairfield, Westport and Weston: How Do the Schools Compare? | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

How do the schools compare in the towns of Fairfield, Westport, and Weston? Niche.com grades and ranks all three in the top 20 within the top 100 Connecticut schools based on a range of criteria  including the following: Fairfield * An average of $18,002 is spent per student, with an annual budget of $185,677,000. * 93% of…
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Save Money, Have Fun, Do a 1031! | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

If you own an investment property and are thinking of selling it to buy a different one (or two), you can do a 1031 Exchange and enjoy great benefits!  What's so great about it, and how do you do it?   Here's how it works- With IRS code 1031, owners can defer paying all capital…
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How to Choose the Best Real Estate Attorney | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

Many people come to their Realtor with an attorney already on board.  They figure the attorney is of no concern to their agent thinking that if they know the attorney or have dealt with them before, that lawyer is the best option.  They may think a recommendation from a friend covers all the bases.  Besides…
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Home Buying Tips In A Tight Market – What can a buyer can do to combat tight inventory? | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

If you are a home buyer and don’t see many options during your initial search online, make sure you get a Realtor on board to help you.   Even though inventory may be low and declining, there are at least three key actions your agent can take for you.  Make sure your agent knows what…
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Don’t Hire a Real Estate Attorney Until You Read This Top 10 List! | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

Many people come to their Realtor with an attorney already on board.  They figure the attorney is of no concern to their agent thinking that if they know the attorney or have dealt with them before, that lawyer is the best option.  They may think a recommendation from a friend covers all the bases.  Besides…
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Didn’t Feel Like It, But I Went to Last Night’s Meeting Anyway | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

Re-cap of an excellent PTA meeting! Impressive School Improvement Plan!
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2016 Real Estate Market: Welcome!

2016 Real Estate Market: Welcome! #newhomes #homebuyers #homesellers #FairfieldCT #WestportCT #RaveisPride
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Tips for a Winter Open House: Excite, Delight, Invite! | Linda Raymond Real Estate Blog, Fairfield, Westport & More

Many people believe that winter is the hardest time of year to try and sell their house. While it's true that sellers can't showcase their colorful warm-weather landscaping, there are plenty of other things you can highlight. The good news about selling in the winter is that the people out looking are typically very serious…
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