After the Senate gave final approval last night without a dissenting vote, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly this afternoon to pass legislation containing an extension and expansion of the homebuyer tax credit, completing Congressional action and sending the tax credit to President Obama for his signature, possibly as early as tomorrow. The $8,000 homebuyer tax credit...
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What can you tell me about Chinese drywall? That’s the question I have been asked a handful of times over the past couple of years, usually by a client who works in the insurance industry; but most recently by non- trade related clients. Concerns regarding imported drywall have been on the public’s radar for some time now. Not typically associated with New England, the concern has primarily been...
The rates remained unchanged for the week ending at 4.625% with 2 points and 5.125% with 0 points. The market was volitile all week with stocks gaining during the week and gave it all back on Friday. Rates are influenced as stocks gain in value, money is taken out of Bonds and rates increase and when the stocks lose, money goes back into the Bond market and rates decrease. There are 2 events that...
We have good news to share! The multi-language search engine Proxio, which is featured on our Calcagni website (http://www.calcagni.com/), is the recipient of an award in the category "Best Innovation" at the Overseas Property Professionals (OPP) Industry Awards 2009 in London. Proxio was named “Highly Commended” (2nd place) for Best Innovation in the Products & Services section of these annual...
Lisa Antonecchia is an accredited Home Staging Expert! Her team staging approach brings together not only a sense of style and design, but the best in local contractors, all here to help get your house sold! You can check out Lisa’s before and after photo gallery at: http://site.teamstagingct.com/portfolio.php What is Staging? “Staging focuses on improving a property to make it appeal to the...
Rates ended last week where they started after falling mid-week to close at 4.625% with 2 points and 5.125% with 0 points for the 30 year fixed. Thursday's announcement of a higher than expected Treasury auction this week of $123B ignited another round of fears of when inflation will force the Fed to begin raising rates. In addition to the Treasury auctions, the week is full of economic...
Some years it seems we have more than the usual amount of rain in the summer. Some years we can't seem to get enough. Excess rain may give us greener lawns, however it is important to remember that the rain also ends up in the storm drainage system. Any fertilizers or pesticides people use for lawn care can wind up in the same storm drains, which eventually drain into our local waters. Excess nutrients...
When a buyer views a property, observations are made with all five senses, which in turn creates an emotional response. Sellers need to be aware of the sensory responses their home may evoke from a buyer and how these responses may contribute to the perceived value of their home and ultimately how long it may take to sell. The visual reaction to the home begins with its location, develops with the...
Two of our Cheshire agents, Carol Loehmann & Chris Baillie, are participating in the "99.1 WPLR Radiothon" to benefit The Tommy Fund for Childhood Cancer at Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital. Radiothon is going on Wednesday, August 5th and Thursday, August 6th. Call 877-87-TOMMY (877-878-6669) to donate or go online http://wplr.com/radiothon Carol & Chris, you Rock! Posted by:...