Author: Keith Daniel

That’s a good question. We’ve been working in real estate in Connecticut for quite some time and we’ve seen a lot of disputes between renters and landlords about who should pay for damages to property. The truth is that it really depends on the situation. Here are some costs that the renter usually isn’t responsible … Continued

We’ve been working in real estate for quite some time and we’ve seen our fair share of cracked driveways — we’ve also FIXED our fair share of cracked driveways. So, how do you do it? Fortunately, repairing a cracked driveway is probably something you can do yourself — it typically doesn’t require any special knowledge … Continued

That might be a good idea! Doing so can increase the value of your home and make the home easier to sell and more appealing to buyers. But we don’t recommend remodeling your bathroom only to sell easier and for more money — the average bathroom remodels costs about $20,000 and the average homeowner only … Continued

Well, there might be! Some buyers on the market today love seeing a well-kept garden when they view a home — it’s not just an amenity of its own, it’s also a sign that the current owners have cared for their property. But of course, when it comes to selling your home, not all types … Continued

In just 2019, there were 2 million solar panel installations in the U.S., according to PV Magazine. But is it a good idea to install solar panels on YOUR home in Connecticut? We’ve worked in real estate for quite some time in Connecticut and over that time, we’ve seen a lot of trends come and … Continued

It seems that there are more places in the budget for money to go than there is money most days, doesn’t it? Sometimes it’s hard to choose because everything is important – we understand! Especially when it comes to a college education. Currently, the average cost of a 4-year degree ranges from $103,000 – $215,000, … Continued

Good news! You can ALWAYS negotiate that number. (If they tell you that it’s non-negotiable, it’s probably a good idea to find a different real estate agent to work with.) At Nutmeg State Property Group, we’ve been buying and selling real estate for quite some time in Connecticut and so we’re quite familiar with this … Continued

Naturally, you want to get as much money as possible for your property! But real estate agents know that… and some will take advantage of that by simply telling you that they’ll be able to sell your house for more than other agents — and they’ll give you a listing price that’s too high. At … Continued

We get it. There are a lot of reasons that parents might want to change school districts — so their children can attend a school with better education, to get their children out of a bad environment, to make the commute easier, for sports, or just to get a fresh start. Whatever the case, here … Continued

At Nutmeg State Property Group, we’ve worked with a lot of homeowners in Connecticut who sought to relocate in order to be closer to family. And we get it. Family is important. There are a lot of reasons someone might want to move closer to family — help with raising kids, health issues, or simply … Continued

Well, we’ve been buying and selling real estate in Connecticut for quite some time now. We’ve helped many sellers out of sticky situations (foreclosure, job relocation, bad tenants, divorce… you name it). And if you’re interested, we can make you a fair cash offer on YOUR home, too — we can even close in as … Continued

Good idea! By doing so, you avoid paying agent commissions and have much more control over how you market your home and to whom you sell your home. (Not to mention that it’s a seller’s market right now… so selling your home by yourself is easier than ever before!) Still, selling as FSBO might raise … Continued

What’s the best course of action when a homeowner is facing foreclosure? That’s a difficult question to answer. The last thing a homeowner wants is for their lender to repossess their home against their will… unfortunately, that’s exactly what foreclosure means… that the lender is going to sell the house to the highest bidder at … Continued

It’s a relatively new thing in the real estate industry — massive companies like Zillow, Redfin, and Opendoor will make you a cash offer on your home and purchase it in very little time (closing usually happens within 7-60 days after you accept their offer). At first glance, this might seem really appealing. But there … Continued

When you’re buying a home — since this purchase is going to stick with you for quite some time — it’s worth spending a little extra effort to find a mortgage lender that offers good rates and will be easy to work with. Here are some tips… Check Your Credit Score — Your credit score … Continued