Are Condominiums A Risky Investment In Todays Market? Updated 5/22/2020

I am often being asked if I feel that Condo’s are particularly risky in these trying times. Let me shed some light on the condo market and try to help you make the best decision possible. I will focus on the primary resident condo market as opposed to investment properties in Luxury locations or on the ocean. Condos are built with a specific client in mind. Condo owners are typically first-time homeowners who have good credit, previously were renters, who wish to enter the housing market. They often times use the condo as a stepping stone into the single-family housing arena but can not afford to do so at this time. Or the condo owner enjoys the relatively maintenance-free lifestyle that a condo offers.

The risk in ownership and potential…

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A New Way to Search for Homes Priced Well Below Market Value

The following example can be applied to properties in all price ranges in every town in CT. We are extremely excited to be able to add even more value to our clients than ever before.

Are you planning to purchase a home in these towns in the next 6 months?  Did you know that there are currently 130 properties on the market between $200,000-$300,000?

What if you could have inside information on the pricing for these 136 properties?  How helpful would it be to know which of these 136 homes are priced well below their current market value? Don’t you think having access to this kind of information would help you to make the right decision about which properties to consider buying? 

I have developed a system that can give you access to just this…

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The Value of Being a Client Vs. Customer

 What is the difference between a Customer and Client when buying Real Estate in CT?

One of the factors leading to our success has been a strict adherence to morals and ethics as well as obedience to State and local real estate laws.

As a Customer I CAN do the following for you…. (A Customer has not yet entered into a written buyer-agency agreement)

1.        Send you an automated list of properties available in the market place.
2.        Give you information about our firm
3.        Give you information about local reputable business people.

As a Customer I CAN NOT do the following for you….

1.        Show you properties.
2.        Ask you to disclose confidential information.
3.        Express an opinion or give advice about…

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The time to buy RIGHT is NOW in Waterford, East Lyme, and New London

Are you planning to purchase a home in these towns in the next 6 months?  Did you know that there are currently 130 properties on the market between $200,000-$300,000?

What if you could have inside information on the pricing for these 130 properties?  How helpful would it be to know which of these 130 homes are priced well below their current market value? Don’t you think having access to this kind of information would help you to make the right decision about which properties to consider buying? 

I have developed a system that can give you access to just this type of insider information and, in the process, save you thousands of dollars by showing you which properties to avoid …the ones that can’t sell because they are overpriced.

For…

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Right School ~ Wrong House

What came first, the chicken or the egg? Okay, okay… so I guess we are not here to talk about evolution, but we are here to talk about schools and homes.

As many people know, parents often find a school for their child before they have found a home to live in. So what do people do when they want to find a home in a certain school district or in relation to a specific school? Well look no further, Seaport Real Estate Group provides the only School Directory in southeastern Connecticut that provides school information and gives people the ability to search for homes based off of the specific school they are interested in.

When parents try to find general school information for their children there are several national sites that provide good…

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Getting the BEST PRICE for your Home

Effective marketing is the key to selling your home quickly and getting the highest price. Aggressive, effective marketing of our Client's homes by every available medium is how we've become  top real estate agents in the Mystic area. It's our job to assure that you get as many qualified offers as possible, allowing you to extract the highest price the market will bear.

One of the most important elements of marketing your home effectively is setting the price right. Set the price too high, and you won't get any offers and your home will take too long to sell. Set it too low and you cheat yourself by not getting your home's full, fair value. As  experts in the Mystic area real estate market, We analyze the market and set area home prices every…

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16 River View Ave, Noank CT 06340 (e252898) My Listing

Click here to view a comprehensive 18 page marketing packet for this property.

Click here to view a recent appraisal of the property by a local reputable appraiser.

Click here to view a virtual tour of the property.

Noank - A boater’s paradise with four marinas and Boat Yards within a .8 mile radius, Noank may be one of the region’s best kept secrets. This quaint Sea fairing community is the embodiment of a Classic New England Fishing town with winding shoreline roads overlooking the picturesque sound. Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough and Costello’s Clam Shack attract both locals and vacationers. Art galleries, a small country store, and community play ground with basketball and tennis courts make this a community with large amounts of foot…

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The time to buy RIGHT is NOW in Stonington

Are you planning to purchase a home in Stonington in the next 6 months?  Did you know that there are currently 35 properties on the market in Stonington between $200,000-$300,000?

What if you could have inside information on the pricing for these 35 properties ?  How helpful would it be to know which of these 35 homes are priced well below their current market value? Don’t you think having access to this kind of information would help you to make the right decision about which properties to consider buying? 

I have developed a system that can give you access to just this type of insider information and, in the process, save you thousands of dollars by showing you which properties to avoid …the ones that can’t sell because they are overpriced.

…

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Closing - Beginning or End of the month.

Closing ~ Beginning or End of the month

It is very important to be strategic when writing an offer so that your goals and objectives are defined and met. Work closely with a reputable local lender to determine your strengths and weaknesses as a buyer. Closing at the beginning or end of the month can have financial advantages and disadvantages.

First, you must understand that mortgage interest on your mortgage begins accruing on the date that you close on your property. The majority of mortgages are due on the first day of the month. At the closing table, you will pay (PITA) Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance from the date of closing to the last day of the month. Please note that the majority of this payment goes towards the mortgage…

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Masons Island Properties

Masons Island ~ A Beautiful Coastal Paradise

Masons Island is one of southeastern Connecticut’s premier coastal communities that is located in Stonington, adjacent to downtown Mystic. Masons Island servers as a natural barrier between the Mystic River and Fishers Island Sound and is approximately 1.2 miles in length from North to South and .8 miles in width from East to West making it the largest island in the state. Its central location, equidistant from New York and Boston, offers visitors and residents a lifestyle like no other on the New England coast.

View up to the minute list of all available properties on Masons Island.

Masons Islands landscape is exquisite, diverse, and one with nature; offering sweeping views of two great…

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