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    Green Features do Sell Homes

    Here is an article showing a perspective on green features and how this is gaining momentum in the Northeast. If you are making home improvements consider making eco friendly choices. It is not only better for the environment but is better for your health and ultimately your pocketbook. Check [...]

    A Real Estate Recovery in 2013?

    Economists speaking at the recent annual meeting of the National Association of Real Estate Editors said the housing market likely will not recover until 2013.

    Stan Humphries, Zillow chief economist, said home prices continue to decrease, and he sees the “tremendous amount of shadow inventory” delaying recovery. “We think the market will be flat in nominal terms [...]

    What today's Buyer wants

    Our home is often our biggest financial investment. Whether you are intending to sell now or in the future, I recommend being mindful of this up-to-date wish list and commentary from today’s potential buyers.  This is based on a survey, conducted by Zip Realty, of 1,000 house hunters.

    First of all since I am a green realtor [...]

    Fairfield to Study Savings From Wind Turbine

    The town of Fairfield has approved a study for installation of a wind turbine. The approximate cost is $2m, which would be purchased in part with grants, and the cost savings per year is estimated at [...]

    Eco Features on Nat'l Assoc of Home Builders Top 10 List

    The homes of tomorrow will be smaller, but they’ll emphasize energy-efficiency, home organization and comfort, as the latest home design research indicates. In the 2009 survey, NAHB revealed the top 10 features builders said they would incorporate in the homes they built this year. These included: 

    Walk-in closet in master bedroom
    Laundry room
    Insulated front door
    Great room
    Low-E windows
    Linen closets
    Programmable [...]