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Buying or Selling A Home this year?
Because of the First Time Buyer Tax Credit extension, we will have a busy winter, all price ranges will be positively affected by this credit because of the trade up effect, sellers of smaller homes buy larger homes. If you are not a first time buyer, you can also get a credit up to $6,500 (10% of your purchase), click on link to learn more:
http://www.prudentialct.com/tax-credit.asp
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WE ARE CONTINUING ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY!
CT SALES ARE UP!
A GREAT YEAR TO BUY AND SELL.
Finding the right Realtor makes all the difference. Your home is one of the most important investments, choosing the right professional to handle all the details of marketing your home or helping you find a home should be as important.
TIP OF THE DAY! Price is as important as condition and preparation, let me show you how to get the most for your home.
Fool-proof tips to improve your chances in this very competitive market.
Want to know more about me as a Realtor? Go to " About me"
Click to see my (or scroll down if using IE8) LATEST SALES
LET MY EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU
If you are a buyer looking for a home, but can't find it yet: click on Coming Listings above, maybe one of the listings I have coming on the market is the right fit for you.
GOOD NEWS: "First Time Buyers" note that the $8,000.00 federal incentive that was to expire on November 30, 2009 was extended by Congress and signed by the President on November 6, 2009. The new legislation also includes a new "move-up" program for existing home owners. Click here for details on the new legislation.
Buying or Selling a home in one of the most important decisions in your lifetime, having a professional and full time Realtor to represent you should be as important.
More than 19 years of experience as a Realtor have prepared me to deal with all kinds of challenging transactions. Let me help you make the experience as smooth and pleasant as it can be, for you and your family.
Feel free to browse the site. There is a wealth of information available on this site that will help you be a better informed seller or buyer, regardless of whether you decide to work with me. Call me or email me for a free consultation: 860-305-8967
My Goal: Surpassing YOUR Expectations
LATEST SALES
You have seen the news: the national and regional real estate market has begun to improve. My most recent (as of 10/1/09) sold listings and deposits confirms increased activity:
- 66 Mountain Laurel, Tolland, listed at $354,900 - Sold
- 45 Mountain Laurel, Tolland, listed at $409,900 - Sold
- 32 Fieldstone, Coventry, listed at $219,900 - Sold
- 5 Fieldstone (Lot), Tolland listed at $508,000 - Sold
- 19 Charles, Tolland, listed at $335,000 - Sold
- 10-17 Depot, Willington listed at $209,900 - Sold
- 123 New Road, Tolland, listed at $289,900 - Sold
- 22 Wonderview, Tolland, listed at $519,900 - Sold
- 57 Deerhill Lane, Coventry, listed at $359,900 - Sold
- 55 Kibbe Rd, Ellington, listed $379,900 - Sold
- 8 Charles St., Tolland, listed $379,000 - Sold
- 38 New Rd, Tolland, listed at $209,900 - Sold
- 14 Cortland, Tolland, listed at $489,900 - Sold
- 76 Williams, Tolland, listed at $449,900 - Sold
- 12 Woodhenge, Tolland listed at $424,900 - Sold
- 19 Sugar Hill Rd, Tolland listed at $325,900 - Sold
- 86 Ravenscroft (Lot), Vernon, listed at $64,000 - Deposit
- 21 Windswept, Coventry - Deposit
Additionally, sold from other agencies listings (brought buyer)
- 9 Edgewood, Ellington, closed July 23, 2009
- 58 Ralph, Manchester, closed July 10, 2009
- 400 South Rd Ext, Coventry, Closed 9/30, 2009
- 13 Raish Ln, Tolland, Closed 9/20/09
- 130 South Rd, Marlborough, Closed August 27, 2009
- 161 Buff Cap Rd, Tolland, Closed
- 70 Old Town Rd, Vernon, Closed
NO QUESTION! THE MARKET IS RECOVERING! See link on left to some relevant recent news items.
If you have been thinking about taking action, you may not want to delay much longer. Prime activity times are spring, summer and fall.
If you are a seller thinking of listing, your competition decreased a bit. If you are a potential buyer thinking of buying, don't wait too long. Interest rates are still near historical lows but won't stay there forever.
Whether you are buying or selling, call me at 860-305-8967 to discuss your real estate needs, get an estimate on your house or to answer your questions. You can also reach me by email at mariluk@yahoo.com
The news items in the above link indicate that the real estate market is continuing its slow turn-around process. While no area of the country has been spared in "the great recession", the Northeast in general and the Hartford Metro area have been impacted less than other parts of the country. This is in part due to the fact that we did not have the extreme inflation in housing prices that happened in some other states and regions. My first-hand activity confirms that the real estate market is very active in our areas including Coventry, Ellington, Mansfield, Tolland, Willington, and surrounding towns.
A period of severe slowness between Thanksgiving 2008 and mid-March 2009 gave way to a dramatic pick-up in the second half of March of 2009. The volume of activity continued to improve since then and the market remains active as we start 2010. As usual, it is slower in the winter than the rest of the year but the seasonal slowdown is mitigated this year by the tax incentive programs providing credits to both first time and trade-up buyers. From my vantage point it appears that the post-holiday pick-up of activity is happening faster in 2010 than in other years, perhaps influenced by the looming expiration of the incentives.
Real estate prices have decreased given current economic conditions. As the market now seems to have turned a corner they appear to have stabilized at the lower levels. Future activity will determine when they rise again, how much and how fast. Recent news are encouraging.
CLICK AWAY AND GET VALUABLE INFORMATION
By clicking on the Listings tab above, you can get information on my current listings and, if you like open houses, you will also see the schedule.
The Buying tab provides you with important information and links that you will find useful as a buyer.
The Selling tab provides important information and links that you will find useful as a buyer including how to prepare your house. Additional articles on related topics can also be found in the Improve and Decorate tab described below.
The Home Values tab is about getting started on obtaining an estimate of the value of your home to assist you in the process of deciding to put it on the market.
The Community Info tab contains a number of links to sites providing information on the towns that you may be considering, including schools.
The Mortgage Info tab has some information on financing as well as the contact information for some providers that I have had multiple positive interactions with. I always recommend that you compare your options. Also see the Buying tab for additional resources and articles on this critical subject.
The About Me tab gives information on my experience, background and customer service principles. For most of us, our Home is one of our largest investments. It is important that you and your real estate professional develop a relationship. My job is to help you make your real-estate transaction as positive an experience as I possibly can. Within this page you will find a link to options for adopting a pet. The Adopt a Pet link is a reflection of my love for animals and contains some links to potential sources should you consider obtaining a pet to complement your new house.
The Staging your Home tab emphasizes the utmost importance of preparing your house to make the best possible impression. It contains tips, best practices and examples. Just think about your own attitudes towards a product you are considering: how big a difference proper presentation and packaging can make and how their absence can be a turn-off. Also see the Improve and Decorate tab below for even more ideas and resources.
The Right RealtorŪ tab gives some suggestions to help you choose the person and agency to work with.
The Nordic Builders tab highlights some homes from this well known quality company that I am currently listing. I have the privilege of having multiple listings from Nordic and they have a solid reputation. I also work well with many other area builders so feel free to discuss any.
The Coming Listings tab is a preview of listings that are "in the pipeline" and will be listed soon. If you are not already under contract with another RealtorŪ, I will be happy to share as many details as possible.
The Improve & Decorate tab provides you with a rich set of articles on Home Improvement and Decorating that I know are relevant to buyers and sellers alike.
The More Info tab takes you to a form that allows you easily reach me for additional information.
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Marilu Kafka 860-305-8967
mariluk@yahoo.com
The CT realty space is active and homes for sale in CT are moving. I can act both as a sellers agent / Realtor or a buyers agent / Realtor. The Multiple Listing Service gives me access to all Realtors properties. My primary areas are Hartford, Tolland and Windham Counties and the Towns and Cities of Tolland CT, Ellington CT, Coventry CT, Storrs CT, Mansfield CT, Stafford CT, South Windsor CT, Manchester CT, Vernon CT, Rockville CT, Sommers CT.
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