buying or selling house in the summer

What to Know About Buying or Selling a Home During the Summer

Summer is one of the most popular seasons for real estate transactions. With school out, vacation time available, and the warm weather making it easier to move, many families and individuals view summer as the perfect time to buy or sell a home. But with increased market activity also comes more competition, tighter timelines, and…

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real estate spring market - little fairy houses in the garden

The Real Estate Spring Market is Beginning!

Is The Real Estate Spring Market Back? February is commonly known in the real estate world as the beginning of the Spring Market. Even though February has felt somewhat “springlike” in Connecticut this year, most years we are shoveling inches and inches of snow and bundling up to keep our faces from freezing off. The…

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Putting a Property in a Trust

Another Reason To Put Your Property In a Trust

If you are on the fence about whether setting up a Trust and putting your property in a Trust, is the right path for you, you can now add “being exempt from affirming that your house meets current fire safety codes” to the pros column. In our Practice, we help clients decide if setting up…

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Capital Gains Taxes

How To Avoid Capital Gains Taxes When Selling Your Home

As a lawyer who is passionate about educating the public, I find that a lot of people are unaware of certain laws that affect them. At the same time, certain laws seem to stick in people’s minds, even decades after the law has changed. How many of you have heard that you have to reinvest…

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