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Welcome to The CT Home Blog

All about Connecticut Real Estate and Homes For Sale. Whether you are buying or selling real estate,  you have come to the right place. The CT Home Blog offers real estate tips. home buying and home selling advice,  other useful information, and we update current mortgage rates for Connecticut every Friday. There is plenty of local town demographics on our site and market statistics, too. Bookmark us, tell your friends, and come back often. We're here at TheCTrealtyBlog.com  to service your needs whenever you are ready. -Judy

 

Friday
Oct052012

Connecticut Financing Update and Today's Mortgage Rates 10/5/12

Looks like a perfect time to purchase a home and/or refinance your existing mortgages.  Treasuries and mortgages are under selling pressure this morning after the unemployment rate drops to its lowest level in almost 4 years.  The drop from 8.1% to 7.8% is being attributed to more people finding part time work.  The nonfarm payrolls came in at 114,000 jobs added last month, in line with market expectations.   More notably, last month's payrolls were revised significantly higher to 142,000 versus the 96,000 originally reported.   In addition, July’s figures were increased up to 181,000 from 141,000. Currently, the 10 year yield is at 1.727% and mortgages are roughly a 0.25 worse in price from yesterday afternoon’s re-price.

Today's Mortgage Rates

Conventional 30 year fixed          3.375%                 APR 3.42%

Conventional 15 year fixed          2.75%                   APR 2.831%

Conventional 5/1 ARM                  2.5%                      APR 3.036%

Conventional 7/1 ARM                  2.625%                 APR 3.009%

The above rates are based on a loan amount of $417,000 for a single family home, a borrower’s middle credit score of 740 and a 20% down payment.

This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. All loans must satisfy company underwriting guidelines. Information and pricing are subject to change at any time and without notice. This is not an offer to enter into a rate lock agreement under any applicable law.

 

As a lending professional, Nima Rezvan meets a wide range of real estate lending needs, whether it be a first time purchase, second home purchase, or refinance. He welcomes the opportunity to serve your needs with quick and accurate real estate financing advice. With his expertise and knowledge, he will make sure you understand the features associated with the loan program you choose and that it meets your unique financial situation.

With more than 10 years of mortgage lending experience, Nima specializes in  Conventional Mortgages,  Jumbo Loan Financing, Refinance, First Time Home Buyers and Federal Housing Administration/Veterans' Administration (FHA/VA)

 NMLS #110681

send Nima an email

Mobile: 203-913-6016
Fax: 877-804-5752

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The Featured Home of the Week is a three bedroom, three bath home on 1.24 acres on  4 Highwood lane in Westport  for just  $700,000. See the virtual tour HERE

 

 

Buying or Selling a Home in Fairfield County?  Contact us!

If you have a question about buying or selling Real Estate in  Fairfield County, and are in need of representation, I invite you to contact me. I know the market like the back of my hand, know marketing inside and out, am a skilled negotiator- and I'd love to be on your side :) - Judy

Search for properties on any of our sites, or get the very best visibility available for your home. Visit us online wherever you like:

www.CThomesAndRealEstate.com      www.TheCTrealtyBlog.com     www.TheCTRB.com    and   www.CTfeaturedHomes.com 

 Email us or  call Toll Free (855) GET-JUDY

 

Thursday
Oct042012

Do You Know What Influences Your Credit Score in Connecticut?

Your credit score- It's a three-digit number that carries a lot of influence over your future. It can dictate whether or not you'll qualify for a home, car, or business loan. It can also be the deciding factor in whether or not you qualify for a low interest rate.

What exactly is a credit score and what factors contribute to its number?

A credit score is a number from 200 to 800 that reflects your payment and borrowing history. Are you a big spender? Do you make payments faithfully and on time? It's what lenders use to decide a number of factors, including whether or not to lend to you.

There are three main reporting agencies: TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. Can a credit score from these agencies be biased? CLICK HERE TO READ MORE (in my monthly newsletter)

Submitted by Carla Hill

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The Featured Home of the Week is a three bedroom, three bath home on 1.24 acres on  4 Highwood lane in Westport  for just  $700,000. See the virtual tour HERE

 

 

Buying or Selling a Home in Fairfield County?  Contact us!

If you have a question about buying or selling Real Estate in  Fairfield County, and are in need of representation, I invite you to contact me. I know the market like the back of my hand, know marketing inside and out, am a skilled negotiator- and I'd love to be on your side :) - Judy

Search for properties on any of our sites, or get the very best visibility available for your home. Visit us online wherever you like:

www.CThomesAndRealEstate.com      www.TheCTrealtyBlog.com     www.TheCTRB.com    and   www.CTfeaturedHomes.com 

 Email us or  call Toll Free (855) GET-JUDY


Monday
Oct012012

National Real Estate News from TheCTrealtyBlog- Week of 10/1/12 (Video)

This week's national real estate news update highlight - existing home sales and housing starts on the rise, removing emotion from selling your home .  Click here for more... on the best fall yardwork  safety tips and more plus current  interest rates.

 

 

Click here for this months newsletter and our video news channel.

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The Featured Home of the Week is a three bedroom, three bath home on 1.24 acres on  4 Highwood lane in Westport  for just  $700,000. See the virtual tour HERE

 

 

Buying or Selling a Home in Fairfield County?  Contact us!

If you have a question about buying or selling Real Estate in  Fairfield County, and are in need of representation, I invite you to contact me. I know the market like the back of my hand, know marketing inside and out, am a skilled negotiator- and I'd love to be on your side :) - Judy

Search for properties on any of our sites, or get the very best visibility available for your home. Visit us online wherever you like:

www.CThomesAndRealEstate.com      www.TheCTrealtyBlog.com     www.TheCTRB.com    and   www.CTfeaturedHomes.com 

 Email us or  call Toll Free (855) GET-JUDY

Monday
Sep242012

National Real Estate News from TheCTrealtyBlog- Week of 9/24/12 (Video)

This week's national real estate news update highlight - Sensible lending standards and how they affect you as a buyer or seller.  Click here for more... on the best "Green practices" for you and your home, seller  tips and interest rates.

 

 

Click here for this months newsletter and our video news channel.

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The Featured Home of the Week is a three bedroom, three bath home on 1.24 acres on  4 Highwood lane in Westport  for just  $700,000. See the virtual tour HERE

 

 

Buying or Selling a Home in Fairfield County?  Contact us!

If you have a question about buying or selling Real Estate in  Fairfield County, and are in need of representation, I invite you to contact me. I know the market like the back of my hand, know marketing inside and out, am a skilled negotiator- and I'd love to be on your side :) - Judy

Search for properties on any of our sites, or get the very best visibility available for your home. Visit us online wherever you like:

www.CThomesAndRealEstate.com      www.TheCTrealtyBlog.com     www.TheCTRB.com    and   www.CTfeaturedHomes.com 

 Email us or  call Toll Free (855) GET-JUDY

Friday
Sep212012

Connecticut Financing Update and Today's Mortgage Rates 9/21/2012

There was  little news and no new data today, and the markets provided little direction this morning, although it still looks like a perfect time to purchase a home and/or refinance your existing mortgage(s). Spain and the European Commission are in discussions about bond purchase reforms that could potentially lead to a bailout, but that is all speculation at this point. However, conflicting reports indicated that Spain and Italy will not voluntarily seek a bailout unless their hand is forced by a spike in debt yields.   Currently, the 10 year yield is at 1.774% and mortgages are slightly better than yesterday morning.

Today's Mortgage Rates

Conventional 30 year fixed          3.5%                      APR 3.546%

Conventional 15 year fixed          2.875%                 APR 2.956%

Conventional 5/1 ARM                  2.5%                      APR 3.036%

Conventional 7/1 ARM                  2.75%                    APR 3.065%

The above rates are based on a loan amount of $417,000 for a single family home, a borrower’s middle credit score of 740 and a 20% down payment.

This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. All loans must satisfy company underwriting guidelines. Information and pricing are subject to change at any time and without notice. This is not an offer to enter into a rate lock agreement under any applicable law.

 

As a lending professional, Nima Rezvan meets a wide range of real estate lending needs, whether it be a first time purchase, second home purchase, or refinance. He welcomes the opportunity to serve your needs with quick and accurate real estate financing advice. With his expertise and knowledge, he will make sure you understand the features associated with the loan program you choose and that it meets your unique financial situation.

With more than 10 years of mortgage lending experience, Nima specializes in  Conventional Mortgages,  Jumbo Loan Financing, Refinance, First Time Home Buyers and Federal Housing Administration/Veterans' Administration (FHA/VA)

 NMLS #110681

send Nima an email

Mobile: 203-913-6016
Fax: 877-804-5752

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

The Featured Home of the Week is a three bedroom, three bath home on 1.24 acres on  4 Highwood lane in Westport  for just  $700,000. See the virtual tour HERE

 

 

Buying or Selling a Home in Fairfield County?  Contact us!

If you have a question about buying or selling Real Estate in  Fairfield County, and are in need of representation, I invite you to contact me. I know the market like the back of my hand, know marketing inside and out, am a skilled negotiator- and I'd love to be on your side :) - Judy

Search for properties on any of our sites, or get the very best visibility available for your home. Visit us online wherever you like:

www.CThomesAndRealEstate.com      www.TheCTrealtyBlog.com     www.TheCTRB.com    and   www.CTfeaturedHomes.com 

 Email us or  call Toll Free (855) GET-JUDY