Imagine a Narragansett beach house assessed at $1.2 million that sells this fall. If it closes on December 29, the buyer takes on the obligations under Rhode Island's new tax on non-owner-occupied homes. If it closes one day later, on December 30, those obligations stay with the seller. That line …

Glastonbury's housing market is busy and competitive, but the full story is more layered than the headlines let on. Knowing what the latest numbers actually say can help you make better calls on timing, pricing and negotiation. Here's my breakdown of where things stood this spring.

The Numbers at a …

Buyers are still out in force in South Windsor, and homes that are positioned well continue to sell quickly. That doesn't mean you can pick any number and expect buyers to pay it, though. A successful sale comes down to getting the timing, the price and the preparation right. Here's …

When the market slows down, homes don't stop selling. What changes is the pace. Things become more balanced, buyers take their time and having a solid strategy matters more for everyone involved.

Slower stretches can feel unsettling. Buyers start to wonder if prices are about to fall, and sellers worry …

Sudden, steep drops in home prices are rare. Far more often, values shift slowly in response to supply, demand, and what's happening locally. If you want an honest read on where prices are going, start with your own community.

Buyers tend to worry they'll pay too much, and sellers tend …

Two of the questions I hear most often are some version of "Am I going to get caught in a bidding war?" from buyers and "How much leverage do I really have?" from sellers. The honest answer is that competition isn't one-size-fits-all. It depends on where a home is, its …

Home values almost never travel in a straight line, and different markets don't shift at the same moment. If you're trying to figure out where prices are headed, what's happening in your own town tells you far more than any national news story.

Whenever the headlines hint that the market …

When a home has been on the market for a few weeks, is that a red flag or a chance to get a deal? The answer depends, and getting it wrong can cost buyers and sellers real money. In this post, I'll explain what Days on Market (DOM) does and …

Getting ready to sell in South Windsor? A quick look at the latest numbers can help you set expectations and plan your next steps. Average sale price, number of homes sold, and days on market are some of the best indicators of how the market is moving. Here's what October …

Before you list your South Windsor home, it's worth taking a look at what the market is telling us. The average sale price, the number of homes sold, and the typical time on market all offer clues about how buyers are behaving. Here's a rundown of South Windsor's real estate …