Nicole Borsey's Blog | Stamford CT Real Estate | Stamford Short Sales

If you’re thinking of buying Stamford real estate, now is the time to take advantage of this buyer's market. Back in the “good old days,” (a few years ago) it was easier to qualify for a loan, with one-page loan applications, stated incomes and “no doc” (no documentation, meaning nothing had to b...

I was visiting the cityofstamford.org site today and came across this little tid bit of information. :) Hope the link is useful!   3/20/2010: Stamford Board of Assessment Appeals will be accepting applications from taxpayers wishing to appeal City of Stamford, CT   ASSESSMENT APPEALS Pursuant to ...

As a traditional broker who has now shifted my PRIMARY focus to Distressed Homeowners and Foreclosure prevention, I get asked this question all the time. Sometimes it's a buyer joking around, and sometimes they are serious. I thought I would give a brief explanation of what a short sale is, and w...

   Stamford Short Sale Steal!!! $449,900.00  50 Dartley Street, Stamford, CT 06905 16 Photos 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath1802 SFTour # 2128215   Short sale steal in desirable Newfield section of Stamford. Some work is needed, but mostly cosmetic. 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, with beautiful flat, private back yard. Do...

Here are some websites and information YOU MUST HAVE!     1. Research the firm and the Agent you are working with. I am sure this is obvious but, do you know how to look up their State Of CT License??  Verify a license, permit and/or registration held by individuals and businesses regulated by th...

Are you wondering "what is my home worth?" I have two answers for you... First, if you don't really need to move, it is worth whatever you say it is. If you think, "I wouldn't sell this house for less than $300,000," then it is worth that much to you. If you need to sell it, though, what it is wo...

  The most important investment you will ever make is probably the purchase of a home. Finding the right home for you can be a long and arduous process, but there is no getting around that.    Know Your Wants And Needs   Before embarking on your journey of house hunting, you must know what you re...

  You've sold your home and are getting ready for the appraisal. Here's how contracts and comparable home sales impact the appraisal when you are buying Stamford homes.   1. Your Contract     One of the indications of value an appraiser takes into consideration is the contract that exists between...

A short sale happens when a lender agrees to accept less than the balance remaining on a home. It is a way for sellers to avoid foreclosure and sell their Stamford homes. It seems like a good idea for people who owe more on their home than it’s worth, but that doesn’t mean it is right for everyo...

Modern technology is a wonderful thing, creating easy “connectivity” between people all over the nation. But it’s also causing problems in many areas, and buying Stamford real estate is one of them. Here’s the problem: Many people selling, for example, Stamford real estate may live in another cit...