Berlin Connecticut Real Estate News & Listings Presented By Realty 3, Carroll & Agostini, Realtors

84 ARLINGTON ST, Meriden 06450

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:31:34 GMT

Solid, well built home, freshly painted interior, hardwood floors, large eatin kitchen, finished lower level family rm, newer roof, replacement windows, central air, nice lot w/shed, convenient location, pellet stove, home sold as is,immediate occupancy

49 WOOSTER ST, New Britain 06052

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:31:34 GMT

Single family home used as an office plus 2500sf warehouse available for additional $1500/month, off street parking, convenient location,

238 STONY MILL LN 238, Berlin 06023

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:23:36 GMT

Extra ordinary unit at Stony Mill, largest model plus fully finished walkout lower level with 4th bedroom, family rm w/gas fireplace and wetbar, entertaining floor plan featuring 1st flr master, ssteel appl, freshly painted interior, deck overlooks woods

724 WORTHINGTON RDG, Berlin 06037

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:23:36 GMT

charming 2nd floor apt in historic foursquare home, worthington ridge historic district, 3 bdrm does not have a closet, heat and hot water included, hardwood flrs, laundry hookups in unit, 2 parking spaces available, credit chk and 2 months security,

57 HARRIS ST, Berlin 06037

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:20:22 GMT

"Pottery Barn" look describes this charming turn of the century colonial updated, modern kitchen,ss appliances, modern baths, efficient gas heating systems, beautiful yard w/garage, screened in front porch, cats ok, 2 months security

6 NORTHWINDS DR, Essex 06442

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:23:05 GMT

Move in ready describes this lovely Ivortyon saltbox tucked away on a gentle knoll,great open floor plan featuring new granite counters ,spacious great room addition w/fp, private yard with gunite pool, perfect for outdoor entertaining,convenient location

5 HIGHLAND RD, Plymouth 06786

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:20:20 GMT

Fall Mountain Lake Association. There are several parcels being sold from this estate.

5 SUMMIT VIEW RD, Plymouth 06786

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:20:20 GMT

Fall Mountain Lake Association. There are several parcels being sold from this estate.

9 HIGHLAND RD, Plymouth 06786

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:20:20 GMT

Fall Mountain Lake Association. There are several parcels being sold from this estate.

7 HIGHLAND RD, Plymouth 06786

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:20:20 GMT

Fall Mountain Lake Association. There are several parcels being sold from this estate.

Thinking about buying a Historic Home?

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 03:00:00 GMT

Historic homes are wonderful treasures of our past. Most historic home buffs consider themselves "caretakers" as opposed to owners because their time living in this property is limited in comparison to the age which could be 100, 200 or even 300 years old! As a past owner and renovator of a beautiful 1785 Federal Colonial, i can give you some insight on whether buying a historic home is right for you.

Are you concerned about energy efficiency?

Do you have a problem living with mice?

Will you have a difficulty dealing with slanted floors and doors that may not close completely?

Do you mind spending above average funds to properly restore/repair the home?

Answering "no" to these questions means you've passed the first stage of historic home ownership! While they are beautiful to admire they are quite different living there. For more information on historic homeownership be sure to contact MJ Agostini, your Connecticut Historic Home Specialist.

Should I Buy a Home Now?

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:22:00 GMT

I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that you don't know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you've missed it!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.