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The U.S. government’s home buyer tax credit was extended to April 30, 2010 and it will not likely be extended again. This is just 74 days from today. This tax credit can benefit first-time home buyers up to $8,000 and current homeowners up to $6,500, provided they meet certain guidelines. And bec...

According to the Warren Group, publishers of the Commercial Record, Foreclosures spiked 76% in December 2009 versus December 2008: www.commercialrecord.com/news136715.html Connecticut homeowners are still feeling the pain of foreclosure, and failed loan modification programs are only making the s...

Because I work mainly by referral, I cherish other businesses that prove time and again that they are not only worthy of the referrals I send them but go out of their way to take great care of the clients I send their way. Recently I introduced several customers to Attorney Matt Reale of Anthony ...

Great News for Connecticut homeowners, this just announced: If you've been thinking of upgrading your appliances or adding central air conditioning, the State of CT is going to help you out in the form of a rebate IF you purchase by April 30th of this year AND file the rebate application by May 1...

Do you qualify for a short sale? Or are you just "upside down"? A short sale can be an excellent solution for Connecticut homeowners who need to sell, and who owe more on their homes than they are worth. But how do you know if you will qualify for a short sale? In the past, it was rare for a bank...

    John | Nicholas H. Fingelly Real Estate | 203-638-7878 Lot 4 Ridgeway Road, Easton, CT Brilliant new construction Colonial in Easton. Quality local builder, all the goodies. Time to Customize. 5BR/4BA Single Family House   offered at $1,499,000 Year Built 2010 Sq Footage 5,000 Bedrooms 5 Bath...

    John | 203-638-7878 Ironworks Hill Rd, Brookfield, CT 3 Bedroom Ranch with Finished Lower Level, Updated Kitchen and Baths, 2 Car Garage. Priced Below Appraised Value. 3BR/2+1BA Single Family House   offered at $289,900 Year Built 1985 Sq Footage 2,050 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial F...

    John | 203-638-7878 141 Herkimer Street, Bridgeport, CT Large 2 family in Brooklawn Section of Bridgeport. Good Cash Flow Potential. Handyman Special. 7BR/3BA Multi-Family, 2 units   offered at $190,000 Year Built 1919 Sq Footage 3,615 Bedrooms 7 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors 3 Parking 2...

John Queenan | Nicholas H. Fingelly Real Estate | 203-638-7878 47 Hills Lane, Norwalk, CT Light and Bright 2 Bedroom Condo. Westport address, Norwalk amenities. 2BR/2BA Condo offered at $375,000 Year Built 1973 Sq Footage 1,156 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified ...

Did you close on the purchase of your home after November 6, 2009? If so, you have probably been waiting for the new IRS Form 5405 to finally be released as many of my clients have been. Great News, here it is www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f5405.pdf The new form confirms what we had previously suspecte...