There's a Difference Between Helping and SteeringAs real estate professionals we learn to find other professionals in necessary businesses to make our client's transactions flow smoother. It could be loan officers that we trust, lawyers that can handle closing properly, as well as inspectors and even tradespeople if repairs are needed.We also need to be mindful to have a few of each to give clients options and to also keep ourselves out of trouble if a question of steering arises.SteeringIn real estate, steering refers to an agent who steers potential buyers to neighborhoods as a discriminatory measure. It also includes sending buyers or sellers to specific people, as there is some type of monetary kickback for the agent. All are illegal and could mean not only loss of license but also ... 03/20/2023

It's Showtime for College Basketball and Connecticut is ReadyIt is almost impossible for anybody to not know what the term March Madness means. If you don't know, then it is the zaniness and the competition of the best in men's and women's basketball competing over 4 weeks to determine the National Champion.The games start tonight in Las Vegas for the men, and on Friday the start for the women in Seattle. These dates are for the UConn men and women. All are competing in a win or go home to see who will play for the National Championship next weekend.This year among the 16 teams on each side, there are 4 college that can boast of having their men's and women's teams still competing. They are Miami, FL, Tennessee, UCLA and UConn.This has been done only 2 times in the sport. In 1984 Divisi... 03/23/2023

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Spring in Prospect CTSt Patrick's Day and it's festivities are over and as it is mid-March, and the clocks have made their move, all signs are pointing to spring.There is still some snow on the ground, but in some areas, it's getting close.The crocus sprouted and I almost missed them.The daffodils have started their growth and as happens they will be thicker and more plentiful than last year. They self propagate.Along our rock garden, the daffodils are also sprouting and as they get older they will eventually cover the entire area.And everyone knows that the foremost sign of spring are the robins, and I had this proud bird, puff out its breast for me to appreciate.The best sign of spring for me will be the pins being put back onto the greens. I can hard... 03/19/2023

Congratulations to George Souto for fully completing the March to a Solution|ActiveRain March 2023 Challenge. I hereby present him with two virtual hands full of gold! George! You deserve it!It is always good to hear from a Mortgage Lender. Here on ActiveRain, we are very fortunate to have George Souto. A good person to build a business relationship with in the real estate industry is a trustworthy Mortgage Lender, like George. Because when you do, you have a business friend for life.There is always a reason why buyers can't get a loan approved and George has heard it all. I have a sneaky feeling, not many Lenders go home to their significant other and upon opening the door, the spouse says, how was your day honey?Until the Lender gets all the necessary documentation, which really is no... 03/21/2023