Than's marketing prowess pays off when CT Homes is contacted about a new find. The owner of a 108 year old single family home on New Haven's West Ivy Street is desperate to get rid of the house. After checking the property over, Than takes it off the owner's hands convinced that after some paint...Read More

Weeds can be tricky to identify, but here are some of the more common ones you will find in your yard and garden; and the means by which you can control these pesky plants.Read More

As the market continues its downward spiral, Than and Joe find an opportunity -- an over-leveraged house heading into foreclosure. The bank is eager to unload their money pit and agrees to a short sale that allows Than to buy the place for less than the amount owed. Than's bargain quickly becomes Paul and JD's...Read More

Mulches can be made of either organic materials such as leaves or compost, or permanent materials such as gravel. Organic mulches break down over time and must be replenished.Read More

Running an “in search of” ad would be one way of searching for a good buyer’s agent. But the better way is to find one the same way you find the best doctors, dry cleaners and hair stylists - word of mouth. The best referrals come from people who have actually used that agent’s services...Read More

As 2010 comes to a close, we want to wish you a Happy New Year!!! We are very excited for the new opportunities that 2011 will bring and look forward to working and sharing knowledge with you.Read More

Flowers are a beautiful and inexpensive way to turn what could be a problem into delightful points of interest. Use shade-loving flowers. Such as impatiens or begonia, wherever sun hungry grass refuse to grow.Read More

Let’s just say that if the fun hasn’t begun already, it will start now. For the next thirty to sixty days, or whatever time frame you put between contract signing and closing, the gears will be in motion, getting everything ready for the big day when you take possession of your new home. There will...Read More

As we get ready to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, we want to wish you an amazing holiday season!!! We are looking forward to the new year! Happy Holidays!!!!!!!Read More

If you happen upon the FSBO home of your dreams and you have not signed on with a buyer’s agent, you have a more basic question to answer. Should you buy without any agents or should you rush to the nearest real estate office and sign up a buyer’s agent real quick? Well it actually...Read More