Dana Voelzke, Loan Officer at loanDepot

Tips for a Smooth Post-Hurricane Irene Closing on the East Coast Today we received several reports of some difficulties closing real estate transactions in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. The first is that certain loans may need to have an additional inspection performed by the real estate appr...

  This image just made marketing a whole lot easier!  See the barcode below? All you have to do is scan it using your mobile "smartphone" and you will be directed to my mobile website.  From this site you can view any listings that I currently have for sale, read my blog where you can find valuab...

A common problem - one floor tile with a hairline crack or a chip. Here is an inexpensive suggestion. A lot of times extra building supplies like roof tiles, floor tiles, etc. are under the basement stairs too. But when you have no other choice, this is a great improvised solution. Is your Connec...

I have heard complaints from at least 5 different past clients about having issues with roof leaks. Ice dams are the culprit. Read more about how to deal with them here.Last week Connecticut experienced a record setting snow storm that dumped up to 29 inches of snow in some towns. I'm sure I have...

Well apparently Santa Claus has stepped into the internet age with personalized videos. I really enjoyed Clint from Montana's story below about how his son behaved differently when he realized Santa was watching him. Pretty cool...I can think of quite a few people who could use a special message ...

This blog is timely for sellers who may be thinking about listing their homes in the Danbury/Brookfield area of Northern Fairfield County CT. A useful summary of what it takes in today's market. What he says about the internet viewings being your first showing and the actual physical visit being ...

Home buyers in the Greater Danbury CT area, especially those buying bank foreclosures, short sales and other distressed properties also run into similar issues. I have seen mold issues arise from all of the situations Renee describes below. This is important information for home buyers to conside...

Yesterday on Trulia, a popular real estate website, a consumer from the area asked what's so great about Brookfield CT? Read the discussion thread here. Here's some reasons why you might consider relocating to Brookfield, CT: 1) Brookfield is a small town that has lower real estate prices than th...

If you are considering selling your home as a short sale or conveying it back to the bank via a "deed in lieu" of foreclosure you will not have to pay the State of CT conveyance tax of 0.5% of the sales price. There is also a municipal conveyance tax of 0.25% in most of the towns which is also e...

What you need to know about investing in a Multi-Family in Danbury CT I've had a number of questions recently about my listing at 20 Griffing Ave. I figured it might be useful for someone thinking about dipping their toe into real estate investing. Here's some things you need to know about the wo...