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<p data-start="89" data-end="162"><strong data-start="89" data-end="162">Expert Advice: Why Work With A Professional Realtor?</strong></p> <p data-start="267" data-end="604">Expert Advice: Perks of working with a Realtor. Work With A Professional Realtor like myself to ensure a successful, stress free closing when selling or buying your next home.</p> <p data-start="267" data-end="604">A skilled realtor brings more than just access to listings—they offer negotiation expertise, pricing strategy, market insight, and a network of trusted service providers. Whether you’re buying or selling, an experienced agent helps you avoid costly mistakes, streamline paperwork, and navigate competitive markets with confidence.</p> <p data-start="267" data-end="604"><em data-start="164" data-end="198">By LeeAnn DeLeo, Licensed Realtor</em></p>

Expert Advice The Perfect Pie, The Perfect Home: From Farm to Front Door The Perfect Pie, The Perfect Home: From Farm to Front Door Living on the farm is wholesome living with golden warm sunrises to peach juice running down your fingers as you prepare fillings to bake homemade pies for the local farmer’s market. Life on a farm like real estate operates according to a consistent routine: tending to the animals, preparing fruit for pies, and skillfully assembling lattice crusts, all while appreciating the unique aspects of my REALTOR® life. Lets make the perfect pie together, find the perfect home from my farm to your front door. Farm Life and Real Estate Go Hand in Hand In between farm chores, I’m out in the community showing homes. Helping families achieve their real estate goals. Just like on the farm, real estate has its own seasons timing, preparation, and care make all the difference. Whether it’s finding the right kitchen for your family dinners or the backyard big enough for a garden, kids, pets and chickens. I love helping people find a home that feels just right like my home does. It’s All About Instinct and Heart When I make homemade pies, I go by feel and smell. The dough tells you when it’s ready by its texture. When a fresh-baked pie is ready the smell fills the kitchen with sweet aroma. That smell signifies a promise of gathering, sharing, and home. And in Real Estate, The Same Whether you're buying or selling, there’s a gut feeling you get when you walk into the right home. My job is to guide you there with care, patience, and a lot of wisdom earned from years of being in business, long farm days and countless pie crusts.
Expert Advice A Glance at July’s Market and Lets Rewind Real Estate to 2023 A Glance at July’s Market: Lets Rewind Real Estate to 2023 Selling or buying, staying informed about local market trends is essential! Here is a glance at July’s market and lets rewind real estate to 2023, to help keep you informed.  I provide insight and guidance throughout the home selling or buying process. I am […]
Expert Advice Mid-July Gardening: What to Plant, Replant and Prep for a Fall Harvest Mid-July Gardening: What to Plant, Replant and Prep for a Fall Harvest. Mid-July feels like the peak of the season. Still, there’s plenty you can plant, replant, prune, and prep for Fall Harvest. Whether you’re just getting started or have space open after harvesting, now’s a great time to dig in. You also want to […]
Expert Advice June’s Real Estate Markets for Fairfield and New Haven Counties June’s Real Estate Markets for Fairfield and New Haven Counties. Selling or buying staying informed about local market trends is essential! I am a reliable source you can depend on with experience as a homeowner, investor, landlord, builder, and mortgage loan officer. I provide insight and guidance throughout the home selling or buying process. I […]
Expert Advice Summer Heat Safety Tips for Pets, Children, Adults and Seniors Summer heat safety tips for pets, children, adults and seniors. Summer brings sunshine, longer days, and more time outdoors—but it also brings extreme heat that can be dangerous if we’re not prepared. Pets, young children, and elderly individuals are especially vulnerable when temperatures climb. Whether you’re at home, out for a walk, or visiting a […]
Expert Advice A Look at May’s Real Estate Markets: Fairfield and New Haven Counties A Look at May’s Real Estate Markets in Fairfield & New Haven Counties. Staying informed about local market trends is essential whether you’re selling or buying. I am a reliable source you can depend on. With experience as a homeowner, investor, landlord, builder, and mortgage loan officer, I provide insight and guidance throughout the home […]
Expert Advice The New Wealth: Redefining Rich The new wealth, redefining rich. Most measure wealth with bank accounts, status symbols and square footage. Today, more and more people are realizing a quieter truth. Real wealth doesn’t always come with a price tag. Wealth is not about collecting more things, a fancy car, a big house, or money. It’s about cultivating a life […]
Expert Advice A Glance at April’s Real Estate Markets: Fairfield and New Haven Counties April’s real estate market in Fairfield and New Haven Counties shows continued strength, with rising home values and increased inventory. Buyer demand remains high despite affordability challenges and economic uncertainty. Whether you're buying or selling, staying informed and partnering with a skilled REALTOR® is more important than ever.
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Expert Advice Yesss It’s Porch Season Yesss it’s porch season. Create a sentimental social place to relax with old charming vibes. Give your porch new life this season with these creative decor ideas. Create Statement Seating: I use mismatched mix matched chairs. Place them around a low table. Wooden milk crates add an old soul charm.  Throw in a mix of […]
Expert Advice March’s Real Estate Market Update: Fairfield and New Haven Counties March’s Real Estate Market Update: Fairfield and New Haven Counties Stay Informed! March’s real estate market update: Fairfield and New Haven Counties. Being well informed about the local market and economy is key whether selling or buying a home. Partnering with a knowledgeable REALTOR® like me who brings expertise as a homeowner, investor, landlord, builder, […]
Expert Advice Fire Safety Is Essential Fire safety is essential for protecting your home and loved ones from potential disasters. A fire can spread rapidly, leaving little time to react, which is why preparation and prevention are key. From installing and maintaining smoke alarms to creating an escape plan, taking proactive steps can make all the difference in an emergency. Simple […]
Expert Advice February’s Real Estate Market Update: Fairfield and New Haven Counties February’s real estate market update for Fairfield and New Haven Counties. Stay informed! Whether you’re buying or selling a home, being well-informed is key. Partnering with a knowledgeable REALTOR® like me who brings expertise as a homeowner, investor, landlord, builder, and mortgage loan officer will ensure a seamless and rewarding experience. Raise your standards! Your […]
Expert Advice Companion Planting: Naturally Pairings Plants for a Thriving Garden Companion planting is naturally pairing plants for a thriving garden. A well-planned garden is more than just a collection of plants, it’s a balanced ecosystem where each plant can support and benefit from its neighbors. Companion planting is a time-tested method that improves plant health, boosts yields, and naturally keeps pests at bay. By choosing […]
Expert Advice January’s Real Estate Market January’s real estate market update, Stay Informed! Updates for both Fairfield and New Haven Counties. Whether you’re selling or buying a home, staying informed is essential. Working with a skilled REALTOR® like me—who brings experience as a homeowner, investor, landlord, builder, and mortgage loan officer—ensures a smooth and successful process. Raise your standards, real estate […]
Expert Advice February: The Ultimate Purge Month February Is The Ultimate Purge Month February offers a fresh start making it the perfect time to purge excess clutter from your life and get ready for spring. It’s not just about tidying up; it’s about freeing yourself from the mess that weighs you down and opening space for the new. This blog will help […]
Expert Advice A Glance of the 2024 Real Estate Market A glance of the 2024 Real Estate Market. Updates for both Fairfield and New Haven Counties. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, staying informed is essential. Working with an experienced and knowledgeable REALTOR® like me—who brings expertise as a homeowner, investor, landlord, builder, and previously a mortgage loan officer—can make the process seamless and […]
Expert Advice Decembers Real Estate Market: Stay Informed! December’s real estate market, Stay Informed! Whether you’re buying or selling a home, staying informed is key. Partnering with an experienced and knowledgeable REALTOR® like myself whose background includes homeownership, investing, being a landlord, builder and mortgage loan officer will make the process smooth and successful. Selling or buying is an emotional journey with many […]
Expert Advice Winter Gardening: Start Indoor Plants Now Winter gardening, start indoor plants now. Winter is a cozy time to experience warmth and a great time for nurturing your green thumb with indoor gardening and planning your spring garden. Gardening is one of my favorite hobbies, so I embrace winter as a dual-purpose season with indoor planting enjoyment and planning for your spring […]
Expert Advice November’s Real Estate Market November’s real estate market, Stay Informed! Updates for both Fairfield and New Haven Counties. Whether you’re navigating the journey of selling or buying a home, staying well-informed is crucial. Having a solid understanding of our economy and local market will make all the difference. It is an emotional life-changing process with many steps along the […]
Expert Advice Should You Rent or Should You Buy Should you rent or should you buy? Let’s compare the financial and lifestyle factors together to find your best fit. Financial Considerations Compare the costs of renting vs buying, including mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance expenses. Consider your budget, long-term financial goals, and local housing market conditions. What are your long term plans? […]