3/28/2023

I made friends with this guy today.  He was very keen to show off his toy, less inclined to share it.  We had a brief game of tug.  He won.  I thanked him for introducing himself to me and I was on my way.  

Meet 6 Elm Terrace!  A very cool, yet very challenging house to sell!  I represented the buyer here and we struggled through some inspection issues, appraisal issues and now post-closing issues.  Thankfully the listing agent and seller were great to work with and helpful with problem solving.  So we'll lay the blame on the contractors outside of our control and leave it at that!  LOL.  In the end, my client has a very cool antique house that was tastefully updated and is just what she needed!  

2/22/2022

Sean Martin (pictured in the lower left corner) turned 50 on February 22nd, 2022 which fell on a Tuesday.  We celebrated appropriately at our favorite spot.  Thanks again to the friends who joined us.  What a week! 

Meet Jeremy and Debbie!  If you know me, you know that my favorite people come from Waterbury.  So it was a pleasure to help these two make their move from Waterbury up to the north and west to a new Watertown address!  No more renting for these smart and savvy homebuyers!  Their new house is gorgeous and in a fantastic location.  The market is still crazy enough that they had to bid aggressively to win the war on this one but not SO crazy that they had to waive inspections.  We were able to negotiate a much needed septic repair and that makes me feel positive about current market conditions.  Congratulations Jeremy and Debbie!  I'll be stopping by for a drink soon!      

​​Be first to live in this newly renovated three bedroom apartment! Tastefully updated from floor to ceiling! The brand new kitchen has plenty of counter and cabinet space plus stainless steel appliances. The bathroom includes a large linen closet. The combination living/dining room is spacious and bright. Enjoy fresh air on the private front porch. All three bedrooms are good sizes. Great closet space. The wide front stairs makes moving a breeze. Two off street parking spaces.

​​For questions or showing appointments, contact Chris Beattie today! 
Call or text: 860-940-1404
Chris@BeattieRealEstate.com

Meet Amy, Andrew and lil Logan!  It was early December when Logan started hinting to Mom and Dad that he'd like a new house for the new year.  How could they say no to that face?  None of us wanted to let Logan down, so we worked as quickly as possible and were able to get him the keys by the end of January!   Nice work Mom and Dad! 
I'm so happy to welcome this family to my hometown!  They're transplants from Westfield, MA, my second home and we all go way back to the good old days of hanging around downtown and Blue Umbrella Books.  But I digress!  These guys got a fantastic deal on Logan's first house!  Did I mention that there is a pool... an inground pool?  Lucky Logan!  Congratulations Amy & Andrew!  I'm looking forward to seeing you around (a different) town again!  

12/25/2022

Have a sparkling holiday season! 

Meet Evan and Heather!  A pool or room to put one in was on their must-have list and as you can see below, we were able to check that box!  And another win for these guys too- negotiations are back!  Sellers still have the precious commodity (and therefor the upper hand) even as rates still rise for buyers.  But with fewer buyers in the market due to the higher rates, there is less competition amongst buyers.  This is causing sellers to have to lower their expectations a bit.  Gone are the days of overbidding and waiving inspections (we hope!). These two savvy home shoppers were able to secure their new house at LESS than the listed sales price AND they negotiated for some necessary repairs discovered during their home inspection process.  Neither of those things have been happening over the last couple of years so this is a very positive sign that things are changing!  Congratulations on your gorgeous new house, Evan and Heather!  Well played!       

'Tis the season for giving thanks...

Spoiler alert:
The artwork above says GRATEFUL.
Did you see it? Or do you have to look again?  This is your friendly seasonal reminder to be grateful for all the small things that are right in front of you!

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and this year I am thankful for my family, my friends, my health and my success
in this crazy, turbulent real estate market!  And for this beautiful artwork by Helen Kennedy of @zazzcorp! 

What are you thankful for this year?  

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Meet Keren and Brendan!  These guys are my favorites!  We've been together since their real estate beginning!  From the condo they rented when they first moved in together to buying their first home, selling their first home and now buying their forever home!  In Simsbury!  I'm ecstatic for them.  With the rocky road that is the real estate market right now, they almost gave up their search to try again another time.  But then THIS house was listed for sale.  THE ONE.  It  was back on the market after the previous buyer under contract backed out due to an unsatisfactory home inspection.  That buyer's decision to walk away gave Keren and Brendan the opportunity to walk into the home they'd been hoping for in their dream location.  With a brand new septic tank and very large electrical upgrade the price we negotiated feels like a steal!  Thanks to the universe for providing what this family needed right in time for baby #2!  And thanks to Keren and Brendan for trusting me and choosing me time and again!  Congratulations!