By Our Friends at LJ Shoreline Connecticut Realty So, it’s finally happening—you’re ready to buy a house! Cue the confetti! You’ve ditched renting, managed to stash away some cash, and now it’s time for the ultimate shopping spree.   Let’s Kick Things Off  Before you jump headfirst into your first home's house tours, there are two things you’ve got to do. First, snag yourself a real estate agent  who has good reviews and a personality you relate to. Second,  find a lender who can crunch the...

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By Our Friends at LJShoreline: Laurie Warshavsky   For decades, shoreline real estate  in Connecticut mainly fit neatly into a few categories: summer cottages, weekend escapes, or year-round primary residences. Today, those lines are quietly blurring. More buyers   are approaching shoreline purchases with a long-range mindset—one that doesn’t always match how they plan to use the home right away. Instead of asking, “Is this a vacation home or a primary residence?” buyers are increasingly...