Catherine Leake's Blog

Posted on 11/09/2024
A beginners guide to understanding the mortgage constant
If you intend to apply for a commercial real estate...
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Posted on 11/02/2024
How to Flip a House Regardless of Credit Score
If you’ve ever shopped for a loan or mortgage, you know how much of a difference your credit score can make. Higher scores can help qualify you for better terms, lower interest rates and special funding only offered to low-risk borrowers. However, nobody’s credit is perfect, and bad credit can take a long time to improve. If you’re...
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Posted on 10/26/2024
Tips for Safely Enjoying Your Fireplace
A functional fireplace is an extremely sought-after feature in any home. Regardless of the climate, a fireplace can provide a special coziness and warmth for everyone to enjoy. However, it's important to practice fireplace safety habits and keep up with maintenance. Here are some basic tips for safely enjoying your fireplace at home: Minimize Soot Buildup Chimney sweeping...
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Posted on 10/19/2024
3 Things homeowners wish they knew before buying a house
Deciding to purchase your first home is a huge step, as...
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Posted on 10/12/2024
How to increase your home's safety for younger kids
From electrical hazards to furniture hazards, your home has several potentially harmful areas for members of your household of all ages. From the kids of the house accidentally taking a fall to a friend tripping over a cord, the following tips are simple ways to keep your home as safe and worry-free as possible, especially if there's a...
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Posted on 10/05/2024
Your natural garden pest control guide
Some of the best garden pest control solutions can be...
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Posted on 09/28/2024
Japanese landscaping basics: Creating your own zen garden
For homeowners wanting to create a space of zen and...
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Posted on 09/21/2024
Choosing the best furniture for a media room
While the projector screen or television is the main...
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Posted on 09/14/2024
DIY Home Decor Projects Kids Can Do
If you are a parent who has a passion for crafting, then you may want to share your favorite hobby with your kids. While you are busy creating a DIY shelf for the living room, you can easily give them their own special project to complete. These are just a few of the best DIY home decor projects...
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Posted on 11/09/2024
Another Property Sold - 9 Quail Drive 9, Simsbury, CT 06081
Beautiful End-Unit! Move right into this updated 2BR/2.1 BA Governor's Bridge townhouse. Freshly painted walls and professionally cleaned carpets welcome you into this lovely home. The remodeled kitchen offers maple cabinets, stainless appliances, new microwave(2022), granite counters,and a tile floor with radiant heat. The kitchen is open to the sun-filled living room/dining room with slider to a deck. An updated powder room compliments the 1st floor. Step upstairs to find two spacious bedrooms both featuring full bathrooms and ceiling fans. The 2nd bedroom has an updated bathroom with marble floor and subway tile shower with dual shower...
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Posted on 10/17/2024
Another Property Sold - 514 S Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06110
Welcome home to 514 South Main Street in beautiful West Hartford. This stunning colonial in the quaint Elmwood neighborhood has the perfect blend of charm coupled with modern updates. Entering through a gracious foyer you are greeted by a large living room anchored with a beautiful bay window and fireplace. Just beyond you will find a cozy den with ample sunlight perfect for office work or reading. A formal dining room with second bay window flows into an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Off the kitchen is a half bath and fantastic sunroom with windows abound. Heading upstairs you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a...
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Posted on 10/01/2024
Another Property Sold - 161 Old Burrville Road, Torrington, CT 06790
Wow, this Authentic, Classic, Colonial boasts of privacy and charm. Set on the outskirts of town yet close to the walking path. Walk to Burr Pond and watch the waterfalls. This 3- 4 bedroom home has been updated and yet kept its charm of yesteryear. Freshly painted, newer lighting, 200 amp service, 275 gallon oil tank. Enough space if you need to convert the dining into a 1st floor bedroom. 1/2 bath on first floor, full bath on 2nd; both remodeled. Large walk up attic and spacious bedrooms. There is a 4th smaller room with a closet that can be a 4th bedroom or office. The Oversized 2 car garage has plenty of storage. Located on lightly...
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