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Posted on 05/30/2020
Smart Gadgets for Your Home
Image by REDPIXEL.PL from Shutterstock With each passing day, more advancement in technology hits the market. Innovations are springing up to simplify life in all areas of the home. Technology has always made home life easier for people from washing machines to take care of your laundry to dishwashers to clean your dishes. Now, new inventions have reached...
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Posted on 05/23/2020
Tips for First-Time Buyers
Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Buying your first home is an exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming when you don't know what to expect. Below are some tips to help first-time homebuyers navigate this process successfully. 1. Get pre-approved before you start shopping. Nothing is more upsetting than finding the home of your dreams, only to...
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Posted on 05/16/2020
Should You Submit Multiple Homebuying Proposals at the Same Time?
If you find lots of great homes are available and cannot decide which residence to buy, there is no need to stress. Rather than submit multiple offers to purchase various houses, you should hone your home search. By doing so, you can discover the right residence, at the right price. Now, let's take a look at three tips to...
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Posted on 05/09/2020
Locate Your Dream House
If you want to quickly find and acquire your dream house, it generally is beneficial to narrow your property search. Because if you focus on available homes in a select group of cities and towns, you may be able to speed up the process of buying your ideal residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help...
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Posted on 05/02/2020
The Alphabet of Real Estate Investing: ABS & CDO
Image by Ulrike Mai from Pixabay If you're considering getting into the world of real estate investing, there are some basic terms that are important to understand. Buying and selling property is, of course, one way to invest, but there are other investments that offer favorable returns. However, it can sometimes be difficult to master the confusing alphabet...
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Posted on 04/25/2020
Benefits of an Inflatable Hot Tub
If you have been looking for a way to revamp your home, an inflatable hot tub might be the spark you need. With an inflatable hot tub in your back yard, your loved ones will get the opportunity to spend quality time together and enjoy the health benefits of the bubbly water without putting a damper on your...
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Posted on 04/18/2020
Pros and Cons of Timeshare Ownership
Image by Steve Heap from Shutterstock If you love vacationing at the same place every year you may consider investing in a timeshare property. This can often help control vacation costs and planning time. However, owning a timeshare home may not be not the right choice for everyone. It is important to understand that a timeshare is not...
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Posted on 04/11/2020
Key Components of a Real Estate Contract
Photo by Mohamed Hassan via PixabayBuying and selling real estate is a complicated process that takes time. Because you are making a life decision and dealing with strangers, you should always have a valid purchase contract. Real estate agents use a standard contract, but the buyer and/or seller may make changes to that contract. In making changes, be...
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Posted on 04/04/2020
How to Waterproof Your Home
Photo by Martinelle via Pixabay One of the things that people may not think about when buying a house is waterproofing the crawlspace or basement. However, this is one of the biggest home maintenance items to address. You may not think of it because waterproofing is usually done when the house is built. However, it is important to...
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Posted on 05/07/2020
Video Tour - 55 Howard Street, Newington, CT 06111
This spacious home with it's many updates, crown molding, 4 Bd, 2 car attached garage is a GEM! The kitchen is beautifully detailed w/ cherry cabinets, granite counters, island, SS appliances, wine cooler and Viking bread warmer! The dining room flows nicely to kitchen lending an open concept for ease in entertaining. Large bay windows in Living and Dining Room stream lots of natural light. A main level bedroom lends versatility for its use. This homes bathrooms have been updated with the upper levels double sinks. There are 3 bedrooms including an aprox. 20X20 Master Bedroom on the Upper level as well as a bonus room allowing you to use...
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Posted on 05/07/2020
55 Howard Street, Newington, CT 06111 is now new to the market!
This spacious home with it's many updates, crown molding, 4 Bd, 2 car attached garage is a GEM! The kitchen is beautifully detailed w/ cherry cabinets, granite counters, island, SS appliances, wine cooler and Viking bread warmer! The dining room flows nicely to kitchen lending an open concept for ease in entertaining. Large bay windows in Living and Dining Room stream lots of natural light. A main level bedroom lends versatility for its use. This homes bathrooms have been updated with the upper levels double sinks. There are 3 bedrooms including an aprox. 20X20 Master Bedroom on the Upper level as well as a bonus room allowing you to use...
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Posted on 04/23/2020
Another Property Sold - 93 Keeney Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107
THIS IS CENTER LIVING.... THIS STYLISH COLONIAL IS IN HIGHLY PEDESTRIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. ONLY MINUTES AWAY FROM WEST HARTFORD CENTER AND FERN RIDGE PARK. PRIORITY 1: CAFFEINE. 0.5 MILES TO STARBUCKS ON LASALLE ROAD. PRIORITY 2: SERENITY. 0.2 MILES TO FERNRIDGE PARK. 0.8 MILES TO BRAEBURN ELEMENTARY.( APPROX. USING GOOGLE MAPS) THIS PROPERTY EXEMPLIFIES THE BEAUTY OF MODERN CONVENIENCES COMBINED PERIOD CHARM. READ THE PAPER, ENJOY A COFFEE WHILE ON THE OVERSIZED DECK OVER LOOKING THE FULL FENCED BACK GARDEN. IDEAL FOR GATHERINGS AND HANGOUTS, THE OPEN FLOOR PLAN DESIGN CONNECTS THE KITCHEN TO LIVING AREA. A WALK-UP FULL ATTC ALLOWS FOR SIMPLE...
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