Catherine Leake's Blog

Posted on 02/27/2021
Simple Ways to Update a Countertop
Photo by Zachary Nelson on Unsplash When a style is hot, it's hot. You'll start seeing a particular medium, color or pattern everywhere. But once that hype fizzles, you're often faced with a countertop that seems dated and even loud. Unfortunately, replacing a counter isn't as affordable as getting a new hairstyle. You're stuck with it for a...
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Posted on 02/20/2021
Reduce the Time It Takes to Sell Your Home
Enjoying a quick, easy home selling journey is ideal. Yet many problems may arise that could make it tough for a property seller to streamline the home selling journey. Lucky for you, we're here to teach you what it takes to reduce the time it takes to sell your house. Now, let's take a look at three tips to...
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Posted on 02/13/2021
How to Stage Your Home for You
Photo by p_kennedy123 via Pixabay You don't have to be an interior designer to bring color and life into a home when you put it on the market. And you certainly don't have to drop thousands of dollars to hire a professional stager, either. For most properties, a few staging basics can make all the difference between a...
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Posted on 02/06/2021
Is Real Estate Investing Right for You ?
Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay While real estate has ups and downs, it has generally been a good long-term investment. Owning a home is one way of investing, but to really take advantage, you can buy property that you won’t necessarily occupy but will make you some money. How Real Estate Makes Money There are two basic...
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Posted on 01/30/2021
Ceiling Styling Ideas for Your Home
Image by Ernest_Roy from Pixabay When putting together a room’s design, there’s one area that often gets overlooked above all others, and that’s the ceiling. There are a variety of interesting things that you can do with a ceiling to bring life and add interest to a room. Some ideas will add a sense of height or give...
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Posted on 01/23/2021
How Can You Capitalize on a Buyer's Market?
A buyer's market typically is a dream come true for those who want to find a high-quality and affordable house. In fact, there are many things you can do to capitalize on a buyer's market to ensure you can purchase a house that you'll be able to enjoy for years to come. Now, let's take a look at three...
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Posted on 01/16/2021
How to Pay off Your Mortgage Fast
Photo by ESB Professional via Shutterstock If the thought of getting a mortgage and being in that much debt is stopping you from buying a home, plan to pay it off. Here’s how you can do it in just five to 10 years. Live well below your means. If you can keep your mortgage payment to below twenty...
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Posted on 01/09/2021
Rejuvenate Your Home's Interior
If you want to sell your house as quickly as possible, it is important to ensure your residence boasts a dazzling interior. Because if buyers fall in love with your residence as soon as they step inside of it, you may be able to reap the benefits of a quick, profitable house selling experience. Now, let's take a look...
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Posted on 01/02/2021
Seller-Financed Mortgage: What Is It?
Photo by Charles Thompson via Pixabay A vast majority of homebuying transactions rely on the buyer qualifying for a mortgage through a bank. After all, most people don't have enough cash lying around to buy a home outright. Nowadays, you have more options with different types of lenders and alternative financing companies where you can seek pre-approval online....
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Posted on 12/26/2020
Get the Best Value When Hiring Home Contractors
If you've ever experienced the frustration of paying more than necessary for home repairs, remodeling, or upgrades, you're not alone! Most of us have done it at one time or another, and it's not a pleasant feeling! The good news is that if you make up your mind to do a little research, ask questions, request a free quote,...
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Posted on 01/14/2021
Another Property Sold - 571 Hartford Road #3, Manchester, CT 06040
Bright sunlight illuminates this wonderful townhouse with an open floor plan, 2 spacious bedrooms, and wood floors on the 1st floor. Low HOA fees! Gas heat! Kitchen and full bath updated in 2004. Conveniently located! Short walk to public transportation & the Charter Oak Greenway for walking, jogging, & biking. Less than 1/2 mile to I-384 for commuting to Hartford, Boston, Norwich, New London, & Providence. Walk or take a short drive to local restaurants and/or breweries. You can own this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath unit for less than it would cost you to rent a similar unit in this complex! It's time to stop making the landlord rich and...
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Posted on 01/12/2021
Another Property Sold - 72 Perry Street #143, Putnam, CT 06260
Affordable living and low maintenance! Cute 2 bedroom, 2 full bath apartment style condo (end unit) on the first floor. Living/dining combo with wall to wall carpet. A very generously sized kitchen featuring stainless appliances and tons of storage. Master bedroom has it’s own bath and a slider to the private patio space just waiting for your imagination. Come take a...
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