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Posted on 02/14/2021
How to Deal with New Neighbors
Photo by Ricarda Mölck via Pixabay Moving to a new neighborhood brings with it, well, the new neighbors. Although you may be an exceptionally private person — others, by nature, are naturally curious. They want to know who’s moved in next door. This is particularly true when your house is just a few feet or a few inches...
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Posted on 02/07/2021
Tips for Applying to the VA Home Loan Program
Photo by Oleg Magni from Pexels The VA home loan program allows qualified veterans and active-duty members of the military to get an affordable home loan with a minimal down payment. If you're planning to use this loan program, you can take specific measures to improve your chances of approval. These tips will take you from house hunting...
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Posted on 01/31/2021
How to Repair a Drawer's Corner Joint
Photo by chuttersnap on Unsplash They just don't make furniture like they used to. But even well-made drawers can break from time to time. And when they do, the best thing you can do is fix the drawer joint quickly rather than tugging on a loose panel, causing warping damage. Here's the simplest way to get that drawer...
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Posted on 01/24/2021
Freelancers Need to be Prepared When Applying for Home Financing
Photo by 200 Degrees via Pixabay The gig economy has exploded over the past decade. Today, around 36% of the US workforce is freelancing and many more or self-employed small business owners. While being your own boss does afford you great freedom to set your hours and often work where you want, you may face extra scrutiny when...
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Posted on 01/17/2021
Building or Buying a Home: Which is Right for You?
When it comes to getting what you want in your home, the question comes down to whether you build it or look for the perfect house to buy. For those who prefer new construction, the option of starting from scratch is very viable. Here are some vital factors to consider before getting started: 1. Cost Building a new...
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Posted on 01/10/2021
3 Reasons to Improve Your Home's Interior
If you intend to sell your home in the near future, you may want to upgrade your residence's interior. In fact, there are many reasons to improve your home's interior before you list your house, and these reasons include: 1. You can differentiate your residence from the competition. For a seller who wants to help his or her home...
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Posted on 02/19/2021
Another Property Sold - 27 Homestead Avenue, Derby, CT 06418
Welcome home to this Colonal/Cape style house. This home offers a spacious kitchen, separate dining room and living room with hardwood floors. The main level also has a newer half bath and separate desk/corner for working or school at home. The upper level has 3 bedrooms, remodeled bathroom and walkup stairs to the attic. Easy access to the spacious yard and unfinished basement with plenty of storage. This convenient location offers easy access to RT 8, Merrit Parkway, downtown New Haven and Milford. Subject to seller finding suitable...
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Posted on 02/18/2021
Another Property Sold - 23 Robert Drive, East Haven, CT 06512
This 3 bedroom Cape has plenty to offer. Hardwood floors throughout the main floor with an open living/dining area with fireplace and sun filled picture window adjacent to the updated eat in kitchen. Both main floor bedrooms have ample closet space and one has a walk out to the back deck. The entire upstairs is a private master suite with sitting area, bedroom and full bath. Downstairs is partially finished with a separate storage/utility area. All this is sitting on a level, fenced lot with a one car garage, breezeway, back screened porch, deck and shed for storage. Being close to town, shopping, highways and shore points this home is a...
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Posted on 02/12/2021
242 Madison Street, Waterbury, CT 06706 is now new to the market!
This home has been used as a rooming house for the past 50+ years. Live in the first floor unit and let the rented units help pay the mortgage. First floor has kitchen, bedroom, living room, bathroom and deck overlooking backyard. 2nd floor has 4 units with shared bathroom and enclosed back porch. New roof installed in 2014, private driveway and level backyard. Call for more...
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Posted on 02/04/2021
Another Property Sold - 19 Redwood Circle, Shelton, CT 06484
Welcome to this Contemporary home that has so much to offer. As you walk through the double doors in the front you are welcomed into the spacious 10x8 tiled foyer with vaulted ceiling. This leads to the remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops and recently installed stainless steel appliances. The kitchen island is great for prepping and makes a great breakfast bar. The front formal living room has hardwood floors and the windows bring in lots of sunlight. The family room next to the kitchen has hardwood floors and access to the two car garage. The formal dining has french doors that open to the large sunroom with walls of windows has...
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Posted on 01/08/2021
Another Property Sold - 27 Christine Drive, Shelton, CT 06484
This beautifully maintained and well built ranch offers single level living on a spacious, tree-lined lot in sought after lower Huntington. It features a large living room, open dining room/kitchen, spacious family room with a wood stove. Sliders open to a deck overlooking the beautiful backyard. There are three bedrooms, full bath, and a half bath. Additional features include hardwood floors throughout most of the house, new flooring in the family room, full basement, and underground two car garage. Many recent updates from 2019 include CT Basements Water Proofing System, 200 amp electrical, new well, radon reduction system, invisible...
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Posted on 01/04/2021
Another Property Sold - 70 Mills Avenue, Milford, CT 06460
This adorable 4 bedroom Cape is the perfect condo alternative which includes your own above ground pool and detached garage. Located in a desirable neighborhood and within walking distance to Pond Point Beach. The main level of this home features a spacious living room with a tiled surround wood burning fireplace; an eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances, corian counters, and a new tiled backsplash; 2 good size bedrooms; and an updated full bath. The kitchen also leads you out to a 3 season porch and partially fenced in rear and side yard. The upper level offers 2 additional bedrooms. Bring your imagination...remove the wall between...
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