Kurt Potter's Blog

Posted on 01/23/2022

3 Home renovations for growing households

Homeowners face significant housing decisions as their ranks grow. It may be worthwhile to consider making strategic home improvements to maximize the space already present in the house for new additions to the household. Cost-effective investments into a starter home can increase property values. These rank among the top renovations for giving growing households more breathing room. 1:...

Attic

Home Layout

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Posted on 01/19/2022

5 Stony Road, Bolton, CT 06043 is now new to the market!

Wonderful office location in "the country" but still on a major CT road with good exposure and ease of locating for your clients and employees. Plenty of parking for your small business. Perfect for almost any office usage; accountants, financial planners, appraisers, mortgage professionals, and much more. Immediate occupancy can be accommodated. This office could also be split in to a "shared" situation if you have another business you may be interested in partnering with. There are 3-4 private offices, a main "bullpen" area for more desks or admin staff. a waiting/entry area, a half bathroom and a nicely equipped kitchen area. The front...

Real Estate

Bolton

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Posted on 01/16/2022

3 Ways to Flip Houses On a Budget

Like any real estate transaction, flipping a home involves a lot of separate costs. While flipping a house can have an excellent return on investment, it can also cost quite a bit to get the process started. However, there are ways to flip houses with very little upfront cash. Here are the best ways to flip on a...

Buying

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Posted on 01/11/2022

43 Mill Landing Road #43, Hebron, CT 06248 is now new to the market!

A super stand alone "Single Family" style unit at The Mill at Stonecroft. Rarely available in this complex with much privacy in the rear, and a beautiful ground level deck for relaxing or entertaining. This is a 55 and older community nicely set back off of the main road, but super close to downtown Hebron for easy access to everything you need. Restaurants, shopping, grocery, churches, CVS/Dunkin and so much more! This is a spectacular one floor unit with two full bathrooms and first floor laundry. The living room has a very nice fireplace for cozy evenings reading and relaxing. There is a good-sized dining room, and an additional "eat-in"...

Real Estate

Hebron

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Posted on 01/09/2022

Save Money With These Smart Home Appliances

Image by Angelo Esslinger from Pixabay When we think of smart home appliances, it can be easy to think of virtual assistants like Alexa or Siri. But the truth is that smart home technology is integrated into nearly every appliance you can think of. Some of these gadgets are created primarily for convenience (e.g., starting your coffee maker...

Smart Home

Smart Home Technology

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Posted on 01/02/2022

The Advantages of a New Construction Home

Image by Mote Oo Education from Pixabay Buying new construction makes the most sense for some home buyers. Instead of choosing a home that already exists, they're taking the opportunity to start from scratch. Whether you buy a new home that was built with your input or not, there are some serious advantages to choosing this route. We'll...

New Construction

New Construction Vs Existing Home

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Posted on 12/28/2021

10 Upper Woodland Terrace, Columbia, CT 06237 is now new to the market!

Rarely will you find a rental home like this. Beautiful LARGE 3 bedroom, 1 first-floor bath home (right side unit in the photos) overlooking Columbia Lake with great water views from both floors. The sunrise is spectacular from the upstairs bedroom. Full deeded lake access in the Woodland Terrace community. This private lake allows powerboats but remains one of the cleanest lakes in the state. Access includes a private lot for the community with kayak rack, dock and easy water access for boating, swimming and paddle boarding. Extra sitting room, living room, kitchen, sunroom, deck and washer/dryer. Heat and hot water included. Side-by-side...

Real Estate

Columbia

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Posted on 12/28/2021

Another Property Sold - 165 Adrian Avenue, Newington, CT 06111

The seller is kindly asking for all BEST offers by noontime on Sunday, November 20th. Welcome home to an awesome home in a wonderful neighborhood near to parks, schools, shopping and all the conveniences you desire. This well kept home sits on a lovely and level lot with nice space between homes, but with a great neighborhood feel. When you walk in you will be greeted by a nice open feel to the home. The main living areas of kitchen, dining area and living room are all mostly open to each other and give it a great social feel to the home. Down the hall you'll find the 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors and the full bathroom. All rooms are...

Real Estate

Newington

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Posted on 12/28/2021

Another Property Sold - 233 East High Street, East Hampton, CT 06424

HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS BY TODAY, MONDAY NOVEMBER 8TH AT 8PM. Wonderful opportunity for an owner occupant looking for a rare multi-family home in "the country", or an investor looking to start or add to their real estate portfolio! Located on a wonderful piece of property, this tidy two family home is picture perfect. Side by side units are mirror images of each other. Only a half flight of stairs locates you on the first floor of both units. A half of flight down and you are in the unfinished lower level that affords loads of storage and a laundry area for each side. On the first floor, each unit has a good size living room, an eat-in...

Real Estate

East Hampton

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Posted on 12/26/2021

How to Build a Tile Tabletop

If wooden tables aren’t your style, consider creating a DIY tabletop with an alternate material. There are many great options available depending on the type of table you want to build or if you simply want to replace the top of an existing table. One creative way to build your own tabletop is to use ceramic tile. If...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 12/21/2021

Another Property Sold - 11 Azalea Lane, Ellington, CT 06029

Gracious and comfortable home with upgrades and attention to detail throughout. Over 3,000 sq ft of living area with three bedrooms, first floor family room with wood stove insert, mudroom and office. The kitchen was designed with the cook in mind with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and welk-in pantry, opening to the separate dining area. The master suite offers a quite respite with California closet, full bath with double vanity, walk-in shower and jetted tub. In addition to the bedrooms on the second level is a huge bonus room. The outside living space is perfect for entertaining with a deck overlooking a custom designed...

Real Estate

Ellington

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Posted on 12/19/2021

Ways Sellers Can Reduce Their Risk When Using a Land Contract

Land contracts can be an excellent alternative to a traditional mortgage, both for the buyer and seller. The seller assumes the role of the lender and gets regular payments from the buyer while still holding the property title. There are many advantages both for buyer and seller; but from the seller's perspective, land contracts also come with some...

Home Seller

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