Kurt Potter's Blog

Posted on 12/05/2021

Fresh herbs can take all your meals to the next level, but they are often hard to find and quite pricey when you do. So, if you want to have all your favorite herbs nearby whenever you need them, you’ll need to take matters into your own hands. Thankfully, that’s easy to do by upgrading your kitchen with...

Herbs

Home Grown

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Posted on 11/28/2021

DIY Front Door Updates on a Budget

Curb appeal may start at the curb, but your front door is one of the most important factors in a first impression. Changing the look of a front door can change the entire facade of the home and there are many style and decor choices to explore. To update your front door and enhance your curb appeal on...

Curb Appeal

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Posted on 11/21/2021

Mini Greenhouse DIY: 4 Budget-Friendly Ideas to Try

If you’re looking for simple and inexpensive ways to grow plants from seedlings, there are plenty of DIY solutions to consider. You can convert everyday household items into seed starter containers and create microclimates with mini-greenhouses. Here are some ideas for DIY seed starter greenhouses to help your seedlings thrive. Plastic Bottles For single seedlings, try making mini...

Posted on 11/14/2021

Renting vs Buying: Questions to Ask

How do you know if it’s better to buy or rent a home? With so much to consider, this big life decision may seem overwhelming. However, as long as you focus on some key questions, you can make the best choice. Here are the questions to ask yourself if you’re trying to decide between renting and buying: What’s...

Buying

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Posted on 12/09/2021

Another Property Sold - 1 Stony Road, Bolton, CT 06043

Don’t miss this perfect opportunity for a business owner or investor! This 3-unit property has two residential units and one office unit, plenty of parking, and is located on a busy corner with street signage along Route 6. The office unit is almost 900 sf of space, divided into 4 private offices, reception and a common area, kitchenette and bathroom. There is also a partially finished room in the basement that can be utilized with this space. The downstairs one-bedroom units is currently rented on a month-to-month basis by the same tenant for many years (the current rent is below market). The upstairs unit has an extra space that would be...

Posted on 12/09/2021

Another Property Sold - 1 Stony Road, Bolton, CT 06043

Don’t miss this perfect opportunity for a business owner or investor! This 3-unit property has two residential units and one office unit, plenty of parking, and is located on a busy corner with street signage along Route 6. The office unit is almost 900 sf of space, divided into 4 private offices, reception and a common area, kitchenette and bathroom. There is also a partially finished room in the basement that can be utilized with this space. One of the one-bedroom units is currently rented on a month-to-month basis by the same tenant for many years (the current rent is below market). The upstairs unit has an extra space that would be...

Posted on 12/09/2021

Another Property Rented - 1 Stony Road, Bolton, CT 06043

Cool upper level unit in convenient location with heat included is available in December. The unit features a private entrance and a very nice layout. The living room is very large with a side sitting room letting in tons of light through the many windows. NOTE: The living room fireplace is nice looking but NOT usable! Hardwood floors throughout the bedroom and living room areas. The kitchen has an eating area and is equipped with a frig and stove. The bedroom is good size and has a closet. The full bath has a tub/shower. Outdoors you'll have room by the pretty brook to put out some chairs and a table for outdoor relaxing and dining....

Posted on 11/27/2021

Another Property Sold - 19 Medford Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033

This is an exciting opportunity to own a rare multi-family property right in the center of Glastonbury! Only so many of these exist. Walking distance to all that downtown has to offer. Restaurants, bars, shops, Whole foods, Starbucks and more are steps from your doors! This can be a great rental property for your portfolio or an owner occupied home for you and your family. Each side by side unit has a living room, remodeled eat in kitchen, a full bath, and 2 bedrooms. An extra nice feature for both sides is the full length front covered deck/porch on the front and then separate decks for each unit in the rear overlooking the yard. There is...

Posted on 11/19/2021

10 Upper Woodland Terrace, Columbia, CT 06237 now has a new price of $1,975!

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...

Posted on 11/19/2021

Another Property Sold - 42 Hudson Lane #42, Windsor, CT 06095

SELLER HAS CALLED FOR BEST OFFERS BY 8PM, MONDAY 10/18. Not often available unit at 55+ Active Adult Community, Griswold Village! This is a wonderful opportunity to own this open and airy Ranch style unit with attached garage. Inviting is the word when you walk in your private front door. The tiled entry leads to you to a well equipped eat in kitchen with hardwood floors and all the expected appliances including a gas stove. Next is the open dining room, also with hardwood, that opens quite nicely to the spacious living room. The living room boasts a cozy gas fireplace, an entertainment center, and a "built in" office nook that seems to be...

Posted on 11/17/2021

165 Adrian Avenue, Newington, CT 06111 is now new to the market!

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 nicely sized. On the lower level is a large family room with a cozy fireplace, along with a...

Posted on 11/10/2021

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

Cool upper level unit in convenient location with heat included is available in December. The unit features a private entrance and a very nice layout. The living room is very large with a side sitting room letting in tons of light through the many windows. NOTE: The living room fireplace is nice looking but NOT usable! Hardwood floors throughout the bedroom and living room areas. The kitchen has an eating area and is equipped with a frig and stove. The bedroom is good size and has a closet. The full bath has a tub/shower. Outdoors you'll have room by the pretty brook to put out some chairs and a table for outdoor relaxing and dining....