Kurt Potter's Blog

Posted on 07/18/2021

3 Areas to Customize when Building Your Home

Photo by Gabby K from Pexels As you make plans to build your own home, give yourself room for some customization. Your budget may not allow you to customize everything so will need to consider your priorities. Here are three key areas you should focus on to customize your home to make it more functional and enjoyable. 1....

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Posted on 07/11/2021

5 Easy DIY Projects you can Tackle Yourself

Photo by RawPixel via Pixabay It may be tempting to call an expert (and sometimes, you can't avoid doing so) to fix something or to enhance the decor of your home, but some projects are surprisingly easy to do. Tackling DIY projects at home has never been easier, thanks to the availability of tools and products designed just...

Posted on 07/04/2021

The Positive Impact Home Maintenance Has on Home's Value

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay Even if you love your home and never plan to leave it, there may come a point when you need to put it on the market. The home maintenance tasks you tackle today have a direct impact on your home’s value tomorrow. If you want to protect the value of your home,...

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Posted on 06/27/2021

Little Changes to Customize Your Luxury Home

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay When you find the perfect home, you will probably make some changes in the décor since not everyone has the same tastes in colors and textures. Painting the interior, changing carpets and flooring and updating fixtures such as the showers, sinks, tubs and toilets are all updates many people make when moving...

Posted on 06/20/2021

Garden Storage: Build a Hose Container

Image by Victoria Farr from Pixabay With a little thought, creativity and some inexpensive odds and ends you can add charming accents to your home. Weekend projects provide a fun way to spend a few hours and being able to look at your finished project with satisfaction is even better if it serves a useful purpose beautifying your...

Posted on 07/16/2021

71 Lakewood Circle North, Manchester, CT 06040 is now new to the market!

Gorgeous New England, cedar sided Cape style home in a gorgeous setting. Great sized home with 5 bedrooms and over 2600 square feet, plus extra space in the lower level. The floor plan of this home is full of flexibility! With two bedrooms on the first floor (with full Bath access) and 3 on the second (full bath), the home can accommodate many different needs. The eat in kitchen has an island and a breakfast nook area and is open to the family room. Off the rear of the home are a large living room, dining room & a screened porch area accessed by two rooms. Upstairs are the 3 BR's, one additional room, and a full bath, as well as a large...

Posted on 07/02/2021

Another Property Sold - 15 Wall Street, Hebron, CT 06248

Wonderful opportunity for a residence set right in the Hebron Downtown District. Enjoy country living with a village lifestyle. You are walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, grocery store, ice cream and much much more! A gorgeous level yard awaits with enough room for all sorts of activities and hobbies. Inside you'll find a nice and flexible first floor plan. This home is currently being used as a dual purpose office and live in property. There are a couple "false walls" that can be easily removed if a more open, traditional floor plan is desired. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms. There is also a full basement with a hatchway going out....

Posted on 06/29/2021

57 Vernon Road, Bolton, CT 06043 is now new to the market!

The lake front home you have been waiting for has finally arrived! This home has with Easterly facing views of beautiful Bolton Lake. The decks from both the first and second levels enjoy marvelous 180 views of the water. The entire home was rebuilt in 2012, so there is really not much for you to do except enjoy. The open floor plan is great for entertaining or just relaxing with your loved ones. Hardwood floors and a gas fireplace accent the "great room" and the sliders invite you to enjoy the lake facing deck. The kitchen is fully equipped with stainless appliances, newer cabinets and granite countertops. Beyond the main common area, the...

Posted on 06/28/2021

215 Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040 now has a new price of $244,900!

A super opportunity for the business minded individual. Really impressive income on this Rooming House with 12 units PLUS a 1 bedroom unit AND a store front. All at an incredible price compared to what a simple 2, 3 or 4 family is selling for in Town. Second generation Owner is listing for an incredibly reasonable price given these buildings are far and few between and can no longer be established in Town. Many very long term tenants reside here and have been here for decades. The property is located in the center of Town, on a bus line, and walking distance to shopping and dining establishments. Three car detached garage for added...

Posted on 06/28/2021

215 Center Street #14, Manchester, CT 06040 now has a new price of $244,900!

A super opportunity for the business minded individual. Really impressive income on this Rooming House with 12 units PLUS a 1 bedroom unit AND a store front. All at an incredible price compared to what a simple 2, 3 or 4 family is selling for in Town. Second generation Owner is listing for an incredibly reasonable price given these buildings are far and few between and can no longer be established in Town. Many very long term tenants reside here and have been here for decades. The property is located in the center of Town, on a bus line, and walking distance to shopping and dining establishments. Three car detached garage for added...

Posted on 06/25/2021

209 Gardner Street, Manchester, CT 06040 is now new to the market!

Simply a fabulous home in a great area of Town, near parks, public swimming and minutes to the vibrant downtown Manchester district/highways. Great privacy on your 1/2 acre lot with above ground pool and spacious deck & patio areas! This home has been remodeled and upgraded top to bottom so you can just move in and enjoy. From the front covered porch in to the front entrance, you are greeted by a great room style area with high ceilings and sunlight abounding. The living room with wood burning fireplace, dining area, and kitchen are all open to one another. The kitchen features an awesome breakfast bar area, stainless upgraded...

Posted on 06/18/2021

Another Property Sold - 58 Brookfield Road, Bolton, CT 06043

Living the simple life in the country. Picture perfect Ranch style home on a cul-de-sac street convenient to highway commuting and vibrant downtown Manchester district. Gorgeous one floor living for someone who desires that convenience. Everything is updated so you can just move right in. As you drive in, you'll be greeted by a beautiful stone wall and walkway to the front door. Enter in to the living room with a cozy fireplace and hardwood floors. From here enter the open kitchen and eating area with a slider going out to your wonderful deck and gorgeous yard. Hardwood floors accent the bedrooms and hallway. The basement is clean and dry...