Kurt Potter's Blog

Options for an Inherited Property

Posted on 04/25/2021

Image by Annalise Batista from Pixabay One of the basic things that people prepare for in their end of life planning is their property. A family home, for example, is often passed down to the couple's children or next of kin. Often, though, the people who inherit the property don't think about what they'll do with the home...

Posted on 04/18/2021

Image by Emilian Robert Vicol from Pixabay Have you ever gone outside after a patch of cold weather to find long icicles hanging from your roof's edge? These spears of ice are usually caused by an ice dam forming along your eaves or roof's edge and can be dangerous when they melt and go flying to the ground....

Home Maintenance

Winter

Hiring a Green Home Contractor

Posted on 04/11/2021

Are you familiar with “green” home builders? They are contractors who construct homes from sustainable or renewable products. These green home builders use durable materials in building all kinds of homes ranging from individual bungalows to expansive, real estate developments. Just like traditional builders, they handle diverse types of construction but build in a way that minimizes waste....

Green Home

Home Builders

Three Tips for Creating a Laundry Oasis

Posted on 04/04/2021

Image by Pixabay from Pexels What do you picture when someone says 'laundry'? Is it piles of dirty clothes, sock singles lost to some undisclosed dimension, a moldy smell and lost hours? Or is it shrugging on a warm shirt straight from the dryer, lemon scent and the zen of folding: a little pocket of peace and quiet...

Home Improvement

Laundry

Old Garden Shed? How to Refresh It for Outdoor Fun

Posted on 03/28/2021

Photo by Sue Rickhuss via Pixabay Do you have an old garden shed in your yard that's outlived its original purpose? Perhaps your gardening tools and supplies have moved on to a new shed or been relocated to a convenient spot in the corner of your garage. If so, you may be considering tearing down your old shed....

DIY

Outdoor Living

Designing an Outdoor Living Space for Your New Home

Posted on 03/21/2021

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels When you are building a custom home, think about more than the floor plan and interior design of your new property. Your outdoor living space is going to be just as much a part of your home as your indoor space, so you will want to be thoughtful and purposeful when designing your...

Exterior Design

Landscaping

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Posted on 04/29/2021

16 Basket Shop Road, Columbia, CT 06237 is now new to the market!

Just a wonderful country property and setting in the heart of bucolic Columbia, CT. A New England Cape Cod style home set on a gorgeous 4 acre parcel with all the expected trimmings of Gazebo, small shed/barn, garden and fire pit areas. You may even want to have a horse or other animal friends on your property! Walk in to the first floor from your covered deck area to an eat-in kitchen, front to back Living room with a cozy fireplace, along with a dining room and half bath. The hardwood floors on this level have just been refinished for you so you can move right in. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, including the Master with fireplace, a...

Columbia

Another Property Sold - 34 Pleasant View Drive, Vernon, CT 06066

Posted on 04/20/2021

Opportunity!! Back on the market! Buyer financing unfortunately fell through 2/25/21. Country feel living right in the heart of Town! Set in a nice neighborhood setting, This sprawling Ranch style home is placed on just over an acre of land, with the Hockanum River running along the western boundary. It truly feels like a park setting. This house is over 2000 square feet and has a great, warm feel to it. All living on one floor, with 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. There is a living room with fireplace upon entry into the front door. From there is the remodeled kitchen or venture toward three of the bedrooms and a full bath. Lots of hardwood...

Vernon

10 Upper Woodland Terrace, Columbia, CT 06237 now has a new price of $1,925!

Posted on 03/25/2021

Beautiful year-round Columbia Lake rental available in a unique small community just off Rt 87. 3 nice bedrooms. Large unit with fireplace in living room, eat in kitchen, office, sunroom and deck. Beautiful sunrise views over lake from master bedroom. Easy lake access steps from property. Enjoy lake activities year round - dock, skating, ice fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming. Quiet, residential neighborhood community. Two months security required, credit check. Heat included (tenant pays remainder of utilities and does snow removal). Renters insurance required. Minimum one year lease. Owner and agent are related. Available...

Columbia

15 Wall Street, Hebron, CT 06248 is now new to the market!

Posted on 03/23/2021

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....

Hebron