Kurt Potter's Blog

Posted on 01/24/2021

As a home seller, you likely want to set a "fair" initial asking price for your residence. Because if you fail to do so, you risk pricing your home outside of your target buyer's price range. Perhaps even worse, you risk pricing your house too low – something that may cause you to miss out on the opportunity to...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

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Posted on 01/17/2021

Surviving a Short-Notice PCS Move

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels In the military, sometimes a Permanent Change of Station or PCS move happens quickly and orders to move to a new location can leave you scrambling. When you have to make a fast move, the whirlwind of activity can leave you feeling a little dazed and wondering if you’re forgetting anything. So,...

Posted on 01/10/2021

Should I Invest in a REIT?

Photo by Nattanan Kanchanaprat via PixabayWould you like to invest in real estate? To buy thousands of income-producing properties, from apartments to office buildings to industrial parks, all over the country or the world? It you’re wealthy, you might dispatch someone to travel far and wide and do just that, but even if you’re not rich you can...

Real Estate Investment Trust

REIT

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Posted on 01/03/2021

Stay Aggressive During the House Selling Journey

The real estate market offers no guarantees for house sellers. Thus, even if your home boasts lots of great features and is available at an appealing price, there is no guarantee that your residence will sell quickly. Ultimately, a home seller must act aggressively to promote his or her residence to the right groups of buyers. With an aggressive...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

Posted on 12/27/2020

Voice-Controlled Smart Devices Your Home Needs

Photo by Andrey Bryzgalov via Shutterstock We’ve learned to use voice controls in our cars for hands-free calling, but what about in our homes? Alexa, Google Assistant, Echo and Siri are for more than simply using your voice to switch on the lights or control the temperature. Here are more ways to control your home with the sound...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 01/14/2021

34 Pleasant View Drive, Vernon, CT 06066 now has a new price of $259,900!

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 floors. The kitchen features a nice area for casual eating. There is a very large rear...

Posted on 01/12/2021

Another Property Sold - 214 Bolton Center Road, Bolton, CT 06043

This Country Farm House is steeped in Bolton's heritage. This home was built in 1877 by John A. Loomis and included a Dry Goods store in the front. The barn housed the first Catholic Chapel in Bolton. Today this lovely home offers a welcoming, and expansive, wraparound front porch, open to all who want to sit and visit and share a story or two while viewing Bolton's traditional Memorial Day parade or listening to Summer Concerts from the Green. The private screened in side porch is great for enjoying the cool summer breezes. The home is an iconic presence in town with a short walk to the Library, Town Hall, Schools, Heritage Farm, Churches...

Posted on 01/10/2021

34 Pleasant View Drive, Vernon, CT 06066 is now new to the market!

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 floors. The kitchen features a nice area for casual eating. Walk further and enter a...

Posted on 01/07/2021

215 Center Street #14, Manchester, CT 06040 now has a new price of $264,900!

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 01/06/2021

366 Boston Turnpike, Bolton, CT 06043 now has a new price of $995,000!

DEVELOPMENT SITE!! This is going to be a wonderful project for the builder/investor/developer that takes advantage of this opportunity. Situated in a super convenient location just off of Interstate 384. Incredible access to highways, Downtown Hartford, UCONN at Storrs and a multitude of other areas. This developable land is going to be ideal for a moderate sized housing project or for a market rate apartment site. A commuter lot sits directly in front of the project. The property sits right next to Frige park with loads of hiking and walking trails surrounding a pond and high walks above the Greenway's biking path. In addition there is...

Posted on 01/06/2021

366 Boston Turnpike, Bolton, CT 06043 now has a new price of $995,000!

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY!! This is going to be a wonderful project for the builder/investor/developer that takes advantage of this opportunity. Situated in a super convenient location just off of Interstate 384. Incredible access to highways, Downtown Hartford, UCONN at Storrs and a multitude of other areas. This developable land is going to be ideal for a moderate sized housing project or for a market rate apartment site. . A commuter lot sits directly in front of the project. The property sits right next to Frige park with loads of hiking and walking trails surrounding a pond and high walks above the Greenway's biking path. In addition...

Posted on 12/31/2020

Another Property Sold - 94 Carpenter Road, Coventry, CT 06238

Pride of ownership in this immaculate home. Conveniently located in the central part of town, close to the shopping plaza, approx. 20 minutes to Hartford and 10 minutes to UConn's Storrs campus. This home has such a warm and inviting feel. Lots of natural light and neutral color palette. The living room has a wood burning fireplace with mantel, large bay window and is open to both the dining room and kitchen. The kitchen is full of cabinets, stainless appliances (new dishwasher coming soon!), island for meal prepping, pantry cabinet and access to the expansive deck - a great place for outdoor entertaining! The dining room has glass french...