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Posted on 06/07/2020

Before Selling Your Home, Assess Your Equity

Image by Wokandapix from Pixabay The equity in your home plays a major role in how much profit you'll make off the sale, but it's not always simple to determine just how much of the home you own (even if you haven't refinanced). Here are a few tips to understand equity and how you can use it to...

Equity

Home Equity

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Posted on 05/31/2020

Is Now the Right Time to List Your Home?

Believe it or not, today may be the perfect day to kick off the home selling journey. If you list your residence, you may find dozens of potential buyers want to acquire your home. As a result, you could earn a significant profit from your house sale. For those who are debating whether to embark on the house selling...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 05/24/2020

How to Defend Against Termites

Photo by Binyamin Mellish from Pexels Termites are one of the worst possible nightmares you can face as a homeowner. These common insects can cause major structural damage right under your nose and eventually lead to thousands of dollars in repairs. Because they live in underground nests and inside the foundation of the home, it can be difficult...

Pest Control

Termites

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Posted on 05/17/2020

5 Simple Maintenance Tips for Your Home

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, keeping up with maintenance can be a serious challenge. But by focusing on simple maintenance tasks, you can put your best foot forward as you’re trying to improve your home and keep it lasting for many years to come. Keep Up on Plumbing Your plumbing...

Maintenance

Homeowner

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Posted on 05/10/2020

3 Ways to Slash your Water Bill

Photo by PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay Are you overpaying for water? You could be, if your home is not running as efficiently as it could, or if you have undiagnosed leaks or damage. Cutting your water consumption can help you save money every month, and in many cases, you won't have to change your habits at all. Try one...

Save On Utility Bills

How To Conserve Water In Your Home

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Posted on 05/03/2020

Adding Natural Light to Your Home

Image by PlusONE from Shutterstock The presence of natural light inside of your living space can have a tremendous impact on how you feel in your home. If you're interested in introducing more daylight into your space consider installing a skylight or light tube. What are skylights? A traditional skylight is a window set into the roof of...

Home Improvement

Lighting

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Posted on 04/26/2020

Should You Submit an Offer to Purchase a House?

Deciding whether to submit an offer to purchase a house may prove to be difficult. Fortunately, we're here to help you weigh the pros and cons of submitting a homebuying proposal so you can make the best-possible decision. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you determine whether now is the right time to submit an...

Offer To Purchase

Buying A Home

Posted on 04/19/2020

Neighborhood Identity and Big Business

Image by F. Muhammad from Pixabay Several years ago in an upscale comedy club located in a relatively downscale Los Angeles neighborhood, the owner gave an impassioned speech about how gentrification was affecting the Hispanic culture that once thrived there. The overlying, tear-filled message was that nothing could be done to preserve the integrity of her home and...

Neighborhood

Rent

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Posted on 04/12/2020

Home Buyer: Inspection or No Inspection

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay As you move forward with your home purchase, your real estate agent may recommend that you have your home inspected. Sometimes the inspection is required by the lender or insurance company, but sometimes it’s an optional step. Buyers who have the option sometimes consider skipping the inspection to save a little cash....

Buyer Tips

Home Inspection

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Posted on 04/05/2020

Mortgage: What are Points?

Photo by Precondo via Pixabay Some mortgage companies offer loans with points. In a nutshell, paying points means paying down the interest rate. One point is equal to 1 percent of the mortgage amount. On a $200,000 mortgage, one point is $2,000. The percentage the interest rate lowers depends on the mortgage company and the market. For example,...

Mortgage

PMI

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Posted on 04/27/2020

Another Property Sold - 45 Notch Road, Bolton, CT 06043

A beautiful home on a gorgeous lot in the heart of Bolton. Charming farmhouse style colonial with a great mix of cozy country, wrapped up in a modern and updated feel. Meticulously kept and updated over the years. Enter the home from the gorgeous covered front porch to a two story foyer with narrow pine floors. The first floor has spectacular utility. A very large eat-in kitchen with an island, gorgeous soap stone covered tops, marble back splash and 2'X1' tiled floors opens up to a huge rear deck and gazebo, perfect for outdoor entertaining and dining. The dining area opens fully and steps down to a spacious living room with a fireplace and...

Real Estate

Bolton

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Posted on 04/09/2020

Another Property Sold - 52 Hollister Street, Manchester, CT 06042

Welcome home to the original Hollister farmhouse property. Spectacularly updated and decorated with the best of materials and design in a charming "Modern Farmhouse" style and appeal. Enter through the quaint coat/mud room from the maintenance free, covered side deck/porch area. The modernized eat-in kitchen and pantry welcome you with stainless appliances and hard surface counter tops. Enjoy the view from the large window over the sink featuring the open and expansive yard with endless possibilities. Newer flooring on the first floor offers historic style and durability. Off the kitchen is a beautiful room currently being used as an office....

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