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Posted on 07/21/2019

When it comes to home safety, three areas need to be on the radar for review at least twice a year. Some folks check them with the summer and winter solstice and others with the change to and from daylight savings time. But you might want to check these more often. Whatever the schedule, these three items need...

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Posted on 07/14/2019

Preparing Your Soil for a Vegetable Garden

When deciding to grow a vegetable garden, the first thing to consider is the soil required to build the garden. For the healthy growth of tree, shrubs, and vegetables, the land has to be in good shape. When your soil is in good form, the need for fertilizer or pesticide might not arise. When you prepare your garden...

Posted on 07/07/2019

Top Swimming Pool Toys for Your Kids

A pool toy is essential to give your kids an enjoyable playing moment at the pool. No doubt, kids love to play in the pool. They have more pleasurable experience the pool when they have new pool toys to play with. Here are some favorite toys that can add more to your kids’ swimming pool experience: Noodles The...

Posted on 06/30/2019

How to Use Color to Sell Your Home

Are you considering starting or finishing some home improvement projects at the moment? That is wonderful; it is always a good idea to make some upgrades to increase your home's value. However, be sure you are on the right track in regards to your improvements so you can get the most out of your investment. It is not...

Posted on 06/23/2019

Securing a Mortgage Loan Against Another Property

Most people that obtain a mortgage loan against another property usually plan to buy a second house. This means that they are not ready to sell or move out of their existing place of residence, but they wish to have a second house that they can occupy later, use as a vacation retreat or as an income property....

Posted on 06/16/2019

5 Simple Ways to Add Some Splash

Painting your entire home can be an appealing idea if you've grown tired of its current color scheme. Paint colors can do much to change the look and feel of a room, but if you aren't ready for the long term process and commitment, there's a much easier alternative. Adding new pops of color can transform your space...

Posted on 06/09/2019

Things to Look for Before Deciding to Buy That House

Buying a new home is something to which a lot of people look forward. Although it involves a lot of planning, stress and negotiating, the sense of fulfillment that comes when you finally move in is always an extraordinary feeling. However, at the same time, buying a new home is more than just signing some papers and moving...

Posted on 07/24/2019

56 Blackman Road, Hebron, CT 06248 now has a new price of $314,900!

This expansive home (much bigger than it looks from the front), is set on nice private lot back from the road, but still with plenty of rear yard. Can be described as a Cape/Colonial with a little bit of a contemporary flare. A little for everyone as it sets nicely in a country environment. The first floor is wide open from the kitchen area in to a dining area attached to a step down family room. All this looks over the private year yard and has a slider that opens to the rear deck. There is also a den or living room with a vaulted ceiling, loft and fireplace, a full remodeled bathroom and a first floor bedroom with two closets. Lastly on...

Posted on 07/16/2019

97 Bridge Street, Manchester, CT 06040 is now new to the market!

Updated and clean. Great unit on a nice residential street near RT384 and Keeney Street school. 6 rooms, 2 nice sized bedrooms plus two extra rooms on third level. Full basement. Oil heat (not included). Owner occupied on other side of duplex. Recent updates in kitchen. Front porch and large, fenced yard. No pets/no smoking. Good, off street parking and convenient to bus stop, stores, highways. Credit check and 2 months security a must. Must see to appreciate! Agent/Owner...

Posted on 07/09/2019

35 1/2 Walker Street, Manchester, CT 06040 now has a new price of $239,900!

Rare 3-family in a great location, available now. Great investment property. All units are leased with long time tenants in place. Great income with the 3 units combined. Nice lot with loads of room for activities with the house sitting well back from the road. All units are 2 bedrooms and a bath along with a kitchen and living room. All the electrical and windows have been updated throughout. The outside has a brand new roof and siding done in late 2018!! Heat is a mix of oil for 2 units and gas for the 3rd. Hot water is central, is gas, and is paid by the owner. The units are in nice repair overall. One townhouse unit and two "flats". ...

Posted on 06/29/2019

Another Property Sold - 48 Lancaster Road, Coventry, CT 06238

Country with convenience! This beautiful Cape Cod style New England home sits on a lovely lot placed in a wonderful neighborhood setting. Drive home every day and allow yourself to relax as you meander down country roads leading to your new home, in an enclosed cul-de-sac neighborhood. Great walking or biking area. Your driveway leads up to your private setting. Pull in to your 2-car 24 X 24 attached garage featuring a full loft for storage etc... Inside the home you'll find a very useful floor plan. The kitchen has been totally remodeled in the past three years, the living room is full front to back, while the dining room has prefinished...

Posted on 06/28/2019

35 1/2 Walker Street, Manchester, CT 06040 is now new to the market!

Rare 3-family in a great location, available now. Great investment property. All units are leased with long time tenants in place. Great income with the 3 units combined. Nice lot with loads of room for activities with the house sitting well back from the road. All units are 2 bedrooms and a bath along with a kitchen and living room. All the electrical and windows have been updated throughout. The outside has a brand new roof and siding done in late 2018!! Heat is a mix of oil for 2 units and gas for the 3rd. Hot water is central, is gas, and is paid by the owner. The units are in nice repair overall. One townhouse unit and two "flats". ...